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1 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 2
The next entry in this series of songs and artists that were "flashes in the pan" in the 80s. All were Billboard U.S. Top 40 hits. See how many you can remember. Good luck and enjoy.
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10 Q
fredsixties
Dec 22 08
2016 plays
2 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 4
The next in the continuing series of flashes in the pan during the decade. All had U.S. Billboard Top 40 hits only once in their careers. Who were they? Let's find out.
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10 Q
fredsixties
Dec 30 08
2055 plays
3 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1982
What do candy, the Florida Keys, and Pac Man all have in common? They were all subjects of one hit wonders from 1982. Here is the third lyrics quiz in this spectacular series. Enjoy!
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10 Q
apathy100
Oct 28 07
2562 plays
4 Obscure One Hit Wonders of the Eighties
This quiz will feature one obscure one-hit wonder for each year of the eighties decade. Each correct song or artist made the Top Forty on the US charts.
Tough
10 Q
shanteyman
Aug 19 09
1704 plays
5 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 3
The continuing series of songs that made the artists household names for a flash. All were U.S. Billboard Top 40. See how many you can remember. Good luck.
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10 Q
fredsixties
Dec 25 08
2418 plays
6 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 5
The continuing series of songs that made quick cash for the artists, who then disappeared from the music scene after their one hit. All are Billboard U.S. Top 40 hits. Good luck and enjoy.
Difficult
10 Q
fredsixties
Jan 05 09
2061 plays
7 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 6
The next entry in the series, these song made it to the U.S. Billboard Top 40, but the artists could never duplicate that success again. See how many you remeber. Good luck and enjoy it.
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10 Q
fredsixties
Jan 19 09
2466 plays
8 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1983
Metallica, Def Leppard, and Quiet Riot sparked the rock world. The Police would release their popular "Synchronicity". In the midst of all of this, some of the most famous one hit wonders would emerge. What do you know about these single song wonders?
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10 Q
apathy100
Nov 03 07
3516 plays
9 One Hit Wonders of the 80s
Remember all that quirky music during the 1980's. Here are 10 questions about one-hit wonders in the U.S. during the 80s. They may have had other borderline hits, but they are generally known for one huge hit.
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10 Q
wahoowa94
Apr 12 08
3294 plays
10 80s One Hit Wonders Vol. 7
The final installment for this series, which showcases artists that had their shot at fame and could only muster one hit song. All are U.S. Billboard Top 40. Good luck and thanks for playing.
Tough
10 Q
fredsixties
Jan 29 09
1701 plays
11 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1984
Marvin Gaye's death makes the headlines, while MTV launches its first ever music video awards. Nena, Scandal, and Tracy Ullman go into the history books as one hit wonders. How well do you remember 1984?
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10 Q
apathy100
Nov 12 07
1371 plays
12 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1980
The following quiz is the first in a new quiz series. You will be given a segment of lyrics from a popular one hit wonder song from the year 1980. You must complete the missing lyrics. Good luck!
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10 Q
apathy100
Oct 15 07
1287 plays
13 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1985
It was the year to take a stand against hunger in Africa. 1985 saw three one hit wonder songs that were produced to raise money for Africa. What do you remember about these songs as well as other popular one hit wonders?
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10 Q
apathy100
Dec 03 07
1302 plays
14 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1988
Michael Jackson's "Neverland" ranch is purchased. Sonny Bono is elected as mayor of Palm Springs. Supertramp disbands. 1988 was also a year noted for many popular one hit wonders. How well do you remember the lyrics to these songs?
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10 Q
apathy100
Mar 18 08
1038 plays
15 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1987
The formation of many long-term and successful bands such as Alice In Chains, Nirvana, and Green Day took place in 1987. This year also offered a slew of short termed one hit wonder artists as well. How well do you remember the lyrics of these artists?
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10 Q
apathy100
Jan 28 08
930 plays
16 80's One Hit Wonders Vol. 1
Ok, its time the satsify the MTV generation. Here is your chance. All of these acts had their 15 minutes of fame in the 1980's. They all had only one song make the Billboard U.S. Top 40 in their careers. Just remember to have fun and enjoy the memories.
Tough
10 Q
fredsixties
Dec 10 08
1638 plays
17 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1981
1981 brought us the Reagan assassination attempt, the abolishment of capital punishment in France, and the launching of MTV. With MTV came great one hit wonders. How well do you know the lyrics to these songs?
Tough
10 Q
apathy100
Oct 21 07
1005 plays
18 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1986
What do science class, cereal, and cowboys have in common? Well, they were all incorporated into popular one hit wonder songs of 1986. Take this lyrical quiz for more information on one hit wonders from this year!
Tough
10 Q
apathy100
Dec 13 07
864 plays
19 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1980-1989
In this eleventh quiz in my series, we will look at ten one hit wonder bands that did not make the original cut of 80s quizzes. How well do you know the lyrics of these popular one hit wonders?
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10 Q
apathy100
Mar 15 09
1335 plays
20 Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow
The 1980's were a great decade for one-hit wonders, especially unusual ones. This quiz includes a disco-rap-new wave fusion, a German war protest, a sequel by a different singer, a spaghetti western, a 2-time hit, and a hit by a disbanded group.
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10 Q
Eauhomme
Jun 26 10
468 plays
21 One Hit Wonder Lyrics By Year: 1989
In 1989, ten one hit wonder songs made the Billboard top 15 at some point during the year. This quiz is on the lyrics of these successful songs.
Difficult
10 Q
apathy100
Apr 06 08
999 plays
22 One (or Two) Hit Wonders in the 80s
This is a quiz on One Hit Wonders of the 80s.
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10 Q
Wallos
Mar 01 01
9966 plays
23 80s One Hit Wonders in the USA I
The first installment of 80s One Hit Wonders. This time it's the artist's name given. You name the song they made popular. Good luck! P.S. These are OHW's based on radio airplay in AMERICA! NOT EUROPE or anywhere else!
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15 Q
locke04
May 31 01
1074 plays
24 80s One Hit Wonders in the USA II
Part 2 in the journey down One Hit Wonder memory Lane. This time Name the artist that performed the 80's One Hit Wonder. Have fun! P.S. These are OHW's based on radio airplay in the USA, not Europe or anywhere else!
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15 Q
locke04
May 31 01
4230 plays
25 One-Hit Wonders VH1 Forgot
In 2009, VH1 did a special of their 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 1980s. I think they forgot about quite a few. All data applies to the U.S. Charts and Billboard Hot 100.
Very Difficult
10 Q
GoodVibe
Aug 26 10
621 plays
26 1980's One hit wonders
Lots of obscure one hit wonders here!
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10 Q
tanis5887
Nov 21 00
6795 plays
27 80s One Hit Wonders
I'll name the song. You name the artist.
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10 Q
peachesbns
Mar 05 01
6681 plays
28 Rare Early Eighties One Hit Wonders
These are songs and artists that you just don't hear on the radio anymore and are hard to find in the record store. Songs that when you do hear them you think "Oh, yea I remember that!".
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10 Q
jfras30
Sep 11 02
3579 plays
29 One Hit Wonders Of the 1980s
1980s hits that appeared on the charts once. Good luck!
Tough
10 Q
jamaal2
Apr 06 03
3747 plays
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Last Updated Aug 08 12 5:15 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* Who recorded 'Birds Fly (Whisper To a Scream)'?
* Who had a hit with 'Der Kommissar'?
* Who had a hit with 'A Little Respect'?
* Who recorded 'One Night in Bangkok'?
* Who had a hit with the Viet Nam song 'Nineteen'?


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