With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely -- if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.

The internet can’t seem to decide who is and isn’t a one-hit wonder. The primary factor in the confusion derives from a Billboard-centric view of the music industry. The reasoning essentially says ...

One-hit wonders were everywhere in 1975 and for most of the 70s, and many of those solitary hitmakers were rock bands. It’s a shame that the following four one-hit wonders of rock are considered such, ...

When you’re young, music matters in a very special, specific way. Songs and bands become a major part of your life. You start to identify with artists and their work—so much so that as you get older, ...

Ram Jam's career was short, but "Black Betty" became an unforgettable hit that earned a place among rock's greatest one-hit ...

The '70s were full of one-hit wonders, but Billboard charts put these songs, including "In the Summertime" and "The Lord's Prayer," at the head of the pack.

Some songs never needed a second act. They arrived, became enormous hits, and then somehow outlived the artists’ brief moment at the top. More than 40 years later, you can still hear them playing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 1970s gave the world tons of great music, but not all the artists had staying power. Here are some '70s musicians who scored ...