Is vanilla ice a one-hit wonder?

A karaoke-classic, Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" was listed by VH1 as the number seven top one-hit wonder and A-ha's "Take on Me" as number eight.
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What is the biggest selling one-hit wonder?

Below are the 11 top-selling one-hit wonders of all time, ranked by how many times platinum their singles went:
  • Desiigner, "Panda" — 5x platinum. ...
  • Silentó, "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" — 6x platinum. ...
  • Passenger, "Let Her Go" — 6x platinum. ...
  • Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger" — 8x platinum. ...
  • Gotye, "Somebody That I Used To Know (feat.
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What are the top 50 one-hit wonders?

The 50 Best One-Hit Wonders of All Time
  • "Tequila" — The Champs (1958) Tequila by The Champs album art. ...
  • "Hey! Baby" — Bruce Channel (1961) ...
  • "Wipe Out" — The Surfaris (1963) ...
  • "But It's Alright" — J.J. Jackson (1966) ...
  • "Spirit in the Sky" — Norman Greenbaum (1970) ...
  • "Hooked on a Feeling" — Blue Swede (1974)
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What is the biggest hit of all time?

Top 10 songs of all time (1958–2021)
  • "The Twist" 1960, 1961 ( re ) ...
  • "Smooth" 1999. ...
  • "Mack the Knife" 1959. ...
  • "Uptown Funk" 2015. ...
  • "How Do I Live" 1997. LeAnn Rimes. ...
  • "Party Rock Anthem" 2011. LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock. ...
  • "I Gotta Feeling" 2009. The Black Eyed Peas. ...
  • "Macarena (Bayside Boys mix)" 1996. Los Del Rio.
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Who has the most #1 hits ever?

The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No. 1 songs of all time.
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What songwriter has made the most money?

The 15 Richest Songwriters of All-Time
  • George Harrison – $400 million. ...
  • Jimmy Buffett – $400 million. ...
  • Dolly Parton – $450 million. ...
  • Jay-Z – $475 million. ...
  • Mariah Carey – $500 million. ...
  • Sean Combs – $550 million. ...
  • Bono – $600 million. ...
  • Paul McCartney – $800 million.
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What album has had the most number one hits?

Just four other albums have made it to seven top 10 singles, which currently stands as the most impressive performance among all albums in U.S. history: Michael Jackson's Thriller, Bruce Springsteen' Born in the U.S.A., Janet Jackson's Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 and Drake's Scorpion (which holds the record for ...
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Who is the first white rapper?

1989: Queens duo MC Serch and Pete Nice debut as 3rd Bass, the first white rap act for whom whiteness is not at least in part an uproarious crossover gimmick.
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Is MC Hammer a one hit wonder?

Not Pictured: Is mc hammer serious about those pants? But let's face it. 'U Can't touch this' is a better song than 'Super Freak' and for this he will remain remembered, and titled a one hit wonder.
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What was Vanilla Ice biggest hit?

Best Vanilla Ice Songs of All Time – Top 10 Tracks
  • Ice Ice Baby - Radio Edit.
  • Ninja Rap.
  • Play That Funky Music.
  • Ride the Horse. Forgiato Blow, Vanilla Ice, Cowboy Troy.
  • Baby Got Back.
  • Ice Ice Baby.
  • Jump Around.
  • Vanilla Sprite (Remix)
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Is All Star a one-hit wonder?

20 years ago, Smash Mouth went into the studio to prove they weren't a one hit wonder, and the song they recorded has been playing straight since. This is the story of “All Star,” from the band that made it.
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What is the richest song ever?

Estimated earnings: $50 million

Fast forward 120 years and "Happy Birthday" is by far the richest and most profitable song of all time. The Ownership of "Happy Birthday" has changed hands a few times in the last 100 years. Music holding company Warner Chappell bought the rights for $15 million in 1990.
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Who is the most successful female songwriter of all time?

Diane Warren is considered to be among the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriter of our time. A quick glance at her list of Top Ten hits reveals a range of musical genres and styles so diverse it's difficult to believe the songs could have come from the same person.
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Who has more #1 hits than the Beatles?

Over the years, many artists have topped the list of the country's most popular songs at the time, but none did so more often than The Beatles. With 20 no. 1 singles on the Hot 100 charts, the iconic British rock band are just one hit ahead of Mariah Carey, who has 19 notches in her belt.
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What is the best one hit wonder?

Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of All Time
  • Chumbawamba - 'Tubthumping' ...
  • Blind Melon - 'No Rain' ...
  • The Knack - 'My Sharona' ...
  • Soft Cell - 'Tainted Love' ...
  • Big Country - 'In a Big Country' ...
  • Norman Greenbaum - 'Spirit In The Sky' ...
  • Dexy's Midnight Runners - 'Come on Eileen' ...
  • A-ha - 'Take on Me'
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What makes a song a one-hit wonder?

A one-hit wonder is a musical artist who is successful with one hit song, but without a comparable subsequent hit.
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What is the #1 country song of all time?

1. 'I Walk the Line' by Johnny Cash. Cash's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard chart managed to keep itself on the radar for 43 weeks.
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What decade had the most 1 hit wonders?

The 1970s. The 1970s was the decade that saw the most one-hit wonders make it to the top spot with a total of 23.
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Who is the oldest singer still alive?

The Oldest Living Musicians in 2021
  • Dolly Parton, 75.
  • Mick Jagger, 78.
  • Paul McCartney, 79.
  • Bob Dylan, 80.
  • Chubby Checker, 80.
  • Ringo Starr, 81.
  • Jerry Lee Lewis, 86.
  • Bobby Rush, 87.
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What is the most recognized song?

Top 20 Most Recognizable Songs Of All Time
  • Michael Jackson – Billie Jean: 2.97 seconds.
  • Culture Club – Karma Chameleon: 2.99 seconds.
  • Britney Spears – Baby One More Time: 2.99 seconds.
  • Elvis Presley – Devil in Disguise: 3.01 seconds.
  • Boney M – Rivers of Babylon: 3.03 seconds.
  • Elton John – Candle in the Wind: 3.04 seconds.
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