How about these TWO-HIT WONDERS?

[AviatorTom]

In the music world, there is always lots of discussion about one-hit wonders, groups that only had one hit during their career.

What about those groups who have had two-hits, the two-hit wonders?

Below is a list of groups who have had only two hits in the Billboard top 30, one of them in the top 10.

Apologies for the quality of the text; GaG reduces image quality from the original. If you manually blow it up, it should be easier to read, especially if you're using a small device (phone).

What do you think of this list? Any surprises?

[Dargil]

Then, there's Norman Greenbaum, born an Orthodox Jew whose one hit was Spirit in the sky, which in my view is the best Christian pop song in forever.

[exitseven]

He was a local guy. He also did a song called Canned Ham. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c0VXs0UoKM

[Dargil]

@exitseven guessing he wasn't kosher.

[exitseven]

Very good @Dargil that was funny.

[Dargil]

@exitseven Hey. I need a break from being pissed off.

[exitseven]

Back in the 60s and 70s a group would have a big hit and then follow it up with something that sounded similar. Then they would disappear

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I just now realized that The Cure only has a total of 3 songs that climbed up within Billboard's top 100.

Hard to believe.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

@AviatorTom
Thanks for the MHO. :)

[AI Opinion]

Two-hit wonders are fascinating because they often capture a specific moment in music history. They might not have the long-lasting fame of bigger artists, but their songs definitely made an impact. It's not unusual for these artists to have a devoted fan base who appreciate their work beyond the hits. As for surprises, that's subjective and depends on personal preferences and musical tastes. It's always interesting to revisit these songs and see how they've remained part of pop culture. ✨🎶

[Massageman]

Kentucky Woman (as a third place hit) could have placed a bit higher, in my opinion. Of course, this was a "cover"- I like the original Diamond version.

[OlderAndWiser]

There are some very notable groups on that list! Wow!

[KostasKouvalis]

Classifying Pink Floyd, Scorpions and Deep Purple as "2 hit wonders" is absolute blasphemy.

[Cubus]

Scorpions also have "Still Loving You"

[robocop666]

I rememeber one hit wonders. Some were good.

[NathanDavis]

I love Dolores...

[DrPepper12]

No surprises.