# 3 One-Hit Wonder Lyrics From 1982 That Every 80s Kid Remembers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-one-hit-wonder-lyrics-from-1982-that-every-80s-kid-remembers/
- Published: 2026-10-26T23:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T23:39:20+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-one-hit-wonder-lyrics-from-1982-that-every-80s-kid-remembers/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Three 1982 songs became lasting pop signatures.
- “I Want Candy” was a cover of a 1965 hit.
- “Come On Eileen” was Dexys’ only US No. 1.

## Summary

The article looks back at three memorable songs from 1982: A Flock of Seagulls’ “I Ran (So Far Away)”, Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy” and Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen”. It explains how each became closely associated with its performer, while noting that “one-hit wonder” status depends on the country.

“I Ran” is A Flock of Seagulls’ biggest US hit and signature song; Mike Score said its space-themed lyrics drew partly on an image of a couple fleeing a flying saucer. Bow Wow Wow’s version of “I Want Candy” was a UK Top 10 hit and a cover of the Strangeloves’ 1965 song. “Come On Eileen” gave Dexys Midnight Runners their first and only US No. 1, although they had other UK hits.

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