"Looking For The Next Best Thing" by Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon was a singer and songwriter from Chicago who is largely considered a one-hit wonder thanks to his classic "Werewolves Of London" peaking at #21 in 1978. A lot of people don't know that members of Fleetwood Mac (Mick Fleetwood and John McVie) supplied the rhythm section on this tune.

Zevon actually had one additional chart hit: "A Certain Girl," which featured Jackson Browne on backing vocals, topped out at #57 in 1980. Zevon's uncommercial style kept radio away, but he was admired by many critics and fellow artists. His songs have been covered, most notably by Linda Ronstadt (who took "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" to #31 in 1978, and sampled by Kid Rock, who used "Werewolves Of London" on his #23 hit from 2008, "All Summer Long."

"Looking For The Next Big Thing" is an overlooked gem in his catalogue that can be found on his 1982 album, "The Envoy." Zevon passed away in 2003 at the age of 56 after a bout with cancer.

"Hey Hey Hey" by Uncle Kracker

Matthew Shafer is a singer and songwriter from Michigan who goes by the name of Uncle Kracker. He got his start working the turntables as the DJ for follow Michigan superstar Kid Star. Uncle Kracker began a solo career at the dawn of the new millennium, with a little help from Kid Rock along the way.

Uncle Kracker became a sensation right out of the box with his smooth grooves, and expanded his audience as he migrated more into country rock. "Follow Me" was his first (and biggest) chart hit, reaching #5 in 2001. 

In 2003, Uncle Kracker returned to the Top 10 once more with his version of Dobie Gray's "Drift Away," which sailed to #9. Gray's original version went to #5 in 1973, and he was a guest vocalist on Uncle Kracker's version. Uncle Kracker scored a couple more minor until his last chart appearance in 2010 when "Smile" reached #31.

"Hey Hey Hey" is a fun, country rocker found on the feel-good record of 2009, "Happy Hour."