And so we reach the Top Ten of UK One Hit Wonders and I wonder what musical gems await us today. “Macarena” (10) is a Spanish dance song by Los del Rio about a woman of the same name. Appearing on the 1993 album A mi me gusta, it was an international hit and dance […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (11-15)
Our next selection of One Hit Wonders take through the higher reaches of the Top Twenty from No.’s 11-15 “Saturday Night” (15) is a song by Italian Eurodance project Whigfield, fronted by Danish-born Sannie Charlotte Carlson. It was first released in 1992 in Italy and November 1993 in Spain through Prodisc. In 1994, it was […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (16-20)
Today our One Hit Wonders countdown finally moves into the Top Twenty. “Mickey” (20) is a song recorded by American singer and choreographer Toni Basil for her debut studio album, Word of Mouth, in 1981. Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn wrote the song, while production was helmed by Greg Mathieson and Trevor Veitch. It is […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (21-25)
Another selection of One Hit Wonders for today moving from Numbers 25 to 21. “99 Luftballons” (25) is a song by the German band Nena from their 1983 self-titled album. An English-language version titled “99 Red Balloons“, with lyrics by Kevin McAlea, was also released on the album 99 Luftballons in 1984 after widespread success […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (26-30)
The run down of our chart of One Hit Wonders now enters the twenties. “MMMBop” (30) is a song written and performed by the American band Hanson. It was released on April 15, 1997, as the lead single from their debut full-length studio album, Middle of Nowhere (1997). The song was nominated for two Grammys […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (31-35)
It’s the songs in the upper 30’s that are the focus of the countdown today. “Rock Me Amadeus” (35) is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, for his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). The single was made available for physical sale in 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through A&M. “Rock Me Amadeus” was written […]
Today – Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (36-40)
Today our countdown of the Top UK One Hit Wonders reaches Numbers 36-40 “Flat Beat” (40) is an instrumental by French musician Mr. Oizo. It was released in March 1999 through F Communications and was featured as a bonus track on his debut studio album, Analog Worms Attack. An accompanying music video was released on […]
Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (41-45)
Continuing our countdown of One Hit Wonders – today Numbers 41-45. Unbelievable (45) is a song written and recorded by British band EMF, originally appearing on their debut album, Schubert Dip. It was released as a single in the UK in 1990, peaking in the UK Singles Chart at number three in December 1990. It […]
Top 50 UK One Hit Wonders (46-50)
A new series begins today in which we shall be considering the Top 50 list of One Hit Wonders. These are artistes that managed a single big but then failed to repeat their success. “Somebody’s Watching Me” (50) is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the […]
Mr. Brightside (1) – 300 Weeks
“Mr. Brightside” is the first single released by American band the Killers. It was released as the band’s debut single and is from their debut studio album, Hot Fuss (2004). Written by band members Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, it was one of the first songs the Killers ever wrote. Two music videos were made […]