5 One-Hit Wonders That Tony Burrows Produced With Different Bands

British-born pop star Tony Burrows has had quite a career. He’s released a great deal of solo work, and he’s performed with myriad bands. With a spirited, pleasant voice and a charm that just screamed of the freewheeling 1970s, Burrows was also on five—count them, five!—one-hit wonder singles throughout his career.

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How does one person have five different one-hit wonders? Each song was produced under five different bands that never quite boasted the same success again. Indeed, these are five one-hit wonders, all from bands led by British singer Tony Burrows.

“My Baby Loves Lovin’” by White Plains from ‘White Plains’ (1970)

This happy track, which hit no. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, is shrouded in a bit of controversy and mystery. Originally, it was believed that session singer Tony Burrows performed lead vocals on the song. But over time, it was discovered that White Plains band member Ricky Wolff actually sang lead, and it was Burrows who backed him up. But no matter where Burrows sang on the song, he was definitely there, helping it become the band’s highest-charting track.

“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse from ‘Already’ (1970)

Another song featuring Burrows from 1970, this track came from the band Edison Lighthouse, for which Burrows was the lead vocalist. Originally, the song was first recorded by British singer Geoff Turton, but it wasn’t released until years later. That made Burrows’ band’s version the first to drop. And their catchy, epic rendition of the tune hit no. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“United We Stand” by Brotherhood Of Man from ‘United We Stand’ (1970)

Another hit from 1970, this song peaked at no. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the Tony Burrows-led band Brotherhood Of Man. It’s an uplifting, positive track about unity and standing strong in the face of division. Gee, sounds like we could all learn something from its message even today, more than 50 years after its release. Still, this gave Burrows his third high-charting track of the year!

“Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins from ‘Gimme Dat Ding’ (1970)

Add one more hit to Burrows’ 1970s catalog, this novelty song from the dawn of the decade was released by the band The Pipkins. The track, which peaked at no. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, seems like it’s trying to mimic old-time blues songs from the American South, using jaunty piano and deep-voiced vocals. Still, it’s a fun, almost ragtime tune and yet another feather in the Burrows cap.

“Beach Baby” by The First Class from ‘Beach Baby’ (1974)

In 1974, Tony Burrows achieved his fifth one-hit wonder with yet another new band, The First Class. The tune, which hit no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, is a rousing, rhythmic and horn-driven song featuring gang vocals, trumpets and storytelling. Burrows reportedly tried to sing the tune with his best American accent to try and mimic the California songs of the era. He pulled it off admirably and completed his five one-hit wonders, giving him quite the musical distinction.

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