List of 1980s one-hit wonders in the United States
This is a list of musical artists whose one hit came out in the 1980s.
The list contains recording artists who reached the Top 40 of the U.S. pop chart (the Billboard Hot 100) with just one single. Those in italics are artists with only one Top 40 hit, but either
- had other songs chart on genre-specific charts
- have had success and influence within their genre or the annals of popular music and/or
- a long-lasting and devoted cult following and/or
- wider success in other fields of the music industry
- are a non-American act who have had wider success in their homeland
- are a supergroup made up of artists who were successful and influential in other bands or as solo artists.
Artists by year
1980
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"Savannah Nights" |
Tom Johnston[1] |
January 12, 1980 |
34[2] |
"Rapper's Delight" |
Sugarhill Gang[3] |
January 12, 1980 |
36[4] |
"Romeo's Tune" |
Steve Forbert |
February 23, 1980 |
11[5] |
"Yes I'm Ready" |
Teri DeSario[6] |
March 1, 1980 |
2[7] |
"With You I'm Born Again" |
Syreeta[8] |
April 19, 1980 |
4[9] |
"Set Me Free" |
Utopia[10] |
April 19, 1980 |
27[11] |
"Only a Lonely Heart Sees" |
Felix Cavaliere[12] |
April 19, 1980 |
36[13] |
"Pilot of the Airwaves" |
Charlie Dore |
May 3, 1980 |
13[14] |
"The Seduction (Love Theme from American Gigolo)" |
James Last Band |
May 24, 1980 |
28[15] |
"Funkytown" |
Lipps Inc. |
May 31, 1980 |
1[16] |
"Should've Never Let You Go" |
Dara Sedaka[17] |
May 31, 1980 |
19[18] |
"Gee Whiz" |
Bernadette Peters[19] |
May 31, 1980 |
31[20] |
"Cars" |
Gary Numan[21] |
June 7, 1980 |
9[22] |
"Wondering Where the Lions Are" |
Bruce Cockburn[23] |
June 7, 1980 |
21[24] |
"New Romance (It's a Mystery)" |
Spider |
June 7, 1980 |
39[25] |
"Ashes By Now" |
Rodney Crowell[26] |
July 5, 1980 |
37[27] |
"King of the Hill" |
Rick Pinette and Oak |
July 19, 1980 |
36[28] |
"A Lover's Holiday" |
Change |
July 19, 1980 |
40[29] |
"Tired of Toein' the Line" |
Rocky Burnette |
July 26, 1980 |
8[30] |
"Stand by Me" |
Mickey Gilley[31] |
August 2, 1980 |
22[32] |
"Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1" |
The S.O.S. Band[33] |
August 16, 1980 |
3[34] |
"Take a Little Rhythm" |
Ali Thomson |
August 23, 1980 |
15[35] |
"Into the Night"[36] |
Benny Mardones |
September 6, 1980 |
11[37] |
"Lookin' for Love" |
Johnny Lee[38] |
September 20, 1980 |
5[39] |
"One in a Million You" |
Larry Graham[40] |
September 20, 1980 |
9[41] |
"How Do I Survive" |
Amy Holland |
October 11, 1980 |
22[42] |
"Who'll Be the Fool Tonight" |
The Larsen-Feiten Band |
October 11, 1980 |
29[43] |
"Whip It" |
Devo[44] |
November 15, 1980 |
14[45] |
"I'm Happy That Love Has Found You" |
Jimmy Hall[46] |
November 22, 1980 |
27[47] |
"If You Should Sail" |
Nielsen/Pearson |
November 22, 1980 |
38[48] |
"Without Your Love" |
Roger Daltrey[49] |
November 29, 1980 |
20[50] |
"Turning Japanese" |
The Vapors |
November 29, 1980 |
36[51] |
"I Believe in You" |
Don Williams[52] |
December 20, 1980 |
24[53] |
"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" |
The Korgis |
December 27, 1980 |
18[54] |
1981
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"Killin' Time" |
Susan Anton[55][56] |
February 7, 1981 |
28[57] |
"Giving It Up for Your Love" |
Delbert McClinton |
February 21, 1981 |
8[58] |
"Together" |
Tierra |
February 21, 1981 |
18[59] |
"Mister Sandman" |
Emmylou Harris[60] |
March 14, 1981 |
37[61] |
"Precious to Me" |
Phil Seymour |
March 28, 1981 |
22[62] |
"Don't Stop the Music" |
Yarbrough and Peoples |
April 11, 1981 |
19[63] |
"Somebody's Knockin'" |
Terri Gibbs[64] |
April 25, 1981 |
13[65] |
"Just the Two of Us" |
Grover Washington, Jr.[66] |
May 2, 1981 |
2[67] |
"Love You Like I Never Loved Before" |
John O'Banion |
May 16, 1981 |
24[68] |
"I Love 'Em Every One" |
T.G. Sheppard[69] |
May 16, 1981 |
37[70] |
"Just So Lonely" |
Get Wet |
May 30, 1981 |
39[71] |
"Say What" |
Jesse Winchester |
June 13, 1981 |
32[72] |
"What Are We Doin' in Love" |
Dottie West[73] |
June 27, 1981 |
14[74] |
"Is It You" |
Lee Ritenour |
June 27, 1981 |
15[75] |
"Stronger Than Before" |
Carole Bayer Sager[76] |
July 11, 1981 |
30[77] |
"Seven Year Ache" |
Rosanne Cash[78] |
July 18, 1981 |
22[79] |
"Sweet Baby" |
Stanley Clarke/George Duke |
August 1, 1981 |
19[80] |
"Theme from Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)" |
Joey Scarbury |
August 15, 1981 |
2[81] |
"It's Now or Never" |
John Schneider[82][83] |
August 15, 1981 |
14[84] |
"Double Dutch Bus" |
Frankie Smith |
August 15, 1981 |
30[85] |
"Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" |
Jim Steinman[86] |
August 15, 1981 |
32[87] |
"Don't Give It Up" |
Robbie Patton |
August 22, 1981 |
26[88] |
"Everlasting Love" |
Rachel Sweet[89] |
August 22, 1981 |
32[90] |
"Nicole" |
Point Blank |
September 5, 1981 |
39[91] |
"You Could Take My Heart Away" |
Silver Condor |
September 19, 1981 |
32[92] |
"Breaking Away" |
Balance |
September 26, 1981 |
22[93] |
"General Hospi-Tale" |
The Afternoon Delights |
October 3, 1981 |
33[94] |
"Sausalito Summernight" |
Diesel |
November 21, 1981 |
25[95] |
"I Want You, I Need You" |
Chris Christian |
November 21, 1981 |
37[96] |
1982
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"More Than Just the Two of Us" |
Sneaker |
January 23, 1982 |
34[97] |
"Hooked on Classics" |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
January 30, 1982 |
10[98] |
"All Our Tomorrows" |
Eddie Schwartz |
February 20, 1982 |
28[99] |
"Call Me" |
Skyy |
March 6, 1982 |
26[100] |
"Don't Let Him Know" |
Prism[101] |
March 13, 1982 |
39[102] |
"Pac-Man Fever" |
Buckner & Garcia |
March 27, 1982 |
9[103] |
"Take Off" |
Bob and Doug McKenzie[104] |
March 27, 1982 |
16[105] |
"Key Largo" |
Bertie Higgins |
April 17, 1982 |
8[106] |
"Nobody Said It Was Easy (Lookin' for the Lights)" |
Le Roux |
April 17, 1982 |
18[107] |
"Mama Used to Say" |
Junior |
April 24, 1982 |
30[108] |
"Genius of Love" |
Tom Tom Club[109] |
April 24, 1982 |
31[110] |
"Goin' Down" |
Greg Guidry |
May 1, 1982 |
17[111] |
"If I Had My Wish Tonight" |
David Lasley |
May 1, 1982 |
36[15] |
"Chariots of Fire - Titles" |
Vangelis[112] |
May 8, 1982 |
1[113] |
"I've Never Been to Me" |
Charlene |
May 22, 1982 |
3[114] |
"Fantasy" |
Aldo Nova[115] |
May 29, 1982 |
23[116] |
"Murphy's Law" |
Chéri |
June 5, 1982 |
39[117] |
"Stone Cold" |
Rainbow[118] |
June 19, 1982 |
40[119] |
"Forget Me Nots" |
Patrice Rushen[120] |
July 3, 1982 |
23[121] |
"Let It Whip" |
Dazz Band[122] |
July 17, 1982 |
5[123] |
"Tainted Love" |
Soft Cell[124] |
July 17, 1982 |
8[125] |
"Hooked on Swing" |
Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra |
July 24, 1982 |
31[126] |
"Nice Girls" |
Eye to Eye |
July 24, 1982 |
37[127] |
"Personally" |
Karla Bonoff[128] |
August 7, 1982 |
19[129] |
"Love Plus One" |
Haircut One Hundred[130] |
August 7, 1982 |
37[131] |
"If the Love Fits Wear It" |
Leslie Pearl |
August 14, 1982 |
28[132] |
"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" |
Jennifer Holliday[133] |
August 28, 1982 |
22[134] |
"Someday, Someway" |
Marshall Crenshaw |
August 28, 1982 |
36[135] |
"Valley Girl" |
Frank Zappa[136] |
September 11, 1982 |
32[137] |
"Holdin' On" |
Tané Cain |
September 18, 1982 |
37[138] |
"New World Man" |
Rush[139] |
October 30, 1982 |
21[140] |
"Nobody" |
Sylvia[141] |
November 20, 1982 |
15[142] |
"I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)" |
Donald Fagen[143] |
November 27, 1982 |
26[144] |
"Mickey" |
Toni Basil |
December 11, 1982 |
1[145] |
1983
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"What About Me" |
Moving Pictures |
February 12, 1983 |
29[146] |
"Baby, Come to Me" |
Patti Austin[147] |
February 19, 1983 |
1[148] |
"The Clapping Song" |
Pia Zadora |
February 19, 1983 |
36[149] |
"Pass the Dutchie" |
Musical Youth |
February 26, 1983 |
10[150] |
"On the Loose" |
Saga |
February 26, 1983 |
26[151] |
"Burning Heart" |
Vandenberg |
March 12, 1983 |
39[152] |
"I Know There's Something Going On" |
Frida[153] |
March 26, 1983 |
13[154] |
"Come On Eileen" |
Dexys Midnight Runners[155] |
April 23, 1983 |
1[156] |
"Whirly Girl" |
Oxo |
April 23, 1983 |
28[157] |
"Der Kommissar" |
After the Fire |
April 30, 1983 |
5[158] |
"So Wrong" |
Patrick Simmons[1] |
May 7, 1983 |
30[2] |
"She Blinded Me with Science" |
Thomas Dolby[159] |
May 14, 1983 |
5[160] |
"I Couldn't Say No" |
Robert Ellis Orrall[161] with Carlene Carter[162] |
May 21, 1983 |
32[163] |
"That's Love" |
Jim Capaldi[164] |
June 18, 1983 |
28[165] |
"Too Shy" |
Kajagoogoo[166] |
July 9, 1983 |
5[167] |
"The Salt in My Tears" |
Martin Briley |
July 30, 1983 |
36[168] |
"It's Inevitable" |
Charlie |
August 13, 1983 |
38[169] |
"Puttin' on the Ritz" |
Taco |
September 3, 1983 |
4[170] |
"Far from Over (From Staying Alive)" |
Frank Stallone[171] |
October 1, 1983 |
10[172] |
"Can't Shake Loose" |
Agnetha Fältskog[173] |
November 5, 1983 |
29[174] |
"Just Got Lucky" |
JoBoxers |
November 19, 1983 |
36[175] |
"In a Big Country" |
Big Country[176] |
December 3, 1983 |
17[177] |
"Major Tom (Coming Home)" |
Peter Schilling |
December 24, 1983 |
14[178] |
1984
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"The Curly Shuffle" |
Jump 'N the Saddle Band |
January 21, 1984 |
15[179] |
"Baby I Lied" |
Deborah Allen[180] |
January 21, 1984 |
26[181] |
"Nightbird" |
Sandy Stewart[182] |
January 28, 1984 |
33[183] |
"Let the Music Play" |
Shannon |
February 25, 1984 |
8[184] |
"99 Luftballons" |
Nena[185] |
March 3, 1984 |
2[186] |
"The Politics of Dancing" |
Re-Flex |
March 17, 1984 |
24[187] |
"They Don't Know" |
Tracey Ullman[188] |
April 28, 1984 |
8[189] |
"White Horse" |
Laid Back |
May 12, 1984 |
26[190] |
"It's My Life" |
Talk Talk[191] |
May 19, 1984 |
31[192] |
"My Ever Changing Moods" |
The Style Council[193] |
June 9, 1984 |
29[194] |
"Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)" |
The Icicle Works |
June 9, 1984 |
37[195] |
"Modern Day Delilah" |
Van Stephenson |
June 30, 1984 |
22[196] |
"Almost Paradise...Love Theme from Footloose" |
Mike Reno[197] |
July 14, 1984 |
7[198] |
"10-9-8" |
Face to Face |
July 21, 1984 |
38[199] |
"Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us" |
Ollie & Jerry |
August 4, 1984 |
9[200] |
"We're Not Gonna Take It" |
Twisted Sister[201] |
August 4, 1984 |
21[202] |
"The Warrior" |
Scandal |
September 22, 1984 |
7[203] |
"The Last Time I Made Love" |
Joyce Kennedy[204] |
October 6, 1984 |
40[205] |
"A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)" |
Romeo Void |
October 27, 1984 |
35[206] |
"Desert Moon" |
Dennis DeYoung[207] |
November 10, 1984 |
10[208] |
"Sugar Don't Bite" |
Sam Harris |
November 10, 1984 |
36[209] |
"Girls with Guns" |
Tommy Shaw[210] |
November 17, 1984 |
33[211] |
"Centipede" |
Rebbie Jackson[212] |
December 22, 1984 |
24[213] |
1985
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"All I Need" |
Jack Wagner[83] |
January 12, 1985 |
2[214] |
"Do They Know It's Christmas? |
Band Aid[215] |
January 19, 1985 |
13[216] |
"Easy Lover" |
Philip Bailey[217] |
February 2, 1985 |
2[218] |
"Call to the Heart" |
Giuffria |
February 2, 1985 |
15[219] |
"Operator" |
Midnight Star |
February 2, 1985 |
18[220] |
"Tragedy" |
John Hunter |
February 16, 1985 |
39[221] |
"This Is Not America" |
Pat Metheny Group[222] |
March 9, 1985 |
32[223] |
"Relax" |
Frankie Goes to Hollywood[224] |
March 16, 1985 |
10[225] |
"Turn Up the Radio" |
Autograph |
March 16, 1985 |
29[226] |
"We Are the World" |
USA for Africa[227] |
April 13, 1985 |
1[11] |
"Radioactive" |
The Firm[228] |
April 13, 1985 |
28[229] |
"Axel F" |
Harold Faltermeyer |
June 1, 1985 |
3[230] |
"Invisible" |
Alison Moyet[231] |
June 1, 1985 |
31[232] |
"In My House" |
Mary Jane Girls |
June 8, 1985 |
7[233] |
"NeverEnding Story" |
Limahl[234] |
June 15, 1985 |
17[235] |
"Wake Up (Next to You)" |
Graham Parker and the Shot[236] |
June 22, 1985 |
39[237] |
"19" |
Paul Hardcastle |
July 20, 1985 |
15[238] |
"When Your Heart Is Weak" |
Cock Robin |
August 31, 1985 |
35[239] |
"I Got You Babe" |
Chrissie Hynde[240] |
September 21, 1985 |
28[241] |
"Cry" |
Godley & Creme[242] |
October 5, 1985 |
16[243] |
"Miami Vice Theme" |
Jan Hammer[244] |
November 9, 1985 |
1[245] |
"Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire" |
David Foster[246] |
November 16, 1985 |
15[247] |
"Running Up that Hill" |
Kate Bush[248] |
November 30, 1985 |
30[249] |
"Sun City" |
Artists United Against Apartheid[227] |
December 7, 1985 |
38[250] |
"Object of My Desire" |
Starpoint |
December 14, 1985 |
25[251] |
"Perfect Way" |
Scritti Politti[252] |
December 21, 1985 |
11[253] |
1986
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"You're a Friend of Mine" |
Clarence Clemons[254] |
January 18, 1986 |
18[255] |
"Everybody Dance" |
Ta Mara and the Seen |
January 18, 1986 |
24[256] |
"Tarzan Boy" |
Baltimora |
March 1, 1986 |
13[257] |
"No Easy Way Out (From Rocky IV)" |
Robert Tepper |
March 29, 1986 |
22[258] |
"Live Is Life" |
Opus |
March 29, 1986 |
32[259] |
"Let's Go All the Way" |
Sly Fox |
April 12, 1986 |
7[260] |
"Tender Love" |
Force M.D.'s |
April 12, 1986 |
10[261] |
"I Do What I Do... (Theme for 9 ½ Weeks)" |
John Taylor[262] and Jonathan Elias |
April 26, 1986 |
23[263] |
"Feel It Again" |
Honeymoon Suite |
May 10, 1986 |
34[264] |
"I Wanna Be a Cowboy" |
Boys Don't Cry |
June 21, 1986 |
12[265] |
"Out of Mind, Out of Sight" |
Models[266] |
June 21, 1986 |
37[267] |
"Tuff Enuff" |
The Fabulous Thunderbirds[268] |
July 12, 1986 |
10[269] |
"When the Heart Rules the Mind" |
GTR[270] |
July 12, 1986 |
14[271] |
"Digging Your Scene" |
The Blow Monkeys |
August 2, 1986 |
14[272] |
"Take It Easy (From American Anthem)" |
Andy Taylor[273] |
August 2, 1986 |
24[274] |
"Hanging on a Heart Attack" |
Device |
August 9, 1986 |
35[275] |
"Rumors" |
Timex Social Club |
August 16, 1986 |
8[276] |
"One Step Closer to You" |
Gavin Christopher |
August 16, 1986 |
22[277] |
"Baby Love" |
Regina |
September 13, 1986 |
10[278] |
"The Captain of Her Heart" |
Double |
September 13, 1986 |
16[279] |
"Friends and Lovers" |
Gloria Loring[55] and Carl Anderson |
September 27, 1986 |
2[280] |
"The Rain" |
Oran "Juice" Jones |
November 15, 1986 |
9[281] |
"Emotion in Motion" |
Ric Ocasek[282] |
November 15, 1986 |
15[283] |
"Welcome to the Boomtown" |
David and David |
November 29, 1986 |
37[284] |
"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" |
Timbuk 3 |
December 27, 1986 |
19[285] |
"For Tonight" |
Nancy Martinez |
December 27, 1986 |
32[286] |
1987
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"Shake You Down" |
Gregory Abbott |
January 17, 1987 |
1[287] |
"Stay the Night" |
Benjamin Orr[288] |
February 14, 1987 |
24[289] |
"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" |
The Georgia Satellites |
February 21, 1987 |
2[290] |
"Talk to Me" |
Chico DeBarge |
February 21, 1987 |
21[291] |
"Facts of Love" |
Jeff Lorber[292] |
February 21, 1987 |
27[293] |
"Respect Yourself" |
Bruce Willis[83] |
March 7, 1987 |
5[294] |
"Don't Leave Me This Way" |
The Communards[295] |
March 7, 1987 |
40[296] |
"As We Lay" |
Shirley Murdock |
March 28, 1987 |
23[297] |
"The Honeythief" |
Hipsway |
April 4, 1987 |
19[298] |
"Light of Day" |
The Barbusters[299] |
April 4, 1987 |
33[300] |
"Smoking Gun" |
Robert Cray Band[301] |
April 18, 1987 |
22[302] |
"Ship of Fools (Save Me from Tomorrow)" |
World Party[303] |
April 25, 1987 |
27[304] |
"Serious" |
Donna Allen |
May 9, 1987 |
21[305] |
"Heartbreak Beat" |
The Psychedelic Furs[306] |
May 23, 1987 |
26[307] |
"Right on Track" |
Breakfast Club |
May 30, 1987 |
7[308] |
"Fascinated" |
Company B |
June 13, 1987 |
21[309] |
"Soul City" |
Partland Brothers |
June 27, 1987 |
27[310] |
"The Flames of Paradise" |
Jennifer Rush[311] |
July 11, 1987 |
36[312] |
"Don't Disturb This Groove" |
The System |
July 18, 1987 |
4[313] |
"Funky Town" |
Pseudo Echo[314] |
July 18, 1987 |
6[315] |
"Kiss Him Goodbye" |
The Nylons |
August 1, 1987 |
12[316] |
"Heart and Soul" |
T'Pau[317] |
August 8, 1987 |
4[318] |
"Can't We Try" |
Vonda Sheppard[319] |
August 8, 1987 |
6[320] |
"Living in a Box" |
Living in a Box |
August 22, 1987 |
17[321] |
"Lies" |
Jonathan Butler |
August 29, 1987 |
27[322] |
"Mary's Prayer" |
Danny Wilson |
September 5, 1987 |
23[323] |
"Touch of Grey" |
Grateful Dead[324] |
September 26, 1987 |
9[325] |
"Holiday" |
The Other Ones |
October 17, 1987 |
29[326] |
"Casanova" |
LeVert[327] |
October 31, 1987 |
5[328] |
"Boys Night Out" |
Timothy B. Schmit[329] |
November 7, 1987 |
25[330] |
"Sugar Free" |
Wa Wa Nee[331] |
November 14, 1987 |
35[332] |
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" |
Bill Medley[333] |
November 28, 1987 |
1[334] |
"I Don't Mind at All" |
Bourgeois Tagg |
December 5, 1987 |
38[335] |
"Motortown" |
Kane Gang |
December 19, 1987 |
36[336] |
1988
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"Honestly" |
Stryper[337] |
January 30, 1988 |
23[338] |
"Pump Up the Volume" |
M/A/R/R/S |
February 20, 1988 |
13[339] |
"She's Like the Wind" |
Patrick Swayze[83] featuring Wendy Fraser |
February 27, 1988 |
3[340] |
"You Don't Know" |
Scarlett and Black |
April 16, 1988 |
20[341] |
"Fishnet" |
Morris Day[342] |
April 23, 1988 |
23[343] |
"Kiss and Tell (From Bright Lights, Big City)" |
Bryan Ferry[344] |
April 30, 1988 |
31[345] |
"Ritual" |
Dan Reed Network |
May 7, 1988 |
38[346] |
"My Girl" |
Suave |
May 14, 1988 |
20[347] |
"Two Occasions" |
The Deele |
May 21, 1988 |
10[348] |
"Strange But True" |
Times Two |
May 21, 1988 |
21[349] |
"Da Butt (From School Daze)" |
E.U. |
May 21, 1988 |
35[350] |
"When We Kiss" |
Bardeux |
June 4, 1988 |
36[351] |
"Under the Milky Way" |
The Church[352] |
June 18, 1988 |
24[353] |
"Supersonic" |
J. J. Fad |
June 18, 1988 |
30[354] |
"Beds Are Burning" |
Midnight Oil[355] |
July 2, 1988 |
17[356] |
"Tomorrow People" |
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers[357] |
July 9, 1988 |
39[358] |
"Rush Hour" |
Jane Wiedlin[359] |
July 30, 1988 |
9[360] |
"Love Changes (Everything)" |
Climie Fisher |
July 30, 1988 |
23[361] |
"Sayin' Sorry (Don't Make It Right)" |
Denise Lopez |
August 20, 1988 |
31[362] |
"Don't Worry Be Happy (From Cocktail)" |
Bobby McFerrin[363] |
September 24, 1988 |
1[364] |
"It Takes Two" |
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock |
October 29, 1988 |
36[365] |
"Another Lover" |
Giant Steps |
November 12, 1988 |
13[366] |
"The Promise" |
When in Rome |
December 10, 1988 |
11[367] |
"Not Just Another Girl" |
Ivan Neville[368] |
December 10, 1988 |
26[369] |
"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" |
Judson Spence |
December 10, 1988 |
32[370] |
"Thanks for My Child" |
Cheryl Pepsii Riley |
December 24, 1988 |
32[371] |
1989
Song |
Performer |
Peak Date |
Peak |
"I Remember Holding You" |
Boys Club |
January 14, 1989 |
8[372] |
"When I'm with You" |
Sheriff[373] |
February 4, 1989 |
1[374] |
"What I Am" |
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians |
March 4, 1989 |
7[375] |
"Surrender to Me (From Tequila Sunrise)" |
Robin Zander[376] |
March 11, 1989 |
6[377] |
"I Beg Your Pardon" |
Kon Kan |
March 11, 1989 |
15[378] |
"Heaven Help Me" |
Deon Estus[379] |
April 29, 1989 |
5[380] |
"Thinking of You" |
Sa-Fire |
May 6, 1989 |
12[381] |
"Iko Iko (From Rain Man)" |
The Belle Stars |
May 13, 1989 |
14[382] |
"Downtown" |
One 2 Many |
May 20, 1989 |
37[383] |
"Where Are You Now?" |
Jimmy Harnen with Synch |
June 10, 1989 |
10[384] |
"Cuddly Toy (Feel for Me)" |
Roachford[385] |
June 10, 1989 |
25[386] |
"Cry" |
Waterfront |
June 17, 1989 |
10[387] |
"So Alive" |
Love and Rockets[388] |
August 5, 1989 |
3[389] |
"Angel Eyes" |
Jeff Healey Band[390] |
September 2, 1989 |
5[391] |
"Talk It Over" |
Grayson Hugh |
September 9, 1989 |
19[392] |
"Let Go" |
Sharon Bryant[393] |
October 14, 1989 |
34[394] |
"Don't Make Me Over" |
Sybil[395] |
December 2, 1989 |
20[396] |
"Don't Close Your Eyes" |
Kix |
December 16, 1989 |
11[397] |
Featured artist one-hit wonders
This table features songs with the main artists not being one-hit wonders, but rather the featured artist(s).
Notes and references
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits (8th ed.). New York: Billboard Books. ISBN 0-8230-7499-4.
- ^ a b A member of the Doobie Brothers.
- ^ a b Whitburn 2004, p. 189
- ^ One of the most influential groups in popularizing mainstream hip hop.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 612
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 233
- ^ and KC.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 174
- ^ and Billy Preston.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 504
- ^ Formed by Todd Rundgren.
- ^ a b Whitburn 2004, p. 652
- ^ A former member of The Rascals.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 518
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 190
- ^ a b Whitburn 2004, p. 358
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 372
- ^ and Neil Sedaka, who is also her father.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 560
- ^ Has had a long and critically acclaimed career as an actress, especially in Broadway theatre.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 489
- ^ Has had more success with sixteen Top 40 hits in his native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 463
- ^ Has had wider success in his native Canada.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 134
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 591
- ^ Has had more success with five #1 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart, and has had continued success as a songwriter in country and several other genres.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 155
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 464
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 115
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 94
- ^ Has had more success with seventeen #1 hits and many more top 10 singles on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1974 to 1986.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 256
- ^ Had more success with six Top Ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 587
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 631
- ^ A re-issue of the song peaked at #20 on the Hot 100 in 1989.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 396
- ^ Had five No. 1 hits and several top 10 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1980 to 1985.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 362
- ^ Former bassist for Sly & The Family Stone and founder of the 1970s one-hit wonder Graham Central Station, who had more success on the R&B charts as a solo act.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 262
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 288
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 357
- ^ One of the most influential groups in the punk and New Wave genres.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 175
- ^ Lead singer of Wet Willie.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 674
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 457
- ^ Frontman of The Who.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 159
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 657
- ^ Had more success with seventeen #1 hits and numerous top 10 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1973 to 1991.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 680
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 353
- ^ a b Better-known as an actress.
- ^ and Fred Knoblock.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 351
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 410
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 634
- ^ Had more than fifty Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart; seven of them peaked at #1 on the chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 275
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 563
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 692
- ^ Had more success with seven Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 255
- ^ One of the founders of the smooth jazz genre. His credited duet partner, Bill Withers, had many hits on both the Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 670
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 465
- ^ Has had more success with fourteen #1 hits and several more top ten hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1975 to 1987.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 567
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 253
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 684
- ^ and Kenny Rogers. Dottie West had more success with five #1 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 674
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 531
- ^ One of the most successful songwriters of the rock era.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 550
- ^ Daughter of Johnny Cash. Roseanne Cash had ten #1 hits and several more top ten hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1981 to 1989.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 111
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 130
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Had more success with four #1 hits and several more top ten hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1981 to 1987.
- ^ a b c d Better known as an actor.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 581
- ^ Best known for his collaborations with Meat Loaf.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 601
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 483
- ^ and Rex Smith.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 583
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 496
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 571
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 44
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 20
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 179
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 125
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 584
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 545
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 579
- ^ Had more success with three top 40 hits in their native Canada.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 508
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 92
- ^ A duo of fictional characters portrayed by well-known Canadian comics and actors Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 415
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 285
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 365
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 335
- ^ A side project of Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 620
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 268
- ^ Although most famous for his Oscar-winning score for Chariots of Fire, he is also a renowned composer and artist in electronic and New Age genres.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 656
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 116
- ^ Has had more success on rock-specific charts, and also in his native Canada.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 462
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 121
- ^ Had more success with four Top 40 hits on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and had many hits in the United Kingdom.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 515
- ^ Had more success with eight top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 547
- ^ Had more success with ten Top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 166
- ^ Had more success with twelve Top 40 hits in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 585
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 204
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 215
- ^ Has had more success with four Top 40 hits on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 74
- ^ Had four Top 10 hits in their native United Kingdom.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 270
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 485
- ^ Has had more success with eight Top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and seven Top 40 hits on the Hot Dance Club Play charts. She also won a Tony Award as an actress.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 288
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 152
- ^ Had ten top thirty albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 696
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 98
- ^ Had more success with various Top 40 hits on rock-specific charts and with fifteen top 40 albums, three of which were certified multi-Platinum.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 547
- ^ Had more success with eighteen Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart; two of them peaked at #1 on the chart. Not to be confused with the soul singer of the same name.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 619
- ^ A member of Steely Dan.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 217
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 48
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 440
- ^ and James Ingram. Patti Austin had more success with seven Top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 37
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 696
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 443
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 550
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 655
- ^ Under her real name of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, she was a former member of ABBA.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 16
- ^ Had more success with nine Top 40 hits in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 176
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 477
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 20
- ^ More famous as a session keyboardist with bands such as Foreigner and a record producer.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 186
- ^ Had more success in the country music field as a songwriter and producer; has also had two Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles charts.
- ^ The daughter of Carl Smith and June Carter, she had more success with three top five hits and two other Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1990 to 1993.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 472
- ^ A former member of Traffic.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 102
- ^ Has had more success in their native United Kingdom.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 336
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 84
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 118
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 620
- ^ Brother of successful actor Sylvester Stallone.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 595
- ^ A former member of ABBA. She also had wider success in her native Sweden.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 16
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 324
- ^ Had wider success in their native UK with fourteen Top 40 hits there.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 62
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 335
- ^ Had more success with eleven Top 40 hits on the Hot Country Singles chart from 1979 to 1993.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 23
- ^ and Stevie Nicks.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 457
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 565
- ^ Has had more success in German-speaking countries.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 450
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 524
- ^ Better known as a comedian and actress, and also for The Tracey Ullman Show, the origin of The Simpsons.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 650
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 356
- ^ More successful in their native UK and in continental Europe, and also notable as one of the major influences in the development of post-rock.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 620
- ^ Had more success in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 610
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 299
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 601
- ^ and Ann Wilson. Reno is the frontman of Loverboy.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 382
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 217
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 468
- ^ Had more success with five Top 40 hits on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 647
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 555
- ^ and Jeffrey Osborne.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 473
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 539
- ^ A part of the classic lineup of Styx.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 176
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 276
- ^ A part of the classic lineup of Styx who went on to form the supergroup Damn Yankees.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 566
- ^ The older sister of Michael and Janet Jackson.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 311
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 664
- ^ One of the first charity supergroups.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 45
- ^ and Phil Collins. Bailey is a member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 43
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 257
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 424
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 297
- ^ and David Bowie.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 77
- ^ An extremely successful band in their homeland of the UK, becoming only the second act in history to have their first three singles top the UK Singles Chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 241
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 38
- ^ a b An American charity supergroup.
- ^ A supergroup featuring Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Paul Rodgers (Free and Bad Company), Chris Slade (Uriah Heep), and respected bass guitarist Tony Franklin.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 225
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 219
- ^ A former member of Yazoo (or Yaz in the US). She has had more success in her native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 441
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 403
- ^ The former frontman of previous one-hit wonder Kajagoogoo.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 371
- ^ The group's leader, Graham Parker, is highly influential in the development of New Wave music, and has had a long career with far more critical acclaim than commercial success.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 480
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 274
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 135
- ^ and UB40. Hynde is the lead singer of the Pretenders.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 505
- ^ Composed of Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, former members of 10cc, and also notable as a music video directing team.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 258
- ^ Original keyboardist with legendary 1970s fusion jazz band the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 274
- ^ One of the most successful producers of the rock era.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 235
- ^ Has had a long and enormously successful career in the UK, notably being the first woman ever to top the UK Singles Chart with a song that she exclusively wrote.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 95
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 34
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 597
- ^ Had more success with six Top 40 hits in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 558
- ^ and Jackson Browne. Clemons was a member of the E Street Band, the longtime backing group for Bruce Springsteen.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 131
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 620
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 45
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 627
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 470
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 580
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 233
- ^ Founding member and bassist of Duran Duran.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 196
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 291
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 78
- ^ Had wider success in their native Australia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 433
- ^ A longtime cult blues rock band.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 217
- ^ A supergroup formed by Steve Hackett, formerly of Genesis, and Steve Howe, of Yes and Asia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 268
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 69
- ^ Guitarist in the classic lineup of Duran Duran.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 196
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 175
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 635
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 126
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 524
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 191
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 380
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 332
- ^ The primary lead vocalist and main creative force of The Cars.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 109
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 163
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 635
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 401
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 16
- ^ Bass guitarist and secondary lead singer of The Cars.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 108
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 253
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 168
- ^ with Karyn White, who is credited as a guest on the song.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 379
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 681
- ^ Had more success with nine Top 40 hits in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 141
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 441
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 287
- ^ A fictional band featured in the film Light of Day, fronted by the prolific rock musician Joan Jett.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 322
- ^ The band's leader Robert Cray is a prominent blues guitarist and singer.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 150
- ^ Has had more success on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 689
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 24
- ^ Went on to have three #1 hits on the Billboard Modern Rock chart after it was established in 1988.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 509
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 82
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 142
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 482
- ^ and Elton John. Rush has had much more success in European countries.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 547
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 619
- ^ Had wider success in their native Australia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 509
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 464
- ^ Had more success with seven Top 40 hits in their native UK.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 641
- ^ and Dan Hill.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 567
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 375
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 96
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 161
- ^ Released 32 studio and compilation albums, 12 of which were top 30 albums, 6 of which went platinum; they had six top 40 singles and five AOR top 30 singles. They are equally famous for their live performances and dedicated following.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 264
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 475
- ^ Had more success with eighteen Top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 365
- ^ Bass guitarist of the Eagles and Poco.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Had wider success in their homeland, Australia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 671
- ^ and Jennifer Warnes. Medley has had more success with three hits on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, one of which reached #1, and two hits on the Hot Country Songs chart. Medley is also known as one-half of pop duo the Righteous Brothers.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 418
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 77
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 337
- ^ A successful contemporary Christian act.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 610
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 398
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 616
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 556
- ^ Lead singer of The Time, a band that launched the careers of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 635
- ^ Frontman for seminal art-rock band Roxy Music. Ferry had more success in Europe and Australia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 222
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 523
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 611
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 169
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 635
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 210
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 46
- ^ Had wider success in their native Australia.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 126
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 323
- ^ An enormously successful band in their native Australia. Frontman Peter Garrett is now a member of the Australian House of Representatives.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 424
- ^ A band fronted by Ziggy Marley, son of reggae musician Bob Marley.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 397
- ^ Guitarist and main songwriter for all-female band The Go-Go's.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 677
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 132
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 378
- ^ Chiefly a film music composer and session jazz singer.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 412
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 532
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 254
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 674
- ^ Son of Aaron Neville and nephew to the other Neville Brothers.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 451
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 590
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 530
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 78
- ^ Lead singer Freddy Curci was later the lead singer of Alias.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 567
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 84
- ^ and Ann Wilson. Zander is better known as a member of rock band Cheap Trick.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 280
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 352
- ^ and George Michael.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 210
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 550
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 56
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 469
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 619
- ^ Had more success with eight Top 40 hits in his native UK and was Columbia Records's biggest-selling artist there during the 1990s.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 532
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 670
- ^ Formed from the ashes of seminal gothic rock band Bauhaus.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 381
- ^ Had wider success in their native Canada.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 280
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 296
- ^ Former lead singer of Atlantic Starr.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 37
- ^ Had several hits in the United Kingdom.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 618
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 349
- ^ The theme from the TV series Hill Street Blues.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 498
- ^ Better known as a character in the TV series Max Headroom and as a spokesperson for Coca-Cola.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 34
- ^ An influential hip-hop duo with more success with six Top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- ^ Whitburn 2004, p. 671
See also