The top 10 one-hit wonders of the 1980s music charts as compiled by Rick Beato
The top 10 one-hit wonders of the 1980s — songs that were the only US hit for the artist. Thanks to Rick Beato, whose enthusiasm for music is unparalleled!
                    
                        # 12
                    
                
                Walking on sunshine
Katrina and the waves
 
        
                    
                        # 11
                    
                
                You spin me round like a record
Dead or Alive
 
        
                    
                        # 10
                    
                
                Tainted Love
Soft Cell
 
        
                    
                        # 9
                    
                
                867-5309 / Jenny
Tommy Tutone
 
        
                    
                        # 8
                    
                
                Missing You
John Waite
 
        
                    
                        # 7
                    
                
                Whip It
Devo
 
        
                    
                        # 6
                    
                
                I melt with you
Modern English
 
        
                    
                        # 5
                    
                
                I ran (so far away)
A Flock of Seagulls
 
        
                    
                        # 4
                    
                
                Our House
Madness
 
        
                    
                        # 3
                    
                
                Come on Eileen
Dexy's Midnight Runners
 
        
                    
                        # 2
                    
                
                Voices Carry
'Til Tuesday
 
        
                    
                        # 1
                    
                
                Take on me
A-HA
 
        See Also: history of lead guitar - the 1980's
