Catchy, Weird, and Gone: The One-Hit Wonders of 1987

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00:00Catchy, Weird and Gone, the one-hit wonders of 1987.

00:05Number 7. Cutting Crew, I Just Died in Your Arms.

00:10An archetypal 80s power ballad, it topped Billboard, pairing dramatic vocals and thunderous drums.

00:17Decades later, media placements endure everywhere.

00:20Number 6. Los Lobos, La Bamba.

00:25Their virtuosic Ritchie Valens cover hit number 1, elevating Spanish-language rock, honoring tradition, and amplifying Valens' legacy for mainstream audiences worldwide.

00:36Number 5. Bruce Willis, Respect Yourself.

00:40At Moonlighting's peak, Willis scored a surprise soul hit.

00:43Lamont Dozier produced real R&B musicians showcasing genuine appreciation for music.

00:49Number 4. Buster Poindexter, Hot Hot Hot.

00:54David Johansson's lounge persona scored ubiquitous wedding play with this Sosa cover, modest charts, massive afterlife eclipsing his punk legacy.

01:03Number 3. Pretty Poison, Catch Me, I'm Falling.

01:08This freestyle roller rink staple hit number 8, mixing Latin percussion, synth melodies, and drama.

01:15It's 118 BPM, defined polished wheels culture.

01:20Number 2. The Breakfast Club, Right on Track.

01:24Madonna's pre-famed band scored a number 7 hit, blending club-ready synths and pop sheen.

01:30Infectious optimism they never replicated on Music Corporation of America.

01:34Number 1. Suzanne Vega, Luca.

01:38A rare top 3 hit about child abuse.

01:42Luca's upbeat folk pop mask devastation, spurring national dialogue and Vega's lone major hit.

01:48arte FP Batman.

01:49Falcon 6 hit number 6 hit,atem can be

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