One Hit Wonders of the 1980s
As with every era of music, if you didn't make the grade in all the vital areas, you were soon forgotten as other better sounding, better looking, more uniquely creative acts appeared.
Here are some featured one-hit wonders who had one hit top charts in both the US and UK. It is my intention to rotate video content of this page, or possibly to create sequels, as there is just no way to include all the songs which deserve to be here in one page.
Cars, by Gary Numan
99 Luftballons, by Nena
Nena- 99luft Balons
it's Nena's video to 99 Luft Balons (german for 99 Red Balloons)
Runtime: 4:05
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One Night in Bangkok, by Murray Head
Why Me, by Planet P
Planet P Project - Why Me
Planet P Project - Planet P = Why Me? Planet P Project - Pink World Planet P Project - 1931 (GOD Pt.1) Planet P Project - Levittown (GOD Pt.2) Now Available at www.renaissancerecordsus.com
Runtime: 3:59
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The Promise, by When in Rome
The Promise - When In Rome (HQ Audio)
Late 80's Classic When In Rome Great Song Vid
Runtime: 3:39
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I Melt With You, by Modern English
Send Me an Angel, by Real Life
Real Life - Send Me An Angel (1983)
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1983: Real Life's promo-video for the hit single 'Send Me An Angel' taken from the 1983 album 'Heartland'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Life_%28band%29 ------------------------------------------- NZOZ NZOZ1983 1983 Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s Extended Tags: David Sterry Musical Terms: New Wave, Synth, Synthesizer, New Romantic, Aussie, Old Australian Band
Runtime: 3:53
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China, by Red Rockers
Tarzan Boy, by Baltimora
What About Me? by Moving Pictures
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Pure 80's
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The Psychedelic Furs
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Weird 80s Music Videos
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80s Trends-Synth Pop
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80s Fan Feedback
WindyWinters wrote...
Love the 80s. Lots of one hits wonders. Cool idea for a lens. :)
Posted April 26, 2009
motherbunny wrote...
great to look at some decent music lenses,some good feet tapping stuff here well done
Posted April 13, 2009
KarateKatGraphics wrote...
very fun...brings back memories....5***** and lensrolled :)
Posted January 27, 2009
rms wrote...
thanks for another great addition to the 80's new wave alternative music group. I could stay here all day listening. You've got so many of my favorites!
Posted December 07, 2008
