6 Chart-Topping One-Hit Wonders from ’78 That You Forgot About

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00:006 chart-topping one-hit wonders from 78 that you forgot about

00:05Number 6 John Paul Young Love is in the air

00:10Australian pop disco classic reached number 7 US, penned by Vanda and Young, revived by

00:16Strictly Ballroom, enduring cross-generational favorite

00:20Number 5 William Bell Trying to love too

00:24Stacks veteran finally crossed over, hitting number 10 with Confessional Soul, showcased

00:29restrained vocals and enduring songwriting credibility

00:33Number 4 Ronnie McDowell The King is Gone

00:37Recorded days after Elvis' death, this tribute hit number 13, launching McDowell's career and

00:42leading to extensive country success

00:45Number 3 Nick Gilder Hot Child in the City

00:50Reached number 1 in 1978, upbeat sheen masked darker themes about runaways

00:55Gilder later scored hits writing for other artists

00:59Number 2 Patrick Hernandez Born to be alive

01:03Global Disco Smash sold millions

01:06US peak number 16, Hernandez's lone hit, famously featuring a young Madonna among his dancers

01:14Number 1 A Taste of Honey Boogie Oogie Oogie

01:18Debut single spent 3 weeks at number 1, Janice Johnson's bass anchored the groove, won 1979 Best New Artist

01:27We've got to be a great powerhouse in the mix of desde the group's

01:31Now I'm never the one who was a sponsor, but I feel a big fan of the best

01:33How can I get to be a member with the band, a young Madonna for the next year

01:35Number 1 A Taste of Honey Boogie Oogie Oogie Oogie Oogie Oogie Oogie Oogie OO