Results: Popular Music's One Hit Wonders from the 80's

Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson - "Friends and Lovers" - Recorded as a duet for the TV soap Days of Our Lives. Both Gloria and Carl preformed as popular characters on the daytime show. The song was a hit when released in 1986 spending two weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It remained in the Top 40 for 14 of its 21 overall weeks on the chart. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard sales chart and No. 2 on the airplay chart. It also spent two weeks at No. 1 on the adult contemporary chart. "Friends and Lovers" would be the only Top 40 hit for either performer. Loring was the 1st wife of actor Alan Thicke from 1970 until 1986. She has two sons with Thicke, Brennan and singer Robin. Did/do you ever watch Days of Our Lives?

Jermaine Stewart - "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" - William Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and Soul Train Dancer. He had a few notable releases but this is his biggest hit. Released in 1986 this song was a global hit, peaking within the top ten of the charts in Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Have you heard this one?

Lipps Inc (Pronounced 'lip sync') - "Funky Town" - Released in March 1980, the track was met with immediate commercial success, reaching number one on various record charts in different countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, the United States and West Germany. It quickly became the group's signature song, selling over eight million copies worldwide and becoming their most successful song. It's a great feel good - dance song. Do you like to dance?

Dan Hartman - "I Can Dream About You" - Daniel Earl Hartman (December 8, 1950 – March 22, 1994) was an American pop rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter and original frontman for several bands. This song was written with Hall & Oates in mind. When they declined Dan recorded himself and it was on the movie soundtrack Streets of Fire. Quite a story behind the scenes. Released in 1984 it reached #6 on Billboard hot 100, & became his most notable hit. Dan worked with James Brown, co-writing "Living In America" also co-wrote Edgar Winters "Free Ride" Some of my 80's faves come from soundtracks. Do you enjoy movie soundtracks?

Patrick Swayze - "She's Like The Wind" - while there's much to say about this man, I'll focus on the song. Written by Swayze and Stacy Widelitz for a different movie, it wasn't used until the film Dirty Dancing. The 1987 song features additional vocals from singer Wendy Fraser. The ballad reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. Patrick was abundantly talented, do you agree?

Tommy Tutone - "867-5309/Jenny" - Tommy Tutone is an American power pop band, known for its 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Though some people consider the band to be a one-hit wonder, they did have minor success with other releases. As a joke, have you ever thought of calling 867-5309 and asking for Jenny?

Jennifer Rush - "The Power of Love" - this song has been covered by some of the best, with much success. I've enjoyed them all but the original is my favorite. The song written by Rush is her biggest hit, released in 1985, most of her success came in Europe. Have you ever heard this version?

Don Johnson - "Heartbeat" - debut studio album released on September 30, 1986, by Epic Records. the album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 in October 1986 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, the following month. The title track peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. I have this LP and enjoyed other tracks but this is the 1 hit that got tremendous airplay. He could do no wrong then, these days most likely best known as Dakota's dad. Did you ever watch Miami Vice? https://youtu.be/5CR4lSORZ_Q?si=DEXmct_RtA9lcoFz

The Jeff Healy Band - "Angel Eyes" - Jeff overcame a lot in his short life. Very unlikely, while very accomplished. Jeff was a Canadian blues, rock and jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter who attained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. He reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Angel Eyes" The Jeff Healy Band got a lot of exposure thanks to being involved in the 1989 hit film, Roadhouse. Have you heard this before?

Grover Washington Jr. - "Just The Two Of Us" - was written by Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald and William Salter and recorded by Grover Washington with Bill Withers on vocal. Originally an instrumental track written by MacDonald and Salter, MacDonald contacted Withers and he wrote the lyrics. Released in 1980, The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. It was Washington's only Top 40 hit. The song won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1981. This is a cool lyric video for the song. Do you like lyric videos?