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Janice · 01-04-2004, 02:49 AM

I'm not referring to one-hit wonders. These are artists that you figured would be around for a long long time. They hit the scene and took the music world by storm, yet their fame didn't last long. Creative differences or poor management are often the cause.

Wilson Phillips - Everyone and their mother had this CD back in 1990. I still listen to it today. The trio had a great look, great songs -- Hold On, Release Me, You're In Love -- those girls could harmonize.
With their musical heritage from The Beach Boys and The Mamas and The Papas, it's no surprise.
They seemed to fizzle out as fast as they came in. I'm surprised that at least one of them isn't famous today as a solo artist.

Christopher Cross made a 5-Grammy sweep in the early 80s. I had his album (this round vinyl thing, guys, lol). He was a hit machine with, Ride Like The Wind, Sailing, Never Be The Same, Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

I don't get it.
Others?

ABlairican Pie · 01-04-2004, 05:36 AM

Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis Eyes"), and she had a few albums before and after, but the one with BDE was pretty much it in 1981.
Julian Lennon seemed to have a stong album in 1985, "Vallote", and even though he put out a few more albums, they didn't seem to go anywhere.
And what about Peter Frampton? He came out with three unknown albums before "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976, but when he did "I'm In You" the following year, audiences hated it.
He still put out albums, but his star was done and gone.

Mijada · 01-04-2004, 01:43 PM

Hootie and the Blowfish. I know they're still making music but they're nowhere near as popular as they were 8/9 years ago.

TJL · 01-04-2004, 02:36 PM

The great Canadian power trio Rush were staples of rock radio in the 70's and 80's, but they've been missing in action here in the U.S. for some time.

MandieR1980 · 01-04-2004, 02:48 PM

Wilson Phillips is working on a new album

Janice · 01-04-2004, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Wilson Phillips is working on a new album

No matter. The topic of this thread is artists that skyrocketed to fame and faded fast.

I'm sure many artists that this happened to are working on something.

Wilson Phillips was very famous in 1990, yet my 21-year old niece has never heard of them.

I hope they reach success again, but YES, they fall into the category of this topic.

MandieR1980 · 01-04-2004, 02:55 PM

I didnt say they didn't I was just telling you that they are making a new album

Janice · 01-04-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
I didnt say they didn't I was just telling you that they are making a new album

My mistake. I saw the "no" in your post and figured you were telling me no.

Dean Winchester · 01-04-2004, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Wilson Phillips - Everyone and their mother had this CD back in 1990. I still listen to it today. The trio had a great look, great songs -- Hold On, Release Me, You're In Love -- those girls could harmonize.
With their musical heritage from The Beach Boys and The Mamas and The Papas, it's no surprise.
They seemed to fizzle out as fast as they came in. I'm surprised that at least one of them isn't famous today as a solo artist.

I'm also kinda surprised how fast they fell off the charts when you consider how famous Carnie Wilson is for her stomach surgery that turned her from obese to thin

Dean Winchester · 01-04-2004, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis Eyes"), and she had a few albums before and after, but the one with BDE was pretty much it in 1981.

definately a very underrated artist, I love her Cafe Racers album

Dean Winchester · 01-04-2004, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
The great Canadian power trio Rush were staples of rock radio in the 70's and 80's, but they've been missing in action here in the U.S. for some time.

I wouldn't use them because every album they put out is guarenteed a top 10 debut and at least two hits on rock radio. Their MTV days are long gone, but they certainly didn't fade out fast, they had top 10 rock radio hits as recently as 2002.

Dean Winchester · 01-04-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Wilson Phillips was very famous in 1990, yet my 21-year old niece has never heard of them.

I hope they reach success again, but YES, they fall into the category of this topic.

she might've heard Hold On at the very least. I am 24, and was in 5th grade when they were huge, and everyone in my class had their album, so it'd be shocking someone three years younger never heard of them.

Janice · 01-04-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
And what about Peter Frampton?

This has to be one of the biggest musical mysteries of all time. I was in high school....his 'talking guitar' was the rage.
Everyone loved his song, Do You Feel Like I Do?

Dean Winchester · 01-04-2004, 04:14 PM

I wouldn't call them "great" because I never really liked them

but The Spin Doctors are very appropriate for this board. 1992, they were an up-and-coming band. 1993, they were huge. 1994, they were yesterdays news.

Another perfect example is Vanilla Ice. His popularity lasted about 6 whole months. I remember everyone loved him for much of the 1990-1991 school year... but by the time we were getting out of school in late May, Vanilla Ice was suddenly uncool and all the former "fans" had turned on him.

Janice · 01-04-2004, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
she might've heard Hold On at the very least. I am 24, and was in 5th grade when they were huge, and everyone in my class had their album, so it'd be shocking someone three years younger never heard of them.

She told me yesterday that she's heard their songs and hears them occasionally today, but she's never heard of Wilson Phillips.

She's only into today's music though, but still, it astounds me that, with the huge success the group had, that they're not a household name today.

01-04-2004, 02:49 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Great Singers or Bands That Faded Out Fast I'm not referring to one-hit wonders. These are artists that you figured would be around for a long long time. They hit the scene and took the music world by storm, yet their fame didn't last long. Creative differences or poor management are often the cause. Wilson Phillips - Everyone and their mother had this CD back in 1990. I still listen to it today. The trio had a great look, great songs -- Hold On, Release Me, You're In Love -- those girls could harmonize. With their musical heritage from The Beach Boys and The Mamas and The Papas, it's no surprise. They seemed to fizzle out as fast as they came in. I'm surprised that at least one of them isn't famous today as a solo artist. Christopher Cross made a 5-Grammy sweep in the early 80s. I had his album (this round vinyl thing, guys, lol). He was a hit machine with, Ride Like The Wind, Sailing, Never Be The Same, Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do). I don't get it. Others?

01-04-2004, 02:36 PM	#4
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01-04-2004, 05:36 AM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis Eyes"), and she had a few albums before and after, but the one with BDE was pretty much it in 1981. Julian Lennon seemed to have a stong album in 1985, "Vallote", and even though he put out a few more albums, they didn't seem to go anywhere. And what about Peter Frampton? He came out with three unknown albums before "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976, but when he did "I'm In You" the following year, audiences hated it. He still put out albums, but his star was done and gone.

01-04-2004, 01:43 PM	#3
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Hootie and the Blowfish. I know they're still making music but they're nowhere near as popular as they were 8/9 years ago.

01-04-2004, 02:55 PM	#7
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	I didnt say they didn't I was just telling you that they are making a new album

01-04-2004, 04:14 PM	#14
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I wouldn't call them "great" because I never really liked them but The Spin Doctors are very appropriate for this board. 1992, they were an up-and-coming band. 1993, they were huge. 1994, they were yesterdays news. Another perfect example is Vanilla Ice. His popularity lasted about 6 whole months. I remember everyone loved him for much of the 1990-1991 school year... but by the time we were getting out of school in late May, Vanilla Ice was suddenly uncool and all the former "fans" had turned on him.