Peaking early

[Johnmof]

We all know plenty of one-hit wonders, Thunderclap Newman, Norman Greenbaum, Edison Lighthouse, etc. Can anyone think of groups or singers who had a number of hits but never improved on their first one. One I can think of are Holding Back the Years (SImply Red), Bat out of Hell (Meatloaf) and In the Summertime (Mungo Jerry). There must be plenty of others.

[whattheheck]

Love Affair - "Everlasting Love" comes to mind, the follow up "Rainbow Valley" I thought was every bit as good but didn't really hit the heights of their 'biggy'.

[Stevee]

Are you talking chart postion or personal taste?

[Eastender]

Dont make me laugh. Just take a look at the charts from say now to 5 or maybe more years. Most of the various dull groups have never followed up with another hit single. Ok the ones above may have never had a number one but certainly had a good amount of air play with other songs. Buy the book of British Hit Singles that will give you all the info you may need.

[Scarlett]

Most one hit wonders did actually have several other hits but not memorable ones. Tasmin Archer is an example- she was referred to as a one-hit wonder on a TV programme last week, but I remember several other songs she did. If you listen to her album you will recognise them!

[Johnmof]

I'm not sure why the question should be considered laughable. I thought it was a reasonable thing to muse on those groups and singers who got off to a flier but couldn't sustain it. To answer Stevee's question, I was thinking more in terms of personal taste rather than chart position. For example, I think Mungo Jerry had another number one with Baby Jump, but very few would consider it to have been as good as In the Summertime. I know it's all very subjective but so is half of what appears on this site.

[hicksydj]

Applejacks - Tell Me When

Sidney Youngblood - If only i could

Heywoode - Roses

Men without hats - safety dance

Goombay dance band - seven tears

We could go on all day, i have to say, i think it was a great question to get the old grey matter working.

[craig5470]

remember whigfield with saturday night.

i suppose sexy eyes was a good song but not as popular

[mishey20]

Pet Shop Boys never topped West End Girls