10 Best Euro-Dance One-Hit Wonders Of The New Millennium

Bianca Gracie | December 16, 2014 6:00 am

7. “I Will Love Again” By Lara Fabian (2000) — Peaked At #32

This next song is one of those buried gems that you completely forgot about, yet are ready to hit the electric-colored dance floor once it comes on. “I Will Love Again” is a total smash courtesy of Belgian singer, Lara Fabian. She was a successful artist overseas, but this was her first single in English. Thankfully, it was a hit here in the States as well! The song brings back memories of the ’90s, where soulful singers would belt over club-ready beats. But instead of UK house production, Fabian’s soaring vocals on “I Will Love Again” was laid over a eurodance production. We have Mark Taylor and Paul Barry to thank for that — they are the duo responsible for Cher‘s “Believe.”

6. “Days Go By” By Dirty Vegas (2001) — Peaked At #14

Some of the best dance music comes from the UK, and this next song is no different! “Days Go By” was first released in 2001 by British house trio Dirty Vegas, and hit star status the following year — and it’s no surprise! The tune has bubbling drums and rushing waves of synths that puts the listener in the most seductive trance, which is somewhat reminiscent of Madonna‘s 1995 “Bedtime Story” single.

Believe it or not, but “Days Go By” actually won a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2002. The song was also featured in a Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial, which propelled its popularity even further. It just goes to show that even the most humble of eurodance tunes can make it big!

5. “Heaven” By DJ Sammy (2002) — Peaked At #8

Sometimes eurodance tunes can lean towards the more cheesy side, but that still doesn’t draw from its appeal — as seen with DJ Sammy‘s version of “Heaven.” Like DHT’s “Listen To Your Heart,” this was a remix to an original song. The Spanish producer took a 1984 power ballad from Canadian singer Bryan Adams, and spun it into a four-on-the-floor dance craze! Dutch vocalist Do provided the sticky-sweet vocals, while DJ Sammy added synths that could withstand the heaviest of fist pumps! You may overlook the song now, but once it pops up on Dance Dance Revolution at your local arcade, your feet won’t stop moving.