In 1966, Tim Rose recorded a slowed-down, haunting version, titled “Hey Joe (You Shot Your Woman Down).” It was credited as his arrangement of a traditional song, adding to the confusion around its origins. This is the version that supposedly influenced Jimi… #TimRose #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Authorship of “Hey Joe” is murky and disputed. It’s widely credited to folk singer Billy Roberts, who copyrighted it in 1962. This is supposed to be Billy Robert’s version of the song. #BillyRoberts #HeyJoe #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

In 1966, Jimi Hendrix released his version of "Hey Joe" as the debut single for the Jimi Hendrix Experience in the UK (and later in the US in 1967). It was a massive hit in Europe, launching Jimi into overnight superstardom… but completely failed to chart in America. #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Chas Chandler of The Animals saw Jimi Hendrix at Cafe Wha? In NY in September 1966, heard the way Jimi reimagined blues & R&B, and made his pitch: come to London and cut a single. London was the rocket fuel Jimi craved. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was born. #ChasChandler #JimiHendrix #OneHitWondered

Here’s an interesting clip of young Jimi Hendrix in the backing band for Buddy & Stacey, doing “Shotgun.” It’s reportedly Jimi’s first television experience… #JimiHendrix #Buddy&Stacey #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Before the pyrotechnics, Jimi Hendrix was experienced on the Chitlin’ Circuit… Tough crowds, and no dead air allowed. Those one-nighters taught survival… be in tune, in time & entertainin, or get replaced. First with the Isley Brothers, then Little Richard. #JimiHendrix #OneHitWondered

The week ending September 28, 1968, legendary 🇺🇸/🇬🇧 rock group Jimi Hendrix Experience earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their version of the Bob Dylan-penned “All Along The Watchtower” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #31. It spent 8 weeks on the chart, peaking at #20. #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

After Mega Records folded, Marilyn Sellars returned to Minnesota, concentrated on her family, and continued performing and recording country/gospel music. Sellars passed away on May 28, 2025, in Edina, Minnesota. #MarilynSellers #OneHitWondered

Sammi Smith? Yep… Country vocalist earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1971 when her outlaw/countrypolitan classic “Help Me Make It Through The Night” (written by Kris Kristofferson) spent 11 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #8. #SammiSmith #KrisKristofferson #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Marilyn Sellars followed “One Day at a Time” with “He’s Everywhere,” a revival of Sammi Smith’s first Mega Records hit, which had reached #25 on Billboard’s country chart in 1970. Marilyn’s version topped out at #39 on the country chart. #MarilynSellers #SammiSmith #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

While "One Day at a Time" went on to be recorded by dozens of iconic artists worldwide (maybe most notably by Cristy Lane) Marilyn Sellars' early 1974 release remains a classic touchstone of ‘70s country-gospel. #MarilynSellars #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Marilyn Sellars’ version of "One Day at a Time" became a massive success, resonating deeply with listeners across the nation… The single cracked the US #Billboard #Top40 at #37 and climbed all the way to #19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. #MarilynSellars #OneHitWondered

In 1974, Sellars recorded what would become her signature song… “One Day at a Time,” the classic country-gospel standard written by legendary songwriter Marijohn Wilkin and her protégé, Kris Kristofferson. #MarilynSellars #MarijohnWilkins #KrisKristofferson #OneHitWondered

Country/gospel singer Marilyn Sellars grew up in Minnesota singing in church from childhood. After performing in the North Star State, Sellars took her soaring vocals & deeply emotive style to Nashville… signing with Mega Records in 1973. #MarilynSellars #OneHitWondered

The week ending September 28, 1974, MN country/gospel singer Marilyn Sellars earned US #OneHitWonder honors when her version of the Marijohn Wilkin/Kris Kristofferson-penned “One Day At A Time” spent the first of two weeks at #37 on the US #Billboard #Top40. #MarilynSellars #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Inner band friction and label struggles hampered further success, leading to the breakup of The Rugbys… Despite their brief run, The Rugbys left behind one of the most underrated ‘B-side-turned-hit’ tracks that we’ve come across. #TheRugbys #OneHitWondered

The Rugbys released their full-length album Hot Cargo in 1969 to cash in on the hit single's momentum… “Wendegahl the Warlock” was an, ummm, ambitious choice for a follow-up… The eerie organ/opening shriek led into a dark, gruff mixture of psychedelia, hard rock & funk. #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Shelby Singleton? Hmmmm… Ol’ Shelby might be most famous for producing Jeannie C. Riley’s US #Billboard #Top40 #1 hit “Harper Valley P.T.A.” for his Plantation Records label. #ShelbySingleton #JeannieCRiley #OneHitWondered

That local success caught the eye of legendary record executive Shelby Singleton, who’d just launched Amazon Records (a subsidiary of his Shelby Singleton Productions). Singleton signed the band and picked up the single for national distribution. #ShelbySingleton #OneHitWondered

The Rugbys’ big break came after a Louisville DJ turned a record over… “You, I” was originally the B-side of “Stay With Me” on the local Tara label. Legend says that WKLO DJ Montgomery Hogg flipped the single and turned the B-side into a regional hit. #TheRugbys #OneHitWondered #MusicSky