The Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All Time

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry (1976)

This single was first released in 1976 and hit number one on the Hot 100 in September of that year. It was certified platinum and sold 2.5 million copies in the US alone.

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The More You Know

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