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One and Done: Artists Who Hit # 1 and Never Returned to the Top 40, 1960-1990

Ever notice how Vicki Lawrence never put out a "Greatest Hits" album? Wonder why you can't download a Nick Gilder boxed set? There's a surprising number of artists who had a massive hit and couldn't follow it up at all. Which is hardly a source of shame, that's one more # 1 single that most people will ever have, but still. Here's a list of those rockers who rose fast and fell faster.
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Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
1
The Hollywood Argyles - Alley Oop
The Hollywood Argyles - Alley Oop
2
Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
Larry Verne - Mr. Custer
3
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs - Stay
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs - Stay
4
Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
5
Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
6
Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger on the Shore
Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger on the Shore
7
The Tornados - Telstar
The Tornados - Telstar
8
Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
9
The Singing Nun - Dominique
The Singing Nun - Dominique
10
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
11
The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
12
The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
13
John Fred and His Playboy Band - Judy in Disguise With Glasses
John Fred and His Playboy Band - Judy in Disguise With Glasses
14
Hugh Masekela - Grazing in the Grass
Hugh Masekela - Grazing in the Grass
15
Zager & Evans - In the Year 2525
Zager & Evans - In the Year 2525
16
Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
17
The Shocking Blue - Venus
The Shocking Blue - Venus
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Vicki Lawrence - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Vicki Lawrence - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
19
Terry Jacks - Seasons in the Sun
Terry Jacks - Seasons in the Sun
20
Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
21
Billy Swan - I Can Help
Billy Swan - I Can Help
22
"Kung Fu Fighting" - Carl Douglas
"Kung Fu Fighting" - Carl Douglas
23
Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
24
Van McCoy - The Hustle
Van McCoy - The Hustle
25
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
26
"Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry
"Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry
27
"A Fifth of Beethoven" - Walter Murphy
"A Fifth of Beethoven" - Walter Murphy
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"Disco Duck" - Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots
"Disco Duck" - Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots
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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have to Be a Star
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have to Be a Star
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Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
31
David Soul - Don't Give Up on Us
David Soul - Don't Give Up on Us
32
Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")
Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")
33
Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
34
Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
35
Nick Gilder - Hot Child in the City
Nick Gilder - Hot Child in the City
36
"Knock on Wood" - Amii Stewart
"Knock on Wood" - Amii Stewart
37
"Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward
"Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward
38
M - Pop Muzik
M - Pop Muzik
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"Funkytown" - Lipps Inc
"Funkytown" - Lipps Inc
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