2012

Summary Todd, that misanthropic pop-song guru masked in the shadows, looks at obscure artists who are only remembered for one hit song. View more details

2012

One Hit Wonderland

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Brad Jones William DuFresne Todd Nathanson Kali

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : Apr 6, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Channel Awesome That Guy With the Glasses Chez Apocalypse

Summary Todd, that misanthropic pop-song guru masked in the shadows, looks at obscure artists who are only remembered for one hit song. View more details

Details

Genres : History Music Documentary

Release date : Apr 6, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Channel Awesome That Guy With the Glasses Chez Apocalypse

Photos

Todd Nathanson in One Hit Wonderland (2012)

'Kung Fu Fighting' by Carl Douglas (2012)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 06, 2012

'Take On Me' by a-ha

Todd discusses the history of a-ha, the one-hit wonder behind "Take on Me."

Episode 2 • Apr 28, 2012

'Baby Got Back' by Sir Mix-a-Lot

Todd discusses the history of Sir Mix-a-lot, the one-hit wonder behind "Baby Got Back."

Episode 3 • May 28, 2012

'Kung Fu Fighting' by Carl Douglas

Todd discusses the history of Carl Douglas, the one-hit wonder behind "Kung Fu Fighting."

Episode 4 • Jul 27, 2012

'Come On Eileen' by Dexy's Midnight Runners

Todd discusses the history of Dexy's Midnight Runners, the one-hit wonders behind "Come On Eileen."

Episode 5 • Aug 22, 2012

'Rico Suave' by Gerardo

Todd discusses the history of Gerardo, the one-hit wonder behind "Rico Suave."

Episode 6 • Sep 10, 2012

'Achy Breaky Heart' by Billy Ray Cyrus

Todd discusses the history of Billy Ray Cyrus, the one-hit wonder behind "Achy Breaky Heart."

Episode 7 • Sep 27, 2012

'The Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats

Todd discusses the history of Men Without Hats, the "one-hit" wonder behind "The Safety Dance."

Episode 8 • Oct 22, 2012

'Play That Funky Music' by Wild Cherry

Todd discusses the history of Wild Cherry, the one-hit wonder behind "Play That Funky Music."

Episode 9 • Oct 28, 2012

'Monster Mash' by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett

Todd discusses the history of Bobby "Boris" Pickett, the one-hit wonder behind "The Monster Mash."

Episode 10 • Nov 27, 2012

'Tubthumping' by Chumbawamba

Todd discusses the history of Chumbawamba, the one-hit wonder behind "Tubthumping."

Episode 11 • Dec 18, 2012

'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer' by Elmo & Patsy

Todd discusses the history of Elmo and Patsy, the one-hit wonders behind "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."

Episode 12 • Feb 26, 2013

'Party All the Time' by Eddie Murphy

Todd discusses the singing career of legendary comedian and movie star Eddie Murphy, the one-hit wonder behind "Party All the Time."

Episode 13 • Mar 29, 2013

'Closing Time' by Semisonic

Todd discusses the history of Semisonic, the one-hit wonder behind "Closing Time."

Episode 14 • Apr 09, 2013

'Me and Mrs. Jones' by Billy Paul

Todd discusses the history of Billy Paul, the one-hit wonder behind "Me and Mrs. Jones."

Episode 15 • May 08, 2013

'It's Raining Men' by The Weather Girls

Todd discusses the history of The Weather Girls, the one-hit wonders behind "It's Raining Men."

Episode 16 • May 28, 2013

'Cotton Eye Joe' by Rednex

Todd discusses the history of Rednex, the one-hit wonder behind "Cotton Eye Joe."

Episode 17 • Jun 16, 2013

'Unbelievable' by EMF

Todd discusses the history of EMF, the one-hit wonder behind "Unbelievable."

Episode 18 • Jul 20, 2013

'I Ran (So Far Away)' by A Flock of Seagulls

Todd discusses the history of A Flock of Seagulls, the one-hit wonder behind "I Ran (So Far Away)."

Episode 19 • Jun 06, 2013

'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' by The Proclaimers

Todd discusses the history of The Proclaimers, the one-hit wonder behind "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)."

Episode 20 • Aug 04, 2013

'To Be With You' by Mr. Big

Todd discusses the history of Mr. Big, the one-hit wonder behind "To Be With You."

Episode 21 • Sep 07, 2013

'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' by Iron Butterfly

Todd discusses the history of Iron Butterfly, the one-hit wonder behind "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida."

Episode 22 • Sep 26, 2013

'Who Let the Dogs Out' by Baha Men

Todd discusses the history of the Baha Men, the one-hit wonders behind "Who Let the Dogs Out."

Episode 23 • Oct 20, 2013

'Somebody's Watching Me' by Rockwell

Episode 24 • Nov 08, 2013

'Smooth Criminal' by Alien Ant Farm

Todd discusses the history of Alien Ant Farm, the one-hit wonder behind "Smooth Criminal."

Episode 25 • Nov 26, 2013

'You Light Up My Life' by Debby Boone

Todd discusses the history of Debby Boone, the one-hit wonder behind the 9th biggest hit of all time, "You Light Up My Life."

Episode 26 • Dec 19, 2013

'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)' by Dead or Alive

Todd discusses the history of Dead or Alive, the one-hit wonder behind "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)."

Episode 27 • Feb 06, 2014

'Walking in Memphis' by Marc Cohn

Todd discusses the history of Marc Cohn, the one-hit wonder behind "Walking in Memphis."

Episode 28 • Feb 26, 2014

'How Bizarre' by OMC

Todd (and That Dude in the Suede) discuss the history of OMC, the one-hit wonders behind "How Bizarre."

Episode 29 • Mar 30, 2014

'Float On'

In his April Fools Day episode, Todd decides to not talk about Modest Mouse's "Float On," but instead discuss the history of The Floaters, the one-hit wonder behind the laughably cheesy 70's R&B track "Float On."

Episode 30 • Apr 16, 2014

'Ghetto Supastar' by Pras

Todd discusses the history of Pras, the one-hit wonder behind "Ghetto Supastar."

Episode 31 • May 08, 2014

'Absolutely (Story of a Girl)' by Nine Days

Todd discusses the history of Nine Days, the one-hit wonder behind "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)."

Episode 32 • May 28, 2014

'Groove Is in the Heart' by Deee-Lite

Todd discusses the history of Deee-Lite, the one-hit wonder behind "Groove Is in the Heart."

Episode 33 • Jun 18, 2014

'Just a Friend' by Biz Markie

Todd discusses the history of Biz Markie, the one-hit wonder behind "Just a Friend."

Episode 34 • Jul 21, 2014

'Informer' by Snow

Todd discusses the history of Snow, the one-hit wonder behind "Informer."

Episode 35 • Aug 16, 2014

'Hooked on a Feeling' by Blue Swede

Todd discusses the history of Blue Swede, the one-hit wonder behind "Hooked on a Feeling."

Episode 36 • Oct 29, 2014

'Maniac' by Michael Sembello

Todd discusses the history of Michael Sembello, the one-hit wonder behind "Maniac."

Episode 37 • Nov 29, 2014

'Lullaby' by Shawn Mullins

Todd discusses the history of Shawn Mullins, the one-hit wonder behind "Lullaby."

Episode 38 • Mar 01, 2015

'Word Up' by Cameo

Todd discusses the history of Cameo, the one-hit wonder behind "Word Up!"

Episode 39 • Mar 29, 2015

'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' by Eiffel 65

Todd discusses the history of Eiffel 65, the one-hit wonder behind "Blue (Da Ba Dee)."

Episode 40 • May 10, 2015

'St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)' by John Parr

Todd discusses the history of John Parr, the one-hit wonder behind "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)."

Episode 41 • Jul 30, 2015

'MMMBop' by Hanson

Todd discusses the history of Hanson, the "one-hit wonders" behind "MMMBop," despite not considering them one-hit wonders in the slightest.

Episode 42 • Sep 01, 2015

'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors

Todd discusses the history of The Vapors, the one-hit wonders behind "Turning Japanese."

Episode 43 • Oct 19, 2015

'Butterfly' by Crazy Town

Episode 44 • Dec 16, 2015

'Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band' by Meco

With a new Star Wars on the horizon, Todd looks at Meco's One Hit Wonder and why the Force was not strong enough.

Episode 45 • Feb 17, 2016

'Mickey' by Toni Basil

OH MICKEY YOU'RE SO FINE, YOU'RE SO FINE YOU BLOW MY MIND, HEY MICKEY, HEY MICKEY

Episode 46 • Apr 01, 2016

"Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire

You just don't get enough pop songs about the complete and total annihilation of the human race, you know?

Episode 47 • May 01, 2016

'Ridin' by Chamillionaire

They see me reviewin', they hatin'.

Episode 48 • May 30, 2016

'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' by The Darkness

Hello The Darkness, my old friend.

Episode 49 • Jun 30, 2016

"Living in a Box" by Living in a Box

Spoilers: It's about living in a box.

Episode 50 • Jul 31, 2016

"I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis

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