Top One Hit Wonders To Celebrate National One Hit Wonder Day
It's National One Hit Wonder day. We take a look back at those songs that got stuck in your head, made you cringe or sing along, before the artists disappeared into oblivion.
1. Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus hit #1 with Achy Breaky Heart in 1992 and although he released a number of songs after, none saw as much success.
2. I Loved Her First - Heartland
Talk about one and one. Heartland could never match the success of their first release. I Loved Her First not only hit #1, the song became a wedding anthem in 2006.
3. Dust on the Bottle - David Lee Murphy
David Lee Murphy released a number of songs but Dust on the Bottle was the only one to hit the top of the charts in 1995.
4. Daddy's Money - Ricochet
Ricochet could never match the success of Daddy's Money that hit #1 in 1996. They only had two other songs in the top 10.
5. Who I Am - Jessica Andrews
After Jessica Andrews hit the top of the charts with Who I Am, the closest she came was one single in the top 20.
6. Leave the Pieces - The Wreckers
Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp made up The Wreckers. The duo only released one album before breaking up, that produced one #1 song.
6. Yes - Chad Brock
Chad Brock's real life experience landed him a #1 song with Yes. He and his wife later broke up and his career went downhill as well.
7. Jeannie C Riley - Harper Valley PTA
Jeannie C Riley released several albums but could never match the success of her first song 'Harper Valley PTA' that hit #1 in 1968.
8. Kevin Sharp - Nobody Knows
Nobody Knows was Kevin Sharp's first release in 1996. Despite having several other singles, none could reach the top spot.
9. James Bonamy - I Don't Think I Will
Who? James Bonamy's I Don't Think I Will hit #2 on the country charts in 1996. He released a few other singles but they barely made the top 30.
10. Cyndi Thomson - What I Really Meant to Say
Cyndi Thomson only released one album that resulted in one #1 with What I Really Meant to Say.
Pop One Hit Wonders
Los del Rio - Macarena
Most songs hit the U.S. first and move into Canada when they become popular. The Macarena was one of the few that started north of the border and moved south at the same time I moved. I felt like it followed me and I was sick of it before I moved.
Baha Men - Who Let the Dogs Out
The Baha Men had only one hit with Who Let the Dogs Out. At first listen, it sounds like the dumbest song ever, but it'll grow on you.
Sir Mix A Lot - Baby Got Back
Oh my God! Sir Mix A Lot reached #1 with a song about butts in 1992. It was the only song that even charted
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309
It's hard to believe Jenny's Song (867-5309) only hit #4 on the charts. It was an 80s anthem for Tommy Tutone. It was also his only hit.
Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy
In 1991 the world was Too Sexy. Right Said Fred saw his only #1 single. I guess he was too sexy for the music business.