_Listed: 20 Best One-Hit Wonders of the 80's
Submitted by blindsider on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 10:37
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- 1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
- 2. Europe - The Final Countdown
- 3. Gary Numan - Cars
- 4. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
- 5. Devo - Whip It
- 6. Toni Basil - Mickey
- 7. A-Ha - Take On Me
- 8. Michael Sembello - Maniac
- 9. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- 10. Young MC - Bust A Move
- 11. Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
- 12. Nena - 99 Luft Balloons
- 13. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- 14. Dr. & The Medics - Spirit In The Sky
- 15. Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians - What I Am
- 16. Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The Noize
- 17. Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy
- 18. Martika - Toy Soldiers
- 19. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
- 20. Spandau Ballet - True
Author Comments:
According to MuchMoreMusic
Pretty dodgy list, especially since a few of those near the top aren't really one-hit wonders. That Nena song is terrible and I never saw the appeal.
As far as great one-hit wonders of the 80s go, one that immediately comes to mind is "I'm in Love With a German Film Star" by The Passions. Possibly the invention of dream pop, by an otherwise unknown post-punk act.
I didn't make the list. I saw a program on muchmoremusic, and this is what they had. I agree with you about the 99 luft balloons song by Nena, it was terrible
I know it's not your list, otherwise I wouldn't have been so blunt!
I'll admit there are a few songs on this list I haven't heard, or at least I don't think I have; I'll YouTube search 'em sometime.