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00:0010-1 hit wonders from 74 that have been forgotten, but shouldn't be.

00:05Number 10.

00:07Rock On by David Essex Released in August 1973, it peaked at number

00:125 on the Hot 100 in 1974.

00:15The song is known for its minimalist glam sound and distinctive sparse production, while

00:20honoring early rock legend James Dean.

00:23Number 9.

00:24Theme from Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield

00:28The 1974 U.S. single reached number 7 on the Hot 100.

00:32The Exorcist Association cemented its hypnotic, multi-instrumental theme as hauntingly iconic.

00:39Number 8.

00:40Beach Baby by The First Class Released May 3, 1974, the song peaked at number

00:464 on the Hot 100 and reached number 3 on Cashbox.

00:5050s nostalgia with 70s polish made it a perennial summer favorite.

00:56Number 7.

00:57Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo by Rick Derringer

01:00Rick Derringer's 1974 version hit number 23.

01:04The song's iconic riff cemented its classic rock status.

01:08Number 6.

01:09Be Thankful for What You Got by William Devon

01:12Released in March 1974, the song topped R&B charts and hit number 4 on the Hot 100.

01:19The song is known for its Philly soul production, gratitude theme and extensive later sampling.

01:24Number 5.

01:26Hang On In There Baby by Johnny Bristol

01:29In 1974, Johnny Bristol's lush, encouraging soul ballad hit number 8 on the Hot 100.

01:36It reached number 2 on R&B charts and number 31 in the UK.

01:40The song is a timeless slow jam staple.

01:44Number 4.

01:45Life Is A Rock, But The Radio Rolled Me by Reunion

01:49Released in September 1974, this novelty hit reached number 8 on the Hot 100 and number

01:5433 in the UK.

01:56Its rapid fire references created a playful nostalgic listening challenge.

02:01Number 3.

02:02The Lord's Prayer by Sister Janet Mead

02:05Her rock setting of The Sacred Text reached number 4 on the Hot 100 and number 2 on the

02:10Adult Contemporary in 1974.

02:13The song sold nearly 3 million worldwide.

02:16Number 2.

02:18Please Come To Boston by Dave Loggins

02:21The 1974 ballad hit number 5 and topped charts, becoming a soft rock classic.

02:27Number 1.

02:28Tell Me A Lie by Sammy Johns

02:31Released in 1974, this soft rock ballad charted well and endured.

10 One Hit Wonders from ’74 That Have Been Forgotten – But Shouldn’t Be

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