The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Take On Me by A-ha the greatest of all time among One Hit Wonders, with a 63.1% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners (57.5%), #3 Tainted Love by Soft Cell (56.1%).
Dive into the chaos that is the 'Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time' debate on GoatWars. It's like nothing else! Picture this: intense fans clashing over the iconic riffs of 'Ice Ice Baby' versus the catchy chorus of 'Macarena'. Why the drama? Because every detail counts – from the unexpected backstory of 'Video Killed the Radio Star' to the emotional rollercoaster that is 'Somebody That I Used to Know'. It’s not just about the tunes; it's the stories, the one-hit wonder pride, and those bizarre, yet crucial, debates about which track actually left a mark on the music world. Whether it's discussing the cultural shockwaves or arguing about which song still slaps decades later, everyone’s got an opinion in this high-stakes musical throwdown.
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.
5. VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR BY THE BUGGLES
48.9% win rate#5 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among One Hit Wonders?
GoatWars fans rank Take On Me by A-ha the greatest of all time among One Hit Wonders, with a 63.1% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in One Hit Wonders by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,588 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 19, 2026.
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