One Hit Wonders
This 1963 surf rock instrumental by The Surfaris is famous for its wild drum solo and opening laughter.
What is Wipe Out?
NASA.
What is National Aeronautics and Space Administration?
This greatest city in the world is so nice, they named it twice.
What is New York, New York?
This 1958 novelty song by Sheb Wooley tells the tale of a strange lavender creature that was one-eyed, one-horned, and flying.
What is Purple People Eater?
CC, often used at the top of memos or emails.
What is Carbon Copy?
This lively ballroom dance, often associated with Spain, has a name that repeats itself.
What is the Cha-Cha?
This 1966 garage rock anthem makes The Troggs' "heart sing" and is known for its simple and primal lyrics.
What is Wild Thing?
In the military, the “DMZ” refers to an area free of conflict and stands for this.
What is Demilitarized Zone?
This candy "melts in your mouth, not in your hands."
What are M&M’s?
This 1957 song by The Silhouettes urges listeners to join the workforce with its catchy refrain.
What is Get a Job?
SCUBA.
What is Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus?
This 1963 comedy classic, follows Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, and Buddy Hackett racing across California in cars, planes, and even a bicycle to find buried treasure.
What is It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?
This 1958 rockabilly song by Bobby Day tells the story of a bird who sings all day long in the treetops along Jaybird Street.
What is Rockin’ Robin?
The “ZIP” in ZIP Code stands for this, reflecting its original purpose to improve mail efficiency by regions.
What is Zone Improvement Plan?
This is one of two children's songs that share a melody with the Alphabet Song.
What are Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, or Baa, Baa, Black Sheep?