Share Tweet Pin Email By Iris Goldsztajn 2:28pm PST, Mar 3, 2026 - The 1980s gave us some of the world's favorite songs of all time, including many from bands and solo artists who were basically never heard of since. Keep reading for our top picks of the '80s one-hit wonders...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news Bow Wow Wow: "I Want Candy" "I Want Candy" was originally released by The Strangeloves in 1965, peaking at No. 11 on the U.S. charts. The band Bow Wow Wow's 1982 cover charted for an impressive seven weeks, though it only reached No. 62 at its best.