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The One-Hit Wonders Follow-up Show
· 32 min · S1 E473
Episode The One-Hit Wonders Follow-up Show
Think we were done with alt-rock one-hit wonders? Not quite.
After our original deep dive into the biggest alternative one-hit wonders since 1976, the emails and DMs kept pouring in.
You pointed out...rightfully so... songs we missed, artists we overlooked, and a few bands that many people think are one-hit wonders but actually aren't.
So we're back for one more sweep through the archives.
Along the way, we uncover some fascinating stories about mysterious bands, unlikely hits, and artists who built entire careers on a single song. We also set the record straight on acts like a-ha, Fastball, Tonic, Orgy, Lit, and others who don't quite fit the one-hit wonder label.
No rankings. No logarithmic formulas. Just great songs, surprising backstories, and a little unfinished business.
Because sometimes all you need is one hit.
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