80s "omg I loved that one" one hit wonders mix tape thread

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Wiki for JoBoxers just says it made the American Top 40. I never heard it on the radio, but I saw the video a ton at my local danceteria as a young adult.

Hardcore Bangage (Dan Peterson), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:18 (twelve years ago) link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sq8VDXlWQk

Had more semi-hits in the UK, but this was the only Top 40 for the US.

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:24 (twelve years ago) link

oh my God YES

Dreaded Burrito Gang (DJP), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:29 (twelve years ago) link

LOVE that song.

ginny thomas and tonic (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:30 (twelve years ago) link

I'm going to sully this thread with something that really doesn't qualify, because it was no more a hit than any other song he released in the US in the 80s (though it was big in Canada). I just remember loving it whenever it would play on the radio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD77kyQYifc

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:32 (twelve years ago) link

okay now you are REALLY making me want to post Mel & Kim

Dreaded Burrito Gang (DJP), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:37 (twelve years ago) link

Which single? I looked at Wikipedia and tbh I can't recall any of them by title alone.

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:52 (twelve years ago) link

"Showin' Out"

it's a big ball of SAW goodness

Dreaded Burrito Gang (DJP), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:54 (twelve years ago) link

S-Express - "Theme from S-Express"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKCW3RJNRIw

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:56 (twelve years ago) link

Danny Wilson - "Mary's Prayer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hqgC3W9GUI

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:57 (twelve years ago) link

Just because I'm now obsessively stuck on the pedantry, I checked and Joboxers were #39 on Casey Kasem's "American Top 40" the week of Nov. 5, 1983. If Casey got to say your record's name on the radio, it was a hit AFAIC! And Cock Robin was at #36 the week of Aug. 4, 1985. Eurogliders, not so much, but it's still a great tune.

Captain Hyrax (Phil D.), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:58 (twelve years ago) link

Okay, I remember that Mel & Kim song (barely).

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 19:59 (twelve years ago) link

Black - "Wonderful life"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMXz3TQOS_c

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:00 (twelve years ago) link

I remembered the name Danny Wilson (probably because I'd seen the record a lot when flipping through dusty lp bins), but I'd forgotten completely the song they were famous for. That's NICE.

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:01 (twelve years ago) link

According to my Joel Whitburn Billboard book, "Just Got Lovely" was a top forty hit, yes.

ginny thomas and tonic (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:01 (twelve years ago) link

OMIGOD "Mary's Prayer"! that's a gorgeous one.

ginny thomas and tonic (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:01 (twelve years ago) link

Big Pig - "Breakaway"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCcnazy88U

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:02 (twelve years ago) link

I was going to post Breakaway on Monday during the initial burst of activity, but never did. Thanks!

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:03 (twelve years ago) link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4KQnM5ogtw

Video is sweetly ridiculous.

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:04 (twelve years ago) link

i heard blow monkeys, digging your scene, US TOP 40, 14 (Billboard 1987), in safeway yesterday, i'm not posting it because "omg i hated that one."

the entire premise of your tweet is incorrect (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:06 (twelve years ago) link

Jane Child - "Don't Wanna Fall In Love"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWd__w5UWVc

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:06 (twelve years ago) link

Digging Your Scene went to #14?

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:07 (twelve years ago) link

Hated Jane Child then, hate it now. Also, 1990 right?

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:08 (twelve years ago) link

citation dont lie

the entire premise of your tweet is incorrect (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:10 (twelve years ago) link

I thought it came out in 89. I loved it and still do!

Anyway, Jocelyn Brown - "Somebody Else's Guy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGNeC2G1AU

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:10 (twelve years ago) link

Indeep - "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtfZbj4J71A

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:11 (twelve years ago) link

How have I never heard that Jocelyn Brown song before? It's delicious.

Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:13 (twelve years ago) link

It's amazing and sampled by Georeg Micheal in "Too Funky".

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:16 (twelve years ago) link

George Michael

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:16 (twelve years ago) link

Nacht und Nebel - "Ready to dance"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZD3iPWYuM&feature=related

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:18 (twelve years ago) link

http://i.imgur.com/31U3u.jpg

Moka, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:19 (twelve years ago) link

Heaven 17 - "Let Me Go"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJrU9RIurFE

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:19 (twelve years ago) link

B-Movie - "Nowhere Girl"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQfC7Ow5GHo

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:22 (twelve years ago) link

Boys Town Gang - "Can't take my eyes off of you"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWHZxXuJFzw&feature=related

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:25 (twelve years ago) link

Better than Gloria Gaynor.

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:25 (twelve years ago) link

Cherrelle - "I didn't Mean to Turn You On"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BV1Ft4BQ1o

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:27 (twelve years ago) link

Doctor and the Medics - "Spirit in the Sky"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X2fdGEWOhA

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:29 (twelve years ago) link

Cutting Crew - "(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua26qTEK25U

I liked it then, but can't stand it now.

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:31 (twelve years ago) link

Madonna wannabe E.G. Daily - "Say It, Say It"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2LOaCHhOg&feature=fvwrel

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:36 (twelve years ago) link

The Flying Lizards - "Money"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-P2qL3qkzk

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:37 (twelve years ago) link

Frankie Smith - "Double Dutch Bus"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7QvpHsJBg

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:39 (twelve years ago) link

Roni Griffith - "Desire"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRMN4IDJomQ

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:42 (twelve years ago) link

Scandal - "The Warrior"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT9t5nkZn8I

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:43 (twelve years ago) link

Vanity 6 - "Nasty Girl"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvDh1zHLAjU

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:46 (twelve years ago) link

Weather Girls - "Its Raining Men"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGLZqDXau98

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:48 (twelve years ago) link

ebn-ozn - aeiou sometimes y

normal_fantasy-unicorns (contenderizer), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:50 (twelve years ago) link

Imagination - "Just An Illusion"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rkr0LUnSVA

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:52 (twelve years ago) link

Hey, wait, Scandal had 5 singles in the Hot 100!

Captain Hyrax (Phil D.), Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:53 (twelve years ago) link

Forever and ever and ever:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFtLONl4cNc

grandavis, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 20:58 (twelve years ago) link

Scandal had 5 singles??!! My bad, I'm only familiar with "The Warrior".

And THIS is the good version of the Jocelyn Brown song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWPaCabQrlU&feature=related

LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 May 2011 21:05 (twelve years ago) link


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