Pick Or Pass On These 90s Songs And We'll Guess Your Sign
- by Sosa Manuel
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The 90s were a great decade for music, and plenty of us really enjoyed the amazing songs and tracks that came out of this decade. Maybe we're just being nostalgic, but didn't music sound better back then? For some of our readers who grew up during this decade, the 90s was a time where there was plenty of amazing memories, discoveries, and priceless moments. And of course, the music of that time was a big part of that. Music is so intertwined with culture, and we can learn a lot about the 90s by looking at the music of that time.
The Backstreet Boys were huge during this time. Nirvana was still going. And solo artists like Beyonce and Justin Timberlake were still part of groups like Destiny's Child and *NSYNC. It was an amazing time to be alive. Looking back it's crazy how that decade is now about twenty years away. Time sure does fly. But hey, we can still enjoy the music of that decade, right? But obviously, not all music from the 90s was amazing. Our readers might know certain tracks from this era that they never want to hear again. So take this quiz, and pick or pass on these various tracks. At the end, we'll guess the reader's sign!
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
This might just be one of the most quintessentially 90s songs of all time. When people think about the music of the 90s, this is one of the first songs that comes to mind. Nirvana dominated the rock genre during the 90s, and this was one of their most famous songs.
...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Britney Spears was introduced to the world during this decade, and she made quite a splash with her unique and interesting sound. She's still quite famous today, but it'll never quite be the same as her youngest years. She was very young when she made it big. Songs like these helped.
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was a great addition the 90s, and many people love and listen to her music even to this day. She was an incredible singer back in the day, and she could really hit those high notes. This was probably one of her most popular songs of all time, and was huge in the 90s.
No Diggity - Blackstreet
There were a lot of great Hip Hop songs that came out during the 90s, and this was one of the best. Created by the legendary group Blackstreet, this song was played almost everywhere when it was big. It's rare for popular songs to stand the test of time, but this is a song that people will love forever.
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Before Gwen Stefani was a successful solo artist, she was the lead singer of a very popular band called No Doubt. Of course, all of our readers who were around during the 90s know this, and they probably listened to this music back in the day. It was technically a Ska band, but their music crossed many boundaries.
No Scrubs - TLC
This song is still very huge even to this day, and it's played by many people all over the globe. TLC was a pretty major group in the 90s, and this was probably one of their most famous songs. It's a great track about women who reject men who aren't suitable for relationships. Many people can relate to this.
Wonderwall - Oasis
Oasis was a legendary rock band back in the 90s, and it remains one of the best groups to ever come out of the United Kingdom. They had quite a few hits up their sleeves, and they became quite well-known and famous all over the globe. But "Wonderwall" was probably one of their biggest hits.
Bittersweet Symphony - Verve
Verve was another huge group that came out of the United Kingdom, and they certainly contributed in a big way to the rock scene during the 90s. "Bittersweet Symphony" was a beautiful song that caught all our attention. It actually included music from a real symphony, which made it all the more epic. It was a great song.
Wannabe - Spice Girls
We couldn't possibly hope to make a quiz about 90s music without adding in a few tracks from the Spice Girls. In many respects, these women WERE the 90s. They came to symbolize an entire era, and they were everywhere. Their songs were catchy and fun, and this was definitely one of their best.
Nuthin' But A G Thang - Dr. Dre
Rap and hip hop reached a pretty awesome point when the 90's rolled around, and this was when true classics started to emerge. Folks like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg made it big during this decade, and they've never looked back since. "Nuthin But A G Thang" summed up an entire era of hip hop music.
Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio
Sometimes, it's hard for a hip hop song to appeal to a wider audience. Some people just don't like the vibe of it. But there are a few songs that break through to the masses, and everyone just can't help but sing along. Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" is definitely one of those songs, and it's absolutely legendary.
Macarena - Los Del Rio
People still play this song at BBQs, dances, and cruise ships. Whenever we want to get a crowd up on their feet and dancing, playing this song is always a safe bet. There's a few songs out there which have created dance trends that sweep across the entire world. "Macarena" is definitely one of those songs.
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin was absolutely huge during the 90s, and this song definitely helped him reach the very top of the music world. This song has aged very well, and it still sounds incredible even to this day. There's just something about it that makes us enjoy life, and want to live in the moment. It's a great song.
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
We can't help but mention the Backstreet Boys. After all, they were one of the biggest boy bands of all time, and they certainly were huge in the 90s. This boy band inspired plenty of others down the road. They had us all singing along when "I Want It That Way" came out, and we'll never regret loving these guys.
MMMbop - Hanson
Some might call this group a one hit wonder, but that's not really fair. Their story is pretty amazing, and Hanson was a band that only comes around once in a blue moon. These guys are all brothers, and their youngest brother was the lead singer. "MMMbop" was definitely their biggest song, and it put them on the map.
U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer
MC Hammer just barely snuck into this quiz. "U Can't Touch This" was actually released in 1990, which makes this an 80s song that somehow made it into the 90s. Everything about this song screams "80s," right down to the parachute pants. But people still love this song even to this day.
All Star - Smash Mouth
If there's one song from the 90s that got stuck in our heads, it's this one. The lyrics are so catchy, and it's almost impossible not to sing along. The song was famously featured in the movie Shrek, and it just seemed to get more and more popular as time went on. Smashmouth is a great band, and this was one of their best.
California Love - Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was definitely one of the best artists from the 90s, and his impact on the music scene can still be felt even to this day. He was a passionate artist, with relevant lyrics that made us think about the world. He came out with quite a few hits over the years, but "California Love" will go down as one of his best.
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Although the 80s are probably best known for metal and the "headbanger" culture, the 90s still had plenty of metal hits. One group that was still going strong in the 90s was Metallica. This group just seems to keep making music, no matter what. "Enter Sandman" is the type of song that gets everyone going, even if they don't actually like metal.
Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera had her heyday in the 90s, and she won over tons of fans and admirers during this decade. She was right up there with Britney Spears as one of the most popular female singers in the business. It was songs like "Genie In A Bottle" which put her on the map, and it's a very catchy tune.
My Name Is - Eminem
Eminem definitely rose to fame during the 90s, and before too long, everyone learned just how impressive this musician was. Not only was he a very fast rapper, but his lyrics were also quite impressive and intricate. The song "My Name Is" definitely won him tons of fans during the 90s, and rightly so.
Barbie Girl - Aqua
Who could forget this classic 90s hit. One thing's for sure, they just don't make music like this anymore. This flavor of techno mixed with pop music will probably never come back, sadly. Aqua was a Swedish group that had a definite European vibe to their music. They had us all dancing along to "Barbie Girl."
Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice definitely made it big with this hit song, and it's still a song that is very relevant in today's pop music. He never really quite reached the same level of fame, but he emerged as a major figure during the 90s, and he even had a brief stint as an actor at one point. It's a memorable song for sure.
What Is Love - Haddaway
This song is another 90s classic that people still adore even to this day. It's the type of song that you'd hear a lot in nightclubs and other establishments during the 90s, and it's definitely a catchy tune. The techno vibe is strong with this song, and it was even featured heavily in the movie "Night at the Roxbury."
Vogue - Madonna
Madonna was very big in the 90s. But let's be honest, she was huge in pretty much every single decade after and including the 80s. She was a true artist with almost limitless hits under her sleeve. This song in particular became quite famous, and it's still a song that is enjoyed by many today.
Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
And who could forget this song? Even kids who weren't even born in the 90s still know this song by heart. It's the kind of song that has really catchy lyrics, and we just can't help but sing along. "Baby Got Back" is a song that focuses on a pretty simple and "crude" thing, but no one seems to care.
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
It wasn't all about fun, catchy tunes back in the 90s. There were plenty of tunes that made us feel, made us cry, and made us think about our lives. Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" was one of those songs. Her vocal abilities were highlighted in stunning style in this track, and it was a major hit.
Say My Name - Destiny's Child
Before Beyonce was a solo artist, she was part of a little group called Destiny's Child. We're sure some of our readers remember this amazingly talented girl group. They had some brilliant tracks, although this was probably one of their best. They had us all singing along to these powerful lyrics.
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Celine Dion was very big in the 90s, and she definitely came out with a few amazing tracks during this decade. One of her best was "My Heart Will Go On." As some of our readers no doubt remember, this was a very emotional song with a lot of passion behind it. We really enjoyed it back in the day.
Loser - Beck
Beck was a huge name back in the 90s, and he definitely made it big with quite a few tracks. Of all the artists out there, Beck is probably one of the most unique. He doesn't try to fit in with any of the musical genres or trends out there, and that's what makes him so interesting. "Loser" was one of his best tracks back in the 90s.
Tearin' Up My Heart - *NSYNC
When *NSYNC showed up on the scene back in the 90s, they made a huge splash. They followed in the footsteps of the Backstreet Boys, but in many ways they were totally their own group. This was the first group that Justin Timberlake was in, before he went solo. "Tearin' Up My Heart" was one of their biggest hits.
Good Riddance - Green Day
Green Day emerged in the 90s as a rock band with a totally unique style and image. They had punk elements, but they pursued a style that was totally their own. They had some major hits back in the day, and their fans were usually part of an interesting subculture. "Good Riddance" is one of their biggest hits.
You're Still The One - Shania Twain
Shania Twain definitely came out with tons of cool hits in the 90s, and she won over plenty of fans in the process. Of course, this country singer turned pop star was already pretty well-established by the time the 90s rolled around, but she continued to come out with big hits like "You're Still The One."
Man In The Box - Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains is a group that got pretty huge in the 90s, and they still remain quite popular even to this day. The group has a music style that is best described at alternative rock, although their vibe is pretty unique. In the 90s, one of their biggest tracks was one called "Man In A Box." Some of our readers might remember it.
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Weezer is a group that seems to stay relevant whatever the decade might be, and they were certainly quite popular back in the 90s. This group has tons of great tracks under their belt, but "Buddy Holly" is one 90s track that really stands out. This track has aged pretty well, and still sounds great today.
All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow is another female singer that came out with some great tracks and albums during the 90s. She is a singer that is capable of many different genres, but she definitely falls into the classification of pop music - at least with this particular track. "All I Wanna Do" is still a song that is played regularly today.
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
Some of our readers might not really remember Jamiroquai, but he was definitely quite a big name back in the 90s. He came out with some pretty popular songs, and these were constantly played on the radio and in other places. In the movie Napoleon Dynamite, that famous dance scene has one of Jamiroquai's songs in the background.
Freak On A Leash - Korn
Korn is still around even to this day, although some might argue that they had their heyday back in the 90s. It was songs like "Freak On A Leash" that really made them famous to a large audience. This group is technically classified as a Nu Metal band, which is a genre that became pretty big in the 90s.
Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z
Back in the 90s, Jay-Z was big, but he wasn't nearly as popular as he is today. This rapper was still making his way to the top, climbing the ladder of the music industry. But it was songs like "Hard Knock Life" that really put Jay-Z on the map, and he won tons of fans and admirers as a result.
Boombastic - Shaggy
And who could forget Shaggy? This interesting Jamaican singer is known for quite a few hits, but one of his biggest tracks during the 90s was definitely "Boombastic." Even to this day, we've never seen a singer quite like Shaggy return to the center stage, and it's safe to say that he's one of a kind.
Black Or White - Michael Jackson
When people think about Michael Jackson, they mostly think of him as an 80s musician. Well, this iconic pop star was still coming out with huge hits even in the 90s, and one of his biggest tracks during this era was a song called "Black Or White." This pop star was still very capable, and he showed it with this song.
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys came out with tons of amazing songs during the 90s, and one of the best ones was "Everybody." When we heard that first word from this song, it definitely filled us with joy and a sense of anticipation as the music started to build in intensity. This song made us all go wild.
1979 - Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins were a huge group back in the 90s, and they appealed to a huge group of people in this decade that generally fell under one unique subculture. Songs like "1979" were great to listen to when we were feeling emotional or introspective. They came out with a lot of good hits during the 90s, but this one was special.
I'm Gonna Be - The Proclaimers
Even though this song might not exactly be pop music, it was definitely popular enough to be played on radio stations all over the world. It was generally just a song that made us feel really good about ourselves, and it really heightened the mood of any room. "I'm Gonna Be" by the Proclaimers was a great song.
Walkin' On The Sun - Smashmouth
Smashmouth came out with more than one great song during the 90s, and a few of their more prominent tracks were hugely popular. The great thing about Smashmouth was their use of lyrics. No matter what song it was, it was always so easy to sing along to the chorus, and have lots of fun.
Ray Of Light - Madonna
Madonna also came out with quite a few wonderful songs during the 90s, and Ray Of Light was one of her biggest hits ever. This song was played constantly on radio stations around the world, and we saw the music video on TV again and again. This song was further proof of her incredible talents.
Come As You Are - Nirvana
Nirvana came out with so many popular songs, and there were way too many during the 90s to list them all in this quiz. But "Come As You Are" remains one of their most iconic songs, and we almost get chills down our spine every time we hear it. It's a song that illustrated Kurt Cobain's unique style perfectly.
Juicy - Biggie Smalls
Biggie Smalls is one name that we just had to mention during this quiz. He was definitely one of the best rappers of the 90s, and certainly one of the best of all time. His lyrics were incredible, but his flow and rhythm was what truly set him apart from the rest. "Juicy" was one of his more mainstream songs.
Tubthumping - Chumbawamba
Some might call it a one hit wonder... And maybe it was. But that still doesn't change the fact that "Tubthumping" was a great song, and one that tons of people loved to listen to during the 90s. This song was a great rock anthem that raised everyone's energy levels, and had us all dancing.
It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube
Ice Cube is probably one of the most successful rappers and musicians of all time, and it's thanks to the 90s that he appeared on everyone's radar. Songs like "It Was A Good Day" really showed off this man's musical genius, and it led to much greater success down the road. He later became a successful actor.
