One and Done: Bands Whose First Hit Was Also Their Last
One and Done: Bands Whose First Hit Was Also Their Last
The Knack – “My Sharona” (1979)
Their debut single shot to No. 1 and became one of the biggest hits of the year. Follow-up singles received airplay, but none came close to the cultural impact or chart dominance of “My Sharona.”
Norman Greenbaum – “Spirit in the Sky” (1970)
Not a band but a rock artist often included in classic-rock discussions. His signature song reached No. 1 in several countries and became a rock-radio staple, while subsequent releases failed to gain similar traction.
Mouth & MacNeal – “How Do You Do?” (1972)
The duo scored a No. 1 hit in the U.S. and never returned to the upper reaches of the charts.
Stars on 45 – “Stars on 45” (1981)
Their Beatles-inspired medley topped the charts but proved impossible to follow up in a meaningful way. The group quickly faded from mainstream popularity.
Wild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music” (1976)
Although they had a few minor chart appearances, their debut smash reached No. 1 and completely overshadowed the rest of their catalog, making them a classic one-hit-wonder band.
