General Gregory N. Pigott: Late Night Music Osama Bin Laden is Dead Edition Part 101............"The Other Song"

Sometimes I wonder why one hit wonders are one hit wonders. Sometimes I even catch myself thinking what their other songs sound like, or even if they have any other songs (we all remember "That Thing You Do!"- they never even recorded an album). This list focuses on just that, the "other songs" by one hit wonders. Sometimes they are really good, but sometimes we see all too well they they were one hit wonders.

In order to receive votes in this category, the song had to be a lesser known song by a group that is primarily known for having one song. Also receiving votes in this category were "Touch My Light" by Big Mountain, "Bedsitter" by Soft Cell, "Sky" by Sonique, and "I Don't Want To Be A Hero" by Johnny Hates Jazz.

"Superman's Song"- Crash Test Dummies. Before their 1993 hit "Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm" and the subsequent album "God Shuffled His Feet", our friends from Canada made some minor waves with this minor hit that was the lead single from their debut album "The Gods That Haunt Me". Like I said before, this song was as if it was being sung at Superman's funeral, and the video depicts several aging superheroes gathered at the funeral for Superman. Luckily for Crash Test Dummies, their best days were ahead of them. "Superman's Song" peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100, while they would hit #4 with their one and only major hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUIPlLw2ZE

"Someday We'll Know"- New Radicals. In 1998, the New Radicals made major headlines calling out other artists with their major hit "You Get What You Give", which called out Beck, Hanson, and Marilyn Manson to name a few. The video was widely popular and the song peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached #5 in the United Kingdom. The follow up single from their debut album (and only album) "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too" was this song, which was later covered by Hall and Oates. I always hated lead singer Gregg Alexander's voice. Also, in 1999, he disbanded the group (which always had a "revolving door" policy anyway) due to him being "frustrated with touring and promotion". I'm sorry, but isn't that the point of having a band? In the all time cop out move, the New Radicals faded into oblivion after this very weird video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDmA8qQKhMY

"You're All That Matters To Me"- Curtis Stigers. I always loved Curtis Stigers one and only hit "I Wonder Why" which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and the guy just drips with cool. This lead single from his debut self titled album would be his only moment in the sun, as this follow up single failed to even chart. Stigers still continues to have a pretty good following on the jazz circuit, but he has never returned to the Billboard Hot 100. I hate it, because this song here is freaking fantastic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_kgytAyYWM

"Hopeless"- Dionne Farris. In 1992, Dionne Farris was in one of the hottest groups in the world when Arrested Development took home the Grammy for Best New Artist. In 1995, she began a solo career and hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the hit "I Know" (a song I never really cared for). However, in 1997, she recorded this really good song for the soundtrack for the movie "Love Jones" starring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. Despite this really good track and the star power of future "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson (seen in the video), this song never charted, and Dionne Farris has never returned to the charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkJ7JXETr0

"St. Teresa"- Joan Osborne. We all remember Joan Osborne's 1995 worldwide Catholic baiting sacrilegious song about talking to God from her critically acclaimed album "Relish" which was actually nominated for the Best Album Grammy in 1996. While she was still on top of the world with a #4 Billboard hit, Joan released this song as the follow up, and this really weird video to go along with it. I think that maybe the drastic change in style from "One Of Us" to the song pushed away the casual fans, and this song failed to chart. This song is decent, but I keep being strangely attracted to Joan Osborne. Maybe it's the nosering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbAeTywPiP4

"Charlie Brown's Parents"- Dishwalla. I actually heard this song for the first time when Dishwalla was a guest on "Rick Dees and Weekly Top 40" in 1996 to promote their album "Pet Your Friends" as well as their hit "Counting Blue Cars", which peaked at #15 that same year. Dishwalla wouldn't release another single until this song was released in 1998 (even though it was also included on "Pet Your Friends"). This song remains a fan favorite at Dishwalla concerts, but it failed to chart, and Dishwalla failed to ever get back in the spotlight again. However, this song is really good and really clever in nature. I really like this video too. Bonus points for the deputy sheriffs making me think I'm watching "Reno 911!".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubdmyms-Lts

"When I See You Smile"- Uncle Sam. I actually saw Uncle Sam open for Boyz II Men in 1998 on the heels of his one and only hit "I Don't Ever Wanna See You Again", which had hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1997. This cover of Bad English's 1989 #1 hit (COVER SONG ALERT!) was actually recorded for the TV Show "Touched By An Angel", but never appeared on the charts. I hate that, because I've always thought this was a really good version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mE98whggDs

"Sherry Fraser"- Marcy Playground. Now here is a really cool band. Marcy Playground burst onto the scene in 1997 with the controversial hit song "Sex and Candy" from their critically acclaimed debut self titled album. The controversial video for the song helped steam it into the top 10, where it peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later in 1998, this single also from the same album was released and received moderate radio airplay to go along with the video which was popular on MTV2. This song was actually about their friend Sherry Fraser, the founder of the band Two Ton Boa. However, the song never charted. This was always without a doubt my favorite Marcy Playground song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJhL3VOOatA

"Shimmer"- Shawn Mullins. In 1998, Shawn Mullins had already established a small name for himself across the South when he released his hit album "Soul's Core". The album spawned his only Top 10 hit "Lullabye" which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow up single "Shimmer" was included on the soundtracks for the show "Dawson's Creek" and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and was considered the unofficial anthem of the games. Despite that, the song never charted on the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at #27 on the dreaded Adult Contemporary Chart. Shawn Mullins continues to tour and release material, but he has never recaptured his past successes. Just thank God he cut his hair. Maybe if he hadn't have looked so evil in the 90's he'd be more popular today. Bonus points for Shawn Mullins once saying in an interview on VH1 that the worst gig he ever played was in Jackson, Mississippi. Says a lot about our live music scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9doqLZdSQfQ

"She's Trouble"- Musical Youth. In 1982, Musical Youth took the world by storm with their worldwide debut single "Pass the Dutchie". However, these kids from England passed the dutchie on their career only released 2 albums. This song was so obscure I am actually surprised I could find a video for it. This was their last single they released in 1984 and it peaked at #65. Bonus points for the red headband, but negative bonus points for picking a lead female in the video that doesn't look like "she's trouble".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up93ykpG07E

"Someone To Love You"- Ruff Endz. Ok here is one I never understood. Their 2000 #5 hit "No More", was always more popular, but this song is SO much better despite peaking at just #49 and not getting near as much airplay. After the success of "No More" and their debut album "Love Crimes", this title track from the follow up album was expected to put the group over the top, but unfortunately for Ruff Endz, there were just too many groups around at the time of similar genre like Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Blackstreet, and even Avant. This song has always been one of my favorite R & B songs of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJZgJ8oEdw

"I'll Find A Way"- Blu Cantrell. Blu Cantrell is one that has always baffled me. First of all, girl could SING. Second, she is absolutely beautiful. In a halfway joking way, I think the fact that she looks and sounds so much like Faith Evans actually hurt her. After being pushed heavily by L.A. Reid and Arista Records, her 2001 debut album "So Blu" and her debut single "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops)" were all over the radio, with the latter peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cantrell followed up that success with this big budget video, but the song never reached the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at #104, yes #104 on the US R & B Charts. Every time I hear this song I'm baffled because I absolutely love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGUpm7pg6ao

"Love Is A Marathon"- Teddy Geiger. During the 2005 NFL Playoffs, CBS put about forty bazillion dollars into advertising the new show "Love Monkey", which featured Tom Cavanagh (of "Ed" fame- my favorite show ever), Jason Priestley, Larenz Tate, and Christopher Wiehl (who was fresh off of success from ESPN's "Playmakers"). The show centered around Cavanagh, who played record exec Tom Ferrell and the artists he discovered. The show was cancelled after 3 episodes. I was pissed. Luckily, the remaining episodes later aired on VH1, but I really wish this show would have been given a chance. However, the show did give us the discovery of 18 year old phenom Teddy Geiger, who sang the theme song "For You I Will (Confidence)", which also went on to be a hit single from his major label debut album "Underaged Thinking", and went on to peak at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and get some decent radio airplay. Teddy Geiger remains a good draw in college towns, but has not returned to the charts. This song, however, from that same album, has always meant a lot to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StT-z-yRYVs

"Toxic"- Yael Naim. Take notice, because this will be the only time a song by Britney Spears (COVER SONG ALERT!) will appear on this list. Israeli singer Yael Naim became popular with her song "New Soul" when it was used in 2008 by Apple on its commercial for its new product MacBook Air. The song went on to peak at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her self-titled album gathered some attention for that song, as well as this cover song which gives a pretty interesting twist to Britney Spears. Very strange, but super bonus points for creativity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWxy142kIMk

"Vanilla Twilight"- Owl City. Bonus points for Shaq!!!!!!!!!!!! This video is so cool, and I love how this serious love song can have such a silly video. Owl City is one of the most talented singers out there right now. This song, from his popular album "Ocean Eyes" was the follow up single to "Fireflies", which peaked at #1 on the charts, putting Owl City into the mainstream. Despite this song's big budget video, this song only peaked at #72 on the charts. I almost feel like I'm cheating on this one, because I think Owl City has some more hits in him- I hope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIz2K3ArrWk

"California Day"- Starland Vocal Band. I had to do it. I apologize for the user made video- it was the only one I could find, but this is actually a really good song, which was the follow up to their #1 hit "Afternoon Delight" in 1976 on their debut self titled album. This song peaked at #66.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbK14v70oDs

"U Go Girl"- Tag Team. If you knew this song, you truly have less of a life than me. This song was actually the follow up single to "Whoomp! (There It Is)". I wish I was making that up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTCZIN19HuE