The 90’s was all about multiculturalism and the hip hop, grunge and rave scene taking over pop culture. This decade more than any other in history is seeing a comeback with old fashions, and trends appealing to younger Millennials and Gen Z. The mega-hits from the 90’s are still go-to staples in playlists, at events and parties.
We have dived into Billboard Magazine’s archives to share with you the top 5 hits in each year. Take a look at what the most popular song was the year you were born! What do you think should have made it to the top five?
1990
1. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
2. It Must Have Been Love – Roxette
3. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinéad O’Connor
4. Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
5. Vogue – Madonna
1991
1. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You – Bryan Adams
2. I Wanna Sex You Up – Color Me Badd
3. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory
4. Rush Rush – Paula Abdul
5. One More Try – Timmy T
1992
1. End of the Road – Boyz II Men
2. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-a-Lot
3. Jump – Kris Kross
4. Save the Best for Last – Vanessa Williams
5. Baby-Baby-Baby – TLC
1993
1. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
2. Whoomp! (There It Is) – Tag Team
3. Can’t Help Falling in Love – UB40
4. That’s the Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
5. Freak Me – Silk
1994
1. The Sign – Ace of Base
2. I Swear – All-4-One
3. I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men
4. The Power of Love – Céline Dion
5. Hero – Mariah Carey
1995
1. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio featuring L.V.
2. Waterfalls – TLC
3. Creep – TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose – Seal
5. On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men
1996
1. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los del Río
2. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
3. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
4. Nobody Knows – The Tony Rich Project
5. Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
1997
1. Something About the Way You Look Tonight / Candle in the Wind – Elton John
2. Foolish Games / You Were Meant for Me – Jewel
3. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112
4. Un-Break My Heart – Toni Braxton
5. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy featuring Mase
1998
1. Too Close – Next
2. The Boy Is Mine – Brandy and Monica
3. You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
4. Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
5. How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
1999
1. Believe – Cher
2. No Scrubs – TLC
3. Angel of Mine – Monica
4. Heartbreak Hotel – Whitney Houston featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price
5. …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears