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


    By: K. Lauren
    • 10. You oughta Know by Alanis Morsette
      The female rock superstar of the 90's...much respect where it's due
    • 9. I Will Remember You by Sarah McLaughlin
      Classic tearjearker
    • 8. Shameless by Garth Brooks
      Okay, i know it's country! But this is one of the best long songs I have ever heard, about the kind of love that brings you to your knees and leaves you completely helpless...its soooo pretty
    • 7. Oops, I did it again! by Brittney Spears
      The pop craze of the 90's...
    • 6. My Name Is by Eminem
      Whether you like him or not, he is the only white rapper to hit big and STAY big (sorry Vanilla Ice!)
    • 5. Under You by Better Than Ezra
      A beautiful love song...it's about sex, but it's about the kind of sex that can only be defined as "making love," makes you ask yourself if you've ever felt that way.
    • 4. Let's Talk About Sex by Salt N Peppa
      A great song for the say anything 90's...and one that every girl sang at least once!
    • 3. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
    • 2. Gangsta Party by Tupac and Snoop Doggy Dogg
      Two of the most influential rappers of all time...how can this not be a winner?
    • 1. Round Here by Counting Crows
      This song is amazing. It's about losing it all, growing up, getting out, and moving on...and all the while trying to figure out how to love someone else. Definitely the best song of the 90's, if not ever.


    By: K. Lauren
    • 10. You oughta Know by Alanis Morsette
      The female rock superstar of the 90's...much respect where it's due
    • 9. I Will Remember You by Sarah McLaughlin
      Classic tearjearker
    • 8. Shameless by Garth Brooks
      Okay, i know it's country! But this is one of the best long songs I have ever heard, about the kind of love that brings you to your knees and leaves you completely helpless...its soooo pretty
    • 7. Oops, I did it again! by Brittney Spears
      The pop craze of the 90's...
    • 6. My Name Is by Eminem
      Whether you like him or not, he is the only white rapper to hit big and STAY big (sorry Vanilla Ice!)
    • 5. Under You by Better Than Ezra
      A beautiful love song...it's about sex, but it's about the kind of sex that can only be defined as "making love," makes you ask yourself if you've ever felt that way.
    • 4. Let's Talk About Sex by Salt N Peppa
      A great song for the say anything 90's...and one that every girl sang at least once!
    • 3. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
      A great song about all the mistakes we make and what we live with everyday...and remembering the one who got away.
    • 2. Gangsta Party by Tupac and Snoop Doggy Dogg
      Two of the most influential rappers of all time...how can this not be a winner?
    • 1. Round Here by Counting Crows
      This song is amazing. It's about losing it all, growing up, getting out, and moving on...and all the while trying to figure out how to love someone else. Definitely the best song of the 90's, if not ever.


    By: Jonathon
    • 10. Ironic by Alanis Morissette
      Very Catchy lyrics and almost entirely irresistable.
    • 9. Miami by Will Smith
      Lets throw a little party in
    • 8. Give it Away by Red Hot Chili Peppers
      Talk about good beat
    • 7. Frozen by Madonna
      #1 sound effects and catchy lyrics
    • 6. California Love by Dr. Dre feat. 2pac
      Awesome song with that funky music "California...Knows how to party!!!"
    • 5. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Instant Classic
    • 4. Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
      A song that i try to get stuck in my head. I'll never get sick of it.
    • 3. Waterfalls by TLC
      This song has got the beat and isn't hard to dance to, but the key factor is obviously th message sent out in it about the evilness of drugs. The rainbow verse, as it's known by, has some hard-2-learn lyrics and are worth learning.
    • 2. What it's Like by Everlast
      This song never got too much credit for it's input, but i personaly think it's a wonderful sad touching song showing the hardships of life.
    • 1. Don't Speak by No Doubt
      All round applause. Tells the story of a break up through a girl that is hurt all over and doesn't want it to end. The guitars play extemely well and Adrian plays the drums nice and smoothly to fit in with the song. Then there is Gwen's fascinating voice! Deffinetly a #1 hit.

    I've based this list not only on what i consider favorites, but by people that like the genre of the song think of it.( exe: California Love "Think in terms of what the rap fans think of the song)
    By: Matt T. Stampede
    • 10. Crush by Dave Matthews Band
      DMB has queitly led their own private revolution towards a softer style of rock that has been missing for the past decade. Great song too.
    • 9. Crazy Game of Poker by Of a Revolution
      Quirky song that never got much airplay and isn't well known outside of certain areas of the country, but great nevertheless.
    • 8. Kiss from a Rose by Seal
      The song, off the "Batman Forever" soundtrack, had a sweet, but sad meoldy to it. Beautiful song.
    • 7. One Week by Barenaked Ladies
      Breakout hit from one of the consistently best bands of the '90s.
    • 6. Mysterious Ways by U2
      Just a great song to listen to, and really true when you start to think about it.
    • 5. Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins
      The Pumpkins were the 1990s. Angst ridden, and creative as hell. This song had a killer video too. andd
    • 4. People of the Sun by Rage Against the Machine
      Although less played then "Bulls on Parade" and "Guerilla Radio", POTS is a better song then both of them.
    • 3. Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Lurhman
      Some of the best advice I'll ever recieve came from this song.
    • 2. Free Falling by Tom Petty
      Awesome song, as good as anything they'd done before or after.
    • 1. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
      The perfect song to sum up the 1990s: some good, some bad...overall, a bittersweet decade. The song hits a very deep chord with me. As close to perfection as 90s music came.


    By: Mark Malbrough
    • 10. Suicide by Bobby Gaylor
      A very different type of song, but with a tremendous message
    • 9. Glycerince by Bush
      Another great song about not wasting the time you have
    • 8. MMM MMM MMM by Crash Test Dummies
      It's just so weird you have to like it
    • 7. Guano Apes by Lord of the Boards
      A great song by a little known band
    • 6. Why Does It Always Rain on Me by Travis
      A great song by a band on the rise
    • 5. Suzanne by Weezer
      Best song on any soundtrack (Mallrats)
    • 4. Radiohead by Black Star
      Definately my favorite Radiohead song
    • 3. Fuel by Shimmer
      You can't help but dance when this song is played
    • 2. Beautiful Mistake by Better Than Ezra
      A nice electronic beat from a bad not known for their electronic stylings.
    • 1. Walk This Way by Aerosmith
      Anybody that can sing all of the words to this song has talent

    Honorable mention: Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse; Pure Imagination - Smoking Popes; Today - Smashing Pumpkins; 4 a.m. - Our Lady Peace; Lake of Fire - Nirvana; Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
    By: Lujein Shannan
    • 10. I Have A Dream by Westlife
    • 9. Yesterday by Wet Wet Wet
    • 8. Life Is A Flower by Ace Of Base
    • 7. Father And Son by Boyzone
    • 6. Bryan Adams & Mel C by When You're Gone
    • 5. Savage Garden by Affirmation
      It has wonderful meanings
    • 4. It's Gonna Be Me by 'N Sync
    • 3. Shape Of My Heart by B.S.B
    • 2. Life Is A Rollercoaster by Ronan Keating
    • 1. My Love by Westlife
      It's the best song ever and Westlife is the best band ever

    I'm sorry everyone, I do love Westlife and I can't put one song for them only
    By: Derek
    • 10. Cryin by Aerosmith
      Just a great aerosmith song.
    • 9. Shimmer by Fuel
      Man, Fuel did a great job with this song didn't they.
    • 8. Time of Your Life by Green Day
      Can Listen to this song over and over again.
    • 7. Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down
      This song hit like a meteor and hasn't slowed down yet.
    • 6. River of Dreams by Billy Joel
      A great song form one of the greatest musicians of all time. What a different sound from his early stuff.
    • 5. My Own Prison/ One by Creed
      I am not a huge Creed fan but I will admit that these two songs were very well done.
    • 4. Broadway by Goo Goo Dolls
      Catchy song, well done by a great band.
    • 3. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      I don't like this song but you have to respect the kind of influence that it had on modern music and that is why it is so high on this list.
    • 2. Californication by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
      More meaning in this song than people give it credit for.A fantastic song.
    • 1. Losing My Religion by REM
      When I first heard this song, my reaction was "Oh my God!I can't believe it" I just kept playing it and couldn't stop. This is quite possibly the greatest song ever by a great group REM.


    By: Micha Roberson
    • 10. Don't Go Away by OAsis
    • 9. Song 2 by Blur
      WooHoo!!!
    • 8. 40 oz. to Freedom by Sublime
      Just like this tune.
    • 7. Shimmer by Fuel
      Beautiful voice with great lyrics.
    • 6. Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana
      This song has to be my favorite of theirs.
    • 5. Ironic by Alanis Morrisette
      The lyrics are great.
    • 4. Hang by Matchbox Twenty
      I just love this song. Everybody needs to hang at some point or another.
    • 3. Bitch by Meredith Brooks
      I think this songs describes every woman.
    • 2. I Choose by The Offspring
      Just a great song.
    • 1. Little Things by Bush
      I love the introduction to this song. I have always loved this song, but it was tough to choose between this and comedown.


    By: Micha Roberson
    • 10. Don't Go Away by Oasis
      I think this is in the 90s.
    • 9. Song 2 by Blur
      WooHoo!!!
    • 8. 40 oz. to Freedom by Sublime
      Just like this tune.
    • 7. Shimmer by Fuel
      Beautiful voice with great lyrics.
    • 6. Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana
      This song has to be my favorite of theirs.
    • 5. Ironic by Alanis Morrisette
      The lyrics are great.
    • 4. Hang by Matchbox Twenty
      I just love this song. Everybody needs to hang at some point or another.
    • 3. Bitch by Meredith Brooks
      I think this songs describes every woman.
    • 2. I Choose by The Offspring
      Just a great song.
    • 1. Little Things by Bush
      I love the introduction to this song. I have always loved this song, but it was tough to choose between this and comedown.

    I also like Garbage, I'm only happy when it rains, Pearl Jam, evenflow, and The Nixon's Sister. There is also this other song, but I don't know who sings it. The lyrics go something like this. Look Around your world pretty baby, is it everything you hoped it would be, the right time, the wrong situation.....blah, blah, blah. Email me at mlr03@hotmail.com if you know this song. Thanks.
    By: Yżlmaz
    • 10. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boys II Men
    • 9. Un-break My Heart by Toni Braxton
    • 8. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
    • 7. One by U2
    • 6. Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
    • 5. Shape Of My Heart by Sting
    • 4. Change The World by Eric Clapton
    • 3. Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams
    • 2. Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins
    • 1. Let's Talk About Love by Celine Dion

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