The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

90’s One-Hit Wonders

The 90s were full of legends — but some artists only needed one hit to make history. From dance floors to dive bars, these one-hit wonders defined the decade with songs that refuse to die. Whether you’re still doing the Macarena, belting “Torn,” or shouting “Closing Time” like it’s your last call, it’s time to settle the score. Vote for your favorite 90s one-hit wonder and see which song still rules the nostalgia charts.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. SIR MIX-A-LOT – BABY GOT BACK

63.4% win rate

#1 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

2. ICE ICE BABY BY VANILLA ICE

59.8% win rate

#2 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

3. MACARENA BY LOS DEL RIO

57.0% win rate

#3 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

4. RIGHT SAID FRED – I’M TOO SEXY

56.1% win rate

#4 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

5. MAMBO NO. 5 BY LOU BEGA

54.3% win rate

#5 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

T6. HADDAWAY – WHAT IS LOVE

50.2% win rate

Tied for the #6 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

T6. SEMISONIC – CLOSING TIME

50.2% win rate

Tied for the #6 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

8. CHUMBAWAMBA – TUBTHUMPING

46.5% win rate

#8 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

9. BLIND MELON – NO RAIN

40.8% win rate

#9 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

10. NATALIE IMBRUGLIA – TORN

39.8% win rate

#10 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

11. EIFFEL 65 – BLUE (DA BA DEE)

36.2% win rate

#11 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time

12. NEW RADICALS – YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE

35.4% win rate

#12 Greatest 90’s One-Hit Wonders of All Time