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


    By: Alessandra
    • 10. Special by Garbage
    • 9. Time Of Your Life by Green Day
    • 8. Take My Picture by Filter
    • 7. December by Colective Soul
    • 6. What's Up by 4non Blondes
    • 5. Tender by Blur
    • 4. Sunny Came Home by Shawn Colvin
    • 3. Don't Speak by No Doubt
    • 2. Miserable by Lit
    • 1. Closing Time by Semisonic


    By: Kelli Ingram
    • 10. The Way U Make Me Feel by Micheal Jackson
      I lov that song,The beat is cool..I t expresses love and his desire for a lady he's been checkin' out-(and not little boys,Lol).
    • 9. My Name Is Prince by Prince
      .."My name is Prince, and i am funky...." yeah so cool. He's expressing who he is and what he stands for and that he can rock like crazy and is a damn good singer.
    • 8. Jump Around by House Of Pain
      Hard rockin' rap song, funky, explosive and will make u jump around and act all crazy...!!
    • 7. The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
      ...OH OH do me baby..do da humpty hump, do da humpty hump..This song is so funny, silly, provocative, and still ya gotta dance 2 it!!
    • 6. This Is How We Do It by Montel
      "This is how we do it"..yeah, cool song!
    • 5. Everybody Dance Now by C+c Music Factory
      .."Everybody Dance now! this song makes u dance so much! I love it!..They weren't asking u 2 dance,They were commanding u 2 dance!.."Dance till ya can't til ya can't dance no more!"
    • 4. Trippin' by Total
      Loved that song..I remember when i was in da 4th grade and i did a group dance for that song for a talent show...we won, and sexy song. Its a kinda slow, r&b/hip-hoppish song-with Missy Elliot .
    • 3. Creep by Tlc
      I like that song.TLC was great and the beat makes u wanna dance and sing along 2 it..its about her creepin' on her boyfriend/some dude ("cheating")Ha! tight song!
    • 2. Get Off by Prince
      this song rocks, it's so funky and provocative. Prince was cool with his sexy voice and hip-hop beats..yeah.."Get Off..23 positions in a 1 night stand"...........so cool
    • 1. Rhythum Is A Dancer by Snap
      this song is so cool and upbeat and funky. I like the hype rhythum and its makes ya wanna dance!

    I like that Prince, he's pretty Funky, Salt n' Pepa, TlC,Snap-cool and funky 90s artists-the best!!!
    By: Chris
    • 10. Party by Dmx
      dmx rocks in this one
    • 9. Rosa Parks by Outkast
      one of the best rap group and songs of all time
    • 8. Whitney Houston by I Will Always Love U
      whitneys best song no doubt
    • 7. Jay-z by Hard Knock Life
      the show of how hard it relly is in the ghetto
    • 6. Waterfalls by Tlc
      this is no doubt one of the best songs ever
    • 5. Bump N Grind by R.kelly
      this song rocks
    • 4. Seven Days by Mary J. Blige
      i just love that song
    • 3. Mo Money Mo Problems by Biggie,p.diddyandmase
      this shit is the best
    • 2. I Ain't Mad At Cha by 2pac
      tupac best song of all time
    • 1. Angel Of Mine by Monica
      she did this song and it is the best love song i ever heard


    By: Briana
    • 10. Take Me To Another Place by Unrested Development
      They were very afrocentric and thier music were down to earth. "take me to another place, take me to another land."
    • 9. This Is How You Do It by Montell Jordon
      He came out with the song that was got everyone dancing.
    • 8. Down Low by R Kelly
      "Keep it on the Down Low, Nobody has to know."
    • 7. SWV by So Into You
      "So Into You" takes me bake in the day.
    • 6. TLC by Creep
      TLC was and will always be the shiznik, fo real. Creep was my favorite song off their albulm Crazy Sexy Cool. "so i creep, ya ya, just keep it on the down low, and no one is suppose to know.
    • 5. Hypnotize by Notorious B.I.G.
      Biggy words hypnotized everyone to get it on and poppin.
    • 4. Stay by Jodeci
      One of the best R&B groups of the 90s
    • 3. Crossroads by BoneThugs N Harmony
      Bone Thugs from my state ohio did tight song with thier harmonic voices blending well with each other.
    • 2. Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac Shakur
      Tupac made great songs from california love to I get around to changes. Keep ya Head Up was inspriation to me and still is.
    • 1. Aaliyah by One In A Million
      The one the only Aaliyah. My inspriation, my idol, my heart. This came out in 96 or 1997

    Other artist i was feelin were mc hammer, Missy elliot, Mokenstef, Xscape Hi five, Brandy, Monica, Total, Tony Toni Tone, Silk, Changing faces, The Fugees, Ice Cube, Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Joe, H Town Keith Sweat "nobody and a hellava lot more.
    By: Sean
    • 10. Only God Can Judge Me by 2pac
      it don't get any more tru than dat
    • 9. Me And My Girlfriend by 2pac
      he aint just talkin bout his girl at the same time hes talkin about his gun cuz hes a genious like dat .
    • 8. U Can't See Me by 2pac
      he just rips some hot shit on all these peeps like its a game
    • 7. Hellrazor by 2pac
      a hot track wit a chillen beat
    • 6. Hail Mary by 2pac
      this is a clasic n its one of his more known tracks
    • 5. Breathin by 2pac
      althought this was released post 200 it was recorded before so it still counts
    • 4. Dear Mama by 2pac
      this shows tha softer side of dat wild ass boi pac
    • 3. Staright Ballen by 2pac
      a wild track dat was made in his earlier years
    • 2. Ambitions As A Ridah by 2pac
      this shit got a hot ass beat
    • 1. Pain by 2pac
      this songs is just crazy it speaks for itself

    as you can see this listis all consited of the greatest of all time my nigga pac. other notable rap sons would be these. also id like to note that none of these lists are exactly in the right order they vary. 1) mobb deep-shook ones part 2, quiet storm 2) nas-the message, i gave u power 3) outkast-atliens 4) notorious big-dead wrong, victory 5) eminem-still don't give a f**k,stan,hellbound 6) noreaga- banned from tv 7) luniz-i got 5 on it 8) lost boyz-renee 9) dmx-stop bien greedy,atf,how's it goin down,x is coming 10) camron-what mean the world to you also i have a list for rock whitch i wanted to keep seperate cuz i think it's dumb to mix em 1) fuel-shimmer 2) metallica-four leaf clover,unforgiven 1 and2 3) bush-comedown, glyserine 4) dave mathews band-crash into me 5) goo goo dolls-iris,name 5) live-lightning crashes, dolphin's cry, i alone 6) nine inch nails-the fragile,hurt,the perfect drug, were in this toghether 7) papa raoch-last resort 8) stone temple pilots-creep, big bang baby, plush 9) weezer- say it ain't so, the sweter song,buddy holly 10) soundgarden-pretty noose, blach hole sun again these are not exactly in order !!!
    By: Edgeless
    • 10. Mysterious Ways by U2
      Just a great song.
    • 9. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me by U2
      A great song, lyrically awesome as well. The best song on the Batman Forever soundtrack (along with the Seal song).
    • 8. Time by Hootie and Blowfish
      I'm not Hootie's biggest fan, but they're a good band and it's no wonder why the album is one of the best-selling of all time. Time is one of many great tracks on the album, Cracked Rear View.
    • 7. All Apologies by Nirvana
      Nirvana is generally a bit too hard for me, but Cobain was both musically talented and lyrically gifted, and this song is pretty well near perfect.
    • 6. Losing My Religion by REM
      Great song. Great band. The acoustic versions are even better.
    • 5. Sonnet by The Verve
      Pretty well anything by The Verve could've found it's way onto this list (Bittersweet Symphony, Lucky Man, etc.,) but this song is incredible and resonates with the simplicity and lyrical beauty that made The Verve one of the great bands of the 90s and music history, despite their brief band life.
    • 4. Possession by Sarah McLachlan
      An absolutely beautiful song, even better in it's acoustic (piano/vocal only) form.
    • 3. Stay (Far Away, So Close!) by U2
      I am not afraid to admit that I am moved to tears at hearing it.
    • 2. Voices by Dario G f. Vanessa Quinoness
      Not only is the song spellbindingly beautiful, but it reminds me of the beach from The Beach (Phuket), perhaps the most beautiful place on earth. Pulsates with a rhythm and energy that is uplifting and is aesthetically magnificient.
    • 1. One by U2
      The song that saved U2 (history's greatest band). The song that continues to be a beacon of hope and a message of peace. One love. One blood. One life. We get to carry each other.

    I was compelled to include some non-U2 on this list, but if I could've been completely and utterly biased the list would have U2 from 1-10, and beyond. In addition to a lot more U2, I also considered for this list the following: Smashing Pumpkins, Disarm and 1979; the Verve Pipe, The Freshman; Third Eye Blind, I Want You; U2, virtually every song from Achtung Baby to Zooropa to POP; the Tragically Hip, Courage; Seal, Kiss From a Rose; the Cardigans, Erase-Rewind; Sarah McLachlan, dozens of songs; Red Hot Chili Peppers, Otherside and Californication and Around the World; Radiohead, Creep (a little too obvious though, since Radiohead's other work has been equally brilliant); Oasis, Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger; Moist, Underground and Breathe; Matthew Good Band, Apparitions; Aimee Mann, too many to name; Live, Lightning Crashes; Green Day, Time of Your Life; and much, much more.
    By: Trista
    • 10. Enter Sandman by Metallica
      Well, anything off the sellout.. I mean Black album
    • 9. Bitch by Meredith Brooks
      One of the many Feminist songs of the decade. Also a great song.
    • 8. Peaches by Presidents of the United states of America
      a great song
    • 7. Marlyn Manson by Beautiful People
      You may not like him but this is a very influential song... and well, you know you know the words
    • 6. Flagpole Sitta by Havey Danger
      My mom and I used to sing this song every time we would hear it.
    • 5. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix Alot
      everyone has danced to this song... even those without back.
    • 4. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
      I love this song
    • 3. Dreaming of you by Salina
      Great singer/preformer
    • 2. Britney Spears by ...Baby One More Time
      great video
    • 1. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
      A classic

    It is really hard to choose just 10 songs... the 90's produced some of the best music ever... :) like others I restricted myself to only one song per artist.
    By: Basil
    • 10. Hold on by Pearl Jam
    • 9. StripSearch by Faith No More
    • 8. Fell On Black Days by Soundgarden
    • 7. Retrovertigo by Mr.Bungle
    • 6. Black by Pearl Jam
    • 5. Stone the Crow by Down
    • 4. This Love by Pantera
    • 3. Fixxxer by Metallica
    • 2. Indifference by Pearl Jam
    • 1. Midlife Crisis (maybe) by Faith no more
      All these songs are great, and all the bands are great as well... It's hard deciding the order...they are all as good.


    By: Tencia
    • 10. Possum Kingdom by Toadies
    • 9. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
    • 8. The Freshman by Verve Pipe
    • 7. Brick by Ben Folds Five
    • 6. Bitter Sweet Sympthony by The Verve
    • 5. Leaving Las Vegas by Sheryl Crowe
    • 4. Intergalactic by Beastie Boys
    • 3. Fly by Sugar Ray
    • 2. Everything To Everyone by Everclear
    • 1. Sweet Surrender by Sarah Mclachlan


    By: David
    • 10. I'll Stick Around by Foo Fighters
    • 9. Man in the Box by Alice in Chains
      This is what rock music is all bout
    • 8. Smells Like Teen Spirit / Lithium by Nirvana
      What else can I say, It's Nirvana
    • 7. Creep by Radiohead
      I see I'm not the only one who feels this song deserves a spot
    • 6. I Alone by Live
      I liked Live much better when they sounded like this
    • 5. Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters
      Love this song.... even if it was overplayed just a bit
    • 4. Longview by Green Day
      Still one of the best songs played on the radio today
    • 3. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
      Didn't get nearly as popular as I think it deserved. Sad this song doesn't play much anymore
    • 2. Gone Away by The Offspring
      Still one of my favorite songs
    • 1. Wrong Way by Sublime
      Just an Awsome Song

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