Many artists and performers have withstood the test of time and remained at the top of the charts despite multiple reinventions.
But then there are also one-hit wonders who stand the test of time in their way -- by by recording one amazing song and then disappearing into the shadows.
Here are the top ten one-hit wonders you may or may not remember.
Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega, 1999
Damaso Perez Prado, a Cuban artist, is said to have written the song. He recorded it in 1949 and was successful with it. However, it did not achieve the same level of success as Lou Bega's 1999 cover.
Bad Day - Daniel Powter, 2005
"Bad Day" had its most impressive run on Billboard's Adult Top 40, spending 19 weeks at the top. Not only that, but it also landed prominent positions on a number of foreign music charts.
Macarena - Los Del Rio, 1993
Who could ever forget the decade's dancing craze and bouncing? Not only has it had a revival on TikTok, but so many people danced to the decade's biggest tune that some may still recall the moves.
Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye feat. Kimbra, 2011
Gotye apparently did not want to create the song as a duet, but it evolved into one as he worked on it.
The song reached the top of the charts in 27 countries and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Though he still has a large following in Australia, Gotye's success is limited to one single.
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People, 2010
The song was never published as a single, but it was posted on the band's official website before making its way around the internet and eventually getting picked up by radio stations.
The song topped the charts all over the world and sold over 7 million copies.
Torn - Natalie Ibruglia, 1997
Those who grew up in the 1990s recognized this as their theme tune - the melancholy pop song of the year.
"Torn" has been streamed over 230 million times on Spotify to date.
Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something, 1995
The band released this romantic pop tune in 1995. Unfortunately, the band has since faded into obscurity.
This song has been utilized in a number of films from the 1990s through the 2000s, and it's a great bop.
Gangnam Style - Psy, 2012
This song altered the course of the game. Following its debut, the music video received 5 million views on YouTube on its first day, resulting in a monumental moment for music and viral phenomenon.
This was the platform's first video to receive 1 billion views.
Barbie Girl - Aqua, 1997
The band is well-known for selling over 33 million albums and singles, as well as creating the song "Barbie Girl."
Fans only know one song by Aqua, despite a spell producing music for Sliding Doors.
Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) - Silento, 2015
The first single spent six non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard charts and also reached the top of other nations' charts.
A viral video on YouTube propelled the song and dance to instant fame. Silento, on the other hand, is exclusively known for one song.
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