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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Are Still Stuck in My Head Over 40 Years Later

These three one-hit wonders of the 1980s are all drastically different, but they’re way too good to leave my brain.

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These three one-hit wonders range from a hip-hop staple to a German novelty song to a kitschy retro track. But what they all have in common is they won’t leave my brain. Here are just a few of the great one-hit wonders of the 80s.

“It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

Hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock released “It Takes Two” in June 1988, and despite being a one-hit wonder, this song still made its mark on pop culture. With its catchy hooks and undeniable charisma, “It Takes Two” is easy to love. That’s clear considering how many times it’s been sampled and covered through the years.

“It Takes Two” included several samples from Lyn Collins’ 1972 song “Think (About It)”, a funk track written and produced by James........

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