Great Western pop masterpieces and hit songs of the 90s
Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Jamiroquai, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston…
Here are the classic and hit songs from the greatest Western pop of the 1990s, recommended by our editorial team.
Just a few notes will instantly transport anyone back to that era with a rush of sweet nostalgia.
It’s a legendary playlist that reshaped the history of global music and will never lose its luster.
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Great Western pop masterpieces and hit songs of the 90s (21–30)
Semi-Charmed LifeThird Eye Blind
It’s a song by the American rock band Third Eye Blind, included on their self-titled 1997 debut album, and it became a worldwide hit.
The “tu-tu-tu, tu-tu-tu-tu~” phrase combined with the catchy melody gives it a bright, uplifting feel that makes you feel energized.
I love your smileShanice
It’s the 1991 hit by American R&B singer Shanice.
Released as a single from her second album, Inner Child, this signature song made her widely known.
It’s also very popular in Japan as a song often played at weddings, and I think it’s one that almost everyone has heard at least once.
Great Western pop masterpieces and hit songs of the 90s (31–40)
TubthumpingChumbawamba
It’s a 1997 hit song by Chumbawamba, a band active in the UK since the 1980s.
Known for provocative, politically charged lyrics, Chumbawamba is said to have made this their least political song.
The title “Tubthumping” apparently means something like campaigning on the stump.
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
This song, which everyone around the world has heard at least once, was released in 1994 from the album “Merry Christmas.” It’s a love song that expresses pure feelings for a sweetheart, proclaiming that more than presents or decorations, nothing brings greater happiness than simply having you by my side.
While the sound of bells and backing vocals create a festive Christmas exhilaration, at the heart of the lyrics is a straightforward devotion to a loved one.
Twenty-five years after its release, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 2019 and has continued to return to the top every year since.
In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the 1994 Fuji TV drama “29-sai no Christmas,” and has become a seasonal staple that is always heard during the holidays.
It’s a perfect song to play on that special night with someone important.
JamMichael Jackson
It’s the opening track of Michael Jackson’s 1991 album “Dangerous.” Above all, the craziness of the music video really stands out.
That’s because NBA superstar Michael Jordan appears in it.
A music video where two American superstars are goofing around together—come on, that’s just unfair.
SWEATInner Circle
It’s a 1992 hit by Inner Circle, a five-member reggae band from Jamaica.
The catchy “A la la la la long” refrain made it distinctive, and it was also a hit in Japan.
However, it doesn’t seem to have been very successful in English-speaking countries; it appears they became widely known after their album hit in 1993.
Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera
A quintessential pop masterpiece of the ’90s, where a bittersweet melody intertwines with sensual lyrics.
Christina Aguilera’s soaring vocals brilliantly capture the feelings of a young woman likened to a genie in a bottle.
The lyrics’ message about the importance of self-respect especially resonated with teenage girls.
Since its 1999 release, it has sold over seven million copies worldwide and topped charts in many countries.
As the lead single from Aguilera’s debut album, it marked the dazzling start of her career.
In Japan, popular actress Alisa Mizuki covered the song under the title “Love Potion,” drawing attention.
It’s a perfect track for anyone wanting to revel in the sweet-and-sour memories of youth or to embrace their authentic self.