Steam Steam were an American pop-rock studio project formed in 1969 by producer Gary DeCarlo and others, best known for their one-hit wonder “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” (1969, No. 1 Hot 100). The song—originally a B-side filler written by DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, and Paul Leka—featured a chant-along chorus that became a sports anthem (often played at games when teams win). Credited to “Steam,” it was performed by session singers (including Gary DeCarlo on lead) and sold millions. Follow-ups like “I’ve Gotta Make You Love Me” failed to chart significantly. The group was never a touring band; it dissolved quickly after the hit. Leka (producer/keyboardist) passed in 2011. As of 2026, “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” remains a cultural staple—used in stadiums, commercials, and media—while Steam exists only as a historical one-hit act. No active revivals or members are prominently touring. Their upbeat, anthemic track captures the fun, chant-driven end of 1960s pop.