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Welcome to Watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the
most memorable, iconic, and/or highquality songs from each
year between 1990 and 1999.
>> 1999.
Number five.
All the small things.
Blink 182.
>> All the small things.
>> Pop punk at its most wacky, enjoyable, and catchy.
Blink 182 made us sing na na
na into the new millennium and beyond.
>> Say it ain't so.
I will not go.
Turn the lights off.
Carry me on and on and on.
>> Number four.
Man, I feel like a woman.
Shaniah Twain.
>> Let's go, girls.
>> Blending country and pop, this crossover singer
knows how to get our blood
pumping.
She could also write a sharp set of lyrics that satarizes and
celebrates life.
Crazy lady shirts.
>> Number three, say my name.
Destiny's Child.
>> Say my name.
Say my name.
>> Few R&B groups could command your attention
quite like Destiny's Child.
Say My Name finds them in top form,
demanding satisfaction from their
partner.
Number two, I want it that way.
Backstreet Boys.
>> My fire, the one desire.
>> In a decade of boy band success,
Backstreet Boys proved to be among the
best with this heartfelt hit.
The gents belted out one of their signature tracks
in another iconic work.
>> Number one, no scrubs.
TLC is a guy.
>> Delivering a decisive blow to dead beats everywhere.
TLC lays down the law on no
scrubs.
It's the kind of statement that makes you want to sing along and rethink
your life.
>> Hanging on the passenger side, >> 1998.
Number five, one week bare naked ladies.
It's been one week since you looked at me.
Threw your arms in the air and said
you're crazy.
>> Finding the funny and relationship woes, bare naked ladies deliver an entertaining pop hits.
It's also full of
some surprisingly fun rap vers.
When she went solo, Lauren Hill became an
even more influential figure in R&B.
This hit exemplifies the power of her Grammyinning debut record.
Girls, you
know you better watch out.
Some guys, some guys are only >> number three, Iris.
Goooo Dolls.
>> And all I could taste is this moment.
And all I can brea is your life.
>> Beautifully sentimental, this rock ballad finds poetry in a love story.
It
never fails to make us emotional whether or
not we're watching City of Angels.
>> Number two, believe share.
>> No matter how hard I try, you
keep pushing me through.
>> Nothing can ever keep Sher down.
In her groundbreaking autotune song, she proves
that she's stronger than ever.
>> Number one, Baby One more time, Britney Spears.
>> Ready for superstardom, Britney Spears took the
world by storm with this pop
hit.
The production and memorable hook continued to grab us all these decades
later.
My loneliness is killing me.
And I must confess.
>> 1997.
Number five.
Semi- charmed life.
Third eye blind.
>> Don't count out the mystery of these lyrics or the wonder of its hook.
Semi
Charmed Life tackles taboo subjects with loads of attitude.
>> Number four, Torn Natalie and Buglia.
I thought I saw a man brought to life.
He was warm.
He came around like he was dignified.
>> The singer covers the song in a
strong debut, delivering the definitive cover
of an Edna swap track.
Imbuglia will be forever remembered for this late '9s pop
hit.
Illusion never changed into something real.
Wide awake and I can see
the perfect sky is number three.
Around the world, Daft Punk.
Even in their early years, Daft Punk started
to redefine electronic music.
Around the world shows off their innovative and
funky styles from the
homework album.
>> Around the world around the world around the world.
>> Number two, Bittersweet Symphony.
The Vervey.
>> With a Rolling Stone sample, the Verve dish out a profound production.
The
strings only make the lyrics all the more compelling.
>> Number one, my heart will go on.
Selene Deion.
>> Never underestimate the power of a French Canadian icon.
Dion's key change
always hits the spot.
Forever defining the biggest cinematic romance of the
'9s.
You're 1996.
Number five, Unbreak My Heart, Tony Braxton.
>> This Grammyinning track finds the arts in Heartbreak.
Braxton's towering vocals are unforgettable with engrossing words
by Diane Warren.
>> Number four, No Diggity Black Street featuring Dr.
Dre and Queen Penn
>> with a Bill Wither sample and help from Dr.
Dre Blackreet released one of the
coolest tracks of 1996.
Few songs have as much swagger from the first few
seconds alone.
>> Number three, Killing Me Softly.
Bougie's >> heard.
Channeling the magic of Robera Flack, Fuji's made
an indelible mark on 90s
music.
Their mix of R&B, hiphop, and soul was incomplete without Lauren
Hill's amazing voice.
>> Number two, don't speak.
No doubt.
You and me, we used to be together.
>> This ballad finds No doubt in a
more somber mood, showing they could do more
than Scott Punk.
It also showcases the versatility of Gwen Stefani's pop star
persona.
>> Number one, wannabe Spice Girls.
What I want, what I really, really want.
Oh, tell me what you want.
What you really, really want.
>> This pop collective blasted out a cannon
with this anthemic statements, asserting
their girl power.
The Spice Girls were never better than on Wannabe.
>> 1995.
Number five.
You ought to know Alana Smorice.
I want you to know that I'm happy for you.
>> Jagged Little Pill helped make her a
star with this single showing her
ferocious side.
You ought to know still feels scandalous all these years later.
Well, I'm here to remind you of the
mess you left when
you went away.
Number four, California Love.
Tupac featuring Dr.
Dre and Roger
Troutman.
>> At the height of his powers, Tupac teamed up with Dr.
Dre for a West Coast
classic.
It's a testament to the work of both artists and a tribute to the Golden
State.
>> Number three, Wonder Wall Oasis.
>> Today is going to be the day
that they're going to throw it back to
you.
>> This Brit pop staple is all feels and one of the band's most famous hits.
With
its simple acoustic guitar part, Wonder Wall shows
that you can captivate an
audience without any frills.
>> You're going to be the one that saves me.
>> Number two, Gangsters Paradise.
Culio featuring LV.
>> As I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I take a look
at my
life and realize there's nothing left.
This rapper's best work utilizes an amazing sample
and an underrated vocal
from LV.
Gangsters Paradise is a cultural touchstone, proving Culio's namesake.
I'm not as hiding.
It's drowning my ice box.
>> This alternative rock song sneaks up on
you before unleashing its hidden fury.
Rivers and the band are on their best
behavior, showing listeners the wonders
of the blue album.
Say it ain't so wrong.
Your joke is a heartbreaker.
1994.
Number five, Cream.
Wuang Clan.
>> On their debut album, the hip-hop collective
dished out their unique sound
and flow.
Cream sets up the incredible dynamics of a high-flying group.
Leave
it up to me while I be living
proof to kick the truth to the young
black youth.
>> Number four, kiss from a rose seal.
>> There used to be a grand tower
alone on the sea.
>> You can't deny the voice or the high notes.
Later released on the Batman
Forever soundtrack.
Seal's awesome ballad endures as a timeless classic.
Baby >> Combining their punk roots and rap
success together, the trio roars to life
with this electrifying track.
Sabotage is full of furious bass, drum beats, and
ad rocks awesome screams.
What could it be?
>> On their album, Dookie.
Green Day established themselves as the saviors of
pop punk.
Basketcase captures them as irreverence and entertaining as ever.
I just paranoid like I said >> number
one juicy notorious bi >> it was all
a dream I used to read Word
Up magazine salt and pepper and heavy up
in the limousine >> with this early single
Biggie Smalls
introduced himself as one of the reigning champs
of '90s hip hop Juicy
contains some of his best lyrics and slickest rhymes about two G's flat No need to worry.
My
accountant handles that.
>> 1993.
Number five.
What is love?
Hata away.
>> We can't think of another way to celebrate a night out.
Nodding your head
to Hataway.
You're guaranteed to have fun with this throwback.
>> Don't hurt me.
Don't hurt me no more.
>> Number four, Rebel Girl.
Bikini Kill.
>> That girl thinks she's the queen of the neighborhood.
She got the hottest.
>> One of the definitive riot girl statements.
Rebel Girl and Bikini Kill
likely inspired a generation of women to embrace punk activism.
three, nothing but a gang.
Dr.
Dre featuring Snoop Doggy Dog.
1 2 3 into
the Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr.
Dre is at the door ready to make an entrance.
So,
back on.
>> Going solo and elevating Gunkk, Dr.
Dre helped to introduce Snoop Dog to the
world.
This classic from The Chronic is the essence of laid-back hip hop.
Try to
get close and you're bound to get smacked.
My little homie Snoop Doggy dog
has got my back.
>> Number two, linger.
The cranberries.
>> The Irish band serenades audiences on its most romantic ballad.
Led by Dolores
Orier's beautiful vocals, Linger carries you away into
a dreamlike state.
>> Creating an unofficial anthem for slackers and
generation X, Beck burst onto the scene with
this genredefying
single, the singer finds a way to jam-pack
so many eclectic sounds into
one fantastic track.
I'm a loser, baby.
So why don't you kill me again?
>> 1992.
Number five, Killing in the Name.
Rage Against the Machine.
kill it in the name of >> mixing rap and hard rock.
Rage Against
the Machine shows that you can have a
point and create a catalog of incredible
music.
The musicians and activists don't mince words on their fiery single
killing in the Name fores.
Number four, under the bridge, red hot chili peppers.
>> Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner.
Sometimes I feel like shifting from their funk
and rap rock style, redeyed Chili Peppers slowed
it
down with this somber rock single, Anthony Ketus
dug deep for a personal
song about his troubled past.
Oh god.
>> Number three, Creep Radio Head.
>> This angsty song made superstars out of
Radio Head with its pent up emotions.
After over 30 years, it perfectly captures the
spirit of '90s alternative
rock.
>> But I'm a >> number two ordinary world.
Duran Duran >> came from the rainy Thursday.
Thought I heard you talking softly.
After their stellar work in the 80s, Duran
Duran bounced back with one of
their finest songs.
Ordinary World is an evergreen ballad featuring some of Simon
Leon's greatest vocals.
>> Number one, I will always love you, Whitney Houston.
We'll always love you.
Redefining Dolly Parton's song for the '9s, this
singer gives a triumphant
performance, Whitney Houston's thrilling voice masters the medium with I will always love you.
And I
will love you.
>> 1991.
Number five.
Everything I do, I do it for you.
Brian Adams.
>> Everything I do, I do it for you.
You might remember this
from the Robin Hood Prince of Thieves soundtrack,
but it's gone on to be so
much more than that.
The Canadian singer helped to make it one of the most
successful ballads of the early '9s.
>> Number four, unfinished sympathy.
Massive attack.
that I've been in love and how it could be.
>> A trip hop masterpiece powered by strong
vocals and orchestral sounds, Massive
Attack produced a track full of genius production
elements while also being way
ahead of their time.
without a mind without While diehard fans prefer
something else, Metallica gives casual fans a sick
riff and some spooky lyrics.
The band's radio friendly track arguably brought
them an even larger audience.
One eye opening your pillow dy >> along
with a hugely successful albumm
reached one of their popular peaks with this
folksy rock hit losing my religion
continues provoke and excite listeners with its undeniable hook.
>> Number one, Smells Like Teen Spirits.
Nirvana.
>> Helping to turn grunge mainstream.
Smells Like Teen Spirit rings out like a shot and doesn't let up.
Kurt Cobain and
his bandmates changed alternative rock with their intense performances.
1990.
Number five, Thunder Struck, AC/DC.
It's the riff that never stops.
Thunder Struck pumps you up and reminds you of
the power of this AUSTRALIAN MUSIC OUTFIT.
NUMBER FOUR, GROOVE is in the hearts delight.
>> This dance hit never fails to make you want to groove.
With help from Q-Tip and
Bootsie Collins, this one hit wonder lives on
with some timeless beats.
Number three, Freedom 90, George Michael.
>> I won't let you down.
I will not give you up.
Got to have some faith in the
sun.
>> Whether you're watching the stylish video or
not, Freedom 90 is one of
George Michael's most glorious songs.
His assertive and self-reflective lyrics power a captivating single.
>> Number two, nothing compares to you.
Chenade O' Connor.
>> In her most famous musical moment, Chenade
O' Connor did justice to
Prince's songwriting.
Her emotional vocals tore through the charts and into our hearts.
one, Vogue.
Madonna >> strike the pose.
>> Ready for another successful decade.
Madonna commanded the pop world once more with Vogue.
Her tribute to ballroom
culture comes out with some memorable dance moves.
>> Did we forget another '90s track that defined the decade?
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