Missing the 90's? Then you're going to love listening to this playlist with the 24 most played international songs on radio stations across the country and which have been huge all over the world. Let's go there?
I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love YouComposed by Dolly Parton and first recorded in 1974, "I Will Always Love You" was a real blast in the early 90s in the voice of Whitney Houston. It was one of the most played songs on Brazilian radio throughout the decade, boosted by the success of the film O Guarda-Costas. The song spent no less than 14 weeks at the top of the US charts between 1992 and 1993!
Immortality, Celine Dion and the Bee Gees
Celine Dion - Immortality (Official Video) ft. Bee GeesWritten by the Gibb brothers, "Immortality" was recorded by Canadian singer Céline Dion in the late 90s with the participation of the Bee Gees. In Brazil, the Portuguese version released by the duo Sandy & Júnior in 1999 became super famous. Who doesn't remember?
Un-break My Heart, Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart (Official Music Video)Fruit of the album Secrets, the second of the singer Toni Braxton, "Un-break My Heart" ("Fix my heart") stayed 11 weeks at the top of the charts of success in the United States between December of 96 and February of 97. Braxton's trademark, earning her the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 97. In Brazil, it was the most played song of 97.
Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?, Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams - Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?I miss the 90s, don't you? Even more so when we hear songs like this one, which simply blew up on radio stations across the country. In the case of this Bryan Adams success, it is impossible not to remember the 1994 film Don Juan DeMarco, starring Johnny Depp. It was the 4th most played song on Brazilian radio in 1995.
Macarena, Los Del Rio
Those of the "Macarena" RiverImpossible to listen to "Macarena" without doing the little dance. Do you remember? Those who are over 30 have certainly heard and danced to this hit a lot in the summer of 96/97. The music is one of those bubblegum. In Brazil, it was the 4th most played song by radio stations in 96. In the USA, it spent no less than 14 consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, becoming the 6th song in a non-English language to occupy the top of the ranking.
Take a Bow, Madonna
Madonna - Take A Bow (Official Music Video)This emotional pop ballad about an unrequited love affair took Madonna to the top of the US charts for 7 weeks in 1995. The music video, filmed in Spain, was also very successful, being replayed daily on MTV.
The One, Elton John
Elton John - The OneIf Madonna's "Take a Bow" speaks of unrequited love, "The One" is an ode to love, finding the right person. "When stars collide like you and I / No shadow blocks the Sun", say two lines of the chorus that rocked many hearts in the year 1992.
Breathe Again, Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton - Breathe Again (Official Music Video)With "Breath Again", released in November 1993, Toni Braxton won her second consecutive Grammy in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category. In Brazil, it was the most played song on the radio in 1994. The lyrics are very romantic and talk about a person who, faced with the possibility of losing his love, says he won't be able to breathe again. Strong, huh?
Change The World, Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton - Change The WorldThe big name at the 1996 Grammys was Eric Clapton. The song: "Change The World", another super romantic song from the 90s. At the Grammys, "Change The World" won in the categories Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance. A real blast!
More Than Words, Extreme
Extreme - More Than Words (Official Video)Anyone who lived through the 90s listened to this song until they said enough. In 1991, "More Than Words" topped the US charts for a week, and is still frequently played on radio today. One of the qualities of the song is Nuno Bettencourt's guitar beat. The introduction is unmistakable!
End Of The Road, Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men - End Of The Road"End Of The Road", recorded by the rhythm and blues vocal group Boyz II Men, was a resounding success in the early 90s, staying for 13 weeks at the top of the North American charts in 1992. This record has only been broken two years later, with Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You".
Dreamlover, Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey - Dreamlover (Video)1993 was the year of Mariah Carey. In the USA, "Dreamlover" (something like "boyfriend of dreams") topped the charts for 8 weeks, between September and October of that year. As if that were not enough, "Hero" also reached the top in December, closing the year with a golden key.
Linger, The Cranberries
The Cranberries - Linger (Official Music Video)"Linger" is the greatest success of the Irish band The Cranberries, which soon in their debut album, released in 93, achieved worldwide fame. In Brazil, it was the 4th most played song on the radio in 1994. The beautiful voice of Dolores O'Riordan marked an entire generation.
What’s Up, 4 Non Blondes
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (Official Video)"What's Up", by the American rock band 4 Non Blondes, was the 5th most played song on Brazilian radio in 1993, even surpassing the success that the song had in the USA. The lyrics speak, from the perspective of a young man, of existential crisis and desire for change.
Lovefool, The Cardigans
The Cardigans - Lovefool"Lovefool", by the Swedish band The Cardigans, was the 3rd most played song on Brazilian radio stations in 1997. The fact that it was part of the soundtrack of the movie Romeo + Juliet, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, helped boost the song . It really marked the time.
The Sign, Ace of Base
Ace of Base - The Sign (Official Music Video)Another Swedish group that took off in the 90's was Ace of Base, who got a lot of people dancing in clubs with hits like "The Sign". The song was the most played in the US in 1994, spending 6 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. In Brazil, it was the 3rd most played song of that year.
Another Day In Paradise, Phil Collins
Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video)Although this song was released in October 1989, it opened the 90's as one of the most played in the world. In the USA, it occupied the 1st place in the charts in the last two weeks of 89 and the first two weeks of 90. In Brazil, it was the 2nd most played in 1990. The lyrics denounce the living conditions of the poorest populations in the big cities.
Save The Best For Last, Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last (Official Video)The most famous song by American singer Vanessa Williams stayed at the top of the US charts for 5 weeks in 1992. That same year, it was the 4th most performed song on Brazilian radio stations.
Nothing Compares 2U, Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2U [Official Music Video]Written by Prince, "Nothing Compares" was a fever in the 90s, being played to exhaustion until today by the most nostalgic radio stations. In the USA, it spent 4 weeks at the top of the charts, while in Brazil it was the 5th most played by radio stations.
Torn, Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia - Tower (Official Video)The version of "Torn" by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia was very successful in the second half of the 90s, being the 4th most played on Brazilian radio stations in 1998. "Torn" ("wound"), as its name suggests, speaks of the open wounds after a bad love experience. As the song goes, when nothing's right, even the perfect sky is torn.
2 Become 1, Spice Girls
Spice Girls - 2 Become 1Already on their debut album, entitled Spice (1996), the British quintet showed what they came from, scoring some hits, such as "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There" and, of course, the pop ballad "2 Become 1", which topped the British charts for 3 weeks. You can't talk about the 90's pop scene without talking about the Spice Girls.
Kiss from a Rose, Seal
Seal - Kiss From A Rose (Official Music Video 720p HD) + LyricsThe year 95 was perhaps the greatest moment in the career of the British singer Seal. Made for the soundtrack of the film Batman Forever, the recording of "Kiss from a Rose" earned Seal no less than 3 Grammys: in the categories Best Record of the Year, Best Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Wonderwall, Oasis
Oasis - Wonderwall - Official VideoReleased in 1995, "Wonderwall" is perhaps one of the most famous songs by the British band Oasis. In fact, to this day the song is very successful, having surpassed the mark of 255 million views on YouTube. The song reached #2 in the UK charts and the CD (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was a top seller in the US in 1995.
