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11 Best ’80s One-Hit Wonders (Video)

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written by Sam Greenspan

Sam and his lovely wife Angie count down songs from Cutting Crew, a Flock of Seagulls, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and more.

After a week on vacation (Cleveland is lovely this time of year, FYI), I’m back! And since it’s Monday, we’ve got another episode of 11 Points Countdown ready to roll.

In this episode, I’m joined by Angie Greenup, a wonderfully talented TV and YouTube host (who also happens to be married to me) as we count down the results of my poll on the 11 best ’80s one-hit wonders. Angie and I had previously done the 11 Best ’90s One-Hit Wonders so it was only natural.

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Here are the full results of the poll (highlight the first 11 to avoid spoilers)…

  1. A-Ha – Take on Me
  2. Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On, Eileen
  3. Toni Basil – Mickey
  4. Nena – 99 Luftballoons
  5. Cutting Crew – (I Just) Died in Your Arms
  6. The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men
  7. A Flock of Seagulls – Ran (So Far Away)
  8. Buggles – Video Killed the Radio Star
  9. Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science
  10. Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy
  11. Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax
  12. Devo – Whip It
  13. Tommy Tutone – 867-5309 (Jenny)
  14. Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
  15. Men Without Hats – Safety Dance
  16. Club Nouveau – Lean on Me
  17. Eddie Murphy – Party All the Time
  18. Nenah Cherry – Buffalo Stance
  19. Twisted Sister – We’re Not Gonna Take It
  20. Lipps Inc. – Funkytown
  21. Chris de Burgh – Lady in Red
  22. The Outfield – Your Love
  23. Alannah Myles – Black Velvet
  24. Martika – Toy Soldiers
  25. The Waitresses – I Know What Boys Like
  26. Baltimora – Tarzan Boy
  27. Soft Cell – Tainted Love
  28. Bow Wow Wow – I Want Candy
  29. Experience Unlimited – Da Butt
  30. Georgia Satellites – Keey Your Hands to Yourself
  31. Michael Sembello – Maniac
  32. Scandal – The Warrior
  33. Modern English – I Melt With You
  34. Animotion – Obsession
  35. Til Tuesday – Voices Carry
  36. Tom Tom Club – Genius of Love
  37. Stacey Q – Two of Hearts
  38. Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue
  39. Wall of Voodoo – Mexican Radio
  40. Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
  41. Patrick Swayze – She’s Like the Wind
  42. John Parr – St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)
  43. Dazz Band – Let It Whip
  44. Vangelis – Chariots of Fire