# What bands that are not generally considered one-hit-wonders do you think have only one good song? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 9, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322 "2012-04-09T23:34:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![grude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/21 "2012-04-10T09:20:25Z")
I’m unclear if the OP means highly regarded bands with many hits where you only like one song, or any band where you only like one song. Grauzone - Eisbaer With one album to their name and nothing on it compares to this song, which is on endless compilations. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/22 "2012-04-10T10:46:20Z")
Can I offer a megahit dude with, IMHO, only two songs I can stomach (indeed, I actual like them)? Elton John, “Rocket Man” And “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/23 "2012-04-10T12:29:07Z")
> [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](#): > > I have a friend who is literally, seriously convinced that Jane’s Addiction is the most important band in the history of _ALL_ recorded music, and she loathes that song more than pediatric AIDS, global human trafficking & boxed blush wine combined… > > (It’s by far my favorite JA song) My awareness of Jane’s Addiction is only vague. I may or may not have heard the song in question, but I want you to know that I really and truly like what you’ve written here. Regarding the thread: Jackson Browne - Lawyers in Love ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/24 "2012-04-10T12:39:33Z")
> [@phxjcc](#): > > Pointer Sisters - We Are Fa mil lee You don’t like _any_ Pointer Sisters songs then. That one was by Sister Sledge. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/25 "2012-04-10T13:10:02Z")
Collective Soul - _Shine_. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/26 "2012-04-10T13:10:40Z")
[Butterfly Bleu](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk7DIIf5HnU) was amazing but nothing else Iron Butterfly did was noteworthy. ---
**Author:** ![tullsterx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/27 "2012-04-10T13:35:36Z")
Well, I would think Golden Earring rules this thread with “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone”. . . but that’s two. . . but, two songs I consider true greats and I’ve never heard another song by them or listened to any of their records. But, that may be the problem. ---
**Author:** ![cormac262](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@cormac262](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cormac262)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/28 "2012-04-10T16:55:11Z")
> [@Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](#): > > The Who- _Baba_ _O’Riley_ > \* Heresy ! What about “Pinball Wizard”, “Behind Blue Eyes”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Who Are You”, etc., etc. ! I would say “Eagles”, but “Life in the Fastlane” (I think because there are multiple Eagles replies, each with different songs, it excludes them from this OP) Also “ELO” “Fire on High” (I don’t like any of their vocals !) ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/29 "2012-04-10T17:27:57Z")
I’ll vote for “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon, although I have to admit that I haven’t listened to dozens of Warren Zevon songs. ---
**Author:** ![Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dread_pirate_jimbo/32/3897_2.png) [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dread_Pirate_Jimbo)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/30 "2012-04-10T17:39:35Z")
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/31 "2012-04-10T17:44:56Z")
> [@hogarth](#): > > I’ll vote for “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon, although I have to admit that I haven’t listened to dozens of Warren Zevon songs. Nope,\* Lawyers Guns and Money\* is the only good Warren Zevon song. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/32 "2012-04-10T17:51:32Z")
Falco - “Rock Me Amadeus” ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/33 "2012-04-10T17:57:55Z")
I disagree with almost every post here. Aerosmith? How about “Draw the Line”, “Sweet Emotion”, or “Walk This Way”? Nirvana? How about “Breed”, “Territorial Pissings”, “About a Girl”, or “All Apologies”? Pink Floyd? What about the entire Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, and Wish You Were Here albums? To me The Eagles are the Alan Jackson of country rock. I like just about every one of their songs, they’re pretty non-objectionable. I especially like “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Desperado”, and “Take it Easy.” AC/DC, what about “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”, “Shoot to Thrill”, and “Highway to Hell”? ---
**Author:** ![blueslipper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/34 "2012-04-10T18:07:26Z")
> [@bup](#): > > Falco - “Rock Me Amadeus” Take a listen to Der Kommissar and Jeanny. I like Falco but I think you are missing the point of this thread. Falco is a one-hit wonder outside of Europe. ---
**Author:** ![StusBlues](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/35 "2012-04-10T18:11:44Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > Nope,\* Lawyers Guns and Money\* is the only good Warren Zevon song. Yer both wrong. “My Shit’s Fucked Up” is the only Zevon song worth listening to besides all of 'em. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/36 "2012-04-10T18:20:57Z")
> [@blueslipper](#): > > Take a listen to Der Kommissar and Jeanny. > I like Falco but I think you are missing the point of this thread. Falco is a one-hit wonder outside of Europe. I have listened to _Der Kommisar_ and _Jeanny_. I thought _Der Kommisar_ was a hit in the US, and _Vienna Calling_. Perhaps my being in college radio in the mid-80’s has colored my perceptions. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/37 "2012-04-10T18:30:18Z")
Every time the guys on the radio talk about “all the albums” made by Led Zepplin, I get really disoriented and say to myself, “Oh. Did Led Zepplin do another song besides _Stairway to Heaven_?” ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/38 "2012-04-10T18:36:50Z")
> [@bup](#): > > I have listened to _Der Kommisar_ and _Jeanny_. I thought _Der Kommisar_ was a hit in the US, and _Vienna Calling_. Perhaps my being in college radio in the mid-80’s has colored my perceptions. “Rock Me Amadeus” hit #1. Vienna Calling got as high as #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Der Kommisar” only made it to #72 on the Hot 100. The cover by After the Fire is the one that was a hit in the US (peaking at #5.) ---
**Author:** ![Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleeps_With_Butterflies)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322/39 "2012-04-10T18:39:44Z")
> [@cormac262](#): > > Heresy ! What about “Pinball Wizard”, “Behind Blue Eyes”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Who Are You”, etc., etc. ! No, no, no, no, etc., etc.! Do not like. Also note that I didn’t put a Rush song on here because there isn’t a single song of theirs I like _at all_. Bring it! 😉 Thought of another one: Elvis Costello - _Alison_ ---
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\*\*Taylor Swift \*\*- Whatever that song from Hunger Games she did w/ the Civil Wars is pretty great. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-that-are-not-generally-considered-one-hit-wonders-do-you-think-have-only-one-good-song/618322.md?page=3)