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Ben Folds Five, Brick: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Ben Folds Five, Brick | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 12th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Brick” by the alternative trio, Ben Folds Five.

By the musical hype, 5 daysMarch 24, 2026 ago

Yael Naim, New Soul: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; tôt Ou tard|VF Musiques; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Yael Naim, New Soul | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “New Soul,” a top-10 hit by French-born Israeli singer-songwriter Yael Naim.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 17, 2026 ago

Edwyn Collins, A Girl Like You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Edwyn Collins; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Edwyn Collins, A Girl Like You | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 10th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “A Girl Like You” by Scottish singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 10, 2026 ago

Nena, 99 Luftballons: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management GmbH; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Nena, 99 Luftballons | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “99 Luftballons,” the one-hit wonder by German singer Nena and her band of the same name.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksMarch 3, 2026 ago

Disclosure, Latch: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Island Records; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Disclosure, Latch | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the eighth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Latch” by UK electronic music duo Disclosure featuring decorated singer-songwriter Sam Smith.

By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 24, 2026 ago

Can’t!: 5 Gems No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Can’t! | 5 Gems

Can’t!: 5 Gems features songs by Ben Harper x Charlie Musselwhite, Joey Lawrence, Lauryn Hill, Lizzo, and Timmy Thomas.

By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 18, 2026 ago

Steam, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Enterprises / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Steam, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the seventh edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” the enduring number one hit by Steam.

By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 17, 2026 ago

Vance Joy, Riptide: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Vance Joy, Riptide | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the sixth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Riptide” by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsFebruary 10, 2026 ago

Santana & The Product G&B, Maria Maria: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA/JIVE Label Group / Sony Music Entertainment; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay

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Santana & The Product G&B, Maria Maria | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the fifth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Maria Maria” by Santana and The Product G&B.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsFebruary 3, 2026 ago

Devo, Whip It: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records Inc.; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Devo, Whip It | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the fourth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Whip It,” the 1980 hit by the New Wave band, Devo.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJanuary 27, 2026 ago

15 Beastly Songs Driven by the Power of BE (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Ayyappan Palanivel, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

15 Beastly Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist

15 Beastly Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Artemas, Djo, GIVĒON, Jaheim, Mitty Collier, and The Beatles.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJanuary 26, 2026 ago

Sir Mix-A-Lot, Baby Got Back: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Recordings, LLC; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Sir Mix-A-Lot, Baby Got Back | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the third edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Baby Got Back,” the sole hit by rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJanuary 20, 2026 ago

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