Ten of our Favorite One-Hit-Wonders of the 1980s

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We all know some of the best music came out of the 1980s, but we also know some of the best artists didn’t make it out of the ’80s. These artists may have only had one hit song, but that one song made an impression that we’ll never forget!

You know ’em and you love ’em. Here are ten of our favorite 80s one-hit-wonders:

10. Whip ItDevo

9. Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell

8. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)Dead Or Alive

7. It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ EZ Rock

6. RelaxFrankie Goes to Hollywood

5. Mickey – Toni Basil

4. 867-5309/JennyTommy Tutone

3. I RanFlock of Seagulls

2. Come On EileenDexy’s Midnight Runners

1. Take On Me – A-ha

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