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[Lila64]

Whether you love or hate the channel, there's always something to talk about. The last thing we caught, partially due to the lack of new shows on (aka: the writer's strike), was this series, in 5 parts of course... more info here (videos, etc.)


100 Greatest Songs Of The '90s Full List

01. Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
02. U2 "One"
03. Backstreet Boys "I Want It That Way"
04. Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You"
05. Madonna "Vogue"
06. Sir Mix-A-Lot "Baby Got Back"
07. Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time"
08. TLC"Waterfalls"
09. R.E.M. "Losing My Religion"
10. Sinéad O'Connor "Nothing Compares 2 U"
11. Pearl Jam "Jeremy"
12. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"
13. Dr. Dre (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg) "Nuthin' but a "G" Thang"
14. Mariah Carey "Vision of Love"
15. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under the Bridge"
16. MC Hammer "U Can't Touch This"
17. Destiny's Child "Say My Name"
18. Metallica "Enter Sandman"
19. Beastie Boys "Sabotage"
20. Hanson "MMMBop"
21. Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On"
22. Beck "Loser"
23. Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue "Whatta Man"
24. House of Pain "Jump Around"
25. Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"
26. Eminem "My Name Is"
27. Counting Crows "Mr. Jones"
28. Ricky Martin "Livin' la Vida Loca"
29. Vanilla Ice "Ice Ice Baby"
30. *NSYNC "Tearin' Up My Heart"
31. Radiohead "Creep"
32. BLACKstreet "No Diggity"
33. Spice Girls "Wannabe"
34. Third Eye Blind "Semi-Charmed Life"
35. Oasis "Wonderwall"
36. C+C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)"
37. Green Day "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"
38. Christina Aguilera "Genie In A Bottle"
39. Goo Goo Dolls "Iris"
40. Color Me Badd "I Wanna Sex You Up"
41. Spin Doctors "Two Princes"
42. Collective Soul "Shine"
43. En Vogue "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)"
44. The Fugees "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
45. Hootie & the Blowfish "Only Wanna Be With You"
46. Shania Twain "You're Still the One"
47. Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch "Good Vibrations"
48. Matchbox Twenty "3 AM"
49. Jewel "Who Will Save Your Soul"
50. Alice in Chains "Man in the Box"
51. Tupac (featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) "California Love"
52. Sugar Ray "Fly"
53. Naughty by Nature "O.P.P."
54. Joan Osborne "One of Us"
55. Fiona Apple "Criminal"
56. L.L. Cool J "Mama Said Knock You Out"
57. Jay-Z featuring Amil and Ja Rule "Can I Get A..."
58. Sophie B. Hawkins "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover"
59. Weezer "Buddy Holly"
60. Bell Biv DeVoe "Poison"
61. Sheryl Crow "All I Wanna Do"
62. Live "I Alone"
63. The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Mase & Puff Daddy "Mo Money Mo Problems"
64. The Presidents of the United States of America "Peaches"
65. Digital Underground "The Humpty Dance"
66. Edwin McCain "I'll Be"
67. Deee-Lite "Groove Is In The Heart"
68. Will Smith "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"
69. Korn "Freak on a Leash"
70. Jamiroquai "Virtual Insanity"
71. Arrested Development "Tennessee"
72. Barenaked Ladies "One Week"
73. Marcy Playground "Sex and Candy"
74. Cher "Believe"
75. Kris Kross "Jump"
76. Blues Traveler "Run-Around"
77. Ice Cube "It Was a Good Day"
78. Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
79. Meredith Brooks "Bitch"
80. Right Said Fred "I'm Too Sexy"
81. Paula Cole "I Don't Want to Wait"
82. Geto Boys "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"
83. The Breeders "Cannonball"
84. Snow "Informer"
85. Cypress Hill "Insane In The Brain"
86. The Cranberries "Linger"
87. Billy Ray Cyrus "Achy Breaky Heart"
88. Duncan Sheik "Barely Breathing"
89. Liz Phair "Never Said"
90. New Radicals "You Get What You Give"
91. Sarah McLachlan "Building a Mystery"
92. Public Enemy "911 Is A Joke"
93. Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories "Stay"
94. Fastball "The Way"
95. Montell Jordan "This is How We Do It"
96. Nelson "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection"
97. Prince & The New Power Generation "Gett Off"
98. EMF"Unbelievable"
99. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"
100. Gerardo "Rico Suave"

I recorded something else too, the rock n' roll series/history thing they were doing, 7 Ages Of Rock. Only saw about 15 minutes of part 2, 'Art Rock' (70s stuff). Gonna try & watch it chronologically if I can.

Feel free to discuss any other VH1/VH1 Classic shows, 'top lists', etc.

 

[corianderstem]

I really enjoyed watching the top songs of the '90s deal. I have no complaints about the top songs. As much as I feel Nirvana is overrated as a whole, I think that is the only song to pick for song of the decade. It changed the landscape when it came out. (Yes, Pearl Jam was formed prior to Nirvana, but it was Nirvana that blasted open the door.)

I wish they played more videos and less celebreality shit, but I will fully admit I will be watching the next Rock of Love show, and that Celebrity Rehab show, because I love Dr. Drew.

 

[xaviMF22]

needs more Radiohead

 

[one4u2]

VH1 Classic is the greatest station ever created

 

[Zoots]

At last U2's One gets it's due recognition, after being bashed endlessly in EYKIW.... a U2 forum. Glad to see the REM and PJ picks in the Top 10. Nirvana definitely deserves #1 for the reason Cori stated. I wish BSB and Britney weren't there in the top 10 but they're telling it like it is I guess. That crap was quite popular in the 90s.

VH1 Classic is the greatest station ever created

QFT!

 

[corianderstem]

Let me tell you, that Backstreet Boys song is sheer pop perfection. I will defend it to the death, and it deserves its spot at number 3 on the list.



In other news, I wish I got VH1 Classic.

 

[Zoots]

So let's see... you like the Backstreet Boys but not Red Light, a U2 song!

x infinity

 

[gherman]

I have to say that is a pretty damn good list.

 

[LemonMelon]

Beck at #22

 

[Zoots]

needs more Radiohead

Radiohead's been shunning the mainstream since OkC. (Other than Karma Police, I don't remember seeing any other videos on MTV) So I'm not surprised they didn't do well on a Vh1 list.

 

[corianderstem]

So let's see... you like the Backstreet Boys but not Red Light, a U2 song!

Yes, one is a beautifully crafted piece of pop bliss, and the other is an annoyance with a trumpet solo by one of the best bands ever.

I'll take the pop bliss, thanks.

You may hate the Backstreet Boys and all they represent, but a great little song is a great little song.

 

[xaviMF22]

Radiohead's been shunning the mainstream since OkC. (Other than Karma Police, I don't remember seeing any other videos on MTV) So I'm not surprised they didn't do well on a Vh1 list.

fake plastic trees
high and dry
street spirit
no surprises
Karma police
Paranoid Android

where are those masterpieces ?

creep is pretty meh

 

[No spoken words]

Horrible, horrible channel.

VH1 Classics, though, is decent.

 

[Zoots]

You may hate the Backstreet Boys and all they represent, but a great little song is a great little song.

Quit Playing Games is so much better though... Did I say that out loud?

fake plastic trees
high and dry
street spirit
no surprises
Karma police
Paranoid Android

where are those masterpieces ?

Out of those, I only remember seeing FPT, HnD and Karma on MTV.

But yeah FPT should've made it for sure!

 

[corianderstem]

Quit Playing Games is so much better though... Did I say that out loud?

Yes. Yes, you did.

But I have to firmly disagree with you. It's not nearly as perfect as I Want It That Way.

 

[xaviMF22]

Yes. Yes, you did.

But I have to firmly disagree with you. It's not nearly as perfect as I Want It That Way.

I agree with Zootles it is a much better song

 

[BVS]

Radiohead's been shunning the mainstream since OkC. (Other than Karma Police, I don't remember seeing any other videos on MTV) So I'm not surprised they didn't do well on a Vh1 list.

No, they started shunning at Kid A.

They were all over MTV with OKC... it just wasn't as well received.

 

[xaviMF22]

stupid MTV

 

[Lila64]

VH1 Classic FTW

This is not a Radiohead thread, tyvm

 

[BonosLil'Pal94]

Radiohead








I enjoyed watching this It got me interested in some new music. I bought Loser and I've been listening to it nonstop for 2 days, lol.

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

Jeremy should have been like number 3 or something.
Smells like teen spirit is good and all...but not number 1 in my book.

 

[LemonMelon]

I bought Loser and I've been listening to it nonstop for 2 days, lol.

 

[namkcuR]

This list is an utter mockery of what was a truly great decade for music.

Where is Seal's 'Kiss From A Rose', one of the biggest hits of the decade not to mention of the most brilliant pop songs of the decade?

Not a single Smashing Pumpkins song? Today? Tonight, Tonight? Disarm? Bullet With Butterfly Wings?

No Tori Amos? Crucify? Spark? Precious Things? God?

Creep is the only RH entry? With all there was to pick from on Bends and OKC?

Where's Green Day's 'Basket Case'? Before American Idiot, it was still one of their best known songs.

Where's Clapton's 'Tears In Heaven'?

Where's NIN? Hurt?

Where's Madonna? Ray Of Light? Frozen?

Where's GnR? November Rain anyone? It's only their stairway.

Where's Sting? Desert Rose and Brand New Day are brilliant.

The Boss? Streets Of Philadelphia if nothing else?

No Doubt? Don't Speak is a brilliant pop song.

Foo Fighers?! Everlong, Learn To Fly?

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers? Learning To Fly?

MJ? Scream? Black Or White? Remember The Time?

And You Ought To Know is the best they can do for Alanis? Hand In My Pocket? Ironic? Head Over Heels? Thank U? Uninvited?

I will refrain from making any U2-related criticisms, seeing as I am trying to keep an objective non U2-obsessed point of view.

But really, to leave all of the above off while still including abject atrocities like Ice Ice Baby or Tearin' Up My Heart or No Diggity or This Is How We Do It or The Rain(Supa Dupa Fly) or Rico Suave(why not just include Right Said Fred too, it would make just as much sense) or I Wanna Sex You Up, among many others, is a fucking crime to all of the 12 year olds of today who might be looking to a list like this to get an introduction to what popular music was all about in the 90s. To tell them that Ice Ice Baby is the 29th best song of the decade(won't even go into the whole stolen riff thing at this point) without so much as mentioning Kiss From A Rose or November Rain or Today or Streets Of Philadelphia or Everlong or Black Or White is a crime.

Perhaps I am getting too worked up, but...this list is just embarassing.

 

[Lila64]

You raised some valid points there for sure. But I don't think any artist/band had more than one song on the list. But yes, definitely some omissions and many songs on the list I never even heard of. Best songs - maybe not, but definitely songs that were big over the course of the 90s (re: Ice Ice Baby). And how could they NOT pick 'You Ought To Know' by Alanis Morissette - that was HUGE! And Madonna & Green Day were on the list, just not with songs your mentioned. Definitely not a definitive list, but it gets us talking, right? am I RITE?

 

[gherman]

You raised some valid points there for sure. But I don't think any artist/band had more than one song on the list. But yes, definitely some omissions and many songs on the list I never even heard of. Best songs - maybe not, but definitely songs that were big over the course of the 90s (re: Ice Ice Baby). And how could they NOT pick 'You Ought To Know' by Alanis Morissette - that was HUGE! And Madonna & Green Day were on the list, just not with songs your mentioned. Definitely not a definitive list, but it gets us talking, right? am I RITE?

12. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"

 

[Lila64]

12. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"

Yes, I know she was in the top 20. I meant in reference to namkcur's questioning the Alanis song choice, not that she was omitted from the list.

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

on the 80s countdown they had like two songs from a band on the countdown


and as for all the other amazing songs that didnt make it, its the people who voted for its fault.

 

[Bono's shades]

The '90s list got their No. 1 and No. 2 songs exactly right. It was much, much better than the '80s list where Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi was No. 1 and U2's With or Without You didn't even make the Top 10, IIRC.

What I don't understand is how songs by Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Dave Matthews Band (I don't like them, but they were a huge part of the '90s) No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins, Toni Braxton or lots of other people were overlooked in favor of one hit wonders. I don't mind a few of those being on the list - who doesn't love EMFs "Unbelievable"? - but why have that song "Bitch" on there by whats-her-name who was so obviously trying to cash in on the success of Alanis Morissette?

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I admit getting sucked into that 90's thing every night it was on

If I had VH1 Classics I'd be a happy camper but alas, I do not.

 

[Bono's shades]

I admit getting sucked into that 90's thing every night it was on

If I had VH1 Classics I'd be a happy camper but alas, I do not.

Sometimes the only thing that keeps me from unsubscribing from my extended digital cable package and just going with regular cable, which would cost me a lot less money per month, is VH1 Classic.