The 1980s begins with Ronald Reagan taking office and Time Magazine naming him “Man of the Year.” Seems Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh have anointed Reagan “Man of All-Time.” You may disagree.

But let’s focus on the music. When it comes to one-hit wonders, the 1980s are a great era full of fun, silliness and even a few bona fide classic moments. Kind of like Reagan’s tenure as president.

1980 kicks off the decade with 30 one-hit wonders. That’s 30 bands that hit the top 40 and never returned.

Three bands/artists jump out on this list: “Whip It” by Devo hit #14. “Cars” by Gary Numan reached #9 and “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc. struck gold with the band’s one and only #1 hit.

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of rock legends The Who also charted with “Without Your Love.” That’s a song we”ll be shocked you remember even though the man who sang it has one of the great voices in rock.

Three other songs worth your time: “I Believe in Love” by Don Williams. A simple crossover country song from the era when country songs still sounded like country music instead of pop songs with a few token fiddle licks. “Take a Little Rhythm” by Ali Thomson sounds like a long-lost Paul McCartney song (even though it isn’t). And, of course, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors. In our opinion, one of the all-time great one-hit wonders and a power pop classic.

Listen to 1980 One-Hit Wonders

List of 1980 One-Hit Wonders

(Song, artist and top chart position on Billboard Hot 100)

• Yes I’m Ready – Teri DeSario #2
• With You I’m Born Again – Syreeta #4
• Set Me Free – Utopia #27
• Only a Lonely Heart Sees – Felix Cavaliere #36
• Pilot of the Airwaves – Charlie Dore #13
• The Seduction (Love Theme from American Gigolo) – James Last Band #28
• Funkytown – Lipps Inc. #1
• Gee Whiz – Bernadette Peters  #31
• Cars – Gary Numan #9
• Wondering Where the Lions Are – Bruce Cockburn  #21
• New Romance (It’s a Mystery) – Spider  #39
• Ashes By Now – Rodney Crowell #37
• King of the Hill – Rick Pinette and Oak  #36
• A Lover’s Holiday – Change #40
• Tired of Toein’ the Line – Rocky Burnette #8
• Stand by Me – Mickey Gilley  #22
• Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1 – The S.O.S. Band #3
• Take a Little Rhythm – Ali Thomson  #15
• Into the Night – Benny Mardones #11
• Lookin’ for Love – Johnny Lee  #5
• One in a Million You – Larry Graham  #9
• How Do I Survive – Amy Holland  #22
• Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight – The Larsen-Feiten Band  #29
• Whip It – Devo #14
• I’m Happy That Love Has Found You – Jimmy Hall  #27
• If You Should Sail – Nielsen/Pearson  #38
• Without Your Love – Roger Daltrey #20
• Turning Japanese – The Vapors #36
• I Believe in You – Don Williams  #24
• Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime – The Korgis #18