One Hit Wonders - It's A Knockout (Winner: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas)

[Corki]

definitely Kung Fu Fighting!

 

Welcome Rikya! Hope you stay around to see this through! :)

[a pale tanned lover]

Its got to be Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas/b]

[Imperium]

rofl is there any point me voting....

 

I am going for Kung foo fighting as well

[Corki]

A walk in the park for Kung Fu Fighting as it scores a 7-0 win.

 

Time for the 8th and final tie of the 1st Round.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 1

 

 

 

Because I Got High by Afroman

This song got nominated for a Grammy Award in 2001, where it achieved good chart success, with a number 1 in the UK and a host of other countries. It is all about how cannabis use is degrading his quality of life. Despite an obscure start, an internet and a radio show campaign led to success for the song.

WARNING: Does contain offensive language

 

 

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Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

The song was written at the request of Sylvester Stallone for the film Rocky III in 1982. It topped the US Billboard for 6 weeks, as well as reaching number 1 in the UK, Ireland and Australia. It won a Grammy Award, and was also nominated for an Academy Award. It is a popular song, with many artists covering it as well as numerous parodies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qJFJJUsE_A

 

 

Voting ends Thursday 20th August 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

I really do not know how to vote here for I like Afroman due to the comic value and Eye of the Tiger as it is a classic. For now, I am going to think on this a bit more before casting my vote.

[Zophiel]

This is indeed a tough one-- Afroman is has such great comedic value (and Jay and Silent Bob!), the other is the quintessential psyche-up song. . .

 

After flipping a coin, I'm voting for Eye of the Tiger. That said, I love them both.

[a pale tanned lover]

If i want comedy i watch comedy, i do like the song but for a tune that gets you pumped up and the blood flowing its got to be Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

[Direwolf Jon]

While I like Eye of the Tiger better for sure, I do have to say that I was laughing at Afroman's song, and since I like a good laugh on this rare occasion I will vote for Because I Got High but not because I got high.  :P

[LedZepMan]

Definately gonna go with Eye of the Tiger. I learnt this song in eighth grade band class, and have loved it ever since. Afroman is alright, just gets really old, really fast

[Talya]

Got to be Eye of the Tiger

[Imperium]

Eye of the Tiger!

[Corki]

I have made up my mind and voting for Eye of the Tiger, but it was a very tough call.

[Arrandion]

"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor!  ;D

[Corki]

That is a comprehensive 7-1 win for Eye of the Tiger, which takes the last place in Round 2.

 

Time for the first tie of the 2nd Round.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 1

 

 

Mad World by Michael Andrew featuring Gary Jules

The original was by Tears for Fears. However, a slower, ballady version of the song made it more popular. This was done by Michael Andrew and Gary Jules, and featured on the film soundtrack for Donnie Darko. It was also the Christmas number 1 in the UK in 2003.

 

 

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Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas

Released in 1974, this is probably one of the greatest "One Hit Wonders" ever, with the song featuring in many lists on the topic. The song also is famous for its use of the quintessential Oriental Riff, a short musical phrase that is used to signify Chinese culture. This is just pure fun, and an absolute classic!

 

 

 

Voting ends Friday 21st August 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

I liked Mad World when it came out a few years back, and I think it is a great song. But my vote goes to Kung Fu Fighting.

[LedZepMan]

Yarg, Kung Fu Fighting is my vote. I didn't like Mad World

[a pale tanned lover]

Kung Fu Fighting no competition.

[Farcrie]

Kung Fu Fighting for sure

[Zophiel]

Oh, this is tough. I love them both so much, and they're so very different . . .

 

I'll bot for Mad World on this one . . .

[Krakalakachkn]

Mad World

[Majsju]

Mad World

[Imperium]

Mad World

[Corki]

It is currently a 4-4 tie, and with just over 2 hours to go until voting ends, it is all to play for! Who will make the deciding vote - or will it be down to the M-G??