1HW BOTR Master Thread

[OldFogey]

Allright. The Best of the Rest battle of One Hit Wonders (1HW) is on.

The first battle is up here:
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79111

There will be two rounds. In the first round there will be eight battles with ten songs each. All eight winners will advance to the second round, which will pit the eight winners plus two wild cards (second highest vote getters) against each other.

PLEASE NOTE: In these battles you can vote for as many songs as you like.

If there are ties, both songs advance.

To me the fun of this battle is sharing a bunch of music and artists. So hope you enjoy the tunes.

I'll update this thread as new polls are opened and as polls are closed and winners announced.

One final word -- I tried to avoid the "so and so is not really a one hit wonder" arguments, but I'm sure there will still be some. I used the same wiki pages Sayburr did for his excellent battle. But I did take into account that some artists are italicized on those pages to indicate they had success outside of the Hot 100 chart. For the most part, I excluded italicized artists. I did make exceptions, though. In the end, my criterion was whether or not there are other songs that quickly come to mind when you think of that artist -- if not, then it seems pretty clear that there is one song that made their reputation. And that seems like the definition of a one hit wonder to me.

Thanks to all those who contributed in other threads to helping determine who should count as a one hit wonder.

[OldFogey]

The second battle is up!!

Follow the link to check out the choices and make your vote!

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79351

Lots of really cool instrumentals in this round -- some precursors to the Ventures, Dick Dale, Duane Eddy and others.

Reminder this is a follow up to the battle of one hit wonders that Sayburr did such a great job running. There were so many good tunes he couldn't include them all. There are some really awesome tunes in this battle, so I hope you'll check 'em out.

[OldFogey]

The next battle in the "best of the rest" one hit wonder thread is up here:
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79798

I put these out in rapid succession because we're now getting to some great rock tunes -- the 50's and early 60's were dominated by pop. I'll be waiting a day or two before I put the next batch out.

Be sure to check these songs out -- there are some really great tunes in this batch.

[OldFogey]

There are some really great tunes in the follow up battle of one hit wonders. Check 'em out.

Battle #1, '55-'59. The Roots of Rock and Roll
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79111

The winner of this battle was Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes"

Battle #2, '60-'63. The era of the great instrumental
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79351

We had a tie between "Telstar" and "Pipeline"

Battle #3, '64-'66. British Invasion and psychedelic punk
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79798

[Rockbandfan23467]

Fogey I don't think people are intrested in this.

[afterstasis]

Fogey I don't think people are intrested in this.

i definitely am.
i've been a little slow to respond and vote because there are a lot of videos to take in at once, and i want to give them all a fair shake, but so far these have been more up my alley than the other battle threads.

[OldFogey]

Fogey I don't think people are intrested in this.

You may be right -- but there is a chance it's just getting lost in the shuffle.

[OldFogey]

Next round is up.

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80872

Some of my favorite songs from the 60's are in this set.

Hope you enjoy.

[Sayburr]

You may be right -- but there is a chance it's just getting lost in the shuffle. Its getting lost in the shuffle for me... plus, I don't post on weekends, so I am playing catch-up right now.

I prefer this to any other "Battle" because I get to hear music I have not heard before... exploring new music is what I love to do best.

[OldFogey]

Its getting lost in the shuffle for me... plus, I don't post on weekends, so I am playing catch-up right now.

I prefer this to any other "Battle" because I get to hear music I have not heard before... exploring new music is what I love to do best.

I'm really looking forward to hearing what you think of these songs, Sayburr. There was just too much good material to pass up.

And I definitely think this thread is all about checking out tunes from lesser known acts.

[orange_black]

im interested.... just getting swamped at work and home.... dont have alot of time to browse the forums like i used to..

:)

[OldFogey]

Appreciate the support guys. Any which way, the battle is going to go on. All the work is done. The lineup has been picked, vids located, everything, so it's happening.

I have decided to streamline things, though, so I have made the following cuts:

Ten Years After I'd Love to Change the World 1971
Richie Havens Here Comes the Sun 1971
JJ Cale Crazy Mama 1972
Emerson Lake and Palmer In the Beginning 1972
Mott the Hoople All the Young Dudes 1972
Dr. John Right Place Wrong Time 1973
Minnie Riperton Lovin You 1975
Roxy Music Love is the Drug 1976
Randy Newman Short People 1977
Walter Egan Magnet and Steel 1978
Chris Rea Fool If You Think It's Over 1978
Nick Lowe Cruel to be Kind 1979
Rush New World Man 1982
Donald Fagen IGY 1982
Rainbow Stone Cold 1982
Marc Cohn Walking in Memphis 1991
Haddaway What is Love 1993
Beck Loser 1994
Presidents of USA Peaches 1996
Butthole Surfers Pepper 1996
Ben Folds Five Brick 1998
Eagle-Eye Cherry Save Tonight 1999
Jimmy Eat World The Middle 2002
Bone Crusher Never Scare 2003
Liz Phair Why Can't I? 2003
John Legend Ordinary People 2005
Papa Roach Scars 2005
James Blunt You're Beautiful 2006
Matisyahu King Without a Crown 2006
Snow Patrol Chasing Cars 2006
Daniel Powter Bad Day 2006

Some of these I had already announced. Most of the cuts are because the acts are pretty well established aside from the major hit, even if that is the one song they are most commonly known by. In some cases, though, I was just kind of meh about the tune and decided to trim.

If anybody feels really strongly that one these cuts should be in, let me know.

I have located vids for most of these already as well, so if there's one anyone is curious about just let me know that, too.

[OldFogey]

Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes" won the first battle and will be in the finals.

The second battle, from '60 - '63 will end tonight. This is the battle that has a bunch of instrumentals in it.

[Sayburr]

Wow... I missed Mott the Hoople, one of my favorite bands of all time, in the first round? I would like to see how they fair against others...

And please, put Rainbow in there, I loved the band after Dio left and would like to see how that song does also.

[OldFogey]

Wow... I missed Mott the Hoople, one of my favorite bands of all time, in the first round? I would like to see how they fair against others...

And please, put Rainbow in there, I loved the band after Dio left and would like to see how that song does also.

For you, man -- consider it done. Mott and Rainbow are back in

[afterstasis]

For you, man -- consider it done. Mott and Rainbow are back in

awesome. i was bummed those two were left out too!

[OldFogey]

I had to cut one to make room (I don't want to have run an extra battle).

I chose this one --

Mungo Jerry In the Summertime 1970

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc9wIzi96_E

Anyone object?

[afterstasis]

I had to cut one to make room (I don't want to have run an extra battle).

I chose this one --

Mungo Jerry In the Summertime 1970

Anyone object?

absolutely not. my first girlfriend taught me how to play that song on piano. i love it.

[OldFogey]

absolutely not. my first girlfriend taught me how to play that song on piano. i love it.

You mean you want me to put it back in? Sorry, man -- just not sure what you meant.

[afterstasis]

You mean you want me to put it back in? Sorry, man -- just not sure what you meant.

oh, i was saying that i'd like it to be in but it's totally your battle.
rainbow and mott the hoople are equally amazing too, so it's just a tough pick! :)

[OldFogey]

I've gone ahead and put the newest battle up -- I'm going to be out next week, so I want to make sure all the preliminary battles are up before I take off, and then I'll put the final up when I get back.

This battle covers '69-'76 and has some awesome tunes.

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81984

[OldFogey]

oh, i was saying that i'd like it to be in but it's totally your battle.
rainbow and mott the hoople are equally amazing too, so it's just a tough pick! :)

I put it in. To make room for it, I took this tune out, which is one of the great ballads -- and I like the idea of having songs that made the charts in languages other than English. Still, realistically, it probably didn't stand much chance against the competition this time out.

Mocedades, "Eres Tu," 1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDaeak_FGaA

Hope Shredder and El Metal Metal aren't too hard on me for taking this one out. :D

[sg327]

Hey Fogey...not sure if this makes any difference but the latest battle up for voting is labeled "Battle #4". I might be wrong but it looks like it should be #5 :)

[OldFogey]

Hey Fogey...not sure if this makes any difference but the latest battle up for voting is labeled "Battle #4". I might be wrong but it looks like it should be #5 :)

My bad -- cut and paste error. :o


You're right it should be number 5

Thanks :D

[OldFogey]

The second battle is now closed. There was a tie between Telstar and Pipeline.

[Destromas]

55 and this is what you do with your life...? I'm already past the toyr r'us kid stage... I'm scared for what I'll be like.

[OldFogey]

55 and this is what you do with your life...? I'm already past the toyr r'us kid stage... I'm scared for what I'll be like.

When I'm not playing the game :D

[OldFogey]

So --

What do you all think about we propose a One Hit Wonder DLC pack?

Most packs are like 3-6 songs, and I would think we could easily come up with 6.

Choices could come from Sayburr's list and maybe this one -- but we should probably screen out the ones that are almost certain to produce the most argument (Hendrix, Dead, Derek and Dominos, ....).

[Sayburr]

but we should probably screen out the ones that are almost certain to produce the most argument (Hendrix, Dead, Derek and Dominos, ....). I agree with that...

[afterstasis]

So --

What do you all think about we propose a One Hit Wonder DLC pack?

Most packs are like 3-6 songs, and I would think we could easily come up with 6.

Choices could come from Sayburr's list and maybe this one -- but we should probably screen out the ones that are almost certain to produce the most argument (Hendrix, Dead, Derek and Dominos, ....).

that would be awesome.

i won't rest until i can play a setlist that includes abnormality, dexy's midnight runners, and bubble puppy! :)

[a21schizoidman]

that would be awesome.

i won't rest until i can play a setlist that includes abnormality, dexy's midnight runners, and bubble puppy! :)

and 7 and 7 Is and All the Young Dudes, and Pictures of Matchstick Men!!!!

[OldFogey]

that would be awesome.

i won't rest until i can play a setlist that includes abnormality, dexy's midnight runners, and bubble puppy! :)


and 7 and 7 Is and All the Young Dudes, and Pictures of Matchstick Men!!!!

Still got some good ones coming up, guys!!

[a21schizoidman]

Still got some good ones coming up, guys!!

but I like those a lot....

maybe some more for 1HW #2 DLC pack?

[OldFogey]

but I like those a lot....

maybe some more for 1HW #2 DLC pack?

So you basically wanna propose a six pack now without waiting to hear the rest?

Hmm... it's only a couple of battles left, man.

Next one's up tomorrow -- '77-'86

[a21schizoidman]

So you basically wanna propose a six pack now without waiting to hear the rest?

Hmm... it's only a couple of battles left, man.

Next one's up tomorrow -- '77-'86

2 six packs.....

[OldFogey]

2 six packs.....

Sounds like my abs :D

You wanna pick two six packs to promote now? Or one now and one later?

Isn't abnormality already in RB2? Or have I got the wrong abnormality?

[a21schizoidman]

Sounds like my abs :D

You wanna pick two six packs to promote now? Or one now and one later?

Isn't abnormality already in RB2? Or have I got the wrong abnormality?

one with the early tracks, and one with the later ones

like the 50s-60s ones in one, and the 70s-80s ones in another

[afterstasis]

Isn't abnormality already in RB2? Or have I got the wrong abnormality?

yeah, abnormality's the death metal bonus band that's got everyone all upset.

i was saying that bubble puppy and dexy's midnight runners (along with the majority of the other bands that have been in these polls) would make for nice contrast alongside abnormality. :)

[OldFogey]

one with the early tracks, and one with the later ones

like the 50s-60s ones in one, and the 70s-80s ones in another

I think 60's-70's in one, 80's and 90's in the other probably makes more sense.

Should I go ahead and post the next battle just so you can see the rest of the 70's? At least one song in there I think would be totally awesome for Rock Band.

[OldFogey]

yeah, abnormality's the death metal bonus band that's got everyone all upset.

i was saying that bubble puppy and dexy's midnight runners (along with the majority of the other bands that have been in these polls) would make for nice contrast alongside abnormality. :)

AH! Slow on the uptake this one is. But catch up eventually this one does.

[OldFogey]

Next to last battle is up now.

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82830

At least a couple of good options for 1HW DLC in this bunch, I think.

[OldFogey]

Battle #3 is now closed. The winner is

** drum roll **

Love, "7 and 7 is"

Awesome nearly forgotten classic from the sixties.

[OldFogey]

Battle #4, '66-'69, is now closed.

The winner is Blue Cheer, "Summertime Blues."

[OldFogey]

Battle #1, '55-'59. The Roots of Rock and Roll
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79111

The winner of this battle is Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes"

Battle #2, '60-'63. The era of the great instrumental
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79351

We had a tie between "Telstar" and "Pipeline"

Battle #3, '64-'66. British Invasion and psychedelic punk
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79798

The winner of this battle is Love, "7 and 7 is"

Battle #4, '66-'69. Heavy Metal makes its debut
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80872

The winner of this battle is Blue Cheer, "Summertime Blues"

Battle #5, '69-'76. It was songs in this set that made me think that a "Best of the Rest" battle of the one hit wonders should be in order. The title on this battle was incorrect -- it said Battle #4 and it should have said Battle #5.
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81984

Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes" wins this one.

Battle #6, '77-'86. MTV arrives and things are never the same. :rolleyes:
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82830

Big Country, "In a Big Country" wins

Battle #7, '88-97. The final battle. A singer-songwriter showcase. The title on this battle was incorrect, too. The years were off.
http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83504

This battle ends on the 27th, next Saturday

So -- three battles still open. They'll end next week while I'm on a business trip. I'll post the finals when I return.

[OldFogey]

Last of the preliminary rounds ends tonight. Right now Tom Cochrane's Life is a Highway is winning.

The final lineup is almost set. Here's what we have so far:


Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes"
The Tornadoes, "Telstar"
The Chantays, "Pipeline"
Love, "7 and 7 is"
Blue Cheer, "Summertime Blues"
Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes"
Big Country, "In a Big Country"


Looks like there's room for a couple of wild cards in the final -- so anyone who wants to make a nomination, please do.

[a21schizoidman]

id say get the next highest in the 66-69 and 64-66 and 69-76