20 Best ’90s Songs: Let’s Rewind, Relive and Rock On

What’s poppin’, ’90s aficionado? Ready for a radical rewind? The ’90s were the golden era of boy bands, baggy jeans, and unforgettable one-hit wonders. Dive in with us as we revisit some of the biggest bangers and iconic anthems of this nostalgic decade.

Grab your walkman, adjust that snapback, and let’s drop those beats!

Pop Hits: Spice Up Your Life!

When it came to pop, the ’90s were all about fun, funky beats and unforgettable choruses:

1. “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears – The iconic debut that launched the pop princess!
2. “Wannabe” by Spice Girls – If you wanna be my lover… enough said.
3. “MMMBop” by Hanson – Those three blonde brothers sure knew how to drop a catchy chorus.
4. “I Want it That Way” by Backstreet Boys – The anthem that boy band dreams were made of.

Rock & Alternative: Flannel, Mosh Pits, and Angst

Strumming, screaming, and everything in between:

5. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana – Grunge’s defining moment.
6. “Wonderwall” by Oasis – Every guy with a guitar’s go-to serenade.
7. “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden – A dark, haunting classic.
8. “Creep” by Radiohead – The anthem for every outcast and misfit.

Hip-Hop & R&B: Laid Back Beats and Silky Smooth Jams

Fresh kicks, sick rhymes, and soulful vibes:

9. “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre – West Coast’s pride and joy.
10. “No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen – That bassline, though!
11. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan – Friday night’s eternal anthem.
12. “Waterfalls” by TLC – The silky harmonies and life lessons rolled into one.

One-Hit Wonders: They Came, They Conquered, They Vanished

Brief, but oh so memorable:

13. “Macarena” by Los Del Río – You know the dance, don’t deny it.
14. “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba – Aka “I Get Knocked Down.”
15. “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve – Melancholy never sounded so catchy.
16. “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega – A little bit of… well, you know the rest.

Soulful Ballads: Cry, Sing Along, Repeat

Passion, pain, and vocals that tugged at the heartstrings:

17. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion – Titanic feels, every single time.
18. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston – Those high notes, legendary.
19. “Kiss From a Rose” by Seal – Mysterious, soulful, and just perfect.
20. “Unfinished Sympathy” by Massive Attack – Orchestrated brilliance.

So, whether you’re a ’90s kid or just a ’90s music enthusiast, this era undeniably had some of the most diverse, groundbreaking, and downright fun music. 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. Keep on rockin’ and keep on dancing.

List of The Best ’90s Songs

1. “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
2. “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
3. “MMMBop” by Hanson
4. “I Want it That Way” by Backstreet Boys
5. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
6. “Wonderwall” by Oasis
7. “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden
8. “Creep” by Radiohead
9. “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre
10. “No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen
11. “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
12. “Waterfalls” by TLC
13. “Macarena” by Los Del Río
14. “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba
15. “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve
16. “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
17. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
18. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
19. “Kiss From a Rose” by Seal
20. “Unfinished Sympathy” by Massive Attack