The Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time And What Happened To Them
Ever what happened to your favorite one hit wonders like Vanilla Ice, Wild Cherry, Lou Bega, Simple Minds, King Harvest, and more? Read on to find out!
“Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega (1999)
Most people don’t know that one hit wonder “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega is actually a cover. That’s right! The original version of the song came out in the ’40s, first performed by Dámaso Pérez Prado. However, it wasn’t until 1999, when German-Italian singer Lou Bega covered the tune, that it became a massive hit. The song tore up the charts to number three and remains a radio classic today.
Today, Bega continues to tour and perform, almost always closing his songs with “Mambo No. 5.” In fact, he has an album coming out later this year, 90s Cruiser.
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