One Hit Wonders

My old forty fives lie dormant in my attic
There were so many one hit wonders in our time
I lived my youth listening to music
As Troy Shondell moaned “This Time”
When Robin Luke sang “Susie Darlin’”
The Bobettes had “Mr. Lee”
“Shout, Shout, Knock Yourself Out”
Lolita’s “Sailor, Your Home is the Sea”
Claudine Clark wailed “Party Lights”
Ral Donner crooned “Please Don’t Go”
The Exciters said “Tell Him”
Travis and Bob said “Tell Him No”
“Mission Bell” by Donnie Brooks
“One Tin Soldier”, Coven said it all
 Russ Hamilton sang “Rainbow”
“Baby, The Rain Must Fall”
“Sorry, I Ran All The Way Home”
The Rocky Fellers Sang “Killer Joe”
Corsairs crooned “Smoky Places”
Bob Moore sang about “Mexico”
There must be 10, 000 one hit wonders
Don’t know which ones to choose
Still love “Let’s think About Livin’”
And the Fendermen’s “Mule Skinner Blues”
I remembered watching the Hit Parade
“Cindy Oh Cindy” and “Marianne”
“To Know Him Is To Love Him”
"Like a Tiger" by Fabian.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Pettit Avatar
February 2, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Being a music lover myself, I remember every one of those hits you have mentioned above. By the way, "One Tin Soldier" by Coven was from the film "Billy Jack", not "Walking Tall". Everything else looks good.
Zzzzz Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 2:24 AM
Ah, yes...I have a big box full of old 45s up in my loft too! I remember some of these songs you name. A good, nostalgic look back on simpler (and perhaps, happier) times. An enjoyable read! Regards, Robert.
Fraser Avatar
October 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM
You have taken us back with these 45's Vince, and you are right, there have been so many one hit wonders >> kool piece >> James
Knop Avatar
October 7, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Remember well some of these oldies, Vince. I hat lots and lots of 45s, but during the years they disappered. You bring back all these momeories with your lines! So well written! Gert
Freeman Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Congrats. on your well deserves featured poem. Vince, Sincerely, Moses This rhyme is a master, brings back a few members.
Devonshire Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM
I've always had similar thoughts about the "one hit wonders," Vince. How can they make it big, only to fade into oblivion? You mention several songs I always enjoyed, especially "One Tin Soldier." What became of Coven? Great poem, Vince! Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Hi Vince, Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember being an army brat in Ontario. Mom and dad bought their first ever item on credit - a television. One of the first things I ever saw on TV, was the Hit Parade. Green Door - what's that secret your keepin? They had the props with the door and the smoke coming out. God - wasn't life grand then? Love, Lainie
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October 1, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Vince, isn't it something that for one hit wonders we can still remember the words to them. Thanks for the memories. Love, Carol
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