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

[Corki]

It looks like it is down to the M-G to make the deciding vote - and I am going to stick to my original vote of Kung Fu Fighting.

 

As a result, Kung Fu Fighting advances to the semi-finals with a 5-4 victory over Mad World.

 

Time for the 2nd tie of the 2nd Round.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 2

 

 

The Final Countdown by Europe

A popular song across the globe, it reached number 1 in 25 different countries in 1986. Based around a keyboard rift written earlier, and lyrics from David Bowie's Space Oddity, it is an instantly recognisable song. The band had doubts about the song, but thankfully Europe's record lable decided to presuade them otherwise!

 

 

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Fire by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Released in 1968, this is an example of the psychedelic rock of the period, but the lack of guitars distinguishes it from many of its contemporaries. During live performances and in the black and white promotional television clip, Brown performed the song wearing a burning helmet. It reached number 1 in the UK, and charted well in the US, reaching number 2.

 

 

Voting ends Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

Another tough tie, but Fire by Arthur Brown just edges it.

[Farcrie]

Final Countdown...i guess

[Krakalakachkn]

Final Countdown

[LedZepMan]

I am going with you M-G sir. Tough call on this one. But Fire took it for me. I do enjoy the psychadelic rock.

[Imperium]

final countdown

[Majsju]

The Final Countdown. Under protest, since it is still not a one hit wonder, not even close.

[Corki]

I make that a 4-2 victory for Europe and The Final Countdown.

 

Time for tie 3 of the 2nd Round.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 3

 

 

 

Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann

A very interesting song. Released in 1999, it reached number 1 in the UK, thanks to a campaign by Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles. The song is the essay written by Mary Schmich in 1997, and the vocals are by Lee Perry. A very clever song with the vocals set over a mellow backing track which features on Baz Luhrmann's film Romeo + Juliet.

 

 

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I'm The Urban Spaceman by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Firstly, what an awesome name for a group. Secondly, the song reached number 5 in the UK charts in 1968. The song was produced by Sir Paul McCartney and written by Neil Innes, who won the 1968 Ivor Novello Award.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLDI5lNdRQ

 

 

Voting ends Sunday 22nd August 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

This is quite an easy one - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann.

[Farcrie]

I'm goin' for the spaceman. the guy with the recorder reminded me of Howard Moon.

[a pale tanned lover]

I'm The Urban Spaceman by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band I really don't get the other song.

[Majsju]

Spaceman. It is a bloody good song.

[Krakalakachkn]

Is neither an option?  I thought both were terrible.  However, if I had to choose it would be I'm the Urban Spaceman

[LedZepMan]

Going with Spaceman on this one. But here everyone. Have some cheap generic Brew I got off of some homeless guy.

*passes out cheap brew*

[Corki]

A 5-1 win for I'm The Urban Spaceman, which takes its place in the semi-finals.

 

Time for the final 2nd Round tie.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 4

 

 

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

 

 

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99 Red Ballons by Nena

Originally sung in German under the title 99 Luftballons, this is a Cold War-era protest song. Released in 1983 (and 1984), it reached number 1 in a host of countries. Both the English and German versions of the song tell a story of 99 balloons floating into the air, triggering an apocalyptic overreaction by military forces.

 

 

Voting ends Monday 23rd August 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Imperium]

eye of the tiger!

[LedZepMan]

Definately Eye of the Tiger

[Krakalakachkn]

99 Red Balloons

[Corki]

It's Eye of the Tiger for the M-G.

[a pale tanned lover]

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor Easy decision!

[Zophiel]

Oh yeah, Eye of the Tiger!

[Majsju]

99 Luftballons