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


    By: Cindy
    • 10. Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Housten
      If anyone cheated on you you will like this song
    • 9. Pony by Guinuine
      This song stted his career, now I also like his new songs.
    • 8. Killing Me Softly by Fugees
      This song is great it gets stuck in your head easily.
    • 7. Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio
      This song you will always remember.
    • 6. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy
      This song is so great, it makes you think.
    • 5. Hypnotize by Notorious BIG
      I like this song so much.
    • 4. Changes by Tupac
      He was great I love his music.
    • 3. One In A Million by Aaliyah
      Great song. It'll get stuck in your head if you hear it.
    • 2. California Love by Tupac
      I love it, I'm from California.
    • 1. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
      Best song in the world. Most people don't remember this song, but if they hear it they'll be like, 'oh yeah'.

    Tupac's songs are full of heart and he will always be remembered. Crossroads is great, but a little saddening.
    By: Mikey G Sauve
    • 10. Wannabe by Spice Girls
      I could have put in a song by Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead, or several of my other favorite Ninties bands but hey.....you can't deny the true girl power of this hit making machine. There legacy will live on forever in all of our hearts....I know it will in mine.
    • 9. Fly Away by Lenny Krevice
      Hey...this artist's entire catalog stinks but it's good to have around to make you appreciate what good music sounds like!
    • 8. Ant's Marching by Dave Matthews Band
      The song that started the obsession.....
    • 7. Mmmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm by Crash Test Dummies
      the title says it all.
    • 6. Digging In The Dirt by Peter Gabriel
      Best song of Peter's in the 90's......"In your eyes" is the best overall
    • 5. Promise Of A New Day by Paula Abdul
      You had a crush on her too! Admit it!
    • 4. Temptation by Vast
      Emotional music at it's best!!!!
    • 3. Black by Pearl Jam
      Need I say more?!
    • 2. Rooster by Alice In Chains
      Killer mood....Killer song...Awesome Vocals.....nobody sang like Layne.
    • 1. Thru The Eyes Of Ruby by Smashing Pumpkins
      I am a huge pumpkin fan and love them all but if I could only choose one it would be this.

    Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana and Live all rock and deserve honorable mention but not before Paula Abdul or Spice Girls or even Lenny....ok?!!!!!
    By: Yigit
    • 10. Losin My Religion by Rem
    • 9. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
    • 8. Everything I Do by Bryan Adams
    • 7. Smells Like Teen Sprit by Nirvana
    • 6. Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    • 5. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
    • 4. Always by Bon Jovi
      best slow song in th 90's
    • 3. Vouge by Madonna
      madonna's best song in the 90s
    • 2. To The Moon And Back by Savage Garden
      their best song
    • 1. Black Or White by Michael Jackson
      great song from greatest artis off all time


    By: Kamil Bilgic
    • 10. I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
    • 9. Don't Speek by No Doubt
    • 8. Come As You Are by Nirvana
    • 7. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
    • 6. All That She Wants by Ace Of Base
    • 5. Losing My Religion by Rem
    • 4. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
    • 3. Truly Medly Deeply by Savage Garden
    • 2. Scream by Michael Jackson&janet Jackson
    • 1. Always by Bon Jovi


    By: Sam
    • 10. Earth Song by Michael Jackson
    • 9. You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson
    • 8. Black Or White by Michael Jackson
    • 7. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
    • 6. All That She Wants by Ace Of Base
    • 5. Losing My Religion by Rem
    • 4. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
    • 3. To The Moon And Back by Savage Garden
    • 2. Always by Bon Jovi
    • 1. Scream by Michael & Janet Jackson


    By: Chris Mumby
    • 10. The World I Know by Collective Soul
      truly feel the spirit in this song
    • 9. Heartshaped Box by Nirvana
      my favorite Nirvana song.... the song is prophetic of his struggles in life god rest his soul
    • 8. You Are Not Alone by Micheal Jackson
      Micheal is the king of pop he has to be on this list
    • 7. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
      I love sad songs and this is jus one of them
    • 6. Juicy by Notorious B.i.g
      great debut single; god rest his soul!!!
    • 5. Dear Momma/ I Loveyou by 2pac / Mary J. Blige
      tie between 2pac and mary J Blige.
    • 4. Glycerine by Bush
      another sad love song i like
    • 3. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
      Great vocals one of the best songs of the decade period
    • 2. Waterfalls by Tlc
      nice song they look so sexy in the video
    • 1. Bended Knees by Boy 2 Men
      lovely song with a great message

    there are alot of songs that didnt make the list. However i wanted the list to reflect alternative, hip hop, and r&B. Other songs that i have loved where Sade No ordinary Love, Nirvana's Smell like teen spirit, Mobb deep Shook Ones pt2, and Madonna's express yourself, and RKelly i believe i can fly.
    By: David
    • 10. Bic Runga by Sway
      Okay!! Alright!! i'll put in a female solo artist if that will shut you up..!!um..sorry..this is a really good song..yeah
    • 9. Jessie by Joshua Kadison
      Great piano once again and music-wise, it's a great song
    • 8. Time of Your Life by Green Day
      A great theme for this song and brilliant tune aswell.
    • 7. Jesus Freak by DC talk
      I'm not sure this was from the 90's but it's a great song and the lyrics are really useful
    • 6. All My Life by KC and JO JO
      Great piano solo in it, a soul song to top all soul songs.
    • 5. Weir by Killing Heidi
      This song is really 'rocky' and that it's sung by a woman doesn't for once put me off it.
    • 4. Addicted To Bass by Puretone
      I'm totally addicted to bass..dun dun dun dun dun. This is a great song with a lot of meaning'not..' anyway..
    • 3. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
      A cool song, great tune and vocals, the first real hit of the goo goo dolls
    • 2. Blue by Eiffel 65
      This song was at no. 1 so long i had to put it in. Beat music but good and meaningful none the less
    • 1. Anthem for year 2002 by Silverchair
      Great song, great tune, a theme we can relate too, need i say more? It was written in 99, anyway, the end of the decade didn't come until the start of 2001

    2000 was actually part of the decade from 91-2000 so 2000 songs should be included thanks. L8r
    By: Travis
    • 10. In The Garage by Weezer
      this is the song I jam to the most in my car, so it should be higher
    • 9. What I Got by Sublime
      this was the fo'shizzle of my highschool
    • 8. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      this should have been a lot higher too, I hate making decisions
    • 7. When I Come Around by GreenDay
      this should have been higher on my list, oh well
    • 6. Superman by Goldfinger
      great sounded ska song... if your not happy after listening to it, or dancing, you are sick
    • 5. Everlong by Foo Fighters
      Hell yes, once again not sure on the date..... or which cd it is from but I had the mp3 for a while so I am assuming 90s
    • 4. Digital Love by Draft Punk
      this song reminds me of a summer aquaintance
    • 3. Soul To Sqeeze by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      what can I say, the chili peppers rock
    • 2. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
      Who hasn't had a special moment with a lovely lady at one point and thought of this song.....nuff said, I think this was an early 90s???
    • 1. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      Sweet Sassy Molassy

    they are out of order, and the best song of all time is Marvin Gaye - Lets Get it On
    By: Jennifer
    • 10. Come Undone by Duran Duran
    • 9. Sleep to Dream by Fiona Apple
    • 8. Possum Kingdom by Toadies
    • 7. Life of Agony by Other Side of the River
    • 6. Six Underground by Sneaker Pimps
    • 5. Cemetary Gates by Pantera
    • 4. Disarm by Smashing Pumpkins
    • 3. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
    • 2. Silent All these Years by Tori Amos
      Whoever it was that put Tori in the same category as "Puffy" and "Britney" in their little comment section obviously does not know how to recognize real talent and expression.
    • 1. Today by Smashing Pumpkins

    i luv cheez-itz
    By: Travis
    • 10. I Shall Believe by Sheryl Crow
    • 9. Kiss From a Rose by Seal
    • 8. The Last Stop by Dave Matthews Band
    • 7. Champagne Supernova by Oasis
    • 6. Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla
    • 5. Freshmen by Verve Pipe
    • 4. One of Us by Joan Osborne
    • 3. All I Want by Toad the Wet Sprocket
    • 2. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
    • 1. Everything by Lifehouse
      This song is totally different from anything I've heard and its really beautiful!

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