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)
Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine
A song released by Rage Against the Machine.
It was performed at Woodstock ’99 and was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the ‘Greatest Guitar Songs.’ The track is featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
I’m Too SexyRight Said Fred
A song inspired by experiences in a dance studio.
Produced by British beatmaker TommyD, it became a hit that reached No.
1 in 28 countries.
The guitar riff is sampled from Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 track “Third Stone from the Sun.”
Cheering songs of Western music that were hits in the 90s. World-famous masterpieces and popular songs (31–40)
Ants MarchingDave Matthews Band
A song about people who lead monotonous lives, doing the same things the same way every day.
Originally performed under the title “No New Directions,” it is one of Dave Matthews Band’s most famous songs.
The music video, directed by David Hogan, was filmed in New York.
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)Lou Bega
Originally an instrumental track released in 1950 by Cuban musician Pérez Prado, known as the “King of Mambo.” In 1999, pop musician Lou Bega added lyrics.
It was the theme song of the 2000 U.S.
Democratic National Convention.
Ice Ice BabyVanilla Ice
A song that samples the 1980 track Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie.
It’s said that Queen’s Brian May first heard this song at a disco in Germany.
Released by Vanilla Ice in 1990, it was nominated for a Grammy Award.
The track was used in a 1999 Gap commercial.
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit ItWill Smith
A song produced by Jean-Claude Olivier and Samuel Barnes.
“Jiggy” was used at the time as a cool, trendy word, and in this song it means to dance effectively.
Released in 1998, it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.