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 classics and popular tracks (21–30)
TubthumpingChumbawamba
A song released in 1997 by the British rock band Chumbawamba.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand.
The album version samples a monologue from the 1996 film Brassed Off.
Steal My SunshineLen
A song that samples Andrea True Connection’s 1976 hit “More, More, More.” Released as a single in 1999, it reached No.
3 on the charts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
The track was used in the 1999 film “Go,” starring Katie Holmes.
MacarenaLos Del Rio
A song by Los Del Rio, a Spanish flamenco-pop duo consisting of Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz.
It was inspired by a beautiful flamenco dancer named Diana Patricia whom they met during a trip to Venezuela.
An English version was released in 1995 and became a hit worldwide.
U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer
A song that samples Rick James’s 1981 hit “Super Freak.” Released in 1990, it won the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rhythm & Blues Song.
It was used in the 2003 film “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.”
Obvious ChildPaul Simon
A song released as a single by Paul Simon in 1990.
It reached No.
12 on the Dutch charts.
The drum sound by Grupo Cultural Olodum, an Afro-Brazilian group, was recorded live at Pelourinho Square in Salvador, Brazil.
Shiny Happy PeopleR.E.M.
A song described by frontman Michael Stipe as “a really fruity, bubblegum song.” B-52’s Kate Pierson provides backing vocals.
The track was used in Michael Moore’s 2004 documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11.
Exit Music (For a Film)Radiohead
A song used in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
It was covered by jazz musician Brad Mehldau in 1998.
The instrumental version was used in the 2002 film Unfaithful, starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere.