National One Hit Wonder Day: A Look at Our Favorite Tunes

Zohe FeliciFelici EventsJSH Music ProductionsThe ReplicasDJ ZekeDJ Darla Bea

Sep 25

Today, we have a chance to rewind and remember some of our favorite songs throughout the decades. Specifically, National One-Hit Wonder Day highlights those artists who dropped some of the most popular tunes in music history and then quickly faded away, leaving us wanting more.

Celebrate the day with a trip down memory lane and follow along to the chorus of some of these unforgettable, musical masterpieces.

From Santa Barbara Wedding Style Editor and Music Fanatic, Zohe Felici:

I love this post today, because not only am I a hopeless romantic, but music has been my passion ever since I can remember! One of my first memories as a child was listening to opera and classical music with my dad who would tell me the stories of what the songs and ballads meant. I would also dance and sing along to Italian and other International songs my mom would spin on the record player (and eventually cassette tapes, CDs, and of course now Spotify).

Naturally, I would pick an Italian number as my number one favorite one-hit wonder. if you want something a wee bit different, but relevant to weddings, here is my choice:

Ryan Paris (born Fabio Roscioli in Rome) debuted his one-hit wonder, “Dolce Vita”, in 1983. This video, which I happen to love, is filmed by the Seine river in the city of Paris. Ryan dances along the Seine as he sings what it will be like with the woman of his dreams, enjoying 'the sweet life' (la Dolce Vita).

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

A couple of our musical members shared their favorite one-hit wonders as well. Grab your dancing shoes and we hope you enjoy a couple more blasts from the past!

Jon Harris of JSH Music Productions:

“Safety Dance” - Men Without Hats

Die 80er waren schon geile zeiten ;-) deswegen musste ich auch dieses Lied nocheinmal hochladen mit dem original Video ;-D Safety Dance von Men Without Hats ...

DJ Zeke (special recommendation by co-DJ Jerry Rodriguez):

“Baby Got Back” - Sir Mix-A-Lot

"Baby Got Back" is a song written and recorded by American artist Sir Mix-a-Lot, from his album Mack Daddy. The song samples the 1986 Electro single "Technic...

“Groove Is In the Heart” - Deee-Lite

The official video of "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite off the album 'World Clique' - available now! Subscribe for more official content from Atlantic R...

“Never Gonna Give You Up” - Rick Astley

Rick Astley's official music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" Listen to Rick Astley: https://RickAstley.lnk.to/_listenYD Subscribe to the official Rick As...

DJ Darla Bea:

“What is Love” - Haddaway

Haddaway's musical career started in 1993 with the dance hit "What Is Love", which quickly became a standard popular request - and still is today - in every ...

Veronica Puleo from The Replicas Music:

“Come on Eileen” - Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Come On Eileen · Dexys Midnight Runners Too Rye Ay ℗ A Mercury Nashville Release; ℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc. Re...

”867-5309/Jenny” - Timmy Tutone

Tommy Tutone's official music video for '867-5309/Jenny'. Click to listen to Tommy Tutone on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/TommyTutoneSpotify?IQid=TommyT867 As...

”You Raise Me Up” - Secret Garden

Secret Garden - You Raise Me Up *The First and Original Version* This is the very first and always be the original version of "You Raise Me Up" :) Released i...