00:0010 One-Hit Wonders from the 70s That Refuse to Fade Away
00:0410. The Hustle by Van McCoy
00:071975 disco instrumental inspired by NYC dancers, topped pop and soul charts, earned a 1976 Grammy and eternal wedding reception dominance.
00:199. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry
00:231976 funk rock anthem recorded in one take, rocketed up charts.
00:2810. Sampled over 90 times, notably echoed in Vanilla Ice's hit.
00:338. Smoke From a Distant Fire by Sanford and Townsend
00:371977. Heartbreak Tale peaked at number 9. Virtuoso session duo drew inspiration from a roadside sighting, crafting slick, soulful pop rock allure.
00:497. Hot Child in the City by Nick Gilder
00:521978 chart topper in U.S. and Canada pairs upbeat gloss with darker themes.
00:59Ex-Sweeney Todd frontman influenced later glam-infused power pop blueprints.
01:046. My Sharona by The Knack
01:071979 juggernaut ruled six weeks with irresistible riff.
01:13Written quickly, one take, it's power pop foreshadowed later garage rock revivals worldwide.
01:185. Chevy Van by Sammy Johns
01:22Released 1973, charting in 1975 at number 5, this van romance ode soundtracked the van and shaped nostalgic Americana crossover.
01:334. In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry
01:361970, global smash radiates skiffle sunshine.
01:40Ray Dorsett wrote it in 10 minutes, distinctive for buoyant groove and sparse percussion.
01:445. Stuck in the Middle with You by Steeler's Wheel
01:491972, folk rock hit reached number 6.
01:54Rafferty and Egan satirized absurdity, later immortalized by Reservoir Dogs, influencing indie traditionalists.
02:016. Loving You by Minnie Riperton
02:041975, ballad showcasing five-octave range and iconic whistle note hit number 1.
02:11Stevie Wonder co-produced, influencing Mariah, Ariana, and generations worldwide.
02:161. Driver's Seat by Sniffin' the Tears
02:201978, new wave classic reached number 15, foreshadowed 80s production, revived in 1991 Netherlands, while Paul Roberts pursued painting.
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