Greatest 80's One Hit Wonders of All Time
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men or A-ha - Take On Me
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Why This Battle Matters
Is today's forecast a deluge of empowerment or a sketch of synth-pop perfection? Here's where we find out which 80's anthem truly reigns supreme. On one side, The Weather Girls storm in with 'It's Raining Men,' a thunderous track that danced its way into the cultural zeitgeist with unabashed glee and powerful vocals. Across the radar, A-ha's 'Take On Me' skates across heartstrings with its iconic sketch-animation video and soaring high notes. This battle isn't just a question of catchy hooks—it's a clash of visual legacy versus vocal powerhouse. Which track holds enough sway to redefine greatness? Your preference might just reveal your own storm's forecast—bold beats or heart-skipping harmonies?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer A-ha - Take On Me over The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men when it comes to the greatest 80's One Hit Wonders of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick A-ha - Take On Me 75.9% of the time over The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men.
Across all battles:
A-ha - Take On Me win rate: 72.9%
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men win rate: 41.3%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest 80's One Hit Wonders league?
Currently, A-ha with 'Take On Me' holds the top spot in the Greatest 80's One Hit Wonders league on GoatWars. For more details on the standings, check out the GOAT List.
What makes 'It's Raining Men' by The Weather Girls so beloved despite trailing in the votes?
Fans adore 'It's Raining Men' for its energetic vibe and empowering lyrics. It's a party anthem that gets everyone dancing, and The Weather Girls deliver it with an unforgettable gusto that captures the fun spirit of the 80s.
Why is A-ha's 'Take On Me' dominating over The Weather Girls' 'It's Raining Men' in the Greatest 80's One Hit Wonders league?
A-ha's 'Take On Me' is crushing it with a much higher fan voting percentage, likely because of its iconic music video and the song's catchy synth riff. It hits a sweet nostalgia spot that perhaps resonates more universally than the bold, dance-floor anthem of 'It's Raining Men'.