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This Australian duo is quite popular...[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series|in Australia!]] Outside of the Land Down Under, however, they're one-hit wonders. |
This Australian duo is quite popular...[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series|in Australia!]] Outside of the Land Down Under, however, they're one-hit wonders. |
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But, wow! What a hit! If you ''have'' to be a one-hit wonder, then [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM "I Touch Myself"] is perhaps the best song ever to be your one hit! Unlike most other famous masturbation anthems, this song is very direct and to the point. It's devoid of [[Purple Prose]] and [[Double Entendre|beating around the bush]] like "[[Frankie Goes to Hollywood|Relax]]" or "[[Cyndi Lauper|She-Bop]]". |
But, wow! What a hit! If you ''have'' to be a one-hit wonder, then [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM "I Touch Myself"] is perhaps the best song ever to be your one hit! Unlike most other famous masturbation anthems, this song is very direct and to the point. It's devoid of [[Purple Prose]] and [[Double Entendre|beating around the bush]] like "[[Frankie Goes to Hollywood|Relax]]" or "[[Cyndi Lauper|She-Bop]]". |
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This band formed in Sydney in 1980. Its two members |
This band formed in Sydney in 1980. Its two members were the late Chrissy Amphlett and Mark McEntee. Their other hits include ''Love School'', ''Make Out Alright'', and ''I'm on Your Side''. |
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* [[Australian Accent]]: DUH. These are Australian performers, after all. Some fans argue that Chrissy |
* [[Australian Accent]]: DUH. These are Australian performers, after all. Some fans argue that Chrissy maintained hers in her singing voice. [[Subverted Trope|This isn't readily apparent]] in ''I Touch Myself''. |
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* [[The Cover Changes the Gender]]: "Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" |
* [[The Cover Changes the Gender]]: "Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" |
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* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Chrissy Amphlett. |
* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Chrissy Amphlett. |