20 Best ’90s Songs
The ‘90s were the golden era of boy bands, baggy jeans, and unforgettable one-hit wonders.
Let’s revisit some of the iconic anthems of this nostalgic decade.
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Pop Hits
When it came to pop, the ’90s were all about fun, funky beats and unforgettable choruses:
- “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears – The iconic debut that launched the pop princess!
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls – If you wanna be my lover… enough said.
- “MMMBop” by Hanson – Those three blonde brothers sure knew how to drop a catchy chorus.
- “I Want it That Way” by Backstreet Boys – The anthem that boy band dreams were made of.
Rock & Alternative
Flannel, mosh pits, strumming, screaming, and everything in between:
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana – Grunge’s defining moment.
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis – Every guy with a guitar’s go-to serenade.
- “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden – A dark, haunting classic.
- “Creep” by Radiohead – The anthem for every outcast and misfit.
Hip-Hop & R&B
Laid back beats and smooth jams:
- “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre – West Coast’s pride and joy.
- “No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen – That bassline, though!
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan – Friday night’s eternal anthem.
- “Waterfalls” by TLC – The silky harmonies and life lessons rolled into one.
One-Hit Wonders
Brief, but so memorable:
- “Macarena” by Los Del Río – You know the dance, don’t deny it.
- “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba – Aka “I Get Knocked Down.”
- “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve – Melancholy never sounded so catchy.
- “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega – A little bit of… well, you know the rest.
Soulful Ballads
Passion, pain, and vocals that tugged at the heartstrings:
- “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion – Titanic feels, every single time.
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston – Those high notes, legendary.
- “Kiss From a Rose” by Seal – Mysterious, soulful, and just perfect.
- “Unfinished Sympathy” by Massive Attack – Orchestrated brilliance.
So, if this list doesn’t give you the urge to hunt down old mixtapes or create a new Spotify playlist, we don’t know what will.
List of The Best ’90s Songs
- “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
- “MMMBop” by Hanson
- “I Want it That Way” by Backstreet Boys
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis
- “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden
- “Creep” by Radiohead
- “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre
- “No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
- “Waterfalls” by TLC
- “Macarena” by Los Del Río
- “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
- “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve
- “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
- “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “Kiss From a Rose” by Seal
- “Unfinished Sympathy” by Massive Attack
