The cowbell will be playing!

ya paula, cram it with walnuts! :)

I wasn't making an attack on your Paula. Just offering my opinion. Sorry if you were in any way offended! :)

Unfortunatly here Semisonic just didn't get anymore big hits. They will always be known as the band who sang that song called Closing Time, by most people. I wouldn't go so far as to say that Kiwis are more appreciative. I know most of the people that post on this site, personally (and they aren't Kiwis), and I know that they all appreciate great music when they hear it. I also know that they all have a great knowledge of music, so I wouldn't make such a bold statement. Semisonic is great. Like I said before, I do own their CD and I do enjoy it, but unfortunatly the other singles that they have released just haven't hit it big. Some times that happens. At least we are able to enjoy the music that they have made.

'Secret Smile' was rather large here in NZ, actually. 'Chemistry' and 'Singing In My Sleep' still get a tonne of airplay as well. Of course, Dan Wilson getting together with Bic Runga for 'Good Morning, Baby' didn't hurt their popularity in New Zealand. But maybe we Kiwis are more appreciative than most?! I dunno.

Can you name another BIG hit that Semisonic has had?? If so, then I stand corrected. I do own their album and think it's great, but they haven't had a big hit since Closing Time. If I'm wrong, please let me know!

Semisonic does not belong on a one-hit wonder list!!!!

I have more to add to my list. I was watching Much Music yesterday and they had a special on One Hit Wonders. How perfect is your timing Scott??!!

Here are some of the videos that I saw that deserve to be mentioned. All great songs, too bad the bands didn't do anything more.

- The Feelin' That I Get, Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
- You Get What You Give, New Radicals: Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson, Courtney Love and Marliyn Manson.
- Crossroads, Bone, Thugs & Harmony
- I'm A Bitch, Meridith Brooks
- Just a Friend, Biz Markee
- Brimful of Asha, Cornershop: Everyone needs a bossom for a pillow! This would have been my number 2.
- Teenage Dirtbag, Wheatus: Tube socks, Irocs, and Iron Madien, everything you need in a one hit wonder.
- Groove is in the Heart, Dee-Lite: Gotta love the slide whistle.
- Scooby Snacks, Fun Lovn' Criminals
- Closing Time, Semisonic
- Kiss Me, Sixpence None the Richer

Having been able to have some time to ponder this, my list deffinetly would change.

Again I'm late! I know, I know. It is hard to get on to the internet when you don't have access to a computer at home.

I like this weeks topic. I remember when you came up with the idea. We were in my car and Black Betty was playing on the radio. Ohhhhh! Good times! Unfortunatly I could only come up with 4. Don't have much time here. It sucks when you don't get to use the internet for free!

Here goes:
4) Tubthumping - Chumbawumba. It was great song to hear at the bar.

3) Steal My Sunshine - Len. Still a great summer time beach song.

2) Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice. The guy is still trying to make a come back, but I don't think so!

1) Breakfast at Tiffany's- Deep Blue Something. I have always loved that song. It would be in my list of top 5 favorite songs for sure!

ya - canadian, or Fargo? ya, eh! i'm actually wearing a dark green sweater! craaaaazy greenness vibes happening.

This "ya" instead of "yeah" thing makes me laugh (quietly). Is that some sort of Canadian thing?

I like green, too. In fact, I'm wearing a green top right now. What are you wearing? ;)

ya, the greens were becoming a little too, well, green. it is still my fave colour and this will have to do until i actually put a design to the damn page. if only other work didn't pull rank on the personal stuff i'd be all set! soon enough, i keep telling myself...

I see you've been playing with the colour scheme. Nicer. Not that I'm not a big fan of khaki... ;)

good to see everybody in fine form today. thanks for the info and the MT suggestions. I'll get on it eventually! Also, welcome to Zorbs and your first Top 5 Tuesday! Keep at'er, even if you are a Leafs fan. :)

oh, and the Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians album "shooting rubberbands at the stars" is an EXCELLENT album, all the way through. one of my favorites, actually.

my absolute favorite one hit (or two hit) wonder is Golden Earring - "twilight zone" is one of my favorite songs to rock out to :)

And I'm with Zorbs - add in TrackBack, will ya? ;)

1, 2 and 5 from Pete's list could easily be on mine (which I've posted)! There are so many choices out there!

Richard O'Brien wrote Time Warp, I believe. He lived in NZ for the longest time, before taking RHPS to the world.

Umm:

#5) Cult of Personality - Living Colour (I know they wee around for a while after this and Vernon Wells has done tons of other stuff but they never really topped this single right?)

#4) All the Kids are Right - Local H (Ok maybe it wasn't a hit but it should have been. Drum?Guitar duos rock. These two were the White Stripes before the White Stripes...)

#3)Michael Penn - No Myth (Criminal that radio never really played any more of his stuff. Mr. Aimee Mann kicks ass - He called his last album MP4)

#2) Dave Navarro - Rexall (I liked the first single and heard the rest of a pretty mediocre album. "Sigh".)

#1) There She Goes - The La's (Covered by pretty much everyone the original kicks everyone's ass)

Not too shabby off the top o' me noggin;.

AL

mine are up here.

http://www.zorblog.com/archives/000323.html#000323

Please upgrade your MT so that you have trackback...thanks

Sorry, I tried to fix the spelling in world but I was too late...I know how anal you are about that Scotty, so I apologize. ;)

Ok let's see....

1. Breakfast at Tiffany's - Classic track, I do not believe that there was another from Deep Blue Something. Most people do not even have a clue of the bands name.

2. Mickey - Toni Basil, I remember I had to have this album, it was the coolest song and I don't think I even listen to the rest of the record.

3. In a Big Country - Big Country. I used to listen to this one while riding on the train back and forth from TO to London on my walkman...classic anthem solo.

4. 867-5309(Jenny) - Tommy Tutone. Name another phone number that the whole whorld knows.

5. What I am - Edie Brickell. The coolest guitar sound I have ever heard.