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One Hit Wonders 1983

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title
artist
Jan 1983
Feb 1983
29
1
Although Moving Pictures was a one hit wonder, the song What About Me was popular twice--in 1983 and 1989.
Sep 1982
Feb 1983
2
Trio
In 1997, the song Da Da Da was used in a car commercial and enjoyed another period of popularity. The group Trio never had another song that received mentionable airplay. This song was from the original album Trio.
Jan 1983
Feb 1983
10
3
Musical Youth had two top 20 hits. The other one was a duet with Donna Summer.
Oct 1982
Apr 1983
13
4
Frida
Phil Collins produced I Know There's Something Going On. Frida was a member of the group Abba, a group which had many popular songs.
Dec 1982
Apr 1983
1
5
Although Come On Eileen was the only pop and rock top 20 hit by Dexys Midnight Runners, the group had a few alternative songs that received radio airplay.
Feb 1983
Apr 1983
28
28
6
Oxo
Whirly Girl was the only popular song in the United States for Oxo.
Sep 1982
Apr 1983
29
7
Although Mexican Radio was the most popular song and the only rock top 20 hit for Wall Of Voodoo, the group received minor alternative radio airplay with songs like its remake of the 1963 Johnny Cash song Ring Of Fire. Mexican Radio was from the original album Call Of The West.
Feb 1983
Apr 1983
5
8
After The Fire
Although Der Kommissar was the only top 20 hit by After The Fire, the group followed up with Dancing In The Shadows which received minor radio play. Der Kommissar (The Commissioner) was from the original album ATF.
Apr 1983
Apr 1983
23
9
Robert Ellis Orrall With Carlene Carter
I Couldn't Say No was a near top 20 miss and the most popular song for either Robert Ellis Orrall or Carlene Carter. Robert Ellis Orrall wrote songs for other artists, and did other creative things like painting and writing books. Carlene Carter received airplay with many other songs like I Fell In Love and Come On Back.
Feb 1983
May 1983
5
10
Although She Blinded Me With Science was the only top 20 hit by Thomas Dolby, he had a few other alternative songs which received radio airplay including the rock top 20 hit One Of Our Submarines Is Missing.
Jan 1983
Jun 1983
5
11
Although Too Shy was the only top 20 hit by Kajagoogoo, the group had a few other songs that received dance alternative radio play like Hang On Now. In 1985, the lead singer of the group, Limahl, had a solo top 20 hit with Never Ending Story. Too Shy was from the original album White Feathers.
Jun 1983
Jul 1983
12
Red Rockers
Although China was the greatest hit by Red Rockers, the group received some radio play with its remake of the 1965 Barry McGuire song Eve Of Destruction. China was from the original album Good As Gold.
May 1983
Jul 1983
27
13
Martin Briley
Although The Salt In My Tears was the only top 30 song by Martin Briley, his other song, Dangerous Moments, received minor rock radio play.
May 1983
Jul 1983
7
14
Although Our House was the greatest hit by Madness, the group's song It Must Be Love also was a top 20 hit. Madness received radio play with many other songs too.
Jul 1983
Aug 1983
4
15
In 1930, Puttin' On The Ritz was a popular song by Harry Richman. Taco never had another song that received noticeable airplay in the United States.
Jul 1983
Aug 1983
16
Haysi Fantayzee
Shiny Shiny received moderate radio airplay and was the only song to receive mentionable airplay for Haysi Fantayzee.
Jul 1983
Sep 1983
3
17
Although The Safety Dance was the greatest hit by Men Without Hats, after a few other minor radio play songs, Pop Goes The World also was a top 20 hit. The song was from the original album Rhythm Of Youth.
Aug 1983
Sep 1983
10
18
Although Far From Over was the only top 20 hit for Frank Stallone, his other song Case Of You was a rock top 20 near miss. Frank Stallone was the brother of actor Sylvester Stallone.
Sep 1983
Nov 1983
19
Just Got Lucky was the most popular song by JoBoxers. The group previously received some alternative airplay with Boxerbeat. Just Got Lucky was from the original album Songs For Sale.
Sep 1983
Dec 1983
17
20
Although In A Big Country was the only pop or rock top 20 song by Big Country, the group had several other dance and alternative songs that received radio play.
Sep 1983
Dec 1983
14
21
Peter Schilling
Although Major Tom (Coming Home) was the only pop and rock top 20 hit for Peter Schilling, his 1989 song, The Different Story (World Of Lust And Crime), received minor radio airplay.

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