Forgotten ’70s Southern Rock One-Hit Wonders That Still Deserve Respect

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00:00Forgotten 70s southern rock one-hit wonders that still deserve respect.

00:05Number 9.

00:07Third-Rate Romance – The Amazing Rhythm Aces

00:10Recorded in 1975, Third-Rate Romance blends country rock, blues and reggae, turning a

00:16brief motel encounter into a lasting hit.

00:19Number 8.

00:20Keep On Smilin' – Wet Willy

00:23Released in May 1974, Wet Willy's hit uplifted listeners, providing comfort during challenging

00:29times.

00:31Number 7.

00:32Jim Dandy – Black Oak, Arkansas

00:35Black Oak, Arkansas transformed Laverne Baker's 1955 R&B hit into a gritty energetic rocker,

00:41reaching US number 25.

00:44Number 6.

00:45Amy – Pure Prairie League

00:48Pure Prairie League's Amy, originally from their 1972 album, slowly gained popularity over

00:54time, ultimately becoming a memorable hit in 1975.

00:59Number 5.

01:00Fire on the Mountain – The Marshall Tucker Band

01:04The Marshall Tucker Band's 1975 track showcases Southern Rock's storytelling, blending blues,

01:10country and jazz, with guitar and flute weaving a vivid, evolving narrative.

01:15Number 4.

01:16Flirtin' with Disaster – Molly Hatchett

01:19Formed in 1971, Molly Hatchett's three-guitar Southern Rock hit peaked at number 42, delivering

01:25aggressive, boogie-infused energy.

01:28Number 3.

01:29There Goes Another Love Song – The Outlaws

01:33The Outlaws' 1975 debut delivered three-guitar Southern Rock with country sharpness, reaching

01:38number 13 and producing a number 34 hit.

01:42Number 2.

01:43Black Betty – Ram Jam

01:46Ram Jam's 1977 hit blends Southern Rock and disco energy, hitting number 18 and becoming

01:52a lasting high-energy anthem.

01:54Number 1.

01:55Fooled Around and Fell in Love – Elvin Bishop

01:59Elvin Bishop's 1976 hit, featuring Mickey Thomas on vocals, blends blues rock guitar with

02:04soaring harmonics, reaching Billboard No. 3 and earning Rapid Gold certification.

02:08number 4.