One hit wonder

The ’70s were a revolutionary time for music. Hits from this decade not only put new spins on rock and R&B, but the world was also propelled into disco, which whether you liked it or not, became a sensation in itself. But while some artists made songs that become quintessential ’70s hits, unfortunately, their success would barely last a year on the U.S. charts, let alone the decade. Read on to see if you remember these one-hit wonders of the ’70s — maybe your favorite made the list!

A one-hit wonder is a musical artist who is successful with one hit song, but without a comparable subsequent hit. The term may also be

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On Monday, I examined how people are using data to define one of the murkiest musical genres out there: classic rock. As part of the project, I monitored radio …

What's your favorite one-hit wonder from the 80s?

Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” The concept of change accurately describes the musical landscape of Top 40 radio in 1970. Since the beginning…

No year was quite like it. Catholic nuns, Canadian news anchors and a cappella acts all scored hit singles.

By using Billboard's annual year-end charts, we found the most popular one-hit wonders from every year since 1955.

The ’90s were the golden era of boy bands, baggy jeans, and unforgettable one-hit wonders. Dive in with us as we revisit some of the biggest bangers and iconic anthems of this nostalgic decade. Grab your walkman, adjust that snapback, and let’s drop those beats!📼🎶 #90sMusic, #NinetiesHits, #TopSongs90s, #MusicNostalgia, #90sClassics, #RetroMusic, #90sPop, #HipHop90s, #RnB90s, #PopRock, #DanceHits90s, #IconicTracks, #90sFavorites, #GoldenEra, #MusicMemories90s.

Uh-oh! Though you knew a few of these glorious 80s one hit wonders, you unfortunately were unable to correctly identify enough to pass the test! That’s okay, though most people know the common hits that were performed by bands or artists that stood the test of time, it takes a real music lover – or a fantastic memory – to remember the one hit wonders that came and went – so we don’t blame you for missing a few! Looks like it’s time for you to fire up The Safety Dance, Whip It, or maybe some…