Now That's What I Call The 90s

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R.E.M.'s album "Automatic for the People" is one of the top artistic achievements of '90s pop music, and "Man on the Moon" is one of the most memorable and beautiful songs from that album. It is both a moving tribute to comedian Andy Kaufman and a thoughtful meditation on the power of popular culture. Inspired by the powerful beats of house music, hit after hit crossed over from the dance chart to the pop top-10 in 1990—but it took producers Robert Clivilles and David Cole (aka C&C Music Factory) to climb all the way to No. 1. "Gonna Make You Sweat" featured the powerful vocals of Martha Wash and a rap from Freedom Williams along with state-of-the-art house rhythms to make up one of the most exhilarating songs of the year. Most pop fans thought Tracy Chapman would be relegated to the annals of one-hit-wonderdom based on the success of "Fast Car" from her first album. Then she reappeared with this deeply bluesy crowd pleaser, proving that there is still room for innovation and surprise within the genre. This No. 1 hit was the world's first introduction to the voice of Mariah Carey. Echoes of Whitney Houston's influence are evident, but the sheer power and swooping highs are all Mariah's own. This debut still ranks as one of her very best recordings. This Scottish performer put together one of the catchiest and most unique-sounding hits on '90s radio, sounding much like a more pop-oriented Iggy Pop. Unfortunately, Collins failed to replicate this success.

Now 90’s predecessor, Now That’s What I Call Music 89, was the fastest selling album of 2014. Released in November last year, Now 89 has now sold nearly 1.11m copies in the UK according to the Official Charts Company’s sales data. For many, the mileage varied on the Barenaked Ladies' breakthrough hit. Its pure kinetic energy certainly invigorated pop radio playlists, debuting at No. 3 before eventually spending, appropriately enough, one week at No. 1. Although a little of its cheeky, self-indulgent humor can go a long way, few songs epitomize 90s pop like "One Week."

Jamaican-born Orville Burrell had a huge hit with "Boombastic," one of the first dancehall—a sub-genre of reggae—songs to break through to the American pop charts. Shaggy, who took his stage name from a "Scooby Doo" character, exhibits oodles of personal charm alongside the funky grooves. Will Smith's first solo effort resulted in this catchy and cool single. His brand of clean, good-humored, party hip-hop caught on instantly. Like Mark Wahlberg, he went on to enjoy way more success as an actor, but this remains one of the more charming pop musical relics of the 1990s.

Although later hits would more dramatically demonstrate the vocal acrobatics of the group's lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, "Linger" has an almost ethereal beauty that does indeed remain long after the song ends. It was the chart debut of one of the most striking voices of the mid-1990s.Secret" is one of the least flamboyant of Madonna's 1990s hits, but it remains one of her most satisfying. It features a mid-tempo beat and some of the most warm and inviting vocals the singer has ever recorded. Although her style is often thought of as overly earnest, Etheridge can also be gut-wrenching. "Come to My Window" conjures up a powerful picture of romantic angst and erotic tension, accompanied by the artist's straightforward guitar-playing and raspy vocals. Fleur East cosies up with fellow reality tv stars to revisit their best, worst and most real moments. What was really going on? Is it scripted? Is the jungle even real? And what is the reality of what happens next? From finding love on an island, to diary room confessions, Hits Radio presenter and reality tv veteran Fleur reveals all. Channel specialised in horror films and series. Cult, Hollywood, comedy, B movie classics, modern thrillers. Schedule

By the time the '90s headed toa close, it had been eight years since Whitney Houston had put out a studio album. Music industry legend Clive Davis convinced her to record a new set of songs, and the resulting album, "My Love Is Your Love," includes some of her best work. "It's Not Right, But It's Okay" is a hard-hitting anthem for women on the way out of relationships that sounds great on the radio and on the dance floor.

This is one of Alanis Morissette's most memorable and lyrically uncluttered songs. The gothic, foreboding musical textures match well with her vocal intensity. Bauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141

With the occasional special guest, join the pair as they discover what it really takes to stay relevant in the public eye today. Who would have thought legendary Latin guitarist Carlos Santana would record one of the biggest pop hit singles of all time? Add to that, who would have thought itsvocalist would be the lead singer for post-grunge band Matchbox 20? But it happened, and "Smooth" deserved its subsequent sales and acclaim. In 2005,Rob Thomasproved his performance on "Smooth" was no fluke by putting out the stellar solo album ​"...Something to Be." We're still not sure exactly what this hit song is about, but it definitely is catchy. The ultimate hook in the lyric is the line "Tell me all your thoughts on God / Cause I'd really like to meet her," and it has something to do with asking questions, like children often do.

The emergence of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as a top-10 pop hit remains one of the most dramatic events in 1990s pop music. Kurt Cobain's sardonic ode to teenage angst, set to a pop melody pounded out by drums and guitars bathed in fuzzed-up distortion, rattled the pop music establishment. It was all accompanied by a music video that presented a memorable and unrelentingly dark view of the classic high school pep rally. Grunge had arrived. It's difficult to remember now the image of Sinead O'Connor prior to the controversial television appearances that nearly brought down her career, but few pop performers have put together more powerful, heart-stopping performances than this. The song itself, written by Prince, is outstanding, but Sinead's emotional, gutsy performance made it a classic. Painful loss meets stunning vocal beauty with a perfectly understated instrumental arrangement. Even after the years of hype surrounding this all-girl group and its members, "Wannabe" is an exhilarating listening experience. "Girl power" from the group swept the U.K. in 1996 and then conquered America the following year. Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Heart 90s is a national digital radio station that broadcasts nationally on Digital One DAB from studios at Leicester Square in London. Just like its sister stations Heart and Heart Extra, it is also owned and operated by Global.