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Are there other interesting aspects about Oingo Boingo's  article?
Various reasons were given for Oingo Boingo's transformation from musical theater troupe to rock band.
Did Oingo Boingo release any albums during the I.R.S. and A&M years of 1979–1984?
Following the regional success of the Oingo Boingo EP, Oingo Boingo released its first full-length album in 1981, also titled Only a Lad, on A&M Records.
How did the Only a Lad album by Oingo Boingo do?
Only a Lad was highly praised upon release, though its success was limited to the band's Southern California region.

Question: Was there a song that hit the charts?
Self-contained rewrite: Was there a song by Oingo Boingo's album, Only a Lad that hit the charts?