The Promise is the greatest one-hit wonder from the Eighties
After much deliberation, and nearly two decades later, I have finally made up my mind: The Promise by When In Rome is the greatest one-hit wonder from the Eighties. It’s better than Devo’s Whip It, better than A-Ha’s Take On Me (A-ha), more lasting than Come On Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, more diverse than Tainted Love by Soft Cell, and has more heart than Rapper’s Delight by the Sugarhill Gang. It’s so choice, as is the beat, the contrasting vocals, and the splendid synth bass.
The hair? Not so much.
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April 4th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I disagree. Remember the classic prom song Forever Young. It was a one hit wonder and it has transcended the 80’s. Ah, the memories!