One-Hit Wonders, 7-12

Here is the final set in our list of 12 one-hit wonders, starting with Toni Basil.

7. "Mickey" by Toni Basil (1982)

Singer/choreographer Toni Basil took this song all the way to number one on U.S. charts and number two in the U.K. With its snappy beat, catchy tune, and peppy video, this 1980s classic has become a favorite with cheerleaders.

8. "99 Luft Ballons" by Nena (1984)

This protest song by German artist Nena came along toward the end of the Cold War. Although versions in both German and English ("99 Red Balloons") were released in the States, the German version proved more popular, floating all the way to number two. However, Nena could not duplicate the song's success and has not had a hit single outside of Europe since.

9. "She's Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze (1988)

Originally written for another movie, "She's Like the Wind" reached number three on Billboard's Hot 100 after appearing in the blockbuster movie Dirty Dancing (starring Swayze and Jennifer Grey). The movie's soundtrack sold 11 million albums and remained on top of the charts for 18 weeks.

10. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin (1988)

From the album Simple Pleasures, this upbeat song was featured in the Tom Cruise movie Cocktail. The song stayed at number one for two weeks, making it the first a cappella song to top Billboard's Hot 100 chart. McFerrin continues to enjoy a successful career as a jazz musician, and "Don't Worry, Be Happy" lives on in television and movies.

11. "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred (1992)

British brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass and their friend Rob Manzoli wrote this "corker" of a song over a pot of tea. Without the help of a record company, they got the song played on top radio stations, and it became a hit in 30 countries, going all the way to number one in the United States. The group may be off the radar in the States, but they are still releasing albums and touring in Europe.

12. "Macarena" by Los del Rio (1996)

In 1996, Spanish group Los del Rio occupied the top of the U.S. charts for 14 weeks with their catchy tune "Macarena," which had sold 11 million copies by 1997. The song even had its own dance, sparking a trend amongst the line-dancing set. VH1 ranks this song number one on their list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.

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