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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1991 That Deserve To Be Thoroughly Enjoyed Today
American Songwriter has highlighted three 1991 songs it considers standout one-hit wonders, worth revisiting despite their acts never repeating that level of chart success. The feature is part of an ongoing "list" series the site runs celebrating overlooked or lesser-remembered tracks from past decades, aimed at reminding readers of catchy singles that didn't lead to lasting fame for their creators.
The three songs are Londonbeat's only US No. 1, "I've Been Thinking About You", from their album In The Blood; Natural Selection's "Do Anything", which peaked at No. 2 and was the more successful of just two singles the group ever released; and Corina's "Temptation", her sole Top 10 hit and a song about infidelity that later featured on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time. Each entry notes the songwriters involved and some lyrics, with all three tracks originating from acts who never matched this commercial peak again.
In short
- American Songwriter picks three notable 1991 one-hit wonders worth revisiting.
- Songs: Londonbeat's "I've Been Thinking About You", Natural Selection's "Do Anything", Corina's "Temptation".
- "Temptation" later made Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Dance Songs list.
Explained simply
One-hit wonders are musical acts that achieve prominence with a single successful song but subsequently fail to replicate that commercial achievement with other releases. Songs in this category often fade from cultural memory despite their original popularity, particularly when they are several decades old. A feature published by American Songwriter examines three such tracks from 1991, contending that their musical quality warrants renewed appreciation by today's listeners.
The three songs featured are "I've Been Thinking About You" by Londonbeat, which was the group's only number one hit in America; "Do Anything" by Natural Selection, which peaked at number two despite the group releasing only two singles; and "Temptation" by Corina, an exploration of infidelity that remains her sole Top 10 success. Each song represents the commercial zenith for its respective artist, after which none managed to achieve comparable chart performance. Though largely forgotten by casual listeners, Corina's track has received some critical reconsideration, appearing on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time.