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Bad Day By Daniel Powter

2012-08-26T09:11:00.001-07:00

DANIEL POWTER - BAD DAY

Daniel Powter, "Bad Day." This bittersweet ballad logged five weeks at #1 in April and May 2006. Powter, who wrote the song, was 35 at the time. Powter was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We Are The World By USA For Africa

2012-08-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

USA for Africa “We are the World

USA for Africa, "We Are The World." It's a little unfair to call this ensemble a one-hit wonder, since this was its one and only release, but the record is here in the interest of completeness. This smash logged four weeks at #1 in April and May 1985 and won Grammys for Record and Song of the Year. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie co-wrote the song, which raised millions to alleviate starvation in Africa.

Don't Worry Be Happy By Bobby Mcferrin

2012-08-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry Be Happy"

Bobby McFerrin, "Don't Worry Be Happy". McFerrin was 38 when this philosophical pep talk spent two weeks at #1 in September and October 1988. The song, which he wrote, was featured in the Tom Cruise movie Cocktail. The left-field hit won Grammy’s for Record and Song of the Year. Robin Williams appears in the video.

Butterfly By Crazy Town

2012-08-26T08:47:00.002-07:00

Crazy Town "Butterfly"

Crazy Town, "Butterfly." This rock-rap hybrid spent two weeks at #1 in March 2001. Group members Seth Binzer and Bret Mazur co-wrote the song. The group's DJ, Adam Goldstein, died of a drug overdone in 2009. The record samples Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1989 album track "Pretty Little Ditty." (The Peppers have yet to land a #1 hit on the Hot 100, but they've had something even better: a long career.)

How Do You Talk To An Angel By The Heights

2012-08-26T08:39:00.000-07:00

The Heights "How Do You Talk To An Angel"

The Heights, "How Do You Talk To An Angel." This mid-tempo ballad spent two weeks at #1 in November 1992. It echoes Bryan Adams' pop-rock sound. The band was comprised of cast members of the Fox TV show of the same name. Cast member Jamie Walters had a top 20 hit in 1995 with "Hold On," so he's not a one-hit wonder, though the Heights are.

Miami Vice Theme By Jan Hammer

2012-08-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

Jan Hammer "Miami Vice Theme"

Jan Hammer, "Miami Vice Theme." This synthesizer-based instrumental theme from the cool cop show topped the chart for one week in November 1985. When you play it, you may feel an overwhelming urge to put on a pastel linen jacket, a contrasting T-shirt and shades. The Czech-born Hammer, who composed the tune, was 37 at the time.

Lovefool By The Cardigans

2012-08-26T08:06:00.000-07:00

The Cardigans "Lovefool"

The Cardigans, "Lovefool." This lilting smash spent eight weeks at #2 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart in March and April 1997. The Cardigans hailed from Sweden. The song was co-written by lead vocalist Nina Persson (who just may have the bluest eyes in pop history) and guitarist Peter Svensson. Listening to this song is like spooning marshmallow cream right out of the jar.

Party Like A Star By Shop Boyz

2012-08-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

Shop Boyz "Party Like A Rock Star"

Shop Boyz, "Party Like A Rock Star." This hip-hop smash logged six weeks at #2 in June and July 2007. Shop Boyz, a male rap trio from Atlanta, co-wrote the song.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart By Nicki French

2012-08-26T07:56:00.000-07:00

Nicki French "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"

Nicki French, "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." French's dance-floor treatment of this Jim Steinman song peaked at #2 (for one week) in June 1995, less than 12 years after Bonnie Tyler's original version reached #1. The English singer was 30 at the time.

Crush By Jennifer Paige

2012-08-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Paige "Crush"

Jennifer Paige, "Crush." Paige was 25 when this lightly sexy pop song spent four weeks at #3 in September 1998. Like the Cardigans, she should have had a career in mainstream pop.

She's Like The Wind By Patrick Swayze

2012-08-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Patrick Swayze "She's Like The Wind"

Patrick Swayze, "She's Like The Wind." Swayze was 35 when this ballad spent three weeks at #3 in February and March 1988. The song, which he co-wrote, was from his blockbuster movie Dirty Dancing. Swayze died of cancer in 2009 at age 57. The record featured Wendy Fraser.

Axel F. By Harold Faltermeyer

2012-08-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

Harold Faltermeyer "Axel F"

Harold Faltermeyer, "Axel F." This sprightly synthesizer-based instrumental from the Eddie Murphy blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop spent three weeks at #3 in June 1985. (The title is a play on the name of Murphy's character Axel Foley). The German-born Faltermeyer, who composed the tune, was 32 at the time.

I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles By The Proclaimers

2012-08-26T07:37:00.000-07:00

The Proclaimers "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"

The Proclaimers, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)." This jaunty record peaked at #3 (for one week) in August 1993. The pop duo from Scotland consisted of identical twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, who were 31 at the time. They co-wrote this song, which was featured in the Johnny Depp movie Benny & Joon.

How Bizarre By OMC

2012-08-26T07:32:00.000-07:00

OMC "How Bizarre"

OMC, "How Bizarre." This old-school summer jam logged six weeks at #4 in July and August 1997. OMC was the stage name of Pauly Fuemana, who was born in Otara, New Zealand. (OMC stands for Otara Millionaires Club). Fuemana, who was 28 at the time, co-wrote this song. He died in 2010 at age 40.

My Body By LSG

2012-08-26T07:26:00.000-07:00

LSG "My Body"

LSG, "My Body." This was the only chart hit for LSG, though all three of its members (Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill) were chart veterans. The steamy R&B song spent four weeks at #4 in December 1997.

Turn Me On by Kevin Lyttle

2012-08-26T07:18:00.000-07:00

Kevin Lyttle "Turn Me On"

Kevin Lyttle, "Turn Me On." Lyttle was 27 when this reggae-style song, which he co-wrote, hit #4 (for two weeks) in August 2004. Lyttle is a native of the West Indies.

One Of Us By Joan Osborne

2012-08-26T07:11:00.000-07:00

Joan Osborne "One Of Us"

Joan Osborne, "One Of Us." Osborne was 33 when this song reached #4 (for two weeks) in February 1996. Eric Bazilian of the Hooters wrote the song, which climbed higher on the chart than any of that band's hits ("And We Danced," "Day By Day") had.

Gangsta Lean By D.R.S.

2012-08-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

D.R.S "Gangsta Lean"

D.R.S, "Gangsta Lean." This mournful R&B ballad, which reached #4 (for two weeks) in November 1993, pays respect to the departed. It proved that even homies have a soft side. D.R.S. stands for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Heart And Soul By T' Pau

2012-08-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

T'Pau, "Heart And Soul

T'Pau, "Heart And Soul." This generic power ballad hit #4 (for one week) in August 1987. (You can date it pretty accurately from the frizzy '80s hair in the video.)

Save Tonight By Eagle-Eye Cherry

2012-08-26T06:45:00.000-07:00

Eagle-Eye Cherry "Save Tonight"

Eagle-Eye Cherry, "Save Tonight." Cherry, was 29 when this mid-tempo shuffle, which he wrote, peaked at #5 (for one week) in January 1999.

Get Here By Oleta Adams

2012-08-26T06:34:00.000-07:00

Oleta Adams "Get Here"

Oleta Adams, "Get Here." Adams was 28 when her soulful version of this elegant Brenda Russell song reached #5 (for one week) in March 1991.

Heaven Help Me By Deon Estus

2012-08-26T06:25:00.000-07:00

Deon Estus "Heaven Help Me"

Deon Estus, "Heaven Help Me." Estus, who had been the bass player in Wham!, co-wrote this song with his former boss George Michael, who also sang backing vocals. Estus was 33 when this sleek, adult contemporary-style ballad hit #5 (for one week) in April 1989.

One Hit Wonders

2012-08-26T06:14:00.000-07:00

ONE HIT WONDERS

Here’s the summary of the 22 artists who cracked the top five on the Hot 100 from 1985 through 2010 and have yet to return to (or even "bubble under") the chart. They are ranked by how successful their sole hits were. I looked first at peak position, then weeks at that peak position, and then weeks on the Hot 100.

The Music Of Roberta Flack

2012-08-26T05:46:00.000-07:00

The Voice of Roberta Flack

Here some of my favorite songs of Roberta Flack:

1. The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face