“Tarzan Boy” made Italian group Baltimora an international one-hit wonder in 1985.
The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett and performed by Baltimora, a music project led by Italian musician Bassi. Its instantly recognizable chorus uses repeated high-pitched vocal sounds and the word “Tarzan,” giving the track its playful jungle-adventure identity.
Released in 1985, “Tarzan Boy” became a major hit across Europe and reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The music video reinforced the song’s comic, tropical image, helping it stand out during the colorful mid-1980s pop era.
Baltimora did not match that international success with another comparable hit, which is why the group is commonly described as a one-hit wonder. A later resurgence came when the song appeared in advertising and films, introducing it to audiences beyond its original chart run.