Seventeen 1990s One Hit Wonders

You know and love them.  They’re one hit wonders.  The 1990s produced hundreds of them.  As we close out the decade in Mr. Right is a Myth, book two in The Rock Star’s Wife series, let’s look at 17 rock 1990s one hit wonders.  No doubt Cassandra had at least a few of these burned onto a CD, and a handful actually are mentioned in the series.

A one hit wonder is a band that or solo artist who achieved commercial success for one song but was never able to repeat it.

Blind Melon “No Rain”

Released in 1992, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Bloodhound Gang “The Bad Touch” 

Released in 1999, the song reached number 21 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Chumbawamba “Tubthumping” 

Released in 1997, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Deep Blue Something “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” 

Released in 1995, the song reached number 3 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Dishwalla “Counting Blue Cars”

Released in 1996, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Duncan Sheik “Barely Breathing”

Released in 1996, the song reached number 10 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Local H  “Bound for the Floor”

Released in 1996, the song reached number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

 

Marcy Playground  “Sex & Candy” 

Released in 1997, the song reached number 3 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

New Radicals  “You Get What You Give” 

Released in 1998, the song reached number 14 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Semisonic “Closing Time”

Released in 1998, the song reached number 8 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Seven Mary Three “Cumbersome”

Released in 1995, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

 

Sister Hazel “All For You” 

Released in 1997, the song reached number 7 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Stabbing Westward “Save Yourself”

Released in 1998, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

 

The Toadies “Possum Kingdom” 

Released in 1994, the song reached number 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

 

Tonic “If You Could Only See”

Released in 1997, the song reached number 11 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

The Verve “Bittersweet Symphony” 

Released in 1997, the song reached number 23 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

The Wallflowers “One Headlight”  

Released in 1997, the song reached number 2 on the Billboard Top 40.

 

Listen to this playlist on Spotify.

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This is by no means an exhaustive list.  What 1990s one hit wonders did I leave off the list that you would have included?  Leave a comment below.  Comments close after 90 days.

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This blog is a companion piece to The Rock Star’s Wife, a series about sex, family, and rock & roll.  The series has elements of chick lit, romance and erotica and is best compared to The Vagina Monologues for its frank talk of sex and its consequences.  The series follows Cassandra from her teenage years into her 40s as she navigates relationships (both romantic and platonic) — all with music playing a prominent roll.

Book two, Mr. Right is a Myth, debuts August 2023:  Co-ed Cassandra Economos has a plan.  Earn her degree then move into a Chicago penthouse.  If she can meet a guy who accepts her, high sex drive and all, that’s an added bonus.  But how many frogs must she kiss before she meets a prince?

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