Doop — Doop (1994)

Doop is the 1920s Charleston-inspired novelty track that stormed the charts in 1994, reaching number one in 17 countries and spending three weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart. Performed by two anonymous Dutch producers who appeared in public only twice, the song sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide before they retired from music entirely, making it one of the decade's most eccentric chart successes. Compared to #9 Steal My Sunshine's modest $5,000 budget, Doop's production cost an estimated $10,000, yet it achieves a broader geographic reach, hitting No. 1 in more than three times as many countries. Its enduring appeal is evidenced by a 2020 TikTok trend that revived the track, generating over 50 million views, proving that even a one-hit wonder from three decades ago can spark a new digital dance craze.