Top One-Hit Wonders Of The 80’s
A one-hit wonder is an artist who had one song that did well, but who never enjoyed that sort of success again. There are so many to choose from over…

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Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesA one-hit wonder is an artist who had one song that did well, but who never enjoyed that sort of success again. There are so many to choose from over the years, so we put together a list of the best 80's one-hit wonders.
Are your favorite one-hit wonders from the 80's on this list? Which ones would you like to see here? We'll post a list of the top novelty one-hit wonders soon. Keep an eye out for that one!
"Mickey" Toni Basil
"867-5309/Jenny" Tommy Tutone
"She Blinded Me With Science" Thomas Dolby
"Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go?" Soft Cell
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" Bobby McFerrin
"Obsession" Animotion
"Whip It" Devo
"Harden My Heart" Quarterflash
"Maniac" Michael Sembello
"Black Velvet" Alannah Myles
"Come On Eileen" Dexy's Midnight Runners
"Electric Avenue" Eddy Grant
"I Ran (So Far Away)" A Flock of Seagulls
"Der Kommissar" After the Fire
"Break My Stride" Matthew Wilder
"Somebody's Watching Me" Rockwell
"Relax" Frankie Goes To Hollywood
"Major Tom (Coming Home)" Peter Schilling
"99 Luftballoons"/"99 Red Balloons" Nena
"Funkytown" Lipps Inc