The Golden Oldies - One Hit Wonders From The: 70...

The 1970s was a decade of massive sideburns, polyester suits, and some of the most infectious, unforgettable songs ever recorded. While legends like Fleetwood Mac, Queen, and Stevie Wonder dominated the charts for years, the 70s were also the golden era of the "One-Hit Wonder."

Douglas was in the studio to record a different song entirely. With only ten minutes left in the session, the producer asked him to quickly record a "B-side" track to fill out the record. Douglas improvised "Kung Fu Fighting," throwing in the now-iconic vocalizations like "Huh!" and "Hah!" and singing about a scene in a martial arts film. The Golden Oldies - One Hit Wonders from the 70...

While Riperton had immense talent and was highly respected by her peers—including Stevie Wonder, who co-produced the album—she was never able to replicate the massive commercial success of "Lovin' You." Tragically, Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her peak and passed away in 1979 at just 31 years old. Her musical legacy lived on through her daughter, Maya Rudolph, who grew up to become one of the most famous comedians and actresses of the modern era. Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas (1974) The 1970s was a decade of massive sideburns,

Holmes was a serious songwriter and Broadway composer who initially viewed the song as just a fun little story. He originally wrote the lyrics with the line "If you like Humphrey Bogart," but changed it at the last minute to "If you like Piña Coladas" because it fit the rhythm better. Douglas improvised "Kung Fu Fighting," throwing in the

In 1975, a gentle, bird-chirp-filled ballad titled "Lovin' You" climbed all the way to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was famous for singer Minnie Riperton’s incredible "whistle register"—reaching notes so high they seemed almost superhuman.