Welcome to our countdown of the top
10 most popular songs of the 90s, as ranked by the Billboard Top 100. This
decade saw a huge variety of musical styles and genres, but these ten songs
particularly stood out above the rest. Make sure you watch this video until the end
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notification bell, so you never miss any updates. Number 10: I'LL BE MISSING YOU
by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans & 112 I'll Be Missing You was a tribute to
the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. It spent 11 weeks at number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was a collaboration between rapper Puff Daddy,
R&B singer Faith Evans, and R&B group 112. I'll Be Missing You features a sample
from The Police's song "Every Breath You Take," It’s sad melody and emotional
lyrics made it a huge hit with audiences. The song remains one of the biggest
tribute songs in pop music history, and is a touching reminder of Notorious
B.I.G.'s impact on the world of hip-hop. Number 9: I SWEAR by All 4 One
I Swear a massive hit for All 4 One, spending 11 weeks at number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart. All 4 One was a boy band formed in the early 90s, and I Swear
helped launch their career into the mainstream. The song is a sweet ballad about the power of
love and the commitment of a relationship. All 4 One's smooth harmonies and soulful vocals
made I Swear a massive hit with audiences, and it remains the group's
most popular song to this day. Number 8: THE BOY IS MINE by Brandy & Monica
The Boy Is Mine was a massive hit for Brandy and Monica, spending 13 weeks at number one on
the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Brandy and Monica were up-and-coming R&B artists in the late 90s,
and The Boy Is Mine helped them in establishing their position in the popular music industry.
The song is a duet about two women fighting over the same man, and its playful lyrics and
catchy melody made it a huge hit with audiences. Number 7: I WILL ALWAYS
LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You was Whitney Houston's
biggest hit, spending 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Whitney Houston was
already a significant pop star by the early 90s, with several successful albums
and hit singles under her belt. I Will Always Love You is a classic ballad
about the power of love and the pain of lost love. Whitney Houston’s impressive vocal range
and the emotionally charged lyrics of the track instantly secured its place as a classic, and
is arguably one of her most defining songs. Number 6: END OF THE ROAD by Boyz II Men
End of the Road was Boyz II Men's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,
spending a massive 13 weeks at the top spot. The song is a classic R&B ballad that showcases
the group's stunning harmonies and soulful vocals. End of the Road was a huge commercial success
and helped to launch Boyz II Men's career into the stratosphere. The song is one
of the group's most popular hits, and its timeless message of love and commitment
continues to resonate with audiences today. Number 5: CANDLE IN THE WIND / SOMETHING
ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT by Elton John Candle in the Wind 1997 was a re-recording of
Elton John's classic hit, initially released in honor of Princess Diana after her tragic
death. The song was a huge commercial success, spending 14 weeks at number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. Something About the Way You Look Tonight is a
beautiful love song in Elton John's 1997 album. The song is a romantic ballad with a sweeping
melody and tender lyrics, and it spent one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The pairing of these two songs on the same album helped establish Elton John's position
as one of the top pop singers of the 90s. Number 4: UN-BREAK MY HEART by Toni Braxton
Un-Break My Heart was Toni Braxton's biggest hit, spending 11 weeks at number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart. Toni Braxton was a rising star in the R&B world, and
Un-Break My Heart solidified her place as one of the top female vocalists of the decade.
The song is a powerful ballad about heartbreak in which the singer begs a former lover
to return and undo the pain he has caused. Toni Braxton’s emotive singing and the
meaningful lyrics of the song struck a chord with listeners, making “Un-Break
My Heart” number four in our list. Number 3: I'LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU by Boyz II Men
I'll Make Love to You was Boyz II Men's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,
spending 14 weeks at the top spot. The smooth, romantic R&B ballad showcases the group's
gorgeous harmonies and soulful vocals. I'll Make Love to You was a huge commercial
success and helped to position Boyz II Men's reputation as one of the top R&B groups of the
90s. The song's message of love and commitment struck a chord with audiences worldwide, and it
even won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. Number 2: MACARENA by Los Del Rio
Macarena is a fun, upbeat dance song that took the world by storm in the mid-90s.
The Spanish duo Los Del Rio initially released the song, but it wasn't until a re-release
with new English lyrics that it took off. The song became an international phenomenon,
and the accompanying dance craze swept the world. People everywhere from the USA to the
Philippines were dancing to the Macarena, and the song spent 14 weeks at number
one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. And Number 1: ONE SWEET DAY
by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men One Sweet Day was a massive hit for Mariah Carey
and Boyz II Men, spending a record-breaking 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Mariah Carey was already a well-established pop star by the mid-90s, with many successful albums
and hit singles. On the other hand, Boyz II Men formed in 1988 and quickly rose to fame with
their smooth R&B harmonies and soulful ballads. One Sweet Day is a touching ballad about loss
and remembering loved ones who have passed away. The song was a critical and
commercial success, consolidating Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's status as two
of the decade's biggest pop and R&B artists. Well that concludes our top 10 pop hits of
the 90s countdown. The 1990s was a decade of significant change and innovation in pop
music. The Billboard Top 100 songs reflect this, showcasing the incredible talent of a variety
of artists from Boyz II Men to Elton John. These songs continue to be enjoyed by audiences
worldwide and will forever be timeless classics. If you liked it, make sure to give it a thumbs
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hit song of the 90s was your favorite but didn’t make it to this list.
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