20 Forgotten One Hit Wonder Songs From 1979 You Must Hear Again

23. 25 Forgotten One Hit Wonder Songs From 1979 You Must Hear Again

Step back into 1979 — a year when disco reigned, rock evolved, and pop reached new heights. This special collection of Forgotten Hit Songs brings you 25 incredible tracks that once lit up radios and dance floors but have since faded from memory. Each tune captures the energy, creativity, and emotion that defined the final year of the ’70s.

Among these are iconic One Hit Wonder classics — artists who had one shining moment before disappearing from the charts. These Forgotten Hit Songs remind us that even a single hit can leave an unforgettable mark on music history.

From disco grooves to soulful ballads, you’ll rediscover the sound of a vibrant era. Turn up the volume and let these Forgotten Hit Songs transport you back to 1979. Because every One Hit Wonder deserves another listen — and these Forgotten Hit Songs still sparkle with timeless magic.

00:00 One Hit Wonder
00:53 Cruel to Be Kind – Nick Lowe
01:57 Makin’ It – David Naughton
02:48 Pop Muzik – M (Robin Scott)
04:04 Lotta Love – Nicolette Larson
04:52 Just When I Needed You Most – Randy VanWarmer
05:45 Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
06:35 Born to Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez
07:36 Knock on Wood – Amii Stewart
08:19 Video Killed the Radio Star – The Buggles
09:14 Rapper’s Delight – The Sugarhill Gang
10:02 Good Times – Chic
10:48 Heaven Knows – Donna Summer & Brooklyn Dreams
12:00 Driver’s Seat – Sniff ’n’ the Tears
13:25 Come to Me – France Joli

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