Randy Newman became a one-hit wonder with his 1977 track "Short People", something he would later call a "bad break." ...

These one-hit wonders from 1979 were popular with just about everyone, but they were especially loved by teen listeners.

Ah, the ’70s — a decade of bell bottoms, disco balls, and some truly unforgettable tunes. While we often think about the big names that defined the era, let’s not forget about the one-hit wonders who ...

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We all have that one friend who can belt out every lyric of a catchy tune from the ’80s or ’90s, and it’s usually a song you haven’t heard in ages. But here’s a fun fact: Some of those earworms are ...

Some actors, musicians, and performers explode onto the scene with a single unforgettable role—then disappear from the spotlight, leaving fans wondering what could have been. From childhood stars to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Music has a way of sticking with you, especially those infectious tunes that pop up out of nowhere and make you hit repeat—over ...

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that became part of our lives.

The one-hit wonder is something that is known across industries. It's most popular in music, with songs like the Macarena and Ice Ice Baby still getting play to this day. While we still hear "Who Let ...