The World’s most famous banjo-playing amphibian earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1979 when “Rainbow Connection” spent seven weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #25. #JimHenson #KermitTheFrog #TheMuppets #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Kermit The Frog's “Rainbow Connection” was only performed once on The Muppet Show — as a duet with Debbie Harry of Blondie in 1980. One of the most unexpectedly perfect crossovers in TV history.
November 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The World’s most famous banjo-playing amphibian earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1979 when “Rainbow Connection” spent seven weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #25. #JimHenson #KermitTheFrog #TheMuppets #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Ook klassiekers kwamen ooit gewoon binnen in de Top40. Voor ‘Imagine’ van John Lennon was dat op 6 november 1971. De single kwam binnen op nr16 en had als hoogste notering nr6. youtu.be/iOs9Osz3UFQ
November 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Ook klassiekers kwamen ooit gewoon binnen in de Top40. Voor ‘Imagine’ van John Lennon was dat op 6 november 1971. De single kwam binnen op nr16 en had als hoogste notering nr6. youtu.be/iOs9Osz3UFQ
November 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The week ending November 4, 1972, UK glam rockers Mott The Hoople earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their David Bowie-penned ode to eyeliner & alienation, "All The Young Dudes," entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #40. It spent three weeks on the chart, peaking at #37. #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
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November 5, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The week ending November 4, 1972, UK glam rockers Mott The Hoople earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their David Bowie-penned ode to eyeliner & alienation, "All The Young Dudes," entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #40. It spent three weeks on the chart, peaking at #37. #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
De in de antwoorden veel genoemde ‘Nathalie’ van Gilbert Becaud, heeft nooit in Veronica’s Top40 gestaan. Dit nummer dateert van vóór de start van de Top 40 in januari 1965. youtu.be/TilQ8BIHisw?...
November 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
De in de antwoorden veel genoemde ‘Nathalie’ van Gilbert Becaud, heeft nooit in Veronica’s Top40 gestaan. Dit nummer dateert van vóór de start van de Top 40 in januari 1965. youtu.be/TilQ8BIHisw?...
The week ending November 7, 1970, country superstar Ray Price earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his countrypolitan crossover ballad “For The Good Times” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #40. The single spent 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #11. #RayPrice #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Ray Price - For The Good Times
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November 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The week ending November 7, 1970, country superstar Ray Price earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his countrypolitan crossover ballad “For The Good Times” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #40. The single spent 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #11. #RayPrice #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1975 won Teach-In het Eurovisie Songfestival met ‘Dinge dong’. De single werd (vanzelfsprekend) een Top40 hit. Op de achterkant van de single stond ‘Ik heb geen geld voor de trein’. Dit nummer heeft ook in de Top40 gestaan. Wie zong het nummer toen? youtu.be/447LKTYDv4Y?...
November 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
In 1975 won Teach-In het Eurovisie Songfestival met ‘Dinge dong’. De single werd (vanzelfsprekend) een Top40 hit. Op de achterkant van de single stond ‘Ik heb geen geld voor de trein’. Dit nummer heeft ook in de Top40 gestaan. Wie zong het nummer toen? youtu.be/447LKTYDv4Y?...
The week ending November 6, 1965, English folk group The Silkie earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their cover of The Beatles classic “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. It spent seven weeks on the chart, peaking at #10. #TheSilkie #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
The Silkie - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
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November 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
The week ending November 6, 1965, English folk group The Silkie earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their cover of The Beatles classic “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. It spent seven weeks on the chart, peaking at #10. #TheSilkie #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
The week ending November 5, 1983, London new wave/northern soul group JoBoxers earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their R&B-infused “Just Got Lucky” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. The single spent four weeks on the chart, peaking at #36. #JoBoxers #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
JoBoxers - Just Got Lucky
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November 6, 2026 at 4:03 AM
The week ending November 5, 1983, London new wave/northern soul group JoBoxers earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their R&B-infused “Just Got Lucky” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. The single spent four weeks on the chart, peaking at #36. #JoBoxers #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Remembering Tennessee singer Robert Knight, who #DOTD in 2017. Knight earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1967 when his original version of the Buzz Cason/Mac Gayden-penned “Everlasting Love” spent eight weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #13. #RobertKnight #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Robert Knight - Everlasting Love
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November 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Remembering Tennessee singer Robert Knight, who #DOTD in 2017. Knight earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1967 when his original version of the Buzz Cason/Mac Gayden-penned “Everlasting Love” spent eight weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #13. #RobertKnight #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1969, before the 'Silver Bullet Band' era shot him to superstardom, Bob Seger earned US #OneHitWonder honors! The high-energy “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” by The Bob Seger System spent nine weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #17. #BobSegerSystem #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Bob Seger System - Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
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November 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
In 1969, before the 'Silver Bullet Band' era shot him to superstardom, Bob Seger earned US #OneHitWonder honors! The high-energy “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” by The Bob Seger System spent nine weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #17. #BobSegerSystem #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Mr. poopypants draft-dodger Ted Nugent also became a solo US #OneHitWonder honoree in 1977 when his high-octane guitar anthem “Cat Scratch Fever” spent six weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #30. #TedNugent #CatScratchFever #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever
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November 7, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Mr. poopypants draft-dodger Ted Nugent also became a solo US #OneHitWonder honoree in 1977 when his high-octane guitar anthem “Cat Scratch Fever” spent six weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #30. #TedNugent #CatScratchFever #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
The week ending November 5, 1966, American R&B/soul singer J.J. Jackson earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his Northern Soul classic, “But It’s Alright,” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #38. The single spent 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22. #JJJackson #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
J.J. Jackson - But It's Alright
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November 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM
The week ending November 5, 1966, American R&B/soul singer J.J. Jackson earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his Northern Soul classic, “But It’s Alright,” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #38. The single spent 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22. #JJJackson #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
A day to remember Aussie musician/songwriter & producer George Young, #BOTD in 1946. In 1967, as a member of The Easybeats, George earned US #OneHitWonder honors when “Friday On My Mind” spent eight weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #16.
George Young
November 6, 1946 ~ October 22, 2017
George Young
November 6, 1946 ~ October 22, 2017
November 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
A day to remember Aussie musician/songwriter & producer George Young, #BOTD in 1946. In 1967, as a member of The Easybeats, George earned US #OneHitWonder honors when “Friday On My Mind” spent eight weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #16.
George Young
November 6, 1946 ~ October 22, 2017
George Young
November 6, 1946 ~ October 22, 2017
Paul Rodgers, the legendary rock frontman, first earned US #OneHitWonder honors with the English rock group Free... Their bluesy hard rock anthem “All Right Now” spent 13 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #4. #PaulRodgers #Free #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Free - All Right Now
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November 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Paul Rodgers, the legendary rock frontman, first earned US #OneHitWonder honors with the English rock group Free... Their bluesy hard rock anthem “All Right Now” spent 13 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #4. #PaulRodgers #Free #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Great birthday wishes from Frank! No-nonsense honky-tonker Stonewall Jackson, #BOTD in 1932, earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1959! His country crossover classic “Waterloo” spent 12 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #4. #StonewallJackson #JohnDLoudermilk #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
November 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Great birthday wishes from Frank! No-nonsense honky-tonker Stonewall Jackson, #BOTD in 1932, earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1959! His country crossover classic “Waterloo” spent 12 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #4. #StonewallJackson #JohnDLoudermilk #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Hmmm... any excuse for me to post a cool song, I guess. 🤣
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
November 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Hmmm... any excuse for me to post a cool song, I guess. 🤣
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Happy birthday to Texas blues singer/songwriter & musician Delbert McClinton, #BOTD in 1940… McClinton earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1980 when “Giving It Up For Your Love” spent 14 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #8. #DelbertMcClinton #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Delbert McClinton - Giving It Up For Your Love
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November 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Happy birthday to Texas blues singer/songwriter & musician Delbert McClinton, #BOTD in 1940… McClinton earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1980 when “Giving It Up For Your Love” spent 14 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #8. #DelbertMcClinton #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Paul Rodgers became a two-time US #OneHitWonder honoree as a member of the British supergroup The Firm… “Radioactive,” the lead single off their debut album, spent six weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #28. #PaulRodgers #TheFirm #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
The Firm - Radioactive
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November 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Paul Rodgers became a two-time US #OneHitWonder honoree as a member of the British supergroup The Firm… “Radioactive,” the lead single off their debut album, spent six weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #28. #PaulRodgers #TheFirm #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Op 6 november 1893 is componist Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky overleden. Hij werd 53 jaar. Zijn ‘Zwanenmeer’ stond in 1969 in een reggae uitvoering van de Britse Cats, in de Top40. youtu.be/9Z37N6BuH3s?...
November 6, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Op 6 november 1893 is componist Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky overleden. Hij werd 53 jaar. Zijn ‘Zwanenmeer’ stond in 1969 in een reggae uitvoering van de Britse Cats, in de Top40. youtu.be/9Z37N6BuH3s?...
Op 7 november 1981 kwam ‘You're In The Army Now” van Bolland binnen in de Nederlandse Tipparade. Deze versie haalde echter niet de Top40. In 1986 haalde het nummer als ‘In the army now’ in de uitvoering van Status Quo wel de Top 40. youtu.be/jOw1LwPLhe4?...
November 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Op 7 november 1981 kwam ‘You're In The Army Now” van Bolland binnen in de Nederlandse Tipparade. Deze versie haalde echter niet de Top40. In 1986 haalde het nummer als ‘In the army now’ in de uitvoering van Status Quo wel de Top 40. youtu.be/jOw1LwPLhe4?...
I say this every time it’s on, But my tiny hometown and Chet’s pool hall made Black Water a jukebox monster the Summer of 74. about 130 miles south KDWB in Minneapolis was among the first Top40 stations to jump on it. Did their programmer summer in our little burg? #AT40 I think so.
November 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I say this every time it’s on, But my tiny hometown and Chet’s pool hall made Black Water a jukebox monster the Summer of 74. about 130 miles south KDWB in Minneapolis was among the first Top40 stations to jump on it. Did their programmer summer in our little burg? #AT40 I think so.
The week ending November 2, 1991, Mick Jones’s Big Audio Dynamite II earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their rock-infused sample platter “Rush” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. The single spent 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #32. #BigAudioDynamiteII #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Big Audio Dynamite II - Rush
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November 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The week ending November 2, 1991, Mick Jones’s Big Audio Dynamite II earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their rock-infused sample platter “Rush” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #39. The single spent 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #32. #BigAudioDynamiteII #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Op 4 november 1972 kwam ‘1948’ van Gerard Cox binnen in de Top 40. Het nummer is een bewerking door Kees van Kooten en Wim de Bie van ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ van Gilbert O’Sullivan ook uit 1972. Beide nummers kwamen tot nr21 in de Top40. youtu.be/CiHlrhFjNug?...
November 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Op 4 november 1972 kwam ‘1948’ van Gerard Cox binnen in de Top 40. Het nummer is een bewerking door Kees van Kooten en Wim de Bie van ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ van Gilbert O’Sullivan ook uit 1972. Beide nummers kwamen tot nr21 in de Top40. youtu.be/CiHlrhFjNug?...
Het nummer ‘Ik heb geen geld voor de trein’, de b-kant van ‘Dinge-dong’ van Teach-in, stond in 1975 als ‘You and me’ in een Engelstalige versie in de Top40. Die versie werd gezongen door Albert West. youtu.be/IBxm0WdoOyY?...
November 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Het nummer ‘Ik heb geen geld voor de trein’, de b-kant van ‘Dinge-dong’ van Teach-in, stond in 1975 als ‘You and me’ in een Engelstalige versie in de Top40. Die versie werd gezongen door Albert West. youtu.be/IBxm0WdoOyY?...