The 116 greatest one-hit wonders of the Seventies

Boogie forever with the wildest, wackiest, grooviest smashes from the decade.


Ah, the 1970s. We were kung-fu fighting and enjoying afternoon delights. At least, that's what the pop charts would have you believe.

Take a spin through this wild mix of folk, funk, pop, rock and soul. Yes, we've gathered the 116 greatest one-hit wonders of the Seventies.

Boogie on!


13 beloved one-hit wonders from the year 1970

 

You'll love lovin' these sweet songs from Edison Lighthouse, Shocking Blue, the Marmalade and more.

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10 funky, folky one-hit wonders from 1971

 

The pop charts were filled with Canadians, hippies, soul and mining tragedies.

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10 sunshine, good time one-hit wonders from 1972

 

Are you in the mood for some "Popcorn," "Sunshine" and "Joy"?

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10 shaggy, soulful one-hit wonders from 1973

 

A familiar MeTV star and a funky piece of movie music proved to be pop smashes.

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14 unlikely one-hit wonders from 1974

 

No year was quite like it. Catholic nuns, Canadian news anchors and kung-fu fighters all scored hit singles.

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9 hustlin', dynomite one-hit wonders of 1975

 

Oh-ho-ho, they're magic!

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11 one-hit wonders from 1976

 

Play that funky music for an afternoon delight. Boogie to the hottest flashes in the pan.

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13 unlikely and unforgettable one-hit wonders of 1977

 

Here's something Star Wars and I Love Lucy have in common.

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13 smooth and groovy one-hit wonders of 1978

 

These overlooked gems will have any hot child in the city singing disco chants.

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13 bell-ringin' one-hit wonders of 1979

 

New York, London, Paris, Munich, everybody talk about pop music.

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