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What are your top ten favorite songs from the 90s?


    By: Ryan
    • 10. Lightning Crashes by Live
    • 9. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    • 8. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
    • 7. Good Riddance by Greenday
    • 6. Change by Blind Melon
    • 5. Glycerine by Bush
    • 4. Mr Jones by Counting Crows
    • 3. Higher by Creed
    • 2. Tomorrow by Silverchair
    • 1. Black by Pearl Jam


    By: Me!
    • 10. What's My Age Again? by Blik 182
      This is the funniest song that I've ever heard
    • 9. Semi Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
      The COOLEST!!!
    • 8. Crazy by Aerosmith
      I was really Crazy about this song
    • 7. Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
      I won't be able to forget this tune!
    • 6. Fast Love by George Michael
      Two thumbs up!
    • 5. Always by Bon Jovi
      Always and forever the best songs of this guys
    • 4. I'll Be There For You by The Rembrands
      Simply COOL!
    • 3. Don't Cry by Guns N' Roses
      I can't get this out of my head
    • 2. Basket Case by Green Day
      Sometimes many of us feel this way
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      The best song of all times


    By: Martina
    • 10. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
      When you come to my No.1, you`ll see that the circle is closed.
    • 9. Drive by Incubus
      Smart lyrics,great lead vocal!
    • 8. Under the bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      Great song for supporting you through the lonely days and nights!
    • 7. Last kiss by Pearl Jam
      Touchy lyrics!Song tells a great story.
    • 6. Everlong by Foo Fighters
      Finally,something " up tempo"! I adore this song!It makes me fly!!
    • 5. Just Can't Last by Natalie Merchant
      Amazing voice!!I wish I could sing like that!!
    • 4. One by U2
      ...nothing left to say...
    • 3. Aidia by Sarah McLachlan
      My comment can�t make this song any better than it is!!
    • 2. Aurora by Foo Fighters
      Listen to the lyrics,please! It takes you out of this galaxy!
    • 1. Black Baloon by Goo Goo Dolls
      Amazing lyrics,guitars that leave you speechless,magical atmosphere...Do you need more!?

    Greetings from Croatia!!
    By: Heath Mackey
    • 10. I'll Make Love To You by Boys Ii Men
      One of the most popular love songs not only of the 90s but of all time. Fellas, if u play your cards right, and you play this song, a sure fire way to get L--- you know what im talking about!
    • 9. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      One of the most popular rock songs of the early 90s and one of the most popular videos of all time. The RHCP have created a timeless masterpiece with this song!
    • 8. I Want It That Way by The Backstreet Boys
      Now dont get mad at me here. The reason I put this song on the list is because it was THE song that not only but BSB on the map, but it put boy bands as a whole on the map. It was the first boy band song that got any respect (even from males!). Even the most avid anti-boybanders could appreciate this song! Absolutely killer ballad here!
    • 7. November Rain by Guns N Roses
      I wouldnt be surprised if many of you have never heard this. When this video came out, it made accomplished things of giant proportions. This was the video that really showed rock artists that their videos actually could contain messages and have meaning. As for the song itself, it is the ultimate chick song! But fellas, if you have a softer side, you can appreciate this one too!
    • 6. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix Alot
      Hugely popular dance song. Everyone in the clubs knows it, everyone in the clubs sings along with it. The ultimate dirty dancing song!
    • 5. Ice, Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
      Just like song#3, this was one of the most popular club songs of all time. Everybody who's anybody has heard that oh so famous chorus....
    • 4. I'll Be Missin You by Puff Daddy And Faith Evans
      A great remake of a timeless classic. Perhaps one of the most touching dedications (to the late Biggy) ever heard in music. Puffy's best work here!
    • 3. U Can't Touch This by Mc Hammer
      That's right. This song was THE pioneer song of 90s rap. It came out when I was in second grade, and even the most clued-out nerds (like myself at the time) knew this song. This one paved the way, people.
    • 2. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      People, this song alone started the grunge movement in the 90s. I think the song is great, but for many people in the 90s, it was simply a way of life!
    • 1. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
      Hey folks, im just making this list based on the popularity of each song. Having grown up in the 90s, i can honestly say that among my peers, this was THE song of the decade! There was not a girl in the country who didnt play this song for hours and hours on end...not to mention that this song accompanied the greatest moneymaking film of all time...once again...SONG OF THE DECADE...PROPS CELINE!

    People, thank you for taking the time to look at my list. CHECK THIS OUT---all the other lists here are people's personal favorites...of songs that may never have even reached #1. The list i have made reflects my honest opinion of the songs that me and all my millions of peers in the 90s wanted to hear the most, or the songs that started movements or even ways of life. The following 10 songs were the 10 that everyone who grew up in the 90s just accepted as part of popular culture...at the least!
    By: Jenni Smith
    • 10. Come As You Are by Nirvana
      kick ass song
    • 9. Spit Out by Slipknot
      good
    • 8. #1 Stunna by Cash Money Millionars
      good song
    • 7. Let Go by Avril Lavigne
      good song #7 on LET GO the cd
    • 6. Skater Boy by Avril Lavigne
      kicks ass
    • 5. With Out Me by Eminem
      song is better then cleanning out my closet
    • 4. Cleanning Out My Closet by Eminem
      song sucks ass
    • 3. Pulling Teeth by Green Day
      i dunno its just good
    • 2. Hey Ma by Cam'ron
      sexest song!
    • 1. Tainted Love by Marylin Manson
      good song

    this site sucks ass guess what in only 12 cool huh ya so now you read mine read the next one
    By: rosco
    • 10. 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins
    • 9. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
    • 8. Basketcase by Green Day
    • 7. Good Riddence by Green Day
    • 6. What's My Age Again? by Blink-182
    • 5. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
    • 4. The Freshman by Verve Pipe
    • 3. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
    • 2. The Kid's Aren't Alright by the Offspring
    • 1. Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

    These may not be in order, but they are all certaintly deserving. Also, I couldn't agree with you more Chris O. Smith.
    By: Michael Naylor
    • 10. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Its an ok song, but not their best
    • 9. About a Girl by Nirvana
      Most people dont know it. You can hear it on Bleach or Unplugged.
    • 8. Blew by Nirvana
      Another song off of Bleach. Great tune. Great vocals.
    • 7. Lithium by Nirvana
      Awesome song. GREAT lyrics.
    • 6. Rooster by Alice In Chains
      Amazing song. Layne's voice is awesome.
    • 5. Sliver by Nirvana
      Great tune. Not a lot of people know it. Off Incesticide.
    • 4. Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana
      One of their best. Great lyrics.
    • 3. Heaven Beside You by Alice In Chains
      Love it. Great music and lyrics. Amazing vocals,
    • 2. Man in the Box by Alice In Chains
      Best wocals I have ever heard.
    • 1. Dumb by Nirvana
      Best lyrics my eyes have ever read. Voice is awesome. Guitar is awesome. Kurt Cobain is awesome. Dave Grohl is awesome. Krist Novoselic is awesome. Nirvana is awesome. What else is there to say?


    By: Melanie
    • 10. Everywhere You Go by Taxiride
    • 9. Lifestyles Of The Rich And The Famous by Good Charlotte
    • 8. I Want You Bad by The Offspring
    • 7. I'm Sorry by Blink 182
    • 6. Pain by Four Star Mary
    • 5. Forest For The Trees by Taxiride
      the best aussie band. the new silverchair
    • 4. Strangled by Four Star Mary
      great harmonies
    • 3. Stay Together For The Kids by Blink 182
    • 2. Seasons by Good Charlotte
      it rules is all
    • 1. Get Free by The Vines
      the lead singers a sped. i love it

    i realise that these songs are all from the 2nd half of the 90's and the new millenium but i'm only 14, i haven't been around that long
    By: Craig & Mary Ann
    • 10. Backstreet Boys by Everybody
      One of the big boy bands of the 90's.
    • 9. Jackyl by The Lumberjack
      Phenomenal!!!! great tune, but what makes this one stand out is that the lead isn't played on guitar....but a CHAINSAW!! kudos to this band for being the one and ONLY group to do this and have it sound so fantastic!!
    • 8. Look Twice by Move That Body
      Good Dance mix tune.
    • 7. AZ Yet by Last Night
      BIGGGG Power Ballad. This song is perfect for a night alone with that special someone. One of my favourites.
    • 6. Savage Garden by Truly Madly Deeply
      Good group from Down Under, This album had several great tracks on it, I Want You I Need You, String of Pearls,etc.
    • 5. Aerosmith by Crazy
      Classic Rock band still going strong and churning out hits in the 21st century.
    • 4. Goo Goo Dolls by Iris
      Beautiful song.
    • 3. Celine Dion by It's All Coming Back To Me
      One of the best female vocalist of the 90's. A long string of hits and still going strong. She's here to stay. Go the Canucks again!!!!
    • 2. Bryan Adams by Everything I Do
      Power movie ballad, Bryan Adams is also another singer that has proven his staying capability with a long string of hits. Go the Canucks!!!
    • 1. Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi
      True Rock Ballad, Bon Jovi has passed the test of time, proving that they are an band with longevity and continue with their commercial success.

    The only sad part of the 90's musically speaking, would have to be the emergence of grunge rock, thrash, death metal, industrial. These aren't music, just noise, and bad noise at that. The worst thing to come from the 90's would have to be Marilyn Manson. Kids have always turned to music, and Manson puts out the wrong image to kids. Music should be positive, and provide a good influence upon young minds, but when it is used to promote death, murder, suicide, it is no wonder so many kids are growing up with the wrong ideas and choose a path that leads to destruction.
    By: Zachariah Klann
    • 10. It's Gettin Hot In Here by Nelly
      this song is just the shit
    • 9. I Wanna Be A Balla by Lil Troy
    • 8. Enter Sandman by Metallica
      this song rules
    • 7. Freak On A Leash by Korn
      this songs video is bad
    • 6. Gin And Juice by Snoop Dogg
      ginn AND juice, great song
    • 5. I Got That Fire by Juvenile
      this song is bad ass
    • 4. Oops...i Did It Again by Britney Spears
      britney in a tight red leather jump suit... need i say more
    • 3. Lake Of Fire by Nirvana
      kool song
    • 2. Im Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
      this song is just so bad ass
    • 1. Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit
      this song just rocks

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