One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1981 Quiz

Answer: "Luke" and "Sally"

The Afternoon Delights did a parody song on the popular soap opera "General Hospital" called "General Hospi-Tale". The Afternoon Delights consisted of four female singers; Janet Powell, Rebecca Hall, Suzanne Boucher, and Robalee Barnes. "General Hospi-Tale" would be the only hit song for this quartet reaching as high as number 23 on the North American R&B charts and number 33 on the Billboard 100.

Answer: HO

Frankie Smith revolutionized the funk music industry with his one hit wonder song "Double Dutch Bus" when he introduced what some might consider a new "language" to funk. In this hit song, Frankie Smith began to make slang out of common every day words by adding the word "izz" as an infix to the lyrics of his songs. One catchy phrase from the song was "Willze aillzll plizzay Dizzouble Dizzutch".

In common English, this phrase means "We all play Double Dutch", however, by adding "izz" to the middle of the words, he created a multitude of unique lyrics for his music.

Unfortunately, this would be the only hit that Frankie Smith would have as a solo artist. "Double Dutch Bus" hit the Billboard Top 40 in July 1981.

Answer: All Aboard

Strangely enough, the band Diesel had already split up in their homeland The Netherlands before this "Sausalito Summernight" reached success in North America. In fact, in an unusual musical feat, this particular hit was very unsuccessful in The Netherlands, however, when it hit the radio waves in North America it became an instant success.

The song reached a peak at number 25 on the US Billboard charts, while in Canada, the song went all the way to number one. The band formed again to create another album in 1982; however, this album flopped and broke the band. Following their 1982 album, the band parted ways for good.

Answer: "It's makin' me cry"

Rocky Burnette, interestingly enough, is the son of the infamous rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette. Tragically, his father passed away in a boating accident when Rocky was young. Burnette's hit "Tired Of Toein' The Line" is about a couple's break-up after one begins to control and abuse the other.

The song was very successful and reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. To make the song an even greater success, it tied Johnny Burnette's "You're Sixteen" to become the greatest selling Burnette family song of all time.

Answer: a prayer

As a child, Scarbury was influenced by his mother who encouraged him to sing because she felt that he had talent. In 1969-70, at the age of 14, Scarbury recorded his first single "She Never Smiles Anymore"; however, it did not make the charts. During the 1970s, Scarbury was unsuccessful as a singer and it was not until 1981 that he recorded his one and only chart topping hit "Believe It Or Not".

As an extended version, this song would reach as high as number two on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.

Answer: treasure

Jim Steinman historically has been popular as a music composer, pianist, lyricist, and record producer. His most famous work has included working on various Meatloaf albums and producing various albums for Bonnie Tyler. In 1981, Steinman recorded his very own single "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through".

In fact, his 1981 album "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" would sell over one million copies and his hit single would reach as high as number 32 on the music charts.

Answer: strong

In 1981, a group known as Get Wet, fronted by lead singer Sherri Beachfront, would record and achieve success with their hit "Just So Lonely". Their one hit wonder song would reach number 39 on the music charts in North America.

Answer: affectionately

From 1974-1978, Phil Seymour would be the drummer and bassist for The Dwight Twilley Band. In 1975, Seymour's original success came when The Dwight Twilley Band recorded the hit song "I'm On Fire" which went to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1978, Seymour would leave the band after a series of misfortunes.

It would not be until 1981 when Seymour would have additional success as a singer. As a solo artist, Seymour would only have the luxury of being a one hit wonder. His hit "Precious To Me" would reach number 22 on the charts. Tragically, in 1984, Seymour would be diagnosed as having lymphoma after noticing swollen lymph nodes while on tour with his new band The Textones.

He would continue to perform, although his illness would make him extremely weak in the early 1990s.

In 1993, Seymour sadly passed away as a result of his lengthy illness.

Answer: Devil

In 1981, country singer Terri Gibbs would record her one and only pop chart hit "Somebody's Knockin'". This hit was criticized highly by the media and was seen as a controversial song because of the metaphor used in the song. Critics claimed that the song could be seen as "dark" music because of the comparison between a woman's "lover" and the "Devil". "Somebody's Knockin'" would top the charts at number eight on the country music charts and number 13 on the pop charts.

Although Gibbs would have success as a country singer, she would change her roots and become a gospel singer.

In 1987, she would receive a Grammy nomination and then virtually disappear from the music world for familial reasons.

Answer: Hearts

Rachel Sweet would record her one hit wonder song with Rex Smith in 1981. Rachel Sweet had a similar presence on stage as Britney Spears, in that she was seen as a "Lolita" or "sex symbol". Following her success as a singer, she would become a popular actress. She would become best know for her role as a host on The Comedy Channel called "The Sweet Life".