Top 10 One Hit Wonders Who Now Work Regular Jobs

From chart-toppers to everyday jobs, we're diving into the fascinating world of one-hit wonders who traded music fame for more traditional careers. Discover the surprising paths these artists took after their moment in the spotlight! Our countdown includes Tal Bachman becoming a writer, Willa Ford turning to interior design, Thomas Dolby becoming a university professor, and MC Hammer exploring everything from horse racing to tech startups!


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[Yoli-wfki]

Calling MC Hammer a one hit wonder when he had American Music Awards before You Can’t Touch This is wild!!

[gfear]

Hammer wasn't a one hit wonder. He had two that I know of with "You Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit".

[mtlnascarfan]

I can't watch "Rico Suave" and not think of Weird Al's version "Taco Grande". 😂🤣

[RadioLaPrincess]

This is bizarre. By a "regular" job I was expecting jobs like teaching or owning a store, things like that. Regular jobs do not include music executive, "making music from time to time", writing TV shows, etc.

[marcoskazu_]

The song "She Blinded Me With Science" (1982), by Thomas Dolby, marked the 80s. This generation easily remembers that era because of this song, among all the songs of the time. Sometimes, a single famous song can be worth several others that are just average. MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" (1990) is also in many people's memories.

[eddiejoewalt]

THOMPSONS TWINS BILLBOARDS HOT 100 CHART SINGLES
"Lies"= #30
"Hold Me Now"- #3
"Doctor! Doctor!" - #11
"Lay Your Hands on Me" (remix)=#6
"King for a Day"= #8

[andrewbloom]

"Pumps and a Bump", "Pray", "Have You Seen Her", and "Addams Groove" are also notable hits for MC Hammer.

[khalidhenry]

Sometimes being a nobody is better than being a somebody

[goodfellabeats]

That thumbnail is kinda disrespectful. Sir Mix a Lot isn't a real estate agent. He is more like an investor who flips houses. He also owns his masters which means the rights to Baby Got Back and his other songs so he's not 'working" a regular job. He is using his money to make more money.

[samuelcollantes]

Happy tuesday night, Kirsten, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[DavidR.-fkkc]

The following are not one hit wonders, along with other songs they did:
+Thompson Twins- Doctor Doctor; Lies; Lay Your Hands On Me; etc.
+Tiffany- Could've Been
+MC Hammer- 2 Legit 2 Quit

[entertainmentpowerfuchs]

I didn't know that Sir Mix a Lot has now a Middleclass Job. I'm more than suprised.

[ralphkjb]

I read some years ago that Joe Leeway from The Thompson Twins became a doctor.

[bjorndamrong]

Hi Kirsten have a great day and love your voice 😍

[mescallado]

How can Tiffany or MChammer be one hit wonders when charted with other songs? Could Have Been (Tiffany) was a top seller and Hammer did Pray, Have you Seen Her.

[almogozi]

No. 4 gained new popularity after Ted and Ted 2

[TripSoul]

Geraldo with Rico Suave sounds like he went to a lot of Casa Gallardo

[stingrey]

i remember willa ford was another of the countless white blondes the music industry churned out to capitalized on britney and christina fame.

[ryanappleton]

"Like Martha Stewart broke or MC Hammer broke?"

[cottagechskitty]

Tiffany is NOT a OHW. She had 2 #1 singles and a few top 10s besides that