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


    By: Yummy Mummy
    • 10. Shoots And Latters by Korn
      very creative, and I love jonathan Davis!!
    • 9. Angle Eyes by Aerosmith
      On the sound track for Charlies Angles and i love it!!
    • 8. Butterfly by Crazytown
      loved this song when it came out, hate it now but hey it was huge
    • 7. Erotica by Madonna
      Do I even have to say why? she was, is and will always be the queen
    • 6. Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton
      Im sorry i just love that song, It is about his son who died, and it makes me cry, but i think its one of his best songs yet
    • 5. Bulls On Parade by Rage Against The Machine
      This is the song I would listin to when i would go to class and i would get caught everytime. Guess i should have been paying attention lol
    • 4. Nookie by Limp Bizket
      Once again die hard fan. I just love that band and still listin to them everyday.
    • 3. Mama by Spice Girls
      Ok ok they are said and done, but whenever I hear that song I cry. It defines my relationship with my mother
    • 2. Blackhole Sun by Sound Garden
      awsome song that i still listin to everyday
    • 1. Got The Life by Korn
      Anything that comes out of the mouth of Jonathan Davis is on the top of my list

    Everything from Korn limp bizket... well the only music i didn't really like from the 90s was the pop crap ( Britney go away and don't come back, we are happy without you!!)
    By: Chanel
    • 10. Love Bizarre by (unknown)
      I have no clue who this is by~!~!!!!!!!!! but it was good
    • 9. What Is Love by Haddaway
      I love dance music, I'm not really looking at if its number 9, so it prolly number one to me, everything is..Also on the night at the roxbury soundtrack*great movie)
    • 8. We Like To Party by The Vengaboys
      Also a one hit wonder, I have thier cd too
    • 7. Hey Now ,now by Swirl 360
      One hit wonders are the best!!!
    • 6. Barbie Girl by Aqua
      I love the cd, its the best
    • 5. I Want You Back by Nsync
      Their second song
    • 4. Tearin Up My Heart by Nsync
      Their second song I think, this is my teeny popper days
    • 3. Faith by Limp Bizkit
      Lol, it was one of the top 10 on trl(i was in 3rd grade, shush)
    • 2. Blue Monday by Orgy
      Also when trl was kool
    • 1. Blackhole Sun by Soundgarden
      I remember when I heard this on mtv's trl, when mtv was actually kool, and played rock musik, on trl.


    By: Chris M.
    • 10. Ordinary World by Duran Duran
      Part of their brief 90's comeback. Light years ahead in the maturity department from songs like "The Reflex" and "Hungry Like the Wolf." Including the 80s stuff, probably their best song.
    • 9. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
      Most people seem to forget they were a band before "Iris." Sure "Iris" was number one for like forever, but "Name" was better. It had a subtler quality to it which pushed it past "Iris." Check it out.
    • 8. She's The One by World Party
      Second straight out love song after Wonderwall. Let that quality not shy you away from its greatness. Absolutely beautiful song that could be a top tier contender for my wedding (if I do get married). Robbie Williams did a cover that just doesn't compare.
    • 7. Got You (Where I Want You) by The Flys
      Mellow altrock combined with a pinch of white rap. Vocals are awesome and ring in your ears like a woman climaxing (maybe not that good). Everyone should check this song out and thank me for the recommendation.
    • 6. Two Princes by Spin Doctors
      Catchy song that I can't get enough of; I usually hum it before I go to sleep. It's a song that stays with you and is just pure 90s. The lyrics are also pretty good. Highly recommended.
    • 5. Wonderwall by Oasis
      British band pegged as Beatles ripoffs. I feel sorry for the losers who believe this. Oasis is a top 5 band of the 90's who had a distinct sound. Wonderwall IS their best song and people gots to recognize.
    • 4. Everlong by Foo Fighters
      Dave Grohl is an extremely talented musician whose skills get unfairly overshadowed by Kurt Cobain. Everlong is a breathtaking song that gave me shivers the first time I heard it. I'm taken aback by the noticeable absence of this song from almost every 90's list on this website. The fact that people choose Britney or BSB or N Sync or Rap over this song or any of the artists I mention makes me ashamed of what music has become. Damn teenyboppers.
    • 3. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
      Incredible song. The greatest thing about this song is the salacious orchestral sound intertwined with meaningful lyrics. Too bad it's been whored out to commercials and the like.
    • 2. Delicious by Catherine Wheel
      Underrated song from an extremely underrated and underexposed band. This is the song that got the airplay and thank a god for that. However, Catherine Wheel gets no love from radio. Reminds me just why I don't listen to that corporate radio shit anymore. Get the song and the album now!
    • 1. In The Meantime by Spacehog
      Hard to explain why it's number one, but it's damn catchy. The vocals are perfect for the song and the lyrics are excellent as well. What makes this stand out, for me, is the sound. The "hoo-hoo-hoo" at the start of the song is like cotton candy. Get the song now!

    Not necessarily the greatest songs, just my favorites right now. List changes constantly. The lack of certain songs or bands may have people questioning the credibility of my list, but, well you know, blow me. Honorable props go to Barenaked Ladies, Coldplay, Grays, James, Lemonheads, Lisa Loeb, Matchbox Twenty, Nirvana, Posies, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Cochrane (the one song), and countless more. I'd also like to thank Kazaa Lite for providing me a way to listen to all these great artists.
    By: Melvin A.k.a Thugline
    • 10. Jesus Doent Want Ne For A Sunbeam by Nirvana
      Kurt cobain still rock now and forever...
    • 9. More Money More Problem by Notorious B.i.g
    • 8. Spider Web by No Doubt
    • 7. As Long As It Matters by Gin Blossom
      Woooow!!awsome..
    • 6. Deep Inside Of You by Third Eye Blind
      Lyric to great...
    • 5. Miss You Love by Silverchair
    • 4. Mindsfields by Prodigy
    • 3. Crossroads by Bonethugs And Harmony
      The best rap group...Great song...
    • 2. Not Only Dumb by Gin Blossom
      My fav song...
    • 1. A.d.i.d.a.s by Korn
      Korn really the best band ever..The song adidas rules...

    Try this top ten...U bet this is the best of all times...
    By: Shannon
    • 10. Millennium by Robbie Williams
      Ok--needed one song from the late 90s--maybe that and Sugar Ray's Someday
    • 9. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix by Joey Lawrence
      makes me think of being on the school bus in eighth grade
    • 8. Something Got Me Started by Simply Red
      Fave song of all time--should be number 1 but I started this in order.
    • 7. Hey D.j. by Lighter Shade Of Brown
      see #6
    • 6. I Belong To You by Toni Braxton
      another kitschy nineties song
    • 5. It's For You by Shanice
      Took me nine years to find the title and artist of this soundtrack song so it deserves a place here
    • 4. Weak by Swv
      Love this one--this one could become my anthem
    • 3. Wishing On A Star by The Cover Girls
      I never get tired of this one
    • 2. I Adore Mi Amor by Color Me Badd
    • 1. Motownphilly by Boyz Ii Men
      The first Boyz II Men song I heard--and it would not be my last

    Sorry I have no BSB or any other late 90s boy bands. Other candidates: Janet Jackson If, Dr. Dre Let Me Ride, SWV Right Here, Jade Every Day of the Week, Real McCoy Another Night, Nite and Day Al B Sure, Die Without You P.M. Dawn. Ahmad Back in the Day, 2Pac I Get Around, Skee-Lo Top of the Stairs Favorite college song of 90s--You Get what you give Favorite Madonna Song: Take a Bow
    By: Mathew
    • 10. Kim by Eminem
      A misunderstood bundle of emotions
    • 9. I'm Fine by Boyz ll Men
      If it's them, it's good
    • 8. Rock Bottom by Eminem
      Simply incredible
    • 7. It's OK by Eminem
      It's better than OK, trust me
    • 6. Juicy by Notorious BIG
      I'm commentless
    • 5. Cause I Had To by Tupac
      Old school at it's finest...believe that
    • 4. In The End by Linkin Park
      Emotional burst
    • 3. Starin Thru My Rearview by Tupac & The Outlaws
      A song that is just...like...you know...sort of...
    • 2. Reliable by 50 Cent
      Friendship is key to life...right?
    • 1. Life Goes On by Tupac
      Classic...simple as that

    Nothing last as long as what touches the heart, caress the soul, and eases the mind...remember that next song you listen to. There's the songs that live today and then there's the ones that live beyond...can you feel it? Right here
    By: Jasse
    • 10. Killing Me Softly by Lauren Hill
      Peace out
    • 9. Engel by Rammstein
      ssss sss ssss ssss ssss This song is phantastic
    • 8. We Right Here by Dmx
      Cool
    • 7. Gangsta Party by Snoop Dogg
    • 6. Hypnotize by Notorious Big
      Biggie biggie biggie can�t you see
    • 5. Ain�t Mad At Cha Ma by 2pac
    • 4. No Diggity by Blackstreet Feat. Dr.dre
      dam dam dam
    • 3. Pony by Ginuwine
      Hot
    • 2. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      WOW
    • 1. Don't Speak by No Doubt
      This song is so wonderfull

    no doubt - oi to the world,Nirvana - My Girl, Nirvana - Lake Of Fire, Nirvana- Where did you sleep last night... and many many more
    By: Eryna
    • 10. Don't Look Back In Anger by Oasis
    • 9. Santa Fe by Jon Bon Jovi
    • 8. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
    • 7. Ironic by Alanis Morisette
    • 6. One Of Us by Joan Osborne
    • 5. Black Or White by Michael Jackson
      There was a time when MJJ was a good singer...
    • 4. Everything I Do by Bryan Adams
    • 3. It's All Coming Back To Me by Celine Dion
    • 2. Always by Bon Jovi
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      For me, this song will always represent the 90's ....

    I wonder why so many bands or singer degraded after the 90's
    By: Ashraf
    • 10. Shook Ones Pt Ii by Mobb Deep
      This should be higher on the list but i forgot about it and i cant believe i did b/c its a classic
    • 9. Still Not A Playa by Big Pun
      A sad fall of a great rapper.
    • 8. Brooklyn's Finest by Jay Z And Biggie
      Once again, early HOVA was amazin.
    • 7. It Ain't Hard To Tell by Nas
      Not sure if it was late 80s or early 90s but no matta...the beginning of a legend.
    • 6. It Was A Good Day by Ice Cube
      Amazing song with amazing story telling techniques by Cube.
    • 5. Aint Nuthin But A G Thang by Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg
      The introduction of snoop dogg to the world.
    • 4. Dangerous by Busta Rhymes
      This Song is Just Straight bangin.
    • 3. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs N Harmony
      Quite possibly the most underrated rappers in the game.
    • 2. Notorious Big by Juicy
      You cant leave off biggie once ur talking about Pac.
    • 1. 2 Of Americaz Most Wanted by 2pac And Snoop Dogg
      The Chemistry between these 2 rappers on this song is still untouched.


    By: Alexander Hoffman
    • 10. Circus Of Stars by Gas Giants
      Great vocals along with unique lyrics and a great melody.
    • 9. Legacy by The Gone Jackals
      Great hard rock song, featured on the soundtrack to Full Throttle, a biker action/adventure pc game.
    • 8. Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
      Awesome Power Pop song.
    • 7. Spider Webs by No Doubt
      Great alternative song with unique vocals and melody.
    • 6. I Do by Lisa Loeb
      Great folk-rock song with beautiful lyrics.
    • 5. Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlan
      Beautiful song with great lyrics.
    • 4. Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something
      Great catchy song with great lyrics that don't rhyme at all.
    • 3. Closing Time by Semisonic
      A creative song with great use of the piano.
    • 2. Follow You Down by Gin Blossoms
      Great Alternative Rock song with an awesome chorus and great vocals.
    • 1. Dreams by The Cranberries
      A beautiful and unique song with great vocals and lyrics.

    These are all great songs of the 90s. If they were gems, my top 4 songs would be diamonds.

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