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According to Wikipedia, the term one-hit wonder refers to “a person or act known primarily for a single hit.” Most of the time, people use it to talk about recording artists who only had one song that once ranked higher on official music charts like the Billboard 200 or Hit Parade.

Here’s a rundown of several single hit wonders from different eras and music genres. See which ones you are familiar with!

1. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin (1988)

The lyrics to this song sound like a motivational mini-speech especially meant for those who are out of luck.

The song was part of the soundtrack for the movie “Cocktail”, starring Tom Cruise. It also won Grammy Awards for song and album of the year.

2. “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor (1990)

This song, originally written by Prince, is probably one of the most famous love songs of all time.

Her music video, which mostly featured a close-up of Sinead O’Connor’s face, interspersed with shots of her walking through the Parc de Saint-Cloud in Paris, became one of the most recognizable videos of the 1990s. .

One of the song’s biggest claims of fame would likely be its inclusion on Billboard’s “Greatest Songs of All Time”, at No. 77.

3. “Who released the dogs?” Of the Men of Baha (2000)

This song was originally written and recorded by Anslem Douglas in 1988. It was covered by Baha Men for the soundtrack of “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” in 2000.

As well as being a huge hit in the US, UK, and Australia, the song won a Grammy Award for best dance recording in 2001.

Ironically, this song was also tagged by AOL Radio’s Matthew Wilkening in 2010 as number 2 on his list of the “100 worst songs ever”.

4. “Take On Me” by A-ha (1985)

There are probably very few people who grew up in the 80s who are not familiar with this number one hit from the Norwegian pop group A-ha.

Its catchy melody can be easily danced to and its lyrics can be easily memorized.

However, the first version of the single did not cause a sensation on the world music scene. It was only when the second version became a Warner Bros. music video that people began to notice it. The video soon became very popular, in large part due to its exposure on MTV.

The song finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1985 and stayed there for 23 weeks. His third release saw him gain huge success on the European music charts.

5. Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” (1992)

This song by the German duo Right Said Fred expresses the sentiments of a model who is overconfident: he’s “too sexy for his shirt; so sexy it hurts!”

In 1992, it was listed as number 1 on the American music charts. Previously, it had already entered the British charts, gaining second place.

Like “Who released the dogs?” Of the men of Baha. this song “I’m Too Sexy” was also featured on AOL Radio’s 2010 list of the “100 worst songs ever”; ranked eighth.

Although Right Said Fred is considered a one-hit wonder in North America, some of his other songs also made it to the British music charts.

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