The Naughty Nineties – The Best Era There Was
Continuing on from our ‘Flashback Friday‘ post, we thought we’d travel a little further back in time, to the 90’s. With Meatloaf, Britney Spears and Smashing Pumpkins (just to name a few); your favourite song hopefully made the cut.
The 90’s was an era known for change; not only in history but in music. The hit 80’s tracks had been and gone, and post-1990 bands and artists were stretching out their wings and begun to experiment with different styles, beats and genres. What resulted is a multitude of iconic songs that we’ll continue to belt out at birthdays, and dance to in the nostalgic nightclubs. So, we proudly present to you Ezra Magazine’s Top 25 songs from the 90’s. Enjoy!
25. “At The Beginning” – Donna Lewis & Richard Marx
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zspz-zqeNbg?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
24. “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” – Meatloaf
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X_ViIPA-Gc?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
23. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” – Ricky Martin
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47fEXGabaY?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
22. “One More Time” – Britney Spears
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-u5WLJ9Yk4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
21. “Around The World” – Daft Punk
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9MszVE7aR4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
20. “Lemon Tree” – Fools Garden
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG0h1SrNKZ8?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
19. “Brimful Full of Asha” Cornershop
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dxM8it8meA?feature=player_embedded&w=640&h=360]
18. “Barbie Girl” – Aqua
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyhrYis509A?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
17. “We’re Going To Ibiza” – The Vengaboys
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXXRHpVed3M?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
16. “Men In Black” Will Smith
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRuHk6Drj2U?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
15. “1979” – The Smashing Pumpkins
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aeETEoNfOg?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
14. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” – The Proclaimers
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
13. “Losing My Religion” – R.E.M
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if-UzXIQ5vw?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
12. “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
11. “Ice Ice Baby” – Vanilla Ice
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepE?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
10. “Wonderwall” – Oasis
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doRru5icwSI?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
9. “Blue” – Eiffel 65
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68ugkg9RePc?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
8. “Macrena” – Los del Rio
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBYM6g8Tck?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
7. “Believe” – Cher
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p0chD8U8fA?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
6. “U Can’t Touch This” – MC Hammer
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
5. “You get What You Give” – New Radicals
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE?feature=player_embedded&w=640&h=360]
4. “Earth Song” – Michael Jackson
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
3. “Fast Car” – Tracy Chapman
(Yes It’s from 1988 but we had to include it! We round ‘up’ money don’t we)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO9Qa7MpAvw?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
2. “Mambo No.5” – Lou Bega
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeqOLxRDsV8?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
1. “Bittersweet Symphony” – The Verve
This was a very tough choice on deciding number one, as the 90’s play such an important element into my music taste. From the raunchy clothes, and the songs that make you wan’t to get up and dance, “Bittersweet Symphony” was something else. The Verve’s triumphant return after one of their myriad splits was marked by a new ‘The’ in front of their name, which proved to be much of a success.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyu1KKwC74?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]
Did we miss out on your favourite 90’s song? Comment below with your Top 90’s song!