Novelty/viral acts with no real cult following that suddenly and inexplicably returned many years later

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baha men released their first single in 9 years in 2011, "go!" and iirc it had only about 1000 youtube views after a few months

ufo, Wednesday, 10 July 2019 13:46 (four years ago) link

Daphne & Celeste didn't actually need Max Tundra to rehabilitate them, they were always beloved by the 30-something internet pop crew, way more so than Max Tundra ever was. Like they definitely had a core fanbase that was delighted to see then again.

Matt DC, Wednesday, 10 July 2019 13:47 (four years ago) link

The big one is 'I Like To Move It Move It' which is now a staple at all kids' parties thanks to Madagascar.
Reel 2 Real had two other worldwide hits, and Erick Morillo is prolific house music producer, so I wouldn't really call them a "novelty act".

Tuomas, Wednesday, 10 July 2019 14:34 (four years ago) link

Jimmy Nail had one hit in 1985 with a version of "Love Don't Live Here Anymore", the returned seven years later with "Ain't No Doubt".

Second time around, he'd stick around for a few more hits

a) Not a novelty/viral act
b) Stuck around the first time to release an album the following year, and singles from it
c) Had a strong mainstream following from his day job starring in, creating and writing popular prime-time television

quelle sprocket damage (sic), Wednesday, 10 July 2019 19:02 (four years ago) link


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