A list of one-hit wonders from a specific decade is being highlighted, though the exact decade is unclear, with some outlets referencing the 1970s and others the 1980s. The lists appear to be nostalgic in nature, with titles suggesting the songs are memorable and enduring. The number of one-hit wonders being featured also varies across outlets, with some lists including three songs and at least one mentioning four forgotten rock songs from a different era.