The biggest hit songs from the ‘90s

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Music wise, the 1990s was one of the most diverse decades, starting with the rising trends of grunge and hip hop, before moving into the new millennium with bubblegum pop. No matter what your jam was, '90s music gave us countless hits which are still popular to this day. From Nirvana to Britney Spears, the charts had something for everyone.

Want a glimpse back to the biggest hits from the '90s? Then check out this gallery!

'Vogue' - Madonna

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

One of Madonna's most iconic songs, 'Vogue' is a lavish and sleek club-ready jam that was inspired by New York vogue dancers. The song remains to this day one of her biggest international hits.

'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Nothing captures the heart of teen rebellion quite like 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' The song became a worldwide success and helped propel grunge into the mainstream.

'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

'Say My Name' is one of Destiny's Child's biggest hits. And fun fact: while the song features the vocals of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson, the music video sees Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin in place of Luckett and Roberson.

'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Daft Punk's 'Da Funk’ is considered one of the classics of 1990s house music, hugely impacting the genre.

'Believe' - Cher

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Even with a four-decade-long career, Cher still managed to top the charts and release a major hit with 'Believe.' An anthem to this day, the song earned her the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.

'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

A true '90s icon, Alanis Morissette gave us everything we needed with this smash hit from 1996. The song is to this day a serious karaoke crowd-pleaser.

'Wannabe' - Spice Girls

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Released in late 1996, 'Wannabe' helped kick off the decade's teen-pop boom. It became the most emblematic song of the group's 'girl power' philosophy, and a worldwide hit.

'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

J.Lo knows how to make a smashing dance floor hit, and 'Waiting for Tonight' was no different. It became her first song to top the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

The theme of 'Titanic' (1997), 'My Heart Will Go On' was just as popular as the box-office hit. It was no. 1 in more than 20 countries, and it still lives on today.

'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

From her self-titled debut studio album in 1999, 'Genie in a Bottle' was pure '90s bubblegum pop and far from Christina Aguilera's dirtier early 2000s tunes.

'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

A Dolly Parton cover, 'I Will Always Love You' became even more powerful in the voice of Whitney Houston. Recorded for the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard,' this song never gets old.

'Creep' - Radiohead

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

The 1992 debut single of British rock band Radiohead, 'Creep' put a spotlight on angst and insecurity. It became popular on American alternative rock radio and turned into an international hit.

'Alive' - Pearl Jam

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

You can't forget Pearl Jam when it comes to '90s grunge. Their hit song 'Alive' remains one of the greatest anthems of the era, largely thanks to the unforgettable voice of Eddie Vedder.

'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

'Doo Wop (That Thing)' was the debut solo single of Lauryn Hill, and became her first and only US no. 1 hit, topping the Hot 100 for two weeks.

'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

An original Prince song, Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor recorded a version of the tune that became a much bigger hit.

'1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Released in 1996 by alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins, '1979’ is an enduring and bittersweet jam that incorporates the whole coming-of-age '90s vibe.

'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

The 1990s wouldn't be complete without a boyband hit. And 'I Want It That Way' by the Backstreet Boys was the anthem that melted every teen girl's heart.

'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

Mariah Carey's '90s catalog is legendary, and 'Always Be My Baby' is one of her biggest hits.  Acclaimed by music critics, it became her 11th chart topper on the US Billboard Hot 100.

'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

A cover of American rock band Ednaswap, 'Torn' is best known as Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia's 1997 debut single. Her version peaked at no. 1 on many singles charts worldwide.

'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

'Vogue' - Madonna, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Nirvana, 'Say My Name' - Destiny’s Child, 'Da Funk’ - Daft Punk, 'Believe' - Cher, 'Ironic' - Alanis Morissette, 'Wannabe' - Spice Girls, 'Waiting for Tonight' - Jennifer Lopez, 'My Heart Will Go On' - Celine Dion, 'Genie in a Bottle' - Christina Aguilera, 'I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston, 'Creep' - Radiohead, 'Alive' - Pearl Jam, 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' - Lauryn Hill, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - Sinéad O'Connor, '1979’ - Smashing Pumpkins, 'I Want It That Way' - Backstreet Boys, 'Always Be My Baby' - Mariah Carey, 'Torn' - Natalie Imbruglia, 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' - Shania Twain

What's not to love about this 1999 hit? It's a proper female empowerment anthem that earned Shania Twain a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

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