Alan Cross revisits alt‑rock one‑hit wonders in Ongoing History episode 1087

# What this episode does

Cross says the initial ranking relied on a complicated logarithmic formula devised by his friend Walter the mathematician. A sixth episode was already released as an addendum to the top 50 list to correct omissions. Listeners, however, kept sending hundreds of emails and DMs identifying more tracks they believed were missed. Episode 1087 responds to that feedback: it revisits the subject, incorporates additional songs, and explains why some acts commonly labeled one‑hit wonders don't actually fit the definition.

# How Cross frames the task

# Songs featured on episode 1087

Cross lists songs heard on the show. They provide a clear sense of the alt‑rock era he's targeting and the kinds of one‑hit wonders under discussion:

• Voice of America, "The Story of Love"
• When in Rome, "The Promise"
• 4 Non-Blondes, "What's Up?"
• Tripping Daisy, "I Got a Girl"
• Jars of Clay, "Flood"
• Primitive Radio Gods, "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand"
• Dog's Eye View, "Everything Falls Apart"
• Len, "Steal My Sunshine"

Cross also points readers to Eric Wilhite's playlist for the episode.

# Why some acts aren't one‑hit wonders

# Where to hear the show

Music airs on multiple stations and at set times. The episode summary lists several stations and broadcast slots, including Toronto's 102.1 The Edge (Sunday at 7pm), Q107 Toronto (Sunday at 9pm), Live 88‑5 Ottawa (Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 6pm), and many others across Canada and a few U.S. affiliates. The summary also references The Goat Network and other outlets.

# Context on the host

Alan Cross is presented as a long‑time broadcaster, interviewer, writer and music documentarian with 40+ years in the music business and a large catalog of posts in the Ongoing History series. That background frames the episode as part of an ongoing archival and analytical project on modern music history.

# What listeners can expect

Listeners should expect additional tracks added to the earlier rankings, clarifications about the one‑hit label, and further archival detail. The episode functions as course correction and expansion prompted by active listener engagement.