Musical Youth: 'Pass the Dutchie' (1982) | One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now | XFINITY One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now 24 of 69 Send to Friend Musical Youth: 'Pass the Dutchie' (1982) The "Pass the Dutchie" singers were slated for a reunion tour in 2001, but plans were derailed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: MCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. More from this Slideshow One and Done Ever wonder what some of your favorite one-hit artists like Vanilla Ice, Sisqo and Buster Poindexter are up to now? Keep clicking to see where more than 60 one-hit wonders are today. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. James Blunt: 'Yo...

The haunting lyrics of James Blunt's 2004 song "You're Beautiful" made girls all over the world swoon and helped sell over 11 million copies of his album "Back to Bedlam." Since that first big hit, the former military man has released three more albums, the most recent being 2013's "Moon Landing. "Blunt is also starting a second career in reality TV. He recently signed on as a judge on "X Factor Australia." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Toni Basil: 'Mic... Basil gained fame for her hit "Mickey" in 1982, but she also starred in critically acclaimed films like "Easy Rider" and "Five Easy Pieces." Basil returned to her dancing roots in 2008 to choreograph Bette Midler's Las Vegas extravaganza, "The Showgirl Must Go On." Basil still makes occasional stage appearances, but hasn't released new music in 30 years.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Question Mark & ... The Mysterians, minus lead singer Question Mark (Rudy Martinez), continue to play shows together. The group's former drummer Eddie Serrato (who was with the band until 1970) died in 2011 of a heart attack. Question Mark's home burnt to the ground in 2007, killing his prized breeding dogs. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Cameo-Parkway Records) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Iron Butterfly: ... Since "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" became a hit in 1968, four members of the band have died. The group was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual San Diego Music Awards in 2010. Although a lineup reformation was announced in 2014, the plan never followed through. Former members still constitute Iron Butterfly and perform occasionally today.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Atco) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Billy Paul: 'Me ... Grammy-winning singer Billy Paul made his mark on the legendary Philly sound of the seventies, but hasn't done much music since. In 2011, he recorded a duet with French singer ChimÃ¨ne Badi. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Epic) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Gary Glitter: 'R... Gary Glitter's hit "Rock & Roll, Pt. 2" was banned in the NFL after the former British glam rocker was imprisoned for inappropriate sexual contact with minors. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Terry Jacks: 'Se... After "Seasons In the Sun" topped the charts, Canadian singer Terry Jacks left music behind and became an outspoken environmentalist.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Philips) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Van McCoy: 'The ... Van McCoy scored a hit with "The Hustle" in 1975, but died of a heart attack just four years later. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Avco Records) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Vicki Sue Robins... Vicki Sue Robinson made a big splash with her '76 hit, "Turn The Beat Around." Robinson lost her battle with cancer in 2000 at the age of 45. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: RCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Starland Vocal B... Unable to replicate the success of their mid-'70s hit "Afternoon Delight," Starland Vocal Band, comprised of husband/wife duo Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, eventually split. Danoff and Nivert divorced in '81.

The band reunited for a few concerts in 1998 and came together once more in 2007 for a TV special. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: RCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Wild Cherry: 'Pl... Wild Cherry singer Rob Parissi went on to become a DJ in Wheeling, West Virginia after his '76 hit "Play That Funky Music." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Epic) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Debby Boone: 'Yo... The "You Light Up My Life" singer, who won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1978, has made a career writing children's books with her husband. She tried to revive her musical career in 2005 and released an album in 2011 which celebrates the music and culture of 1960s Las Vegas. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Cheryl Lynn: 'Go...

"Got to Be Real" proved the high point of Cheryl Lynn. The song was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Lynn continues to perform in the U.S. on occasion. She most recently recorded a song for the film "Shark Tale." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Nick Gilder: 'Ho... Nick Gilder began his career as the lead vocalist for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd, but found international fame as a solo act with 1978's "Hot Child In the City." Gilder released his latest solo album "City Nights/Frequency," in 2007. He went back on the road in 2014 and toured as Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd Group. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Album Cover/Promotional Photo) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Gary Numan: 'Car...

The "Cars" singer, who is widely considered an electronic music pioneer, released the album "Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)" in 2013. The following year he did a one-off, sold-out live show in London, England. In 2015 Numan announced that he was beginning to work on new music. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Suzi Quatro: 'St... "Stumblin' In" singer Suzi Quatro appeared on "Happy Days" as Fonzie's girlfriend. She's more recently done vocal work on "Bob the Builder." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. M: 'Pop Muzik' (... After "Pop Muzik," M transformed into creator Robin Scott's musical vehicle. He's recently done work inspired by African sounds.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: MCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Sugarhill Gang: ... Sugarhill Gang scored rap's first No. 1 hit with "Rapper's Delight." Members of the gang have performed sporadically since the late '90s. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Devo: 'Whip It' ... After skyrocketing to international fame with "Whip It," the band shifted focus and explored making punk and New Wave music. Devo front man Mark Mothersbaugh more recently worked on soundtracks for several Wes Anderson films. Former Devo guitarist Bob Casale passed away on February 17, 2014, while former drummer Alan Myers died on June 24, 2013. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Vapors: 'Tur...

After just two albums, the "Turning Japanese" singers decided to pursue other careers. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: United Artists) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Soft Cell: 'Tain... Soft Cell front man Marc Almond had unbelievable success with "Tainted Love." He never had a hit again in the States, but has had a 30-year career that has produced a body of critically acclaimed music. In 2004, he was nearly killed in a motorcycle crash, but made a miraculous recovery shortly thereafter. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Some Bizzare) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Modern English: ... Modern English scored a hit with "I Melt with You" in 1982, but split just four years later. The New-Wave band (minus drummer Richard Brown) reunited again in 2010 for a U.S. tour. They will be touring the U.S. again this year.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: TVT) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Musical Youth: '... The "Pass the Dutchie" singers were slated for a reunion tour in 2001, but plans were derailed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: MCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Dexys Midnight R... Dexys Midnight Runners scored a No. 1 hit with "Come On Eileen," but weren't treated kindly by critics on their follow-up album in '85. Lead singer Kevin Rowland left the band to pursue an ill-fated solo career in '88, struggling with drug addiction before reuniting with the band in 2003. The band released a studio album in 2012.âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Thomas Dolby: 'S...

Shortly after the success of "She Blinded Me with Science," Dolby took a break from music. He returned to the scene in 2011 with the album "A Map of the Floating City." He is currently a Professor of the Arts at Johns Hopkins University.âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Spandau Ballet: ... British band Spandau Ballet took new romanticism to new heights with "True," but the Kemp brothers decided to leave music behind and join the acting world in 1990 in the gangster film "The Krays." Spandau Ballet reunited and released a new album, "Once More," in 2009. In July 2014, Spandau Ballet announced that they were working on new music and proceeded to embark on a world tour in 2015. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Big Country: 'In...

Scottish rock band Big Country never regained popularity after finding international fame with "In a Big Country." Lead singer Stuart Adamson hanged himself in a Honolulu hotel in December 2001. The surviving members embarked on a tour in 2010 and 2011. Big Country welcomed a new member in 2014, and are currently working on a new album. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Kajagoogoo: 'Too... The "Too Shy" singers officially broke up in 1986, but reunited in June of 2011 to release their first single as a five piece outfit since 1983, "Death Defying Headlines." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Keystone Colour/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Frankie Goes To ... After topping the charts with their debut single "Relax," Frankie Goes To Hollywood was unable to create another hit thanks to bitter battles within the band. An attempted reunion fell apart in 2003.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. A-Ha: 'Take on M... After splitting in 1994 to focus on solo projects, the Norwegian pop trio, composed of lead vocalist Morten Harket, guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, and keyboardist Magne Furuholmen, recently reunited to perform at a memorial service for the victims of the 2011 Norway attacks. Early in 2015 the group announced they had reunited and by this past September had already released an album entitled "Cast in Steel." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Falco: 'Rock Me ... Falco's "Rock Me Amadeus" made him an overnight star. The Austrian singer, born Johann HÃ¶lzel, lost his life in a car crash at age 40 in 1998.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: A&M) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Buster Poindexte... David Johansen gained acclaim for the song "Hot Hot Hot" under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, but he's best known as a member of the punk band The New York Dolls. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Rob Base and DJ ... Following the massive success of "It Takes Two," DJ E-Z Rock was forced to leave the group due to personal issues. Rob Base pursued a solo career in the wake of Rock's absence. In April 2014, fellow one-hit wonder Biz Markie announced that DJ E-Z Rock had died after suffering a diabetic seizure. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Profile Records) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Bobby McFerrin: ...

Bobby McFerrin made a name for himself with his happy-go-lucky hit "Don't Worry Be Happy" in '88. Contrary to popular urban myth, the singer did not commit suicide and now spends most of his time conducting orchestras. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: AP Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Biz Markie: 'Jus... In 1989, rapper Biz Markie told us a story about his situation and a girl (named "Blah Blah Blah") who he met from the U.S. nation. The song, which was about a man whose girlfriend is cheating on him with someone she claims is "just a friend," is considered one of the best hip-hop songs of all time. Now 51 years old, Biz still performs sporadically and lends his voice to video games and animated cartoon series.

He also appeared in SyFy's TV movie "Sharknado 2: The Second One" and had his hit song featured on the soundtrack of the 2014 film "The Book of Life." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Deee-Lite: 'Groo... After "Groove Is In the Heart," keyboardist Towa Tei left the group. The remainder of the band pursued their own DJ careers. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Elektra) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Gerardo: 'Rico S... Following the success of "Rico Suave," the Ecuadorian-born rapper went on to discover singer Enrique Iglesias. In 2013, he appeared on Katie Couric's show "Katie" to discuss his newfound calling as a youth pastor. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alexander Sibaja/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Vanilla Ice: 'Ic...

Since "Ice Ice Baby" hit the airwaves, Robert Matthew Van Winkle, best known as Vanilla Ice, has unsuccessfully tried to reinvent himself. He currently hosts "The Vanilla Ice Project" on the DIY Network. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. EMF: 'Unbelievab... This British band has broken up and reunited twice since the release of their biggest hit, "Unbelievable." EMF announced a reunion in 2012 and headlined The Westbury Festival soon after they reunited. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: EMI) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. SinÃ©ad O'Connor:... Since covering "Nothing Compares 2 U," the tempestuous singer has since been ordained, has come out as a lesbian and then retracted it, and announced that she suffers bipolar disorder on Oprah in 2007. O'Connor released her latest album "I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss" in August 2014.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Right Said Fred:... Right Said Fred are best known for their 1991 hit "I'm Too Sexy," but did you know they're still making albums? The British brothers released an album called "Stop the World" in 2011. In 2014, they made headlines by performing a rendition of "I'm Too Sexy" on the satirical news show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Divinyls: 'I... The "I Touch Myself" duo, comprised of Australian rockers Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee, went on to provide the music for films such as "Super Mario Brothers" in 1993. One year after the pair was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 2006, lead vocalist Christina Amphlett revealed that she was battling multiple sclerosis.

She died on April 21, 2013.âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Billy Ray Cyrus:... Country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus hasn't enjoyed much musical success since his 1992 hit "Achy Breaky Heart," but he has been able to revive his Hollywood career. The singer-turned-actor, alongside daughter Miley, starred on the hit Disney show "Hannah Montana" from 2005-2011. Cyrus recently made headlines for splitting with longtime wife Tish, but the pair have since reconciled. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: PolyGram/Mercury) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Jamie Walters: '... After a stint acting on the original "Beverly Hills, 90210," the "How Do You Talk To An Angel" singer became a certified paramedic for the Los Angeles Fire Department in 2004.

Walters appeared on VH1's show "Confessions of a Teen Idol" in 2009 in a bid to resurrect his career. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Capitol) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Los del RÃ­o: 'Th... Best known for their 1995 smash hit "The Macarena," Los del Rio have continued to make music, most recently releasing "QuinceaÃ±era Macarena" in 2008 and "Vamonos que nos vamos" in 2012. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: RCA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Cardigans: '... Swedish rock band The Cardigans burst on the scene with "Lovefool," which was featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio-driven film "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet," in 1996. The band went on hiatus in 2005, but recently reunited in August 2012 to play at the Summer Sonic Rock Festival in Tokyo.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Verve: 'Bitt... Since "Bittersweet Symphony" hit the airwaves in the late '90s, the British rock band has broken up and reunited three times. Lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft also pursued a solo career in the meantime. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Chumbawumba: 'Tu... Anarcho-punk band Chumbawumba had a hit with "Tubthumping," but never reached that level of success again. The group broke up in 2012. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Meredith Brooks:... The "B****" singer recorded an album of children's music called "If I Could Be..." in 2008. Her most recent project is producing Sony Music Entertainment artist Becca, a singer from Portland, Oregon.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Baha Men: 'Who L... You've probably heard Baha Men's hit "Who Let the Dogs Out" as often today as you did 14 years ago when it was released. They're still making music and recently came out with a new album "Ride with Me." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. SisqÃ³: 'Thong So... Since finding fame with the "Thong Song" in the early 2000s, rapper SisqÃ³ has continued to release music as a solo artist and as the leader singer of the R&B group Dru Hill. He appeared on the 2010 season of "Celebrity Big Brother" in the United Kingdom. SisqÃ³ released his third album "Last Dragon" in February 2015.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Macy Gray: 'I Tr... This song earned Gray a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, but fame took its toll. She recently opened up to Oprah about her problems with drug abuse and the effects of stardom. Since coming clean about her demons, Gray seems to have found new strength and is trying to make a comeback. She released a new album, "The Way" in October, 2014. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by George De Sota/Liaison) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Eiffel 65: 'Blue... This mind-numbing tune by Italian trio Eiffel 65 topped charts at number one in 16 different countries, but the song's novelty wore out quickly. The group released its last album in 2003, split in 2006 and reunited in 2010. They toured Europe in 2013 and 2014.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by BlissCo Records) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Nine Days: 'Abso... Nine Days has released three albums since the 2000 gold record "The Madding Crowd," which featured this hit song. The group's latest album, a crowdfunded Americana collection called "Something Out of Nothing," dropped in late 2013. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Epic Records) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Dream: 'He Loves... The all-girl group Dream was riding high after the success of "He Loves U Not" and a catchy follow-up called "This Is Me," but promotion of their third and fourth singles was derailed, in part, by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. When member Melissa Schuman left the group to pursue an acting career in 2002, she was replaced and the girls were given an adult makeover. However, the group failed to re-find its fans and disbanded in 2003.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Crazy Town: 'But... This song hit number one in 15 different countries, including the United States. The band broke up in 2003 to pursue solo careers, but frontman Seth Binzer (aka "Shifty Shellshock") ended up publicly battling substance abuse on the VH1 reality shows "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House." Today, the band has reunited and released a song titled "Lemonface" as a free download in December 2013. Their latest album "The Brimstone Sluggers" was released in 2015. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Blu Cantrell: 'H... After the success of "Hit 'Em Up Style," Cantrell quietly continued her music career and released a second album in 2003.

She also appeared in the 2002 movie "Drumline" and the 2008 reality series "Celebrity Circus." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Calling: 'Wh... The Calling released two albums before disbanding in 2005. The group has recently reformed with new members. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Lumidee: 'Never ... "Never Leave You" was a major success for Lumidee, but the singer failed to produce a second hit from either of her two albums. She released a mixtape in 2009 and continues to make appearances on other artists' songs. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Terror Squad: 'L...

While rapper Fat Joe (pictured center) has found success as a solo artist, his biggest hit came as a part of the group Terror Squad. "Lean Back," which featured female rapper Remy Ma, was a smash hit in the summer of 2004, but it would be the only successful track from the group's album "True Story." Terror Squad has not released an album since. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. J-Kwon: 'Tipsy' ... Another summer of '04 rap hit was the J-Kwon single "Tipsy," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The rapper has released three albums since his short-lived 2004 success, including the 2010 self-titled record "J-Kwon." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Daniel Powter: '...

Daniel Powter hasn't had too many bad days since his song "Bad Day" flew to the top of the charts in 2006, where it remained for five weeks. Since then, the singer has released 2008's "Under the Radar" and 2012's "Turn on the Lights." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Gnarls Barkley: ... Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green, the men of Gnarls Barkley, stunned music fans everywhere in 2006 with the release of their debut song "Crazy." The hit took home the Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2007. The guys followed it up with a 2008 album "The Odd Couple," which did not fare as well. CeeLo Green hinted in 2013 that a third album is in the works, but nothing has yet to come. Green also held a spot on "The Voice" as a judge for three years.

âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. D4L: 'Laffy Taff... Who would have thought that a song about candy would become a major hip hop hit? It happened in 2007 with the release of Atlanta-based group D4L's single "Laffy Taffy." Their sweet success was short-lived. The guys haven't come close to topping the charts since. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by WEA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Cassie: 'Me & U'... These days, singer Cassie is better known for her up-and-down relationship with Diddy than her music, but that wasn't always the case. Her debut single "Me & U" shot to the top of the charts in 2006. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old has been unable to emulate her original success. Her latest album, "RockaByeBaby," was released in 2013 to little fanfare.

The singer will be making an appearance in this year's film "The Perfect Match." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Mims: 'This Is W... Mims' hit song "This Is Why I'm Hot," off his 2007 album "Music Is My Savior," took the country by storm... but the rapper hasn't been heard from since. He released another album titled "Guilt" in 2009, but it failed to achieve even a fraction of the success of its predecessor. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Carly Rae Jepsen... It's only been four years since Carly Rae Jepsen exploded across the airwaves with her uber-catchy pop tune "Call Me Maybe," but the songstress' career has all the ingredients of one-hit wonder notoriety. Jepsen failed to earn a second number-one off her album "Kiss," and has now moved on to a career on Broadway.

She took the title role in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Cinderella" on Broadway in 2014. Jepsen released her third studio album, "EÂ·MOÂ·TION," in 2015. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie (HQ Video) - YouTube Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie (HQ Video) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 17, 2011 Recorded by the British group Musical Youth from their 1982 album "The Youth of Today." It was a major hit, hitting number one on the UK singles charts for three weeks in 1982. **Disclaimer: We do not own either the song or the video.

Category Musical Youth: Pass the Dutchie Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Musical Youth: Pass the Dutchie "Pass the Dutchie" is a reggae song recorded by the British group Musical Youth from their 1982 album The Youth of Today. It was a major hit in the UK, holding the number one position on the singles chart there for three weeks in October 1982. Musical Youth was formed in 1979 when the fathers of Kelvin and Michael Grant and Frederick (known as Junior) and Patrick Waite put together a band featuring their sons. The latter pair's father, Frederick Waite Sr, had been a member of the Jamaican reggae group The Techniques. Frederick sang lead with Junior at the start of Musical Youth's career. Although schoolboys, the group managed to secure gigs at different Birmingham pubs and released a double single in 1981, including songs "Generals" and "Political", on a local label (021 Records, named for the then-Birmingham area code.) An appearance on BBC Radio 1 John Peel's evening show brought further attention to the group, and they were signed to MCA Records.

By that time, founding father Frederick Waite Jr had backed down to be replaced by Dennis Seaton as lead singer. The song was the band's first release on a major label. It was a cover version of two songs: "Gimme the Music" by U Brown, and "Pass the Kouchie" by The Mighty Diamonds, which deals with the recreational use of cannabis ("kouchie" being slang for a cannabis pipe). For the cover version, the song's title was altered to "Pass the Dutchie", and all obvious drug references were removed from the lyrics; for example: when the original croons "How does it feel when you got no herb?", the cover version refers to "food" instead. "Dutchie" is used as a patois term to refer to a food cooking pot such as a Dutch oven in Jamaica and the Caribbean. It has since become a drug reference in itself, denoting a blunt stuffed with marijuana and rolled in a wrapper from a Dutch Masters cigar, since American and British listeners assumed that the term was a drug reference.

Their debut album The Youth of Today was certified gold in the UK, while the follow-up single, "Youth of Today", reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart and "Never Gonna Give You Up", released early in 1983, climbed to UK number 6. Minor successes with "Heartbreaker" and "Tell Me Why" were succeeded by a collaboration with Donna Summer on the UK Top 20 hit, "Unconditional Love". The group also took part in her 1983 TV special A Hot Summer Night with Donna. Their second album, Different Style!, was released in 1983 and showcased more R&B-influenced repertoire to make the band more accessible in the North America, but flopped on both British and American market. A revival of Desmond Dekker's "007" saw them back in the Top 30, but after one final hit with "Sixteen", their commercial success ended. The band received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards of 1984. With their careers going downhill, the band members became embroiled in legal, financial, and personal problems.

In 1985, Dennis Seaton left the band, leading to its dissolution. The Grant brothers remained involved in the music industry; Seaton released a solo album in 1989 before going on to form his own band, XMY. Plans for a reunion of Musical Youth were halted when Patrick Waite, who had gone on to a career of juvenile crime, died in Birmingham in February 1993. Only 24 years old, he collapsed from a hereditary heart condition. A compilation album, Anthology, was released in 1994, followed by Maximum Volume: The Best of Musical Youth in 1995. Now reduced to a duo, Michael Grant and Dennis Seaton reformed Musical Youth in 2001, and planned a tour. However, the tour plans were cancelled due to the September 11 attacks. In 2003, Musical Youth finally performed as part of the Here and Now tour, an annual series of nostalgia concerts featuring performances by musicians of the 1980s. A compilation album was released in 2004, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection.

In 2005, the band performed at the Wiesen festival in Austria. In 2009, they released a cover of Boney M.'s "Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord", followed by Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" in 2013. Their new album, When Reggae Was King is scheduled for release in 2016. Currently, Grant and Seaton are performing via music manager and agent Jessie Tsang. Pass the Dutchie Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth Songfacts Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth Songfacts Songfacts A "Dutchie" is a Jamaican cooking pot, and while there's not much reason to pass one around, it was an acceptable substitute for the original lyric: "Pass The Kutchie," Kutchie being Jamaican slang for a pot that holds marijuana.

"Pass The Kutchie" was a song that came out earlier in 1982 by the Reggae group The Mighty Diamonds, which was adapted by Musical Youth, or at least their handlers - the five boys in the group were between the ages of 11 and 16 years old at the time, and their manager suggested they record the song with the modified lyric. The Mighty Diamonds "Pass The Kutchie" had a heavy, slow beat and got very little airplay, but Musical Youth's take on the song was an instant hit in the UK, where it sold 100,000 copies the first day it was released and made #1 in September 1982. The band members were of Jamaican descent and lived in the Birmingham area of England. The group was formed by Freddie Waite, who had been in a Reggae band in Jamaica. Waite put his two sons, Patrick and Junior, in the band with two of their classmates, Kevin and Michael Grant, and recorded a single on their own called "Political," which got the attention of the BBC DJ John Peel, who played it on his show.

This led to a deal with MCA Records, who convinced Waite to replace himself with a youngster: 14-year-old Dennis Seaton. The group, now entirely under age, was seasoned for about 6 months before their The Youth Of Today album was released and "Pass The Dutchie," the first single, became a huge hit. Musical Youth became the first black act to get regular rotation on MTV when "Pass The Dutchie" was added to their playlist, preceding Michael Jackson's " Billie Jean " video by a few weeks. The MTV airplay helped break the song in the United States, and it entered the Top 40 on January 15, 1983, reaching its peak position of #1 on February 26. The video was directed by Don Letts, a black filmmaker from England who would later work with The Clash, directing their " Rock the Casbah " clip. Letts was aware of the color barrier on MTV and went out of his way to make sure the kids appeared as non-threatening as possible in the video. The network flatly rejected Rick James , but they were OK with little kids singing in British accents.

Musical Youth had genuine talent and played their own instruments, but they suffered from poor and/or corrupt management, and they quickly floundered. They had more success in the UK, with hits "Youth Today" and "Never Gonna Give You Up," but in 1985 they were dropped from their label MCA Records and replaced by New Edition as the hot boy band. When the band fell apart, some of the group members struggled; Patrick Waite got involved with drugs and died in 1993 at age 24. His brother Junior Waite was later institutionalized, and Kelvin Grant went into seclusion. This was used in the 2000 movie The Wedding Singer. When remaining band members didn't get the royalties they expected, they sued their former law firm, which they claimed failed to protect the copyright to the song. This lawsuit was rejected in British court on grounds that they didn't write the song and thus weren't entitled to any of the publishing rights, but the group later sued their old record company MCA, and reached a settlement for performance royalties they were denied. These legal actions reunited band members Michael Grant and Dennis Seaton, who began performing again, mostly on '80s nostalgia shows.

The lyrics are really a faux pas in etiquette. When passing a cooking pot (or anything else on the table), you pass it to your right, not your left. You can pass to your immediate left only if the item requested is closest to you. >> Suggestion credit: Straddle the line in discord and rhyme - I love 1982: Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth Straddle the line in discord and rhyme - I love 1982 A celebration of 1982 in music, films, TV and news. Saturday, 30 June 2012 Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth This classic 1982 hit was released in September 1982 and has to be one of the most successful one-hit wonders ever. Musical Youth really were a boy band and were aged 11-15 when this song was released. Could it happen even now that a group of black children could release an album, never mind be picked up by a label and have a 4 million selling song?

Amazing, and a real sign of the times as there was so much great reggae and reggae inspired music around at that time, from The Specials, Madness, UB 40 of course, so really, the perfect time! Apart from Madness, all of the others were Midlands bands, which was the centre point for this type of sound back then here in the UK. The boys were all from Duddleston Manor School in Birmingham and formed as a band in 1979. An appearance on the John Peel show led to them being signed by MCA. Pass The Dutchie was their second single and the first off their first album with MCA called The Youth Of Today. The song entered the Uk charts at number 26, and then hit number 1 the following week. When it was released in the USA it eventually reached number 10 but hit number 1 in another 5 countries. 4 million in sales is amazing for a first hit! The song is actually a cover version of Pass The Koutchie by The Mighty Diamonds, from the same year.

I think there has been a certain amount of debate about what the lyrics mean on the Musical Youth version, but the Might Diamonds version is about cannabis and a koutchie is a cannabis pipe. Not surprisingly, the drug references were removed from the Musical Youth cover, such as the line "how does it feel when you got no food" being inserted instead of "how does it feel when you got no herb". Even with the references removed, I would be amazed if this could happen now, with our lovely PC brigade! The video was directed by Don Letts and was filmed across the water from the Houses of Parliament in London. They were the first black artists to appear on MTV, some months ahead of Michael Jackson! Amazing! In March this year they were in court (the surviving members) over a royalties battle. They lost, and it seems they may have been duped somewhat as minors when they signed deals in the 80's. The case related to the use of the song in the movie "The Wedding Singer". Sad, I hope they get some money. Finally, here is the original version by The Mighty Diamonds.

Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth | October 20th, 2011 | 3 Comments 1982 was a transition year for music. Sure, my friends and I still had all the Hall and Oates, Toto and Journey we could ever ever dream of hearing on the radio. But for kids in the pop cultural hinterlands of Utah where I lived, there was a new player on the scene. Her name was MTV and she was newly available on basic cable. Why was MTV a she? She had to be. How else could you explain the David Bowie, Duran Duran, Cultural Club and Adam Ant videos she would soon unleash on our impressionable minds? No self-respecting Molly Hatchett or Van Halen fan wanted to watch that stuff. Besides introducing us to new romantic bands from England, MTV was our gateway drug to bizarrely new and unexpected sounds like Toni Basil’s cheerleader- driven “Mickey” and today’s novelty song, “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth. What was this song? Youth meets reggae on the shores of the Thames River? Whose brilliant idea was this?

“Pass the Dutchie’ on the left-hand side'” “How does it feel when you’ve got no food.” Who writes this stuff? The deeper hidden meaning was debated daily by a small group of friends who were convinced we could unlock some deeper insight into reggae music or British pop music or black kids who wore berets and played oversized instruments and passed dutchies to their left but never to the right. The riddle would all be revealed if we simply watched more MTV. So we did. Eventually “Pass the Dutchie” reached #10 on the Billboard Top 40 in 1982, making Musical Youth a one-hit wonder and leaving a pop-cultural mark that persists today. Listen to Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth If you don’t believe me, just ask anyone who was a teenager in the early 1980s to pass the dutchie. They will be happy to pass it to your left-hand side. Super-stardom passed Musical Youth by and the band never again reached the pop charts. But they left their mark. As for me and my friends, we never figured out what exactly “Pass the Dutchie” meant while we were kids (it’s a sanitized allusion to weed).

And I still love the song today. Buy Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth More Songs You Should Hear: PASS THE DUTCHIE - Entertainment - JamaicaObserver.com PASS THE DUTCHIE Musical Youth loses copyright battle BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer staff reporter Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Â Â Â Tweet MUSICAL Youth, the British quintet who scored a massive hit in 1982 with Pass The Dutchie — their adaptation of The Mighty Diamonds' Pass The Kutchie — has lost a copyright case against their former lawyers. According to the British website guardian.co.uk, a high court judge has ruled in favour of partners in the now defunct law firm Woolf Seddon, saying a claim by Dennis Seaton, Michael Grant, Kelvin Grant, Frederick Waite Junior - aka Junior Waite - and a representative of the estate of the late Patrick Waite, had no merit. In their suit, ex-members of the Birmingham-based Musical Youth claimed that solicitors gave them bad advice about royalties they might make from Pass The Dutchie which topped the British national chart 30 years ago.

According to the article, legal proceedings began in 2004 with the claim that solicitor Tony Seddon — and other partners in Woolf Seddon — had 'been in serious breach of their duties' by failing to 'protect a distinct copyright' held by Musical Youth. However, judge, Mr Justice Roth ruled that Mr Seddon and his ex-partners were entitled to summary judgment, saying: "I regard the claim as wholly without merit." The Mighty Diamonds' version was originally released in 1980. Produced by Augustus 'Gussie' Clarke, it was based on an instrumental, Full Up, first done at Studio One and featuring bass player Leroy Sibbles and saxophonist Headley Bennett. When the Observer contacted Sibbles on the verdict, he seemed surprised. "I thought the whole issue was settled. Everyone decided on taking a percentage and it was settled," he said. On the other hand, Fitzroy 'Bunny Diamond' Simpson of the Mighty Diamonds, commented: "If I had gotten a good portion of that I would be living in Beverly Hills now." Pass the Kutchie was penned by Simpson and fellow Diamonds Judge (Lloyd Ferguson).

According to Bunny Diamond, the real winners financially in the whole copyright issue are the lawyers. Musical Youth, who are first-generation Britons born to Jamaican parents, had another big hit in 1983 with Unconditional Love, alongside disco diva Donna Summer. The group quickly faded shortly after. ADVERTISEMENT Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie - YouTube Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 2, 2010 1982) The song was a cover version of the song "Pass the Koutchie" by The Mighty Diamonds[1], which deals with the recreational use of cannabis, "koutchie" being slang for a cannabis pipe. For the cover version, the song's title was bowdlerized to "Pass the Dutchie", and all obvious drug references were removed from the lyrics; e. g., when the original croons "How does it feel when you got no herb?", the cover version refers to "food" instead.

(The term "dutchie" has itself become a drug reference; it refers to a blunt rolled in the wrapper from a Dutch Masters cigar.) The song was first championed by radio DJ John Peel and became an instant hit when it was picked up by MCA Records in September 1983. It debuted at #26 on the chart and rose to #1 the following week, one of a handful of records to have risen to the top spot from outside the top 20.[citation needed] In February of the following year, it reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the USA[2]. The song also scored a top 5 success in the Norwegian Fantastik 50 chart, eventually selling over 4 million copies worldwide. The video, shot partly on the banks of the Thames River in London, across from the Palace of Westminster, was one of the first by black artists to get airplay on MTV. "Pass the Dutchie" was covered by the ska band Buck-O-Nine. The song was sampled by rap group Public Enemy for the song "Revolutionary Generation" on their album Fear of a Black Planet.

Also, the song was sampled by the American rapper Cam'ron and it was named as the original. The three first sentences of the song have been sampled by the french house band Superfunk in their song "The young MC" (on their album Hold up'). The song is referenced lyrically on Beck's 1998 album Odelay in the song "Where It's At". The song was used in the soundtrack of the 1998 movie The Wedding Singer. There is a vocal interpolation of the song in Rah Digga's "Imperial" from the 2000 album, Dirty Harriet. In 2005, the song has been covered by Dezil' in French-language under the title "Laisse tomber les filles (qui se maquillent)", and peaked at #13 in France and #47 in Switzerland. The song was sampled in the Black Eyed Peas song "Dum Diddly" from their album Monkey Business. In May of 2009, Los Angeles based music duo LOONER [5] released "Dutchie, their laid back version of the song which lyrically references the main chorus of the original.

The video was directed by Don Letts ____________________________ Musical Youth are a British-Jamaican pop/reggae band. The group originally formed in 1979 at Duddeston Manor School in Birmingham, England. They are best remembered for their successful 1982 Grammy-nominated single, "Pass the Dutchie." The group featured two sets of brothers, Kelvin and Michael Grant, plus Junior and Patrick Waite. The latter pair's father, Frederick Waite, was a former member of Jamaican group The Techniques, and sang lead with Junior at the start of the group's career in the late 1970s. They received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards of 1984. Category Musical Youth on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography The success that was predicted for teenaged ska and reggae band Musical Youth when their pro-marijuana single "Pass the Dutchie" sold more than four million copies in 1982 failed to come to fruition.

Within three years, the band, who featured vocalist Dennis Seaton, keyboardist Michael Grant, and the Waite brothers -- Patrick, who played bass and Freddie Junior, who played drums -- had gone their separate ways. Although a reunion was conceived in 1993, the premature death of Patrick Waite at the age of 30 while in police custody put an end to these plans. The members of Musical Youth were attending Duddleston Manor School in Birmingham when the group was formed by the Waite brothers and their father, Frederick Waite, a former member of Jamaican vocal group the Techniques, who initially handled lead vocals. After the band signed with MCA in 1981, Dennis Seaton was recruited to sing lead. The following year, they hit gold with their single "Pass the Dutchie," based on the Mighty Diamonds' hit "Pass the Kouchie." Although the band released several subsequent singles, including "Unconditional Love" with Donna Summer and "Sixteen," they were unable to match the success of "Pass the Dutchie." The group splintered after the departure of Seaton in 1985. ~ Craig Harris Top Albums

Question: Which group had a hit in 1982 with "Pass the Dutchie"?
Answer: MUSICAL YOUTH