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?
Young Dro..one hit wonder? Not at all, do your homework. Jibbs and Hurricane Chris (not a big fan of either) have both had other songs to go big. Idk if this is an old post..I’d hope so but it needs some work (a lot). Do your research next time, please.
I would say Young Dro is a one hit wonder..