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


    By: Hugo Vargas
    • 10. Sunshower by Chris Cornell
      fantastic
    • 9. Linger by Cranberries
    • 8. Last Dance With Mary Jane by Tom Petty
    • 7. Popular by Butthole Surfers
      This song was the 90's
    • 6. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      awesome song
    • 5. Creep by Radiohead
      This song is so significant and people could indentify with it soooooooo much.
    • 4. Breathe by Prodigy
      This song is just catchy as hell.
    • 3. November Rain by Guns & Roses
      Dude!!!!!!! This song has to be on this!
    • 2. Everlong by Foo Fighters
      The dynamics behind Dave Grohl's music and the history behin him (Nirvana) just make him and this song awesome.
    • 1. Crash by Dave Matthews Band
      This song glorifies both women and sex. Those are two of the most important factors of the 90's.

    this list is just random bad ass songs that could easily make top ten
    By: Liz
    • 10. Shoop by Salt-n-Pepa
      Pretty catchy...
    • 9. More Than Words by Extreme
      Nice ballad...
    • 8. Run-Around by Blues Traveler
      Popular in the 90's and still making music...
    • 7. U Can't Touch This by M.C. Hammer
      Need I say more?
    • 6. The Sign by Ace of Base
      Sad but true.....(See there's Metallica again!)
    • 5. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
      Metallica is a close 2nd behind Nirvana...
    • 4. Ironic by Alanis Morrisette
      She is very talented and made a huge impact on the 90's.
    • 3. Champagne Supernova by Oasis
      Come on...we all loved Oasis...
    • 2. Nuthin but a G' Thang by Dr. Dre and Snoop
      This is how rap got started
    • 1. Come As You Are by Nirvana
      Nirvana IS the band of the 90's!!


    By: jbs
    • 10. Mother Mother by Tracy Bonham
      oh i don't know...it was cool back in 1996, it still might be a little cool to listen to here and there.
    • 9. Promise Of a New Day by Paula Abdul
      she had many many great hits of the early and mid 90s, this is just one of them.
    • 8. Carma Police by Radiohead
      just a great song, from another great band.
    • 7. What Do I Have To Do? by Stabbing Westward
      this band was great. i loved their whole album: Wither,Blister, Burn and Peel.
    • 6. Last Goodbye by Jeff Buckley
      this song was just great. he had a wonderful voice. i was very upset when i heard of his demise.
    • 5. More than Words by Extreme
      as a young innocent adolecent girl, my heart melted when i listened to this song.
    • 4. Rape Me by Nirvana
      of course this song wasn't as popular, but no one would let it be with such a provactive title.
    • 3. Criminal by Fiona Apple
      she came later in the 90s, but her voice is just so unique!
    • 2. Ditty by Paperboy
      *laugh* i really enjoyed this song in my youth. it was kind of fun.
    • 1. Cornflake Girl by Tori Amos
      this song didn't get enough recognition in the mid 90s. Tori Amos created great stuff back then, and still does to this day.

    there were many great songs of the 90s, the best were from 1990-96. i just really hope that the list i saw with all backstreet boys songs was a joke!!!
    By: Deity of Poes
    • 10. Stay by Lisa Loeb
      Every girl knows the song. Every girl knows the lyrics. You gotta love the glasses!
    • 9. Losing My Religion by R.E.M
      The first band to express human spirituality in a song, a classic!
    • 8. Mr Jones by Counting Crows
      Counting Crows' most popular song....still, i think they have better songs than this one.
    • 7. (What if God was) One of Us by Joan Osbourne
      This girl brought up a very interesting subject that noone had come up with before: god's facade.
    • 6. Come out and Play by The Offspring
      It's THE teenage anthem! a 90's classic
    • 5. When I Come Around by Green Day
      This song was punk rock's first public appeareance i think... one of my fave bands!!!
    • 4. Loser by Beck
      A classic for all teenagers!!
    • 3. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
      It was THE love song of the 90's. And it was not just about love, but also death and loneliness.... the lyrics are heart-breaking and the rythm is great.
    • 2. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      I must say, this song changed my life. It truly is breath-taking.
    • 1. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      yes... it's THE rebel song. I think is an ode to freedom, and the best song of the 90's, where anything fast, rebellion, disorder and loud noises where the main characteristics. What else could you ask for?? =D

    These are no necessarily my favorite songs from the 90's but they are the most popular i think...
    By: Jimbs
    • 10. What It's Like by Everlast
      A classic song about real issues like pregnancy and fights.
    • 9. Mr. Jones by Counting Crows
      A song with a really catchy chorus that is familiar to most everybody.
    • 8. Nuthin But A G Thang by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
      Rap song that ushered in today's rap/hip hop songs and Snoop Dogg.
    • 7. Nookie by limpbizkit
      A song that became an anthem for break-ups. I still don't see where the cookies part comes in but an awesome song none-the-less.
    • 6. Enter Sandman by Metallica
      One of Metallica's signature songs. Incredibly musical and the transition from the intro to the verse is the greatest moment in music... period.
    • 5. This Ain't A Love Song by Bon Jovi
      This is one of my favorite songs.
    • 4. Loser by Beck
      A really wierd song that only Beck could decipher. A classic that plays on the generational discomfort of being a "loser".
    • 3. November Rain by Guns 'N' Roses
      One of the greatest songs of all time from one of the greatest bands of all time. Just a great slow song.
    • 2. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      The legendary song about a boy who shoots himself in front of his English class. The video is awesome and, mixed with one of the greatest voices of all time.
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      This song and band were the absolute pinnacle of the 90's. Kurt Cobain was one of the greatest songwriters and voices ever.

    As you can tell, I'm all rock aside from Snoop Dogg.
    By: Leah
    • 10. Found Out About You by Gin Blossoms
      Who could forget the Gin Blossoms? It's funny how you won't hear a song for about 5 yrs and then one day you hear it and suddenly know the words.
    • 9. Precious Delcaration by Collective Soul
      So many great songs by this band. Precious Declaration just has something more to it that makes it one of the best.
    • 8. Would by Alice In Chains
      Possibly the greatest bands of the 90's. I can't say much for that , but I wouldn't doubt it.
    • 7. Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden
      Unforgetable music video, unforgetable song, unforgetable band.
    • 6. Forty Six & 2 by Tool
      I honestly don't know what I think of this song. I guess I have nothing to say 'cept you gotta hear it.
    • 5. Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla
      The best part of this song are the clever lyrics, and JR Richards has such a lovely voice.
    • 4. Glycerine by Bush
      Could never forget this song. It's hard to say whether this song is just as beatiful as #1, it just comes too close.
    • 3. Betterman by Pearl Jam
      I couldn't decide between this one or Evenflow, but Betterman is a little more sentimental.
    • 2. Superman's Dead by Our Lady Peace
      The vocals are amazing. It's tough placing any OLP song at #2.
    • 1. Lightening Crashes by Live
      The most memorable song of the decade. Possibly the most beautiful.

    Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots), Just (Radiohead), Brick (BenFolds5), Have You Seen Mary? (Sponge), & Closer (NIN)
    By: jessica
    • 10. Xplosive by Dr.Dre
    • 9. JaRule by Put it On me
    • 8. Shake A TailFeather by Nelly
    • 7. LoseYourself by Eminem
    • 6. 21 Questions by 50 Cent
    • 5. Foolish by Ashanti
    • 4. Cant leave you alone by Fabulous
    • 3. P.I.M.P by 50 cent
    • 2. Get Low by Lil Jon and the Eastside boyz
    • 1. I Can Tell by 504 boyz


    By: Christopher Neeley
    • 10. Baby Got Back by Sir Mixalot
      Catchy...Funny...And Prohibited on MTV for after 9 P.M.!!!!!!!!!
    • 9. Ray Of Light by Madonna
      Brought her back and hotter than ever...even for turning 40 and having a kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 8. Wonderwall by Oasis
      Every time I hear this song its a most to sing along with or I'll die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 7. Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
      Can't tell you what this song has that hypnotizes me all the time!!!!!
    • 6. Cryin' by Aerosmith
      The song had Alicia Silverstone and tatoos what else do you need!!!!!
    • 5. Loser by Beck
      Great Song and it brought Beck to the mainstream!
    • 4. Smooth by Santana feat. Rob Thomas
      Um...Let me think... its an ass kicking song!!!!!!
    • 3. No Rain by Blind Melon
      Great song... eventhough I was 7 when it came out I love to listen to this song then and now!!!!!!!!
    • 2. You Outta Know by Alanis Morrisette
      A song that made Alanis a hot artist and gave women a voice of vengeance...GREAT SONG!!!!!!!!
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      It's a obvious choice but tell me a band that was bigger than Nirvana during the 90's!!!!!!!!

    I will give major props to Jewel, Janet Jackson, No doubts Gwen Stephani(for being hot) and for Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Eve 6, and Metallica for being Great artist!!!!!!!
    By: Steve
    • 10. Stinkfist by Tool
    • 9. Enter Sandman by Mettalica
    • 8. In Bloom by Nirvana
    • 7. Blind by Korn
    • 6. Roots by Deftones
    • 5. Jimmy by Tool
    • 4. Zero by Smashing Pumpkins
    • 3. Come Out And Play by The Offspring
    • 2. Wherever I May Roam by Metallica
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana


    By: Marcelo Maeda
    • 10. Copkiller by Bodycount
    • 9. All That She Wants by Ace Of Base
    • 8. 29 Palms by Robert Plant
    • 7. Cantaloop by US 3
    • 6. Die Laughing by Teraphy
    • 5. Breaking It Down Again by Tears For Fears
    • 4. Butterfly On A Wheel by Mission UK
    • 3. Wonderwall by Oasis
    • 2. I'm The Walrus by Oingo Boingo
    • 1. Are We Here by Orbital

    Alo, alo galera do Brasil, esta � a lista dos sons que eu curtia na decada de 90. Abra�o pra todos e em especial � turma do 12.GAC de Jundia� e a galera de Atibaia-SP. Valew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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