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One Hit Wonders 1962

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Nov 1961
Jan 1962
1
The Showmen
It Will Stand was the most popular song by The Showmen. the group received minor airplay with other songs like Our Love Will Grow. General Norman Johnson was the lead singer of The Showman, and of Chairmen Of The Board.
Nov 1961
Jan 1962
3
2
2
Barbara George
I Know was based on the gospel song Just A Closer Walk With Thee. Although I Know was the only top 20 hit for Barbara George, she received some radio airplay with other songs like You Talk About Love. I Know (You Don't Want Me No More) was written by Barbara George.
Jan 1962
Mar 1962
1
1
3
Bruce Channel
Hey! Baby featured harmonica player Delbert McClinton. Although Hey Baby was a number one hit for Bruce Channel, he never made the top 20 again. He received some airplay with other songs like the follow-up Number One Man.
Feb 1962
Mar 1962
7
3
4
Don & Juan
What's Your Name was the only top 20 hit for Don & Juan. The duo followed-up with other songs that received slight radio airplay like Two Fools Are We.
Jan 1962
Mar 1962
10
11
5
Billy Joe And The Checkmates
Although the instrumental song Percolator was the only top 20 hit for Billy Joe And The Checkmates, the group followed-up with a string of singles that received slight radio airplay like Rocky's Theme. Billy Joe was actually Lew Bedell, a record producer, a New York area radio and TV personality, and comedian. The Checkmates here are not related to either Emile Ford & The Checkmates nor to The Checkmates, Ltd.
Feb 1962
Apr 1962
11
10
6
Larry Finnegan
The popular version of Dear One was the original demo record. Larry Finnigan received airplay with other songs too, like The Other Ringo (A Tribute To Ringo Starr).
Feb 1962
Apr 1962
24
7
Arthur Alexander
You Better Move On was a near top 20 miss for Arthur Alexander. He received airplay with some other songs too, like Anna (Go To Him). Arthur Alexander was a songwriter from Florence, Alabama. He wrote songs for many top artists of the 1960s and 1970s.
Apr 1962
May 1962
6
13
8
Ernie Maresca
Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out) was the only top 20 hit for Ernie Maresca. He had other songs that received slight radio airplay, like My Son.
Apr 1962
May 1962
16
7
9
Ronnie And The Hi-Lites
Ronnie Goodson was 12 years old when he wished that he was married. He later trumpeted on Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band. Although I Wish That We Were Married was the only top 20 hit for Ronnie And The Hi-Lites, the group received slight airplay with other songs, like A Slow Dance.
Apr 1962
Jun 1962
22
4
10
The Volume's
The Volume's followed-up I Love You with Come Back Into My Heart, which received slight radio airplay.
Apr 1962
Jun 1962
22
8
11
Nathaniel Mayer And The Fabulous Twilights
Although Village Of Love was the only top 20 hit for Nathaniel Mayer, he received minor airplay for other songs like I Had A Dream.
May 1962
Jul 1962
6
7
12
Emilio Pericoli
Al Di La' was the only top 20 hit for Emilio Pericoli, who did not have any noticeable airplay with any other song. This song was remade in 1964 by Ray Charles Singers, and hit number 19 for that group. Emilio Pericoli's song was from the movie Rome Adventure.
May 1962
Jul 1962
8
9
13
Joe Henderson
Although Snap Your Fingers was the only top 20 hit for Joe Henderson, he received airplay with some other songs. This song was the follow-up to Baby Don't Leave Me.
May 1962
Jul 1962
7
19
14
Joanie Sommers
Johnny Get Angry featured a kazoo solo. Joanie Sommers was a TV and movie actress. She received some airplay with other songs, inculding Kookie's Love Song, from the TV show 77 Sunset Strip, where she replaced Connie Stevens.
Jun 1962
Jul 1962
15
Little Joey And The Flips
Bongo Stomp was the only top 20 hit and the only song that received noticeable radio airplay by Little Joey And The Flips.
Jun 1962
Aug 1962
26
16
The Jamies
Summertime, Summertime was a top 20 near miss song for The Jamies, who never received mentionable airplay with another song.
Jun 1962
Aug 1962
8
6
17
Barbara Lynn
Although You'll Lose A Good Thing was the only top 20 hit for Barbara Lynn, she received some radio airplay with other songs, like Second Fiddle Girl and This Is The Thanks I Get.
Jul 1962
Sep 1962
5
8
18
Claudine Clark
Party Lights was a B side hit. The A side, Disappointed, did not do very well. Claudine Clark received slight airplay with other songs like Telephone Game.
Sep 1962
Oct 1962
5
11
19
Frank Ifield
Although I Remember You was the only top 20 hit for Frank Ifield, he received some radio airplay with other songs like Lovesick Blues and No One Will Ever Know.
Aug 1962
Oct 1962
3
1
20
The Contours
Do You Love Me was the only top 20 hit for The Contours. The song hit the top 20 a second time in 1988 when it was featured in the movie Dirty Dancing. The Contours also received some airplay with other songs like Shake Sherry and Can You Do It.
Sep 1962
Nov 1962
12
21
Mike Clifford
Close To Cathy was easily the most popular song by Mike Clifford. He received minor airplay with other songs too like What To Do With Laurie.
Nov 1962
Dec 1962
1
3
22
Telstar was inspired by the United States' launch of the first communications satellite, which provided the first TV broadcasts across the continents. The Tornadoes followed-up Telstar with other instrumental songs that received some radio airplay like Ridin' The Wind and Robot.


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