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Weekend Rock Question: Who is the Best One-Hit Wonder of All Time?

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April 29, 2011 5:15 PM ET
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Last week, we asked Rolling Stone readers to name their favorite R&B singer of all time – and we compiled the votes into a top 10 list.

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Now it's time for a new weekend rock question: Wh0 is the best one-hit wonder of all time?

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