R&B fans, do you like these one hit wonder singles? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-03-2005, 10:14 PM

"She's a Bad Mama Jama"-Carl Carlton

"Let It Whip"-Dazz Band

"Mamma Use To Say"-Junior

"Cutie Pie"-One Way

"Somebody's Watching Me"-Rockwell

"Walking In the Rain"-Oran "juice" Jones

"Ain't Nothing Going On But the Rent"-Gwen Guthrie

I sure did. I know most of these artists made other songs after these, but they never made a hit afterwards. I give props to them anyways.

Dean Winchester · 12-03-2005, 11:56 PM

She's A Bad Mama Jamma is a classic, when I was a kid I thought it was a Stevie Wonder song.

Let It Whip, The Rain, Somebody's Watching Me, Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent, all great too.

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-04-2005, 12:16 AM

Hung Up, you got good taste!

Rene · 12-04-2005, 03:17 AM

i love rockwell, somebodys watching me is like my theme song lol

LadyBee · 12-05-2005, 04:44 PM

From that list of tunes I would have to say "Let It Whip" is the best. "Somebody's Watching Me" I like the least out those choices. Michael Jackson was doing the singing! Seriously, can Rockwell sing?

One Way had more hits than "Cutie Pie", although that seems to be the one that's most memorable. "Mr. Groove" "Lady (You Are)" "Don't Think About It" and "Push" were among their hits. And Carl Carlton had a crossover hit with "Everlasting Love" in 1974, but "Mama Jama" is what he's best known for.

What are your opinions of these R&B "one hit wonders"?

"So Fine" Howard Johnson
"Double Dutch Bus" Frankie Smith

vashti1999 · 12-05-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyBee

"Somebody's Watching Me" I like the least out those choices. Michael Jackson was doing the singing! Seriously, can Rockwell sing?

He might not be a great singer, but I loved that album. "Somebody's Watching Me" was probably my least favorite song on the album. My favorites were Obscene Phone Caller and Wasted Away. I guess I liked it so much because musically it sounded Prince-ish.

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Originally Posted by LadyBee

What are your opinions of these R&B "one hit wonders"?

"So Fine" Howard Johnson
"Double Dutch Bus" Frankie Smith

So Fine was okay, I haven't heard it in years. Double Dutch Bus was a song I liked as a kid, so that pretty much explains how I think of it. I consider it a novelty song.

BartSmith · 12-05-2005, 05:50 PM

I LOVE Somebody's watching Me, and for the record, Mike only sang backup in the chorus. Rockwell sang the main verses and even sang(spoke) some in the chorus.

Nighthawk76 · 12-05-2005, 06:00 PM

Somebody's Watching Me is a great song. and one that I can relate to more then I wish.

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-05-2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyBee

From that list of tunes I would have to say "Let It Whip" is the best. "Somebody's Watching Me" I like the least out those choices. Michael Jackson was doing the singing! Seriously, can Rockwell sing?

One Way had more hits than "Cutie Pie", although that seems to be the one that's most memorable. "Mr. Groove" "Lady (You Are)" "Don't Think About It" and "Push" were among their hits. And Carl Carlton had a crossover hit with "Everlasting Love" in 1974, but "Mama Jama" is what he's best known for.

What are your opinions of these R&B "one hit wonders"?

"So Fine" Howard Johnson
"Double Dutch Bus" Frankie Smith

I forgot to post "So Fine" LadyBee. When I was posting, I was going crazy because I knew i had left somebody out. Thanks.

Moonlight Lady · 12-07-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

"She's a Bad Mama Jama"-Carl Carlton

"Let It Whip"-Dazz Band

"Mamma Use To Say"-Junior

"Cutie Pie"-One Way

"Somebody's Watching Me"-Rockwell

"Walking In the Rain"-Oran "juice" Jones

"Ain't Nothing Going On But the Rent"-Gwen Guthrie

I sure did. I know most of these artists made other songs after these, but they never made a hit afterwards. I give props to them anyways.

I've heard all but the last song.

Mamma Used to Say - Junior

is my favorite from the ones you listed.

Dumballa · 12-07-2005, 04:20 PM

Somebody Watching Me - when i hear it it ususally stays wit me all day. one of those songs for me

Ireneparalegal · 12-08-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

"She's a Bad Mama Jama"-Carl Carlton

"Let It Whip"-Dazz Band

"Mamma Use To Say"-Junior

"Cutie Pie"-One Way

"Somebody's Watching Me"-Rockwell

"Walking In the Rain"-Oran "juice" Jones

"Ain't Nothing Going On But the Rent"-Gwen Guthrie

I sure did. I know most of these artists made other songs after these, but they never made a hit afterwards. I give props to them anyways.

I love these songs...but, One Way had a few hits. I have their greatest hits CD. I know, you probably mean number one hits, but I find that alot of their songs are JAAAAAMMMMMMMIN'!!!!!!

isiahthomas · 12-08-2005, 06:11 PM

Dazz Band had more than one hit. They had plenty of hits like Knock Knock, Let It All Blow, Heartbeat, Joystick, Swoop I'm Yours, Keep It Live, The Hot Spot. Dazz Band were tight back in the day. Skip Martin who was the lead singer has a nice voice. Remember Timex Social Club's Rumors song? They were a one hit wonder. Kashif was a one hit wonder. I like his song Ooh Lover Turn On Me. That's his best song i think. Kashif produced and sang on Whitney Houston's Thinking About You song on her first album. I love that song. Vanity 6 was a one hit wonder with the song Nasty Girl. Appolonia 6 was a one hit wonder also with the song Sex Shooter. Shannon was a one hit wonder with the song Let The Music Play. Junior had another hit song besides Mama Used To Say called Too Late. He also has a song on Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack i like called Do You Really Want My Love. Frederick was a one hit wonder with the song Callin Your Name(I'll Be Gentle). A woman sang with him on the song. This love song was a hit for him in the early 80's. It used to get played at night on 93 FM WZAK in Cleveland a lot when i was a kid. Frederick is from Cleveland, Ohio. I read he works at a hospital now in Cleveland. Remember Eugene Wilde who sang the song Gotta Get You Home Tonight? That song was a hit for him in the early 80's. He was a one hit wonder. Club Nouveau were a one hit wonder with the song Lean On Me. Jealousy, Situation #9 and Why You Treat Me So Bad were also hits for them.

isiahthomas · 12-08-2005, 06:12 PM

My mistake about the Kashif song. It was called Ooh Lover Turn Me On.

Ireneparalegal · 12-08-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Dazz Band had more than one hit. They had plenty of hits like Knock Knock, Let It All Blow, Heartbeat, Joystick, Swoop I'm Yours, Keep It Live, The Hot Spot. Dazz Band were tight back in the day. Skip Martin who was the lead singer has a nice voice. Remember Timex Social Club's Rumors song? They were a one hit wonder. Kashif was a one hit wonder. I like his song Ooh Lover Turn On Me. That's his best song i think. Kashif produced and sang on Whitney Houston's Thinking About You song on her first album. I love that song. Vanity 6 was a one hit wonder with the song Nasty Girl. Appolonia 6 was a one hit wonder also with the song Sex Shooter. Shannon was a one hit wonder with the song Let The Music Play. Junior had another hit song besides Mama Used To Say called Too Late. He also has a song on Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack i like called Do You Really Want My Love. Frederick was a one hit wonder with the song Callin Your Name(I'll Be Gentle). A woman sang with him on the song. This love song was a hit for him in the early 80's. It used to get played at night on 93 FM WZAK in Cleveland a lot when i was a kid. Frederick is from Cleveland, Ohio. I read he works at a hospital now in Cleveland. Remember Eugene Wilde who sang the song Gotta Get You Home Tonight? That song was a hit for him in the early 80's. He was a one hit wonder. Club Nouveau were a one hit wonder with the song Lean On Me. Jealousy, Situation #9 and Why You Treat Me So Bad were also hits for them.

Shannon had two hits...i have them on CD's...

12-03-2005, 10:14 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	R&B fans, do you like these one hit wonder singles? "She's a Bad Mama Jama"-Carl Carlton "Let It Whip"-Dazz Band "Mamma Use To Say"-Junior "Cutie Pie"-One Way "Somebody's Watching Me"-Rockwell "Walking In the Rain"-Oran "juice" Jones "Ain't Nothing Going On But the Rent"-Gwen Guthrie I sure did. I know most of these artists made other songs after these, but they never made a hit afterwards. I give props to them anyways.

12-04-2005, 03:17 AM	#4
Rene #1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: cali Posts: 1,849	i love rockwell, somebodys watching me is like my theme song lol
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12-03-2005, 11:56 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	She's A Bad Mama Jamma is a classic, when I was a kid I thought it was a Stevie Wonder song. Let It Whip, The Rain, Somebody's Watching Me, Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent, all great too.

12-04-2005, 12:16 AM	#3
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Hung Up, you got good taste!

12-05-2005, 04:44 PM	#5
LadyBee Tenderoni Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2004 Location: Vega$ Posts: 380	From that list of tunes I would have to say "Let It Whip" is the best. "Somebody's Watching Me" I like the least out those choices. Michael Jackson was doing the singing! Seriously, can Rockwell sing? One Way had more hits than "Cutie Pie", although that seems to be the one that's most memorable. "Mr. Groove" "Lady (You Are)" "Don't Think About It" and "Push" were among their hits. And Carl Carlton had a crossover hit with "Everlasting Love" in 1974, but "Mama Jama" is what he's best known for. What are your opinions of these R&B "one hit wonders"? "So Fine" Howard Johnson "Double Dutch Bus" Frankie Smith

12-05-2005, 05:50 PM	#7
BartSmith Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Posts: 65	I LOVE Somebody's watching Me, and for the record, Mike only sang backup in the chorus. Rockwell sang the main verses and even sang(spoke) some in the chorus.

12-05-2005, 06:00 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Somebody's Watching Me is a great song. and one that I can relate to more then I wish.

12-07-2005, 04:20 PM	#11
Dumballa Sight beyond sight. Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 05, 2005 Location: Lighthouse Point Posts: 6,384	Somebody Watching Me - when i hear it it ususally stays wit me all day. one of those songs for me

12-08-2005, 06:11 PM	#13
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Dazz Band had more than one hit. They had plenty of hits like Knock Knock, Let It All Blow, Heartbeat, Joystick, Swoop I'm Yours, Keep It Live, The Hot Spot. Dazz Band were tight back in the day. Skip Martin who was the lead singer has a nice voice. Remember Timex Social Club's Rumors song? They were a one hit wonder. Kashif was a one hit wonder. I like his song Ooh Lover Turn On Me. That's his best song i think. Kashif produced and sang on Whitney Houston's Thinking About You song on her first album. I love that song. Vanity 6 was a one hit wonder with the song Nasty Girl. Appolonia 6 was a one hit wonder also with the song Sex Shooter. Shannon was a one hit wonder with the song Let The Music Play. Junior had another hit song besides Mama Used To Say called Too Late. He also has a song on Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack i like called Do You Really Want My Love. Frederick was a one hit wonder with the song Callin Your Name(I'll Be Gentle). A woman sang with him on the song. This love song was a hit for him in the early 80's. It used to get played at night on 93 FM WZAK in Cleveland a lot when i was a kid. Frederick is from Cleveland, Ohio. I read he works at a hospital now in Cleveland. Remember Eugene Wilde who sang the song Gotta Get You Home Tonight? That song was a hit for him in the early 80's. He was a one hit wonder. Club Nouveau were a one hit wonder with the song Lean On Me. Jealousy, Situation #9 and Why You Treat Me So Bad were also hits for them.

12-08-2005, 06:12 PM	#14
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	My mistake about the Kashif song. It was called Ooh Lover Turn Me On.