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


    By: Scott Thornton
    • 10. Jump! by Kris Kross
      now, this song rocked!
    • 9. Waterfall by TLC
      Some way sexy gals pumping out their cool tunes with grace and elegance and at the same time coolness and a catchy hip hop style.
    • 8. Somebodys Crying by Chris Isaak
      Even though he has been around for years, every song he has produced has been a hit with me!
    • 7. Man, i feel like a woman by Shania Twain
      learning all the words to this far out song was not hard. Catchy with a good upbeat and lifting tune, man what a career has she set herself up for!
    • 6. Picture of you by Boyzone
      iii had a picture of you in my mind.... what a way cool hip song. it made me just want to boogy for hours!
    • 5. G'day by Chris Kincaid with Robby
      The sweetest song by an everlasting legend
    • 4. When the doves cry by Quindon Taver
      what can i say, he was 14 when he sang this, what a f***ing legend
    • 3. Ironic by Alanis Morissette
      Wow, this chick was definently someone great who made a massive impact on the ninetys. Her strong vocal chords and sexy looks i think, will always be remembered.
    • 2. Men In Black by Will Smith
      After his days as Jazzy Jeff, i think he became the icon of black rap-pop-r n b or whatever he wants to call it. He has GREAT looks and an even greater body..mmm...
    • 1. Barbie Girl by Aqua
      This is undoubtebly the best song of the ninetys or any other era. This song changed my views on girls and for a slight second i wanted to be a girl of the ninetys.

    I didnt mention any hanson or spice girls songs cos they are too damn legendary to be on this list.... I LOVE SCARY SPICE! HANSON RULE! =^..^= meow
    By: Amanda
    • 10. Jack-ass by Beck
      Just another track on Odelay. Only it's perfect.
    • 9. It's a Shame About Ray by Lemonheads
      What's wrong with pop?
    • 8. Caught by the Fuzz by Supergrass
      Ooooh-wahhh-oooh...The Gallagher brothers have nothing on Supergrass.
    • 7. C.R.E.A.M. by Wu Tang Clan
      Hooray!
    • 6. Buggin' by Flaming Lips
      Perfect Beach Boys harmonies. Because that's what the kids love. Yes.
    • 5. Supernova by Liz Phair
      'Cause you're a human supernova, a solar superman, an angel with wings of fire...why do people subsidize Alanis Morrissette?
    • 4. Tom Courtenay by Yo La Tengo
      Mesmerizing and beautiful. "Julie Christie, the rumors are true..." Georgia's version is nicer.
    • 3. My Mind Playin' Tricks on Me by Geto Boys
      Terrifying and wonderful. Seriously fucked up.
    • 2. Rape Me by Nirvana
      'Cause he was Lennon and McCartney put together.
    • 1. Birdhouse in Your Soul by They Might Be Giants
      Rock on! I'm gonna get me a soda.


    By: Jared
    • 10. The World I Know by Collective Soul
      I needed a little variety...
    • 9. Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      What can I say...it's a good song and the Chili Peppers are awesome
    • 8. Wake Up by Rage Against The Machine
      It was on the Matrix soundtrack...need I say more???
    • 7. Intergalactic by Beastie Boys
      It was hard to pick one...the beastie boys had a lot of great hits
    • 6. One Week by Barenaked Ladies
      Definitely catching.
    • 5. 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins
      An all around great song
    • 4. Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
      This song was a definite classic!!
    • 3. Are You Ready? by Creed
      There are quite a few Creed songs that deserve to be on here but this one is my personal favorite.
    • 2. Bush by Machinehead
      Probably the closest contender to Nirvana
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Nothing else compares

    I didn't want to put more than one for each artist...that made it really hard to choose though since all of them (excluding vanilla ice) had a lot of great songs!
    By: TOM
    • 10. BLACK by PEARL JAM
      SHEETS OF EMPTY CANVASS.....
    • 9. BUDDY HOLLY by WEEZER
      EW I OH, I JUST LOOK LIKE BUDDY HOLLY, OH OH AND A MARY TYLER MOORE!
    • 8. BLAVK HOLE SUN by SOUNDGARDEN
      IN MY EYES, IN DIPOSE, IN DICIZES NO ONE KNOWS...BLACK HOLE SUN, WONT YOU COME, AND WASH AWAY WITH ME
    • 7. GIVE IT AWAY by RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
      ONE I GOT TO GOT TO GET IT PUT IT IN YOU....
    • 6. ZOMBIE by THE CRANNBERRIES
      IN YOUR HEAD, IN YOUR HEAD, THEY ARE FIGHTING, ZOMBIE! ZOMBIE!
    • 5. MYSTERIOUS WAYS by U2
      ITS ALRIGHT ITS ALRIGH, SHE MOVES, IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS!!!!
    • 4. BULLET WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS by THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
      DISPITE ALL MY RAGE IM STILL JUST A RAT IN A CAGE, SOMEONE WILL SAY WHAT IS WRONG CAN NEVA BE CHANGED!!!
    • 3. BULLS ON PARADE by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
      RALLY ROUND YO FAMILY....WITH A POCKET FULL OF SHELLS
    • 2. NO RAIN by BLIND MELON
      AND ALL I CAN DO IS READ A BOOK TO SATAY AWAKE
    • 1. PEPPER by BUTTHOLE SURFERS
      I DONT MIND THE SUM SUM TIMES, EVEN IF IT SHOWS


    By: corpulent
    • 10. Paradise City by Guns'n'Roses
      Sure, '89, but a proto-alternative song
    • 9. One Week by Barenaked Ladies
      Its unique speed and guitaring make a distinctive 90s song
    • 8. Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      The lyrical ballad challanged what exactly was 'rock'
    • 7. Man on the Moon by R.E.M.
      Pick your R.E.M. song, but they helped create alternative music
    • 6. Enter Sandman by Metallica
      One of the greatest bands ever, their versatility and power are unmatched in the 90s
    • 5. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
      Trent Reznor single-handedly created industrial music with songs like these
    • 4. Killing Me Softly by Fugees
      Reshaped hip-hop from the days of Run D.M.C.
    • 3. Ray of Light by Madonna
      Fuck you, I like this song
    • 2. A Tout Le Monde by Megadeth
      If you haven't heard this song, DOWNLOAD IT RIGHT NOW. Written after a failed suicide, this is one of the greatest hard rock songs ever
    • 1. Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band
      You're thinking...hey, I like other songs better than this. But Crash marked the apex of 90s culture, before it slid into talentless bands like N'Sync. That's alternative music for you, folks.


    By: claudia ivonne reyes salazar
    • 10. just my imagination by the cranberries
    • 9. bye bye bye by n´sync
    • 8. ex girlfrend by no doubt
    • 7. otherside by red hot chili peppers
    • 6. make me bad by korn
    • 5. take a picture by filter
    • 4. all the small things by blink 182
    • 3. I want you by savage garden
    • 2. falling away from me by korn
    • 1. the animal song by savage garden
      this song is the best of the world


    By: D
    • 10. Come Out And Play by The Offspring
      "Like the latest fashion, like a spreading disease, the kids are strappin' on their way to the classrooms, getting weapons with the greatest of ease."
    • 9. Come As You Are by Nirvana
      "Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, don't be late."
    • 8. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      "King Jeremy the wicked ruled his world..."
    • 7. Interstate Love Song by STP
      "Leavin' on a Southern train, only yesterday you lied. Promises of what I seemed to be only watched the time go by..."
    • 6. Everybody Hurts by REM
      "Everybody hurts, and everybody cries... sometimes everything is wrong... but hang on."
    • 5. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      "Our little group has always been and always will until the end."
    • 4. Alive by Pearl Jam
      "Son, have I got a little story for you..."
    • 3. Plush by STP
      "And I feel that time's a wasted go... so where ya going to tomorrow?"
    • 2. Shimmer by Fuel
      "We're here and now, but will we ever be again? 'Cause I have found all that shimmers in this world is sure to fade away again."
    • 1. One by Creed
      "The world is headed for mutiny, when all we want is unity. We may rise and fall, but in the end, we'll meet our fate together."


    By: Claudia
    • 10. Jumper by Third Eye Blind
    • 9. No Rain by Blind Melon
    • 8. Interstate Love Song by STP
    • 7. Wonderwall by Oasis
    • 6. Lightning Crashes by Live
    • 5. A Long December by Counting Crows
    • 4. Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio
    • 3. One of Us by Joan Osbourne
    • 2. Runaway Train by Soul Asylum
    • 1. Time of Your Life by Green Day


    By: C
    • 10. One Headlight by The Wallflowers
    • 9. Burden In My Hand by Soundgarden
    • 8. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
    • 7. One by U2
    • 6. How's It Gonna Be by Third Eye Blind
    • 5. Santa Monica by Everclear
    • 4. Janie's Got A Gun by Aerosmith
    • 3. Ordinary World by Duran Duran
    • 2. When I Come Around by Green Day
    • 1. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls

    A lot of these songs seem forgotten and I just wanted to make sure that they were mentioned...
    By: Max
    • 10. Layla [unplugged] by Eric Clapton
      The only Clapton song that I like.
    • 9. I'll Stick Around by Foo Fighters
      I DON'T OWE YOU ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really gets your blood running!
    • 8. Champagne Supernova by Oasis
      The most beautiful song of the 90s. Oasis is an alright band with this song as their masterwork.
    • 7. Nothin' But A by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
      This is the song that got me into rap.
    • 6. Killing Me Softly by The Fugees
      One of the most talented groups of the 90s. A great remake of a great song.
    • 5. Sabotage by Beastie Boys
      This thing shows the Beasties can rock! And I mean rock HARD!
    • 4. Loser by Beck
      The funkiest lyrics ever! Beck is just the king of funk.
    • 3. Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden
      One of the catchiest rock songs ever. Perfect in every aspect.
    • 2. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
      Take back what I said about #8, this is the most beautiful song of the 90s. The song just grabs you and never lets go.
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      I limited myself to one song from each band. Otherwise the whole list would've been Nirvana. This is THE song of the 90s. Everyone will remember this song. Long live Nirvana!!!!!

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