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

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.