One-hit wonders–the most dreaded title musicians aim to avoid. Unfortunately, it’s inevitable that a number of over-played songs on the radio today, will be condemned to that damning category. As we close out on the first decade of the new millennium, Billboardhas compiled a list of the top one-hit wonders from the last 10 years. The rankings are based on how high their first hit climbed on the charts and how low their subsequent hit ranked. Let’s take a looksie.
1. “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter: Your welcome season 5 of American Idol.
2. “Lean Back” by Terror Squad: See also, the most ridiculously stupid dance moves of the decade.
3. “Butterfly” by Crazy Town: Rap-Rock to Celebrity Rehab. Kevin Rudolph, release another song, quick!
4. “This is Why I’m Hot” by Mims: And those reasons were????
5. “Laffy Taffy” by D4L: No thanks.
6. “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt: Sadly, we just weren’t that into you James.
7. “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley: And so is everyone who ever liked that song.
8. “Hit ’em up Style (Oops!)” by Blu Cantrell: Oops about says it all.
9. “Inside your Heaven” by Bo Bice: Kris Allen, if you play your cards right, you might be joining Bo in one-hit-wonder Idol heaven.
10. “He Loves U Not” by Dream: Sorry Dream, same can be said for you.
11. “Tipsy” by J-Kwon: Couldn’t have said it better.
12. Me and U by Cassie
13: “Mambo No. 5″ by Lou Bega: See also, most annoying songs of the decade.
14. “My Baby” by Lil’ Romeo: Nobody wants to see an eight-year-old rap. Just ask Aaron Carter.
15. “Never Leave You-Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh” by Lumidee: Thank god she did.
16. “Lips of an Angel” by Hinder: Yuck. That’s all I have to say about that.
17. “Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle feat. Spragga Benz: Not to be confused with his second single, Turn Me Off.
18. “Damn” by Youngbloodz feat. Lil Jon: Missing from the equation was apparently the word hot.
19. “Where’d You Go” by Fort Minor: I’ve been asking myself that same question.
20. “Gotta Tell You” by Samantha Mumba
21. “Hotel” by Cassidy feat. R. Kelly: If R. Kelly’s there I think I’ll pass.
22. “I Try” by Macy Gray: The Coalition for Banning Macy Gray’s Voice from Radio worked.
23. “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling: Sad to see this one make the list.
24. “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
25. “No More” by Ruff Endz: ’Nuff said.
26. “Blue (Da Ba De)” by Eiffel 65: See also, most irritatingly atrocious songs of all time.
27. “Throw Some D’s” by Rich Boy feat. Polow Da Don: Nah, I’ll keep them, thanks.
28. “What’s Left of Me” by Nick Lachey: Apparently nothing.
29. “Oops (Oh My) by Tweet”: With a title like that it seems almost shocking that Tweet would be a one-hit wonder.
30. “A Bay Bay” by Hurricane Chris: A bye bye.
31. “Chain Hang Low” by Jibbs:
32. “It Feels So Good” by Sonique: Wonder what it feels like now?
33. “Heaven” by DJ Sammy & Yanou feat. Do: Is Bo Bice there too?
34. “Get Over Yourself” by Eden’s Crush: See also Pussycat Dolls.
35. “Listen to Your Heart” by D.H.T.: We did, and it hurt our soul.
36. “Addictive” by Truth Hurts Feat. Rakim
37. “24/7″ by Kevin Edmonds
38. “Never Had a Dream Come True” by S Club 7: This is what happens when you go to the Ace of Base school of pop formation.
39. “Shoulder Lean” by Young Dro feat. T.I.: See also “Lean Back.”
That’s the list. Are there any you would add?
