One Hit Wonders
This 1983 one hit wonder made it to #2 on the Billboard 100 and was recorded in both English and German.
"99 Red Ballooons" by Nena
Just remember, you're the one thing I can't get enough of. So I'll tell you something, this could be love, because...
"I've Had the Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Kick off the Sunday shoes. Ooh-wee, Marie
Shake it, shake it for me. Whoa, Milo
Come on, come on, let's go.
Lose your blues
"Footloose" by Kenny Loggins (Footloose)
"I got me a Chrysler, it seats about twenty
So hurry up and bring your jukebox money"
"Love Shack" by the B-52's
People always told me, be careful what you do. Don't go around breakin' young girls hearts. And mother always told me be careful who you love. And be careful of what you do, 'cause the lie becomes the truth.
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
This one-hit wonder, released in 1981, resulted in an unusual response from the phone company.
"867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone
And your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Ooh, yes...You will always be
"Endless Love" - Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Will you stand above me, look my way, never love me, rain keeps fallin, rain keeps fallin, down, down, down.
"Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds (The Breakfast Club)
You don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
"The Power of Love" - Huey Lewis and the News
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike. He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough.
"Livin' On a Prayer" by Bon Jovi
The very first official "one hit wonder" of the 1980's, this song spent four weeks at #1 and starts out with an electronic voice sayig; "gotta make a move to a town that's right for me".
"Funkytown" by Lipps, Inc.
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
"Islands In the Stream" - Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
I touch you once, I touch you twice
I won't let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd still be friends someday
"If You Leave" by OMD
Another world, some other time, you lay your sanity on the line. Familiar faces, familiar sights, reach back, remember with all your might.
"Love Walks In" by Van Halen
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by
"Sweet Child O' Mine" - Guns N Roses (87)
I'm just an average man, with an average life
I work from nine to five; hey hell, I pay the price
All I want is to be left alone in my average home
But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone
"Somebody's Watching Me" - Rockwell
I know you really want to tell me good-bye. I know you really want to be your own girl. And baby you could never look me in the eye. Oh, when you buckle with the weight of the words.
"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty
Only when I'm dancing can I feel this free At night I lock the doors, where no one else can see I'm tired of dancing here all by myself Tonight I want to dance with someone else
"Into the Groove" by Madonna (Desperately Seeking Susan)
It's gonna take a little time
Time is sure to mend your broken heart
Don't you even worry, pretty darlin'
I know you'll find love again
Yeah
"Love Song" - Tesla (1988)
Then when I asked, "Do ya have a man, " she tried to pretend
She said, "No I don't, I only have a friend"
Come on, I'm not even goin' for it
This is what I'm goin' sing
"Just a Friend" - Biz Markie (1989)
These people 'round here
Were beaten down, eyes sunk in smoke-dried face
They're so resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no never)
But not us (not ever)
We are far too young and clever
(Remember)
Too-ra-loo-ra
Too-ra-loo-rye-ay
And you'll hum this tune forever
"Come On Eileen" - Dexy's Midnight Runners (1982)
Baby, I get so scared inside, and I don't really understand. Is it love that's on my mind, or is it fantasy?
Heaven, Is in the palm of my hand, and it's waiting here for you. What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?
"Close My Eyes Forever" - Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne (1989)
Some hang on to used to be. Live their lives looking behind. All we have is here and now. All our lives, out there to find.
"Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (An Officer & A Gentleman)
In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
"I Want To Know What Love Is" - Foreigner (84)
And the world (and the world) will be a better place
All the world (and the world) will be a better place
For you (for you) and me (and me)
You just wait (just wait) and see, wait and see
"Put a Little Love In Your Heart" - Annie Lennox & Al Green (Scrooged)