“Always Something There to Remind Me” by Naked Eyes (f/ Mark Popeney)
This week on One Hit Thunder, we’re joined by special guest Mark Popeney of the Nevermind The Music podcast to discuss Naked Eyes and their 1983 hit “Always Something There to Remind Me.” Originally w...
27 Aug 20251h 3min
“Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (f/ Evan Fonseca)
In an attempt to combat a case of writer's block, struggling songwriter Marc Cohn took a trip to Memphis. A chance encounter at a café resulted in one of the most beloved adult contemporary songs of t...
20 Aug 202550min
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
HIT IT! Few tracks ignite a dance floor like Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 classic, “It Takes Two.” Built around an infectious sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It),” this platinum-certified an...
13 Aug 202539min
“Tainted Love by Soft Cell (f/Paul Menotiades)
This week, our good friend Paul Menotiades returns to help us unpack the unlikely rise of Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop smash, “Tainted Love.” Originally a 1965 Northern Soul obscurity by Gloria Jones, S...
6 Aug 202545min
“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger)
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll classic is renowned for its haunting falsetto vocals...
30 Jul 202552min
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando)
Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. This week, we’re joined by our friend Jim Logrando to...
23 Jul 202539min
“Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen (f/Trevor Leonard and Jim Logrando)
This week, we're finally diving into the unhinged surf-rock chaos of The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird”—a Patreon pick that, frankly, we can’t believe we haven’t covered until now. This 1963 burst of raw e...
16 Jul 202547min
“Your Love” by The Outfield (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
This week, Johnny Yetsconish joins us to celebrate The Outfield’s timeless 1986 hit, “Your Love.” Though the British trio enjoyed a string of modest successes in the '80s, it's this power-pop anthem—w...
9 Jul 20251h 1min
