5 One-Hit Wonders Who Have Made Millions From Their Only Hits
Sometimes, all you need is that one song to pay the bills for life
One-hit wonders are a rather unique trope in music. To put it briefly, a one-hit wonder is usually an artist who releases just one very popular song that their subsequent body of work simply cannot eclipse. Generally, one-hit wonder songs are extremely catchy and become staples of the mainstream to the point that it becomes difficult for the artist to further replicate their success.
While it can be frustrating to be known only for one song especially if you are an extremely talented artist, the status of being a one-hit wonder can also be quite a lucrative prospect. As you will see in this list, there have been quite a few artists who continue to live very well off the success of a single song, years after it has been released.
Here are 5 one-hit wonders who have made millions from their only hits. Let’s begin!
5. Gotye: $10 Million
