"THE" Song of the 90s

[Villavic]

Yeah, I know that if there hardly may be a top song of a year, it's impossible to choose a top song of a decade, it's absurd. But let's play just for fun.

Choose your top song, the favorite, the greatest greatest hit of all songs from the 90s.

Ok, since you are a mac fan, pick 2 songs: a mac(or mac-related, i mean single works) song and a not mac related song.

-mac: Running through the garden
-non mac: humm... I would choose It must have been love by Roxette :) , since it was a hit in Peru in 1990, but I think actually it is from 1989, I'm not sure.

[DrummerDeanna]

I couldn't pick a Mac related song for the 90's....

My pick would be...

November Rain - Guns n Roses :D

[amber]

Don't Speak! teehee.
everyday I am thankful for it, as it was the signal of grunge being ushered out. :thumbsup:

[shackin'up]

Big Love-the Dance

Alive- Pearl jam

[xdreamsunwindx]

I can't think of any FM songs, but if I had to choose one song, it'd be either "No Rain" by Blind Mellon, or "December" by Collective Soul.

[DrummerDeanna]

I can't think of any FM songs, but if I had to choose one song, it'd be either "No Rain" by Blind Mellon, or "December" by Collective Soul.


OH!!! I'm changing mine to No Rain :nod: LOVE that song :nod:

[Mad4stevie]

Smells Like Teen Spirit - ushered in a new generation of music for the 90's - although not a particular favorite of mine

Mac related - I would have to say the re-released of Silver Springs from the Dance, if that counts.

[estranged4life]

"So What" by Metallica (Originally performed by 'the Anti-Nowhere League') a song that defines the 90's generation (Just go find the lyrics online :nod: )

[BTFLCHLD]

dont stop fleetwood mac
unforgiven metallica

[GateandGarden]

I can never come up with one definitive song for anything.

But, the first non-Mac song that came to my mind for the 90s is REM's "Nightswimming," one of my all-time faves.

For FM, as someone already said, maybe the best thing for them for the 90s was "Silver Springs" from The Dance.

[cliffdweller]

But, the first non-Mac song that came to my mind for the 90s is REM's "Nightswimming," one of my all-time faves.

That came off of a great album too. Their last good one imo.

My 90's pick is the album Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden. I can't pick just one song! I think it's one of the definitive albums of that decade.

[NaiveMelody23]

Nothing Mac related

90's- Today by Smashing Pumpkins or Its oh so quiet by Bjork

[GypsySorcerer]

Mac - Silver Springs
Non-mac - Jeremy, Pearl Jam

[DrummerDeanna]

Mac - Silver Springs
Non-mac - Jeremy, Pearl Jam


oooh LOVE Jeremy!!!!


Ugh - there are so many songs that define the 90s for me...hence my Ultimate 90s compilation :D I LOVE my homemade cd :D

[GardenStateGirlie]

Non-Mac related....

Duran Duran - Come Undone

Mac related would no doubt be Silver Springs from The Dance--what a way to come back :nod:

[dissention]

Tonight Tonight from Smashing Pumpkins and Only Happy When It Rains from Garbage.

[amber]

Only Happy When It Rains[/I] from Garbage.
That was quite the kick ass, pervasive little song. :nod:

[Pisces Queen]

Mac: Silver Springs
Non-Mac: "Missing" Everything But the Girl


Both songs sparked an obsessions with each group that stills holds strong today. :nod:

[skcin]

Mac - Silver Springs

Non-Mac - Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit or AIC Rooster

[Pisces Queen]

By the way this thread is bring back so many memories. "Come Undone" By Duran Duran takes me back to when I filed for divorce and "I am only happy when it rains" was my sons (who was 4 at the time) favorite song.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Non-Mac: "Missing" Everything But the Girl


I loooove that song. Another song to check out is Massive Attack ft. Everything But the Girl - Protection. GREAT song.

[SuzeQuze]

Mac: Silver Springs
Non-Mac: "Missing" Everything But the Girl


Both songs sparked an obsessions with each group that stills holds strong today. :nod:


Ahh, Missing, that song will forever remind me of Mardis Gras in '94. And Billy. :laugh: Good times.

[dissention]

Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt is another killer nineties song, too.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt is another killer nineties song, too.

:nod: That and Luscious Jackson's Ladyfingers

[SuzeQuze]

Mac - Silver Springs

Non-Mac - Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit or AIC Rooster

Holy sh*t, I LOVE Rooster, I'm going to have to bust that out when I get home. :chills:

I agree, has to be Smells, that is the first song that popped into my head. It really did "define a generation" (I just yacked on myself). I really identified with these guys as I was finishing up college and felt like I'd been fed a load of crap about "work hard, go to college, get a great job" while my prospects seemed bleak. However, I was clinically depressed at the time without realizing it which is the real reason I identified so closely with that dark music.

That said, when grunge was gone, I was so glad. I couldn't stand another brooding song. I even turned off the radio for a while because it was sooooo flat.

I was so angry with Cobain for shooting himself that every time Nirvana came on the radio I would change the channel, for 10 years! Now I will listen occasionally but I don't pop in my CDs ever. It was just so sad.

I guess too, it reminds me too much of feeling like sh*t (or, rather, nothing at all). Fuggeddaboudit!

[SuzeQuze]

Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt is another killer nineties song, too.

They have the best band name. I didn't know Charlie and the Chocolate Factory very well so I thought the name was Veruke Assault which never made much sense to me. :laugh: Boy did I feel dumb when I found out it was a character's name. :lol:

[skcin]

Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt is another killer nineties song, too.


Veruca Salt? Kicks ass! :nod:

Loved Victola & Seether (the video for which was on MTV hits last night.)

[wondergirl9847]

I wish I could erase the entire 90's decade from my brain. LOL

Non-Mac related - Smells Like Teen Spirit - the anger, the hatred, the grunge, the dopey-ness, just all of that BS.

Mac related - not sure because I wasn't a fan back then, but I guess Silver Springs from The Dance would have been huge.

[Dark Angel]

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette

[Pisces Queen]

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette


Oh man how could I forget that and Hole's Miss World and Doll Parts. I was one angry chic in the 90's and had the music to go along with it! 90's were the best of times/worst of times but from 90-95 the music rocked. Live, AIC, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, NIN....wow ~ so many memories. I dressed the part too with baby doll dresses and combat boots with flannel and I chopped my big 80's hair off and had much attitude. Remember when the Chronic by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog's albums came out. I loved that ****. Now music is so boring and predictable.

[SuzeQuze]

Oh man how could I forget that and Hole's Miss World and Doll Parts. I was one angry chic in the 90's and had the music to go along with it! 90's were the best of times/worst of times but from 90-95 the music rocked. Live, AIC, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, NIN....wow ~ so many memories. I dressed the part too with baby doll dresses and combat boots with flannel and I chopped my big 80's hair off and had much attitude. Remember when the Chronic by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog's albums came out. I loved that ****. Now music is so boring and predictable.

:thumbsup: I loved Hole. I saw them at Lollapalooza and when Courtney would change she just went "behind" a speaker which was in front of 1/8th of the audience. So I saw her in her bra, no biggie for her I guess! :laugh: They were awesome.

[SuzeQuze]

1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins. I suppose a few Crowded House tracks aswell.

Mac related? Street Of Dreams. Not that I knew it at the time.

Love 1979 :D Ahh, this walk down memory lane.

[AliP]

Ace of Base
The Sign or Don't Turn Around


loved 'em both.

[estranged4life]

:thumbsup: I loved Hole.

Man, that did not look right when I first saw it :lol:

Mind in the gutter...Hard to get out :lol:

[GypsySorcerer]

Man, that did not look right when I first saw it :lol:

Mind in the gutter...Hard to get out :lol:


:laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:

Brian, what would we do without you. :]

[estranged4life]

:laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:

Brian, what would we do without you. :]

I couldnt tell ya...My Mom always said "Heaven doesnt want ya and Hell knows you'll take over", So I guess I am stuck in limbo on the Ledge with my fellow Mac-heads, Lindseyworshipers, Chiffonheads & the occassional annoying but yet hilarious Conservatard :lol:

[Serrart]

Mac: Silver Springs From The Dance
Stevie: Twisted
Others:
All apologies - Nirvana
No Rain - Blind Melon
Jeremy -Pearl Jam
Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins
Fugee-La - Fugees
Everybody Hurts -Rem
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) -Green Day
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
You Gotta Be - Des'ree
Californication - RHCP

Romy

[SuzeQuze]

I couldnt tell ya...My Mom always said "Heaven doesnt want ya and Hell knows you'll take over", So I guess I am stuck in limbo on the Ledge with my fellow Mac-heads, Lindseyworshipers, Chiffonheads & the occassional annoying but yet hilarious Conservatard :lol:

Silver Springs came on magic 106 and made me think of you guys and this thread, that was such an awesome time for Stevie.

:laugh: Brian, I didn't even think of that when I posted! Usually I'm pretty gutter bound, hehe. must.wrench.mind.out.of... aw forget it, it's more interesting where it is! :thumbsup:

[SuzeQuze]

1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins. I suppose a few Crowded House tracks aswell.

Mac related? Street Of Dreams. Not that I knew it at the time.

Lux, this song has been looping in my head all day since you posted, 1979 that is. I gotta put it on to get it out! Oh yeah, and random silly parody title on that release, Mellon Balling and the Intimate Gladness :shocked:

[thepoetinmyhear]

I do love the Smashing Pumpkins, but there are so many other songs that I love from the 90's. Here's my top ten: (number one presumably being my vote for THE song of the 90's)

1. Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
2. This Woman's Work by Kate Bush
3. Black Ballon by Goo Goo Dolls
4. The Freshmen by the Verve
5. Closing Time by the Semisonics
6. 32 Flavors by Ani Difranco
7. Mother by Tori Amos
8. Good Enough by Sarah McLachlan
9. I Shall Believe by Sheryl Crow
10. Light up My Room by Barenaked Ladies

[GateandGarden]

10. Light up My Room by Barenaked LadiesThat is my all-time favorite BNL song! :blob1: (And there's some tough competition for that, too!) I feel wonderful whenever that song is playing.

[Janet]

Smells Like Teen Spirit - ushered in a new generation of music for the 90's - although not a particular favorite of mine

Mac related - I would have to say the re-released of Silver Springs from the Dance, if that counts.

I totally agree. THAT is the song of the 90's. To me, that totally speaks for my generation and for my decade.

[golddustwoman77]

Smells Like Teen Spirt by Nirvana

Silver Springs from The Dance


That would have been the two I would pick as well! :D

[macmar71]

Fleetwood Mac~~Bleed To Love Her

Sarah McLachlan~~Fear

[Miss Vicky]

Mac: Kind of a no brainer - "Silver Springs" from The Dance

Non Mac: "Lightning Crashes" by Live

[Vianna]

FM: from the Chain boxed set: Love shines or Heart of Stone

Smashing Pumpkins 1979
Pearl Jam Jeremy

[GardenStateGirlie]

That is my all-time favorite BNL song! :blob1: (And there's some tough competition for that, too!) I feel wonderful whenever that song is playing.


I'm a big BNL fan--I think Old Apartment is another one to add to this list :nod: