Cheering songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
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Cheer songs in Western music that were hits in the '90s. World-famous and popular songs (1–10)
CannonballThe Breeders
A song by The Breeders, a band that began as a side project of Kim Deal from the Pixies.
It was originally titled “Grunggae,” a word combining “grunge” and “reggae.” The track was named Single of the Year for 1993 by the UK magazine Melody Maker.
Return To InnocenceEnigma
An international hit released by Enigma.
It was inspired by a Taiwanese song.
The drum beat is sampled from Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks.” The track was widely used in mid-1990s media, including TV commercials for the 1996 Summer Olympics.
If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow
A song released as a single by Sheryl Crow in 1996.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
The black-and-white music video was directed by Keir McFarlane.
Cheer songs of Western music that were hits in the 90s. World-famous classics and popular songs (11–20)
Bad DaysThe Flaming Lips
A song about escaping into dreams to avoid bad times for a while.
It’s included on The Flaming Lips’ seventh album, Clouds Taste Metallic, released in 1995.
The track was used in the film Batman Forever.
Semi-Charmed LifeThird Eye Blind
A song that sings about constantly seeking something.
It was released as a single by Third Eye Blind in 1997 and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The track is featured in the 1998 film Dirty Work starring Norm MacDonald.
I’m The Only OneMelissa Etheridge
A song Melissa Etheridge wrote, inspired by her relationship with Julie Cypher.
It was released in 1993.
The music video, directed by David Hogan, won “Outstanding Music Video” at the GLAAD Media Awards.
We like to Party!Vengaboys
A Eurodance track released as a single in 1998 by the Dutch dance-pop group Vengaboys.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in Canada and Belgium.
The song was used in a 2004 advertising campaign for the American amusement park chain Six Flags.