10 One Hit Wonders From 1972 You Forgot Exist!

10 One Hit Wonders From 1972 You Forgot Exist! Nineteen seventy-two wasn’t just dominated by rock legends and soul icons — it was also the year when unexpected artists burst onto the charts with songs that would become timeless. From Looking Glass’s storytelling anthem to Hot Butter’s futuristic synth experiment, these one-hit wonders defined an era. Some of these artists faded as quickly as they rose, while others saw their hits revived decades later in movies, TV shows, and modern playlists. In this video, we’re counting down the bands and musicians who made their mark with a single unforgettable song. This is the story of the artists who captured the sound of nineteen seventy-two — one hit at a time. #1972 #OneHitWonders #ClassicRock #MusicHistory #LookingGlass #JohnnyNash #Badfinger #BillyPaul #HotButter #ChiColtrane #MouthAndMacNeal #thehollies 00:00 – Intro 01:06 – #1 Looking Glass — “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” 03:39 – #2 The Hollies — “Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)” 05:51 – #3 Billy Paul — “Me and Mrs. Jones” 08:17 – #4 Johnny Nash — “I Can See Clearly Now” 10:32 – #5 Chi Coltrane — “Thunder and Lightning” 12:56 – #6 Mouth and MacNeal — “How Do You Do” 15:08 – #7 Hot Butter — “Popcorn” 17:35 – #8 The Delegates — “Convention ’72” 19:54 – #9 Badfinger — “Baby Blue” 22:28 – #10 Gallery — “Nice to Be with You” 24:49 – Outro