# 3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Were Basically Perfect Pop Songs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-one-hit-wonders-from-the-1990s-that-were-basically-perfect-pop-songs/
- Published: 2026-11-14T11:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T12:23:11+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-one-hit-wonders-from-the-1990s-that-were-basically-perfect-pop-songs/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- The La’s, Haddaway and New Radicals each made a standout 1990s hit.
- “There She Goes” and “What Is Love” rely on memorable three-word hooks.
- “You Get What You Give” combines pop with a message about karma.

## Summary

The article selects three 1990s one-hit wonders as examples of especially memorable pop songwriting: The La’s “There She Goes”, Haddaway’s “What Is Love” and New Radicals’ “You Get What You Give”. It argues that each song has a distinctive hook and lasting appeal.

The piece highlights the instantly recognisable three-word choruses in the first two songs, released in 1990 and 1993 respectively. New Radicals’ 1998 hit is praised for pairing a strong beat with a message about karma and living well.

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