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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Venus”
That rattly opening guitar riff signaled something..."different." Here's the backstory on the 70s song that's had more than one life.
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The One-Hit Wonder File: “I’ve Never Been to Me”
It's a song you love to hate. But Charlene's hit was super-popular. Have another listen to this slice of 80s musical cheese.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Dancing In the Moonlight”
It remains one of the most infectious "feel good" tunes of the early 70s. The many remakes are testament to its staying power.
The One-Hit Wonder File: Dean Friedman’s “Ariel”
Dean Friedman's quirky hit about a vegetarian Jewish girl fond of getting high was one of the catchiest tunes of the 70s.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Tarzan Boy”
This fun 80s hit helped make "Europop" a thing. But like many things in the 80s, appearances were deceiving.