90's hits

Light My Fire – Doors

2012-06-14T03:20:00.002-07:00

"Light My Fire" is a song by The Doors which was recorded in August 1966 and released the first week of January 1967 on the Doors' debut album. Released as a single in April, it spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and one week on the Cash Box Top 100, nearly a year after its recording. A year later, it re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 following the success of Jose Feliciano's version of the song, peaking at number 87. The song was largely written by Robby Krieger,^[1] and credited to the entire band. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1967, representing sales of one million units.^[2]

U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer

2012-06-14T03:18:00.001-07:00

"U Can't Touch This" is MC Hammer's 1990 hit single from his album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em. It became hammer's signature song. Rick James shares songwriting credit for the song with Hammer and Alonzo Miller, credit which was granted after he sued Hammer for copywright infringement. The song basically consists of the prominent opening riff of "Super Freak".

DJ Bobo - Somebody Dance With Me

2012-05-16T12:47:00.002-07:00

Somebody Dance with Me is a DJ BoBo 1992 song that is based on some parts on sampling from "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell.

i've been thinking about you - Londonbeat

2012-05-16T12:44:00.002-07:00

"I've Been Thinking About You" is a song recorded by Londonbeat. It was released as a single in the last months of 1990 in many countries.

It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100^[1] on April 13, 1991, having hit number two in the United Kingdom the previous year.^[2] The song also topped the singles charts in Spain, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and Australia.

Part of the song was sampled and prominently featured in the song "Physical" recorded by Alcazar.

Satisfaction – Rolling Stones

2012-05-15T02:26:00.002-07:00

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Richards's throwaway three-note guitar riff – intended to be replaced by horns – opens and drives the song. The lyrics refer to sexual frustration and the commercialism particular to America.

The song was first released as a single in the United States in June 1965 and also featured on the American version of Out of Our Heads, released that July. "Satisfaction" was a hit, giving the Stones their first number one in the US. In the UK, the song initially played only on pirate radio stations because its lyrics were considered too sexually suggestive.^[4] In Britain, the single was released in August 1965; it became the Rolling Stones' fourth number one in the United Kingdom. The song is considered to be one of the all-time greatest rock songs ever recorded. In 2004 Rolling Stonemagazine placed "Satisfaction" in the second spot on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, while in 2006 it was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

Vogue – Madonna

2012-05-15T02:23:00.000-07:00

"Vogue" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless (Music from and Inspired by the film Dick Tracy) and was released on March 20, 1990, by Sire Records. Madonna was inspired by vogue dancer and choreographers Jose and Luis Xtravaganza from the Harlem "House Ball" community, the origin of the dance Vogue, and they introduced "Vogueing" to her at the New York City club "Sound Factory". Jose Xtravaganza is featured in the Historic Art Documentary How Do I Look, directed by Wolfgang Busch. The song also appears on the 1990 greatest hits compilation The Immaculate Collection and Madonna's third greatest hits album, Celebration.

"Vogue" is an upbeat dance-pop song which contains a house beat and groove. Noted to contain influences of deep house, it is a contemporary track which followed the trends of dance music in the 1990s; nevertheless, it has strong influences of 70s disco within its composition.

What's My Name -- Snoop Doggy Dog

2012-05-15T02:21:00.002-07:00

"Who Am I? (What's My Name?)", is the solo debut single from rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. The song was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #8 in 1994.

Where Do You Go – No Mercy

2012-05-15T02:19:00.000-07:00

"Where Do You Go" is the title of a song written by Peter Bischof and Franz Reuther. It was recorded by American eurodance group No Mercy ontheir eponymous debut album released in June 1996 as their first single. It became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 5, and would be their only one to do so. It is a cover of a La Bouche track from 1995. The song was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in January 1997, and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and went on to spend 15 weeks in the chart, and it made it to number 1 in Ireland.

Love And Marriage – Frank Sinatra

2012-05-13T14:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2hdol_McCg

"Love and Marriage" was introduced by Frank Sinatra in the 1955 television production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town that aired on Producers' Showcase. Sinatra went on to record two versions of the song. The first was recorded for Capitol Records on August 15, 1955,^[1] and became a major chart hit. (A competing version by Dinah Shore also achieved popularity.) The second version was recorded for Reprise Records on October 11, 1965.^[2] The Capitol version would later be used as the theme song for the long-running 1987–1997 Fox TV sitcom Married... with Children.^[3]

Let’s Dance – Benny Goodman

2012-05-13T14:53:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6r8dQ_7cc

Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman^[1] (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist andbandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".

In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America. His January 16, 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music."^[2]

Dust On The Bottle – David Lee Murphy

2012-05-13T14:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNkF_ZpQ4eg&ob=av2n

David Lee Murphy (born January 7, 1959) is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1994, Murphy made his first appearance on the Billboard country charts that year with "Just Once", a song from the soundtrack to the 1994 film 8 Seconds. A year later, Murphy's debut album Out with a Bang was released; overall, it produced four chart singles. His follow-up albums, Gettin' Out the Good Stuff (1996) and We Can't All Be Angels (1997) were less successful than their predecessors, and by 1998, Murphy was dropped from MCA's roster. A fourth album, Tryin' to Get There, was released in 2004 on Koch Entertainment (now E1 Music), with the Top 5 single "Loco" being released from that album before Koch closed its country division in 2005.

California Love – 2 Pac

2012-05-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOsbGP5Ox4

"California Love" is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single upon his release from prison in 1995. A popular remix version of the song appeared on his 1996 double album All Eyez on Me. This is perhaps 2Pac's best-known song and his most successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks (as a Double-A side single with "How Do U Want It"). The song was nominated for a posthumous Grammy Award as a Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) in 1997.

Getting Jiggy With It – Will Smith

2012-05-12T09:47:00.002-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JcmQONgXJM&ob=av2e

"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" is a single by American rapper Will Smith, released as the third cut from his debut solo album Big Willie Style. Released in January 1998, the song was co-written by Nas, and was Smith's second hit produced by Poke & Tone, who replaced his long-time partner Jazzy Jeff, though the record-scratching techniques of Jazzy Jeff can be heard in the song.^[1] The record spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100chart from March 14, 1998. The song also won a Grammy Award in 1999 for the Best Rap Solo Performance. It was ranked the 68th greatest song of the 1990s by VH1. "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" Hit Number 1 on March 11, 1998. However, it was ranked at #19 on the list of AOL Radio's 100 Worst Songs Ever in 2010.^[2]

Miami – Will Smith

2012-05-12T09:43:00.002-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBS6QGsH_4&ob=av2e

"Miami" is a 1998 single from Will Smith's debut solo album Big Willie Style. It samples The Whispers' 1980 hit "And the Beat Goes On". The song charted at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the UK charts. It won a MTV VMA Best Male Video award. The video features an early appearance of future Hitch co-star Eva Mendes. The single was considered to be of a different style to Smith's previous singles, becoming his highest selling worldwide single of his whole career.

Killing Me Softly – Fugees

2012-05-11T03:53:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKOtzIo-uYw&ob=av2e

"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is the title of a song, with music composed by Charles Fox and lyrics written by Norman Gimbel, which was a number-one hit in 1973 for Roberta Flack. The song has been remade by numerous artists, most notably the Fugees whose rendition contributed to their Grammy Award-winning album, The Score.

U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer

2012-05-11T03:49:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5X5zh00rdg

"U Can't Touch This" is MC Hammer's 1990 super hit signature song, from his album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em. The album sold more than 10 million copies,^[1] due primarily to this single, and gaining multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA, and other Recording Industries.

Rick James sued Hammer for infringement of copyright, as the song basically consists of the prominent opening riff of "Super Freak", which is constantly repeated throughout. The suit was settled out of court when Hammer agreed to credit James as co-composer, effectively cutting James in on the millions of dollars the record was earning. James was accordingly credited as a co-author.

Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio

2012-05-11T03:42:00.003-07:00

"Gangsta's Paradise" is a rap song by Coolio featuring L.V. The song was released on the Coolio album Gangsta's Paradise, as well as theDangerous Minds soundtrack in 1995. Coolio was awarded a Grammy for the song/album. The song was voted as the best single of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll.

It sampled the chorus and music of the song "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder (1976). Wonder performed the song with Coolio and L.V. at the 1995 Billboard Awards.

The song was also listed at number 69 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All-Time^[1] and number one biggest selling single of 1995 on U.S. Billboard.^[2]In 2008, it was ranked number 38 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.^[3]

The song has sold over 5 million copies in the U.S., U.K., and Germany alone,^[4]^[5]^[6] making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Boombastic – Shaggy

2012-05-11T03:38:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAM0eqdzjYY

Boombastic is the third studio album released by Jamaican artist Shaggy. The album was released on July 11, 1995. The album sold over one million copies in the U.S., as well as selling 300,000+ in the UK. The album spawned five singles: "In The Summertime", a cover of a Mungo Jerry classic, "Boombastic", which peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #1 on the U.S. R&B chart, "Why You Treat Me So Bad?", the double A-side "Something Different" / "The Train Is Coming", and "Day Oh", which was released as a Japanese only single. "Boombastic" was used as the theme for a 1995 Levi's ad, which was directed by Michael Mort and Deiniol Morris. It was also used in the 2006 and 2007 films, respectively, Barnyard and Mr Bean's Holiday.

Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan

2012-05-10T08:09:00.003-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyYV83WUw1U

"Turn the Beat Around" is a disco song written by Gerald Jackson and Peter Jackson and popularized by Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976 (see 1976 in music), originally appearing on her debut album, Never Gonna Let You Go. Released as a single, the song went to #10 on the Billboard pop charts, and Robinson received a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal. The track, considered a disco classic, is featured on many compilation albums.

Feels So Good (Show Me Your Love) – Lina Santiago

2012-05-10T08:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6QPkCMgbA

Lina Santiago (born September 5, 1978)^[1] is an American singer and musician. She is best known for her 1996 single, "Feels So Good (Show Me Your Love)", which peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.

She released one album, Feels So Good, in 1996.^[2]

Sweet Dreams – La Bouche

2012-05-10T07:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8RjRquFIWA

Sweet Dreams (Hola Hola Eh)" is the title of a song recorded by German Eurodance group La Bouche. It was originally released in March 1994 as the lead single from their album of the same name. It was released in North America in January 1996. It reached number-one in both Italy and on the Canadian dance chart and peaked at number 13 in the United States.

Feel It – Tamperer

2012-05-10T07:50:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVf0nzR2Y5A

"Feel It" is the title of a song by Italian dance group The Tamperer featuring Maya It was released in May 1998 as the lead single from their debut album, Fabulous. The song became a number one single in the United Kingdom, and samples the Jacksons' Top 10 1981 hit "Can You Feel It". In 1998 It reached #1 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and #4 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Dreamer – Livin’ Joy

2012-05-10T07:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wchBv0y4aI

Dreamer" is the title of a song recorded by Italian house group Livin' Joy. It was a number-one dance hit that year.^[1] The following year, it entered the UK chart at No. 1. "Set You Free", the dance anthem from N-Trance, could only reach No. 2 the same year.

The song was first released in the United Kingdom in September 1994 and peaked at number 18 in the UK top 40.^[2] After the track saw moderate success and broke the top 20 in the UK, the DJ behind Livin' Joy, Viani DJ, then decided to focus on other projects, namely Alex Party to record the mega hit "Don't Give Me Your Life" under the Alex Party banner. After the success of Don't Give Me Your Life, he released another single, "Read My Lips", which didn't match the huge success the previous track had achieved, so they returned their focus on Livin' Joy once more and returned with a remix of their original hit "Dreamer". The song was re-released and entered the chart at number 1 in May 1995,^[3] beating the out-going number one byOasis by a narrow margin of just 500 sales.^[4]

This Is Your Night – Amber

2012-05-10T07:45:00.003-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOaqgrtoMGo

This Is Your Night is the debut album of dance-pop singer Amber. It was released on Tommy Boy Records on November 25, 1996.

The album featured international hit title track "This Is Your Night", which peaked at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 & #44 in New Zealand.

Celebration – Fun Factory

2012-05-10T07:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4U1EHoNfO0

Fun Factory was a German Eurodance group formed in 1993, originally consisting of Balja, Steve, Rod D., and Smooth T.. The group enjoyed success in the mid-1990's.