9 Forgotten One-Hit Wonders From the ’80s That Still Dominate Playlists

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00:009 Forgotten One Hit Wonders From The 80s That Still Dominate Playlists

00:04Powerpop Earworm With Iconic Phone Number Hook

00:14Chugging Guitars And Meme-Like Chorus Embedded In American Culture

00:18Explosive Vocals And Jubilant Horns Deliver Sunshine

00:26Rockpop Balance And Positivity Keep It Ubiquitous Everywhere

00:30Number 7 The Safety Dance By Men Without Hats

00:34Beneath Quirky Novelty Lies Smart Construction

00:37Unforgettable Synth Hook And Anti-Conformity Message

00:41Endure Alongside Whimsical Medieval-Themed Video

00:45Number 6 Too Shy By Kajagugu

00:48Immaculate Synth Pop With Rubbery Bass, Polished Layers

00:52And Falsetto Chorus That Defined MTV's Moment And Inspired Retro Pop

00:57Number 5 Let's Hear It For The Boy By Denise Williams

01:01Footloose Stand Out With Exuberant Vocals And Sparkling Production

01:05Joyful R And B-Pop Energy Prefigures Modern Dance Pop Anthems

01:10Number 4 I Ran So Far Away By A Flock Of Seagulls

01:15Swirling Synths And Slicing Guitars Met Sci-Fi Themes

01:19Hairstyles And MTV Visuals Forge Synth Waves Aesthetic Blueprint

01:23Number 3 You Spin Me Round Like A Record By Dead Or Alive

01:28Pete Burns And Stock Aitken Waterman Crafted Relentless Dance Pop With Striking Vocals

01:33Electrifying Clubs That

01:35Number 2 Broken Wings By Mr. Mister

01:38Anthemic Synth Layered Ballad With Richard Page's Vocals

01:42Resilient Lyrics Defined 80's Radio Sound

01:45Number 1 Take On Me By AHA

01:49Norwegian Trio Blended Falsetto And Synth Pop

01:52Iconic Video And Acoustic Revival Secured Timeless Appeal