The ’70s were definitely an unforgettable time for music. Hits from this decade not only put new spins on rock and R&B, but the world was also propelled into disco, which whether you liked it or not, became a sensation in itself. But while some artists made songs that become quintessential ’70s hits, unfortunately, their success would barely last a year on the U.S. charts, let alone the decade. Read on to see if you remember these one-hit wonders of the ’70s — maybe your favorite made the list!
“Spirit in the Sky” – Norman Greenbaum
“Kung Fu Fighting” – Carl Douglas
“O-o-h Child” – Five Stairsteps
“Magic” – Pilot
“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” – Edison Lighthouse
“Ring My Bell” – Anita Ward
“Afternoon Delight” – Starland Vocal Band
“In the Summertime” – Mungo Jerry
“My Sharona” – The Knack
“Me and Mrs. Jones” – Billy Paul
“You Light Up My Life” – Debby Boone
“I Love The Nightlife” – Alicia Bridges
“Dancing In The Moonlight” – King Harvest
“Rapper’s Delight” – Sugarhill Gang
“Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
“Why Can’t We Live Together” – Timmy Thomas
“Pop Muzik” – M
“Hooked On A Feeling” – Blue Swede
“Venus” – Shocking Blue
“Please Come To Boston” – Dave Loggins
“All Right Now” – Free
“How Long?” – Ace
“The Boys Are Back In Town” – Thin Lizzy
“Werewolves Of London” – Warren Zevon
“Black Betty” – Ram Jam
“Bang A Gong (Get It On)” – T. Rex
“Love Hurts” – Nazareth
“Hot Child In The City” – Nick Gilder
“Walk On The Wild Side” – Lou Reed
“Seasons In The Sun” – Terry Jacks
“From The Beginning” – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
“Stuck In The Middle With You” – Stealers Wheel
“Video Killed The Radio Star” – The Buggles
“Cat’s In The Cradle” – Harry Chapin
“Layla” – Derek And The Dominos
“Cat Scratch Fever” – Ted Nugent
“Cruel To Be Kind” – Nick Lowe
“I’ve Got The Music In Me” – The Kiki Dee Band
“Turn The Beat Around” – Vicki Sue Robinson
“Lovin’ You” – Minnie Riperton
“The Night Chicago Died” – Paper Lace
“Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo” – Rick Derringer
“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” – Elmo & Patsy
