1979 One Hit Wonders & Artists Known For One Song -


1979 One Hit Wonders & Artists Known For One Song
A Little Lovin (Keeps The Doctor Away) The Raes The Raes were a Canadian husband and wife duo known for their disco sound in the late 1970s.
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now McFadden and Whitehead McFadden and Whitehead were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, known for their work with Philadelphia International Records.
Ain’t That Enough For You John Davis John Davis was a disco musician popular during the 1970s.
All Things Are Possible Dan Peek Dan Peek was a founding member of the popular folk-rock band, America.
Baby I Want You Funky Communication Committee Funky Communication Committee was a band known for their blend of funk and soul.
Bang A Gong Witch Queen Witch Queen was a Canadian disco group that released several hits in the late 70s.
Bela Lugosi’s Dead Bauhaus Bauhaus is considered the founding band of goth rock.
Born To Be Alive Patrick Hernandez Patrick Hernandez is a French singer who had a worldwide hit with “Born to Be Alive” in 1979.
Bustin’ Loose part 1 Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers Chuck Brown is known as “The Godfather of Go-Go”, a subgenre of funk that originated in the Washington, D.C. area.
Children Of The Sun Billy Thorpe Billy Thorpe was an English-born Australian singer-songwriter and producer. He saw success in the 1970s with his hard rock band, Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs.
Come To Me France Joli France Joli is a Canadian singer, best known for “Come to Me,” a hit in her native country and the United States when she was just 16.
Chase Giorgio Moroder Giorgio Moroder is an Italian singer, songwriter, and DJ, and a three-time Academy Award-winning composer. He is frequently credited with pioneering synth disco and electronic dance music.
Chuck E.’s In Love Rickie Lee Jones Rickie Lee Jones won the Grammy for Best New Artist after her debut album was released in 1979.
Cruel To Be Kind Nick Lowe Nick Lowe is an English singer-songwriter and producer who helped shape punk rock with his early production work for Elvis Costello.
Cuba Gibson Brothers The Gibson Brothers are a France-based musical group, originating from Martinique, who had their greatest success during the disco boom of the late 1970s.
Dancer Gino Soccio Gino Soccio is a Canadian disco record producer of Italian descent, who gained fame in the disco era.
Dancin’ Grey & Hanks Grey & Hanks were a pair of prolific songwriters and producers who had a brief career as a performing duo in the late ’70s.
Dancing In The City Marshall Hain Marshall Hain was a British pop-rock duo, known for their 1978 hit “Dancing In The City”.
Do You Think I’m Disco? Steve Dahl Steve Dahl is an American radio personality and humorist known for his mordant sense of humor.
Don’t Hold Back Chanson Chanson was an American studio-based disco group from the late 1970s.
Don’t You Write Her Off McGuinn, Clark and Hillman McGuinn, Clark and Hillman were a supergroup made up of former members of The Byrds.
Driver’s Seat Sniff ‘n’ the Tears Sniff ‘n’ the Tears is a British rock band best known for their 1978 song “Driver’s Seat”.
Easy To Be Hard Cheryl Barnes Cheryl Barnes is an American actress and singer known for her show-stopping performance in the 1979 film version of Hair.
Elena Marc Tanner Band The Marc Tanner Band was an American rock band from the late 1970s.
For Love Pousette – Dart Band The Pousette-Dart Band was an American soft rock group active in the 1970s and early 1980s, led by singer/songwriter Jon Pousette-Dart.
Get Used To It Roger Voudouris Roger Voudouris was an American singer-songwriter best known for his 1979 hit “Get Used to It”.
Girl of My Dreams Bram Tchaikovsky Bram Tchaikovsky is a British vocalist and guitarist, and a former member of the punk rock band The Motors.
Got To Be Real Cheryl Lynn Cheryl Lynn was discovered on the reality show “The Gong Show” before launching a successful solo career.
Got To Give In To Love Bonnie Boyer Bonnie Boyer was an American singer who was a member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove.
Groove Me Fern Kinney Fern Kinney was a member of the southern soul trio Quiet Elegance.
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet Gonzalez Gonzalez was a British R&B and funk band.
Heart To Heart Errol Sober Errol Sober is a reggae singer who has worked with artists like Jimmy Cliff and Dennis Brown.
Heaven Must Have Sent You Bonnie Pointer Bonnie Pointer was a member of the Grammy-winning group The Pointer Sisters.
Here I Go (Fallin’ In Love Again) Frannie Golde Frannie Golde is an American songwriter, musician, and singer, who co-wrote songs for artists like The Pussycat Dolls and Celine Dion.
Hey, St. Peter Flash and the Pan Flash and the Pan was an Australian new wave musical group formed in 1977 by Harry Vanda and George Young, both former members of The Easybeats.
Highway Song Blackfoot Blackfoot is a Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, which during the 1970s and 1980s was one of the top touring rock acts in the U.S.
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick/Reasons To Be Cheerful Ian Dury & The Blockheads Ian Dury & The Blockheads were a British rock and funk band, led by Ian Dury, known for their humorous and often provocative lyrics.
Hold On Ian Gomm Ian Gomm is a British singer-songwriter who was the lead guitarist for the band Brinsley Schwarz.
I Do Believe In You Pages Pages was a pop rock band active during the late 1970s and the early 1980s. The members went on to form the band Mr. Mister.
I Do The Rock Tim Curry Tim Curry is an English actor, voice actor and singer, best known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television productions.
I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) Instant Funk Instant Funk was an American disco and funk band, who had several hits in the late 70s and 80s.
I Just Can’t Control Myself Nature’s Divine Nature’s Divine was a disco group from the late 70s.
I Need You Euclid Beach Band The Euclid Beach Band was a rock band from Cleveland, Ohio best known for their hit single “There’s No Surf in Cleveland.”
I Never Said I Love You Orsa Lia Orsa Lia is a singer from New York who had some disco hits in the late 70s.
I Still Have Dreams Richie Furay Richie Furay is an American singer, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member who is best known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield and Poco.
If You Want It Niteflyte Niteflyte was an American funk group, whose members later worked with artists like Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston.
I’m Not Gonna Cry Anymore Nancy Brooks Nancy Brooks is a country music artist who had some success in the late 70s and early 80s.
It Must Be Love Alton McClain & Destiny Alton McClain & Destiny was an American disco girl group from the 1970s.
Just Another Night Ian Hunter Ian Hunter is an English singer-songwriter who is best known as the lead singer of the English rock band Mott the Hoople.
Keep On Dancin’ Gary’s Gang Gary’s Gang was an American R&B/pop rock group best known for their U.S. Top 40 hit “Keep On Dancin’,”
Keep On Running Away Lazy Racer Lazy Racer was a rock band in the late 70s known for their mix of soft rock and pop.
Kiss In The Dark Pink Lady Pink Lady is a Japanese pop music duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mie and Kei.
Knock on Wood Amii Stewart Amii Stewart is an American disco/soul/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record cover of Eddie Floyd’s “Knock on Wood”.
Lazy Eyes T.M.G. T.M.G., or Ted Mulry Gang, was a popular Australian rock band during the 1970s.
Livin It Up (Friday Night) Bell and James Bell and James were an American soul group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had a hit with “Livin’ It Up (Friday Night)” in 1979.
Los Angeles X X is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977.
Love and Desire Part 1 Arpeggio Arpeggio was a disco band in the late 70s and early 80s.
Love Me Tonight Blackjack Blackjack was an American rock band, active from 1979–1980, featuring Michael Bolton and Bruce Kulick.
Makin It David Naughton David Naughton is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the Disney comedy Midnight Madness (1980).
Mirror Star Fabulous Poodles The Fabulous Poodles were a British pre-new wave band formed in 1975.
Mistrusted Love Mistress Mistress was a funk band in the late 70s.
Money The Flying Lizards The Flying Lizards were an experimental English new wave band, known for their quirky covers of popular songs.
Motown Review Philly Cream Philly Cream was a soul and disco band in the late 70s.
Music Box Dancer Frank Mills Frank Mills is a Canadian pianist and recording artist, best known for his solo instrumental hit “Music Box Dancer”.
My Love Is Music Space Space is a French band that created electronic and disco music, widely considered one of the pioneers of the French electronic music scene.
New York Groove Ace Frehley Ace Frehley is a founding member and the original lead guitarist of the rock band KISS.
Oh Honey Delegation Delegation, a British soul musical group, strongly influences the American R&B and soul music scene, especially during the late 70s.
One More Minute Saint Tropez Saint Tropez was an all-female band known for their risqué album covers and for incorporating violin into disco music.
One Way Love Bandit Bandit was a British rock band formed by Jim Diamond and featured members of the Australian band, AC/DC.
Pinball, That’s All Bill Wray Bill Wray is a cartoonist and illustrator, recognized for his work on The Ren & Stimpy Show.
Please Don’t Leave Lauren Wood Lauren Wood is an American singer-songwriter notable for her duet “Fallen” in the movie Pretty Woman.
Pop Music M M is a project by English musician Robin Scott, who said that the project was about communication, not music.
Pow Wow Cory Dale Cory Dale is a relatively unknown artist who released only a few singles in the late 1970s.
Radioactive Gene Simmons Gene Simmons is best known as the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, and he is renowned for his on-stage antics, including breathing fire.
Remember (Walking In The Sand) Louis Goffin Louis Goffin is a Grammy-nominated American producer and songwriter, the son of famous songwriting duo Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
Ring My Bell Anita Ward Anita Ward was a schoolteacher before becoming a one-hit wonder with “Ring My Bell”.
Rock and Roll Dancin’ Beckmeier Brothers Beckmeier Brothers, also known as Beckmeier Bros., are best known for their work as session musicians.
Romeo’s Tune Steve Forbert Steve Forbert is an American pop music singer-songwriter and was named one of the “new Dylans” in the late 70s.
Saturdaynight Herman Brood Herman Brood was a Dutch singer and artist, and one of the Netherlands’ most notorious rock musicians due to his lifelong drug struggles.
She’s Got A Whole Number Keith Herman Keith Herman was a mid-1970s solo pop singer with limited releases.
Shoot Me (With Your Love) Tasha Thomas Tasha Thomas was a well-known American disco and soul singer and songwriter, who also did acting in films like “The Wiz”.
Since You’ve Been Gone Cherie and Marie Currie Cherie and Marie Currie are sisters who were part of the all-female rock band The Runaways in the 1970s.
Sinner Man Sarah Dash Sarah Dash was a member of the 60’s girl group Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles which later morphed into Labelle in the 70’s.
Slip Away Ian Lloyd Ian Lloyd is best known as the lead singer of Stories, the band that had a #1 hit with a cover of Hot Chocolate’s “Brother Louie”.
Souvenirs Voyage Voyage was a French disco and pop/funk group, known for their dance and disco hits.
Starry Eyes The Records The Records were an English power pop band formed in 1978. They are best remembered for the hit “Starry Eyes”.
Stay The Night The Faragher Brothers The Faragher Brothers were a blue-eyed soul-disco band made up of four siblings.
Stillsane Carolyn Mas Carolyn Mas is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, and record producer.
Stumblin In Suzi Quatro Suzi Quatro is an American rock singer-songwriter who had a string of hit singles in the 1970s, breaking barriers as a female bass player.
Such A Woman Tycoon Tycoon was an active American rock band from 1976 to 1981 managed by the same management company as Meat Loaf.
The Devil Went Down To Georgia Charlie Daniels Band The Charlie Daniels Band is best known for their country and southern rock music, with “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” being one of their biggest hits.
The Football Card Glenn Sutton Glenn Sutton was a significant figure in the Nashville country music community as a songwriter and producer.
The Shape Of Things To Come The Headboys The Headboys were a Scottish pop/rock band, best known for their hit “The Shape Of Things To Come”.
The Topical Song The Barron Knights The Barron Knights are a British humorous pop group, best known for their parodies of popular songs.
There But For The Grace Of God Go I Machine Machine was a funk/disco group, best known for their socially-conscious 1979 single “There But For The Grace of God Go I”.
Too Late Shoes Shoes is an American power pop band, formed in Zion, Illinois in 1974 by brothers John and Jeff Murphy, and Gary Klebe.
Touch Me Baby Ultimate Ultimate was a disco group active in the late 70s and early 80s, mainly known for club hits.
Touch Me When We’re Dancing Bama Bama is best known for their 1979 single “Touch Me When We’re Dancing”, which was later covered by The Carpenters.
Video Killed The Radio Star Buggles The Buggles were an English new wave band, best known for “Video Killed The Radio Star” — the first music video ever played on MTV.
What’s A Matter Baby Ellen Foley Ellen Foley is an American singer and actress who has appeared on Broadway and in TV shows like “Night Court”. She also collaborated with the band Meat Loaf.
Where Will Your Heart Take You Buckeye Buckeye was an American pop-rock band from the late 1970s. Their biggest hit, “Where Will Your Heart Take You”, was featured on their only album.
Who Listens To The Radio The Sports The Sports were an Australian rock group that performed and recorded between 1976 and 1981.
Whole Lotta Love The Wonder Band The Wonder Band was a disco outfit known for their cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”.
Why Leave Us Alone Five Special Five Special was an American disco group signed to Elektra Records.
Yes I’m Ready Teri DeSario Teri DeSario is an American singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida. She worked within several music genres out of high school and had a hit disco song in the late 70s.
You and Me Liner Liner was a British band from the late 1970s, known for their hit “You and Me”.
You Take My Breath Away Rex Smith Rex Smith is an American actor and singer, known for his role in the 1979 movie “Sooner or Later”.
You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else The Jones Girls The Jones Girls were a popular R&B trio of sisters from Detroit, Michigan.
You Says It All Randy Brown Randy Brown was a soul singer from Memphis, active from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s.

1979 One Hit Wonders & Artists Known For One Song

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