There were many that did well during the 60′s. One Hit Wonders carved out their share of music history and often climbed to #1 on the Billboard listings.
“Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey” by Steam went #1 as did “Telstar” by the Tornadoes. There are several great songs that I wanted to add to this Top Ten but that would have made the list a Top Twenty.
Earlier this week I gave you a list of #10 down to #5. So, here are the Top Four One Hit Wonders from the 60′s (there is a tie for 1st Place).
4. “In-a-Godda-Da-Vita” (1968) by Iron Butterfly - This song was actually recorded on the first take which is almost hard to believe. The original 17 minute version has a great extended drum solo. The song developed a cult following and sold several million copies.
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3. “For What Its Worth” (1967) by Buffalo Springfield - Steven Stills and Neil Young became big stars with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) but they were one hit wonders as part of Buffalo Springfield.
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2. “Hey! Baby” (1962) by Bruce Channel - Although recorded in 1960, “Hey! Baby” didn’t become a hit until 1962 when it shot all the way to #1. Bruce Channel is still in the music business to this day even though he only hit it big time with one song.
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1. I have a tie for the top spot… “Hippy Hippy Shakes” by the Swinging Blue Jeans, and “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie. Listen to both songs and tell me which one should sit by itself at the top.
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