One-Hit Wonders
One of my favourite possessions is The CHUM Chart Book by Ron Hall. Long out of print, it is a listing of all songs that charted on Toronto top-40 radio station CHUM between 1957 and 1986.
I sometimes spend spare time looking up songs performed by artists who appeared exactly once in the book,
finding them on YouTube, and writing them up here. Listings are sorted by artist last name.
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A
- Al Brown's Tunetoppers, "The Madison", 1960
- Amboy Dukes, The, "Journey to the Center of the Mind", 1968
- American Breed, The, "Bend Me, Shape Me", 1967
- Aquatones, The, "You", 1958
- Ashton, Gardner and Dyke, "Resurrection Shuffle", 1971
- Ashworth, Ernest, "Talk Back Trembling Lips", 1958
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B
- B. Bumble & The Stingers, "Bumble Boogie", 1961
- Bell Notes, The, "I've Had It", 1959
- Bendix, Ralf, "Babysitter Boogie", 1962
- Bermudas, The, "Donnie", 1964
- Black, Jeanne, "He'll Have To Stay", 1960
- Bland, Billy, "Let the Little Girl Dance", 1960
- Blues Image, "Ride Captain Ride", 1970
- Bobby Peterson Quintet, "The Hunch", 1959
- Brooks, Donnie, "Mission Bell", 1960
- Brown, Buster, "Fannie Mae", 1960
- Brotherhood Of Man, "United We Stand", 1970
- Bubble Puppy, "Hot Smoke & Sasafrass", 1969
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C
- Campbell, Jo-Ann, "Wait A Minute", 1958
- Caravelles, The, "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry", 1963
- Cardigans, The, "Your Graduation Means Goodbye", 1958
- Carefrees, The, "We Love You Beatles", 1964
- Cargill, Henson, "Skip a Rope", 1968
- Carr, Valerie, "When The Boys Talk About The Girls", 1958
- Classics, The, "Till Then", 1963
- Clifford, Buzz, "Baby Sittin' Boogie", 1961
- Cooper, Les, "Wiggle Wobble", 1962
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D
- Daddy Dewdrop, "Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)", 1971
- Danleers, The, "One Summer Night", 1958
- Darian, Fred, "Johnny Willow", 1961
- Darlin, Florraine, "Johnny Loves Me", 1964
- Detroit Emeralds, The, "Do Me Right", 1971
- Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, "Let's Go Trippin'", 1962
- Dillard, Varetta, "Star of Fortune", 1958
- Dolphins, The, "Hey-Da-Da-Dow", 1964
- Dorman, Harold, "Mountain Of Love", 1960
- Dusk, "I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing", 1971
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E
- Echoes, The, "Baby Blue", 1961
- Edison Lighthouse, "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)", 1970
- Edwards, Bobby, "You're The Reason", 1961
- Edwards, Jonathan, "Sunshine", 1972
- 8th Day, "She's Not Just Another Woman", 1971
- Elegants, The, "Little Star", 1958
- Emery, Ralph, "Hello Fool", 1961
- English, Scott, "Brandy", 1972
- Equals, The, "Baby, Come Back", 1968
- Every Mother's Son, "Come On Down to My Boat", 1967
- Everything Is Everything, "Witchi Tai To", 1969
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F
- Fabric, Bent, "Alley Cat", 1962
- Faire, Johnny, "Bertha Lou", 1958
- Fendermen, The, "Mule Skinner Blues", 1960
- Ferguson, Johnny, "Angela Jones", 1960
- First Class, The, "Beach Baby", 1974
- Five Blobs, The, "The Blob", 1958
- Five Stairsteps, The, "O-o-h Child", 1970
- Flirtations, The, "Nothing But A Heartache", 1969
- Forum, The, "The River Is Wide", 1967
- Four Dates, The, "I'm Happy", 1958
- Four Jacks and a Jill, "Master Jack", 1968
- Four Voices, The, "Angel Of Love", 1957
- Foxx, Inez and Charlie, "Mockingbird", 1963
- Freeman, Ernie, "Swamp Meeting", 1961
- Frijid Pink, "The House Of The Rising Sun", 1970
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G
- Gardner, Al, "Little Reuben", 1961
- Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters, "Cry Baby", 1963
- Gaylords, The, "Ma Ma Ma Marie", 1958
- Gayten, Paul, "Windy", 1958
- G-Clefs, The, "I Understand (Just How You Feel)", 1961
- Glazer, Tom and the Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus,
"On Top Of Spaghetti", 1963
- Grammer, Billy, "Gotta Travel On", 1959
- Gray, Claude, "I'll Just Have a Cup of Coffee (Then I'll Go)", 1961
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H
- Hall, Dora, "Hello Faithless", 1963
- Hefti, Neal, "Batman Theme", 1966
- Hickey, Ersel, "Bluebirds Over The Mountain", 1958
- Holden, Ron, "Love You So", 1960
- Hollywood Flames, The, "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz", 1958
- Hondells, The, "Little Honda", 1964
- Hot Butter, "Popcorn", 1972
- Hullaballoos, The, "I'm Gonna Love You Too", 1965
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I
- Ides of March, The, "Vehicle", 1970
- Ikettes, The, "Peaches "N" Cream", 1965
- Impalas, The, "Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)", 1959
- Intrigues, The, "In a Moment", 1969
- I. V. Leaguers, The, "Ring Chimes", 1958
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J
- Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan, "Tennessee Bird Walk", 1970
- Jaggerz, The, "The Rapper", 1970
- Jan & Arnie, "Jennie Lee", 1958
- Jankowski, Horst, "A Walk In The Black Forest", 1965
- Jensen, Kris, "Torture", 1962
- Joe Dodo & The Groovers, "Groovy", 1958
- Johnny Otis Show, The, "Willie and the Hand Jive", 1958
- Jon-Lee Group, The, "Bring It Down Front", 1967
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L
- LaRoc, Dal, "The Beginning Of Love", 1961
- Lee, Leapy, "Little Arrows", 1968
- Leonetti, Tommy, "Soul Dance", 1964
- Little Jo Ann, "My Daddy Is President", 1962
- Looking Glass, "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", 1972
- Lords of London, "Cornflakes And Ice Cream", 1967
- Lost Generation, The, "The Sly, The Slick, And The Wicked", 1970
- Los Indios Tabajaras, "Maria Elena", 1963
- Lynn, Donna, "My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut", 1964
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M
- MacArthur, James, "The In-Between Years", 1961
- Mack, Warner, "Roc-A-Chicka", 1957
- Maddox, Johnny, "Glad Rag Doll", 1962
- Madigan, Betty, "Dance Everyone Dance", 1958
- Martindale, Wink, "Deck Of Cards", 1959
- Mashmakhan, "As The Years Go By", 1970
- Mead, Sister Janet, "The Lord's Prayer", 1974
- Medlin, Joe, "I Kneel At Your Throne", 1959
- Mercy, "Love (Can Make You Happy)", 1969
- Michaels, Lee, "Do You Know What I Mean", 1971
- Miller, Clint, "Bertha Lou", 1958
- Mirettes, The, "In The Midnight Hour", 1968
- Mouth and MacNeal, "How Do You Do", 1972
- Mungo Jerry, "In The Summertime", 1970
- Murmaids, The, "Popsicles and Icicles", 1964
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N
- Neon Philharmonic, The, "Morning Girl", 1969
- New Vaudeville Band, The, "Winchester Cathedral", 1966
- Nu Tornados, The, "Philadelphia, U.S.A.", 1958
- Nutty Squirrels, The, "Uh Oh!", 1959
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P
- Paone, Nicola, "Blah, Blah, Blah", 1959
- Paradons, The, "Diamonds and Pearls", 1960
- Pastel Six, The, "The Cinnamon Cinder (It's A Very Nice Dance)", 1963
- People!, "I Love You", 1968
- Peppermint Rainbow, The, "Will You Be Staying After Sunday", 1969
- Pepper Tree, "Mr. Pride", 1970
- Pets, The, "Cha-Hua-Hua", 1958
- Pickett, Bobby "Boris" and the Crypt-Kickers, "Monster Mash", 1962 and 1973
- Pop-Tops, "Mammy Blue", 1971
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R
- Ralke, Don, "77 Sunset Strip", 1959
- Ramrods, The, "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky", 1961
- Ran-Dells, The, "Martian Hop", 1963
- Randy and the Rainbows, "Denise", 1963
- Ray Bryant Combo, The, "The Madison Time", 1960
- Reynolds, Jody, "Endless Sleep", 1958
- Rhythmettes, The, "Mind Reader", 1957
- Richie Knight and the Mid-Knights, "Charlena", 1963
- Rock-A-Teens, The, "Woo-Hoo", 1959
- Round Robin, "Kick That Little Foot Sally Ann", 1964
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, The, "Amazing Grace", 1972
- Rush, Merrilee, "Angel Of The Morning", 1968
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S
- Sailcat, "Motorcycle Mama", 1972
- Sandpebbles, The, "Love Power", 1968
- Safaris, The, "Image Of A Girl", 1960
- Saturday, Patty, "Ladies Choice", 1959
- Scaffold, The, "Thank U Very Much", 1968
- Seeds Of Time, The, "My Home Town", 1970
- Self, Ronnie, "Bop-A-Lena", 1958
- Sensations, The, "Let Me In", 1962
- Serendipity Singers, The, "Don't Let The Rain Come Down
(Crooked Little Man)", 1964
- Shane, Jackie, "Any Other Way", 1963
- Shep and the Limelites, "Daddy's Home", 1961
- Shocking Blue, "Venus", 1970
- Simmons, Jumpin' Gene, "Haunted House", 1964
- Singing Nun, The, "Dominique", 1963
- Spacemen, The, "The Clouds", 1959
- Spats, The, "Gator Tails and Monkey Ribs", 1964
- Spiral Starecase, "More Today Than Yesterday", 1969
- Stapleton, Cyril, "The Children's Marching Song", 1959
- Sunrays, The, "I Live For The Sun", 1959
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T
- Tanega, Norma, "Walkin' A Cat Named Dog", 1966
- Tee-Set, "Ma Belle Amie", 1970
- Thunderclap Newman, "Something In The Air", 1969
- Tin Tin, "Toast And Marmalade For Tea", 1971
- Todd, Art and Dotty, "Chanson D'Amour", 1958
- Toy Dolls, The, "Little Tin Soldier", 1962
- Travis and Bob, "Tell Him No", 1959
- Troy, Doris, "Just One Look", 1963
- Tune Rockers, The, "The Green Mosquito", 1958
- Turner, Jesse Lee, "The Little Space Girl", 1958
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W
- Wadsworth Mansion, "Sweet Mary", 1971
- We Five, "You Were On My Mind", 1965
- White Plains, "My Baby Loves Lovin'", 1970
- Whiting, Margaret, "Speak For Yourself, John", 1957
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