Top 20 One-Hit Wonders of the 1980s

The 1980s were a decade filled with one-hit wonders, with bands and artists coming and going in the blink of an eye. From disco to new wave to pop, the music landscape was constantly changing. Many memorable bands and artists are worth celebrating for their only true hits. Here are 20 of the best one-hit wonders from the 1980s:

1. “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (1980)
2. “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors (1980)
3. “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone (1981)
4. “I Melt with You” by Modern English (1981)
5. “Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners (1982)
6. “I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses (1982)
7. “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow (1982)
8. “Mickey” by Toni Basil (1982)
9. “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth (1982)
10. “Puttin’ On the Ritz” by Taco (1982)
11. “She Blinded Me with Science” by Thomas Dolby (1982)
12. “99 Luftballons” by Nena (1983)
13. “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder (1983)
14. “Maniac” by Michael Sembello (1983)
15. “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo (1983)
16. “Turn Up the Radio” by Autograph (1984)
17. “I Wanna Be a Cowboy” by Boys Don’t Cry (1985)
18. “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 (1986)
19. “The Rain” by Oren “Juice” Jones (1986)
20. “The Promise” by When in Rome (1987)

These one-hit wonders left a lasting impact on the music scene of the 1980s, with their catchy tunes and memorable lyrics. While some of these artists may have faded into obscurity, their songs continue to be beloved by fans of the era.