Top 10 80s One Hit Wonders You Forgot Were AWESOME

For better or worse, these hits defined careers. For this list, we’ll be ranking the more obscure, deep cut one hit wonders from the 1980s. Our countdown includes Don Johnson, Alannah Myles, Cutting Crew, and more! Can you think of any we missed? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

Can you think of any we missed? Let us know in the comments!

[Scene]

There is no denying, for those who were blessed to have experienced it, the 1980s was hands down the best decade in entertainment, movies, and music.

[maryh.]

“Turning Japanese” by The Vapors, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby & “Hey Mickey” by Toni Basil come to mind…classic 80’s songs & videos!

[earlleary]

As a pre-teen and teenager of tye 80's, all of these songs are cemented in my brain.
I either rode my 12 speed bike wearing my Walkman playing these songs, or later, drove my T-top Mustange around with my friends playing these songs.
Carrying a boom-box to either the beach or skate parks. Music always seemed to be around.

[gavburger]

Rockwell's 1984 hit "Somebody's Watching Me" was huge but the man was never able to repeat the success. His backing vocalist did have quite a career but Rockwell was one and done.

[wetspotswimwear]

The '80's were the BEST !
Wish we could go back.

[docghines]

You missed One Night in Bangkok by Murray Head.

[mikeserafin]

Kajagoogoo's "Too Shy" was always one of my favorite OHW's of the 80's. Along with the video list and a lot of the comments here bring back so many memories.

[johnwilliams]

The 80s was my decade. Best music ever

[michaeldoran]

Falco — “Rock Me Amadeus”
Dexie’s Midnight Runners — “Come On, Eileen”

[brianmcconnell]

One of the many things I love about music is that it never changes. You can play a song from 30 years ago and it sounds the same as the day you first heard it. And because of this the vivid memories it evokes allow you to relive your favourite moments again and again. Music is as close as you can get to time travel.

[commanderman_]

I feel very sad for anyone who didn't get to enjoy the 80s. Great decade for everything!

[themadwomanskitchen]

Wow!😮 As a child of the '80's I remember EVERY ONE of these songs! Great playlist!

[MichaelEvans-hbns]

So glad to be an 80’s kid!!!! That was the best time to grow up without a doubt…. Music and movies couldn’t be beat

[phillyfan]

Always liked "One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head as an 80's One Hit Wonder. Enjoyed the list!

[AP-RSI]

Alannah Myles and "Black Velvet" was a great song and I hear still music from her today.
Born in 1967, the 80s are one of my best times with good music!

[razeel]

I never forgot that "Died in your arms tonight" is a great song.

[Metallian]

Shannon's 'Let the Music Play' is one of the best dance hits of all time! Absolutely love it!

Alannah Myles' Black Velvet is such a great bluesy song with an unforgettable and perfect groove!

[brianandrea]

Sniff’n the Tears, Driver Seat. Absolute banger.

[xraydelta]

😂 I loved "Putting on the Ritz"! It cracked me up every time it came on the radio.