3 One-Hit Wonders That Get Better the More You Listen to Them

Some one-hit wonders are great, so great that you scratch your head when you learn that the artists who made them are, in fact, one-hit wonders. On the other hand, some one-hit wonders are downright bad, annoying, terrible, and hard to listen to. Though, those aren’t the one-hit wonders we are bringing to you today. Rather, we are bringing you the one-hit wonders that get better with time.

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A vast majority of quality songs age like fine wine, but when it comes to one-hit wonders, that rarely happens. However, that is not the case for these tunes, as these three one-hit wonders just get better and better the more you listen to them.

“Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum

Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” is a quintessential ’60s classic rock song. It isn’t some cheesy pop anthem or trendy experimental single. It is a bona fide classic rock song, hence, it is musically nuanced, catchy, and in the simplest terms, just good.

Released in 1969, Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Even though this is Greenbaum’s only major hit, it is a hit nonetheless, and if you ask us, it is one of the best one-hit wonders of all time.

“Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners

“Come on Eileen” is one of the greatest karaoke, dance party, and barroom anthems of all time. It is just a blast to sing and dance to, plain and simple. Thus, folks often associate the single with great memories, and consequently, it gets better every time you listen to it.

Dexy’s Midnight Runners released “Come on Eileen” in 1983; following its release, the single peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thanks to this single, Dexy’s Midnight Runners cemented themselves as one of the more notable one-hit wonders of not only the ’80s, but also of all time.

“Black Betty” by Ram Jam

When it comes to one-hit wonders, there is no song more electrifying than “Black Betty.” The tempo, rhythm, and pace of the song are absolutely blood-pumping and catchy enough to ingrain themselves into your head for days on end. In other words, it is one of the OG hype songs.

Released in 1977, Ram Jam’s “Black Betty” peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remained on the chart for 18 weeks, but after that, Ram Jam never again made a song that appeared on the chart. Regardless, everyone knows the song “Ram Jam” in some way, shape, or form.

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