VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90's

[ZTAngel]

I'm surprised Boyz II Men was not on there. Also, I'm surprised that Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping" wasn't on there. That song was HUGE and (I admit) I still turn my radio up whenever it comes on.

[TotallyWicked]

I could go another day without having to listen to anything BSB, they're showing "I want it that way" right now...I am soo glad that era is over...and cannot believe I lived and survived it!

[cuteASAbug]

no Macarena?

[jitterbug13]

Speaking of boy bands, why aren't there any songs by New Kids on The Block?

I also realize that the Humpty Dance is on the list!!

Dear VH1,

There are a lot of songs left off this list.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by jitterbug13

Dear VH1,

There are a lot of songs left off this list.

Agreed. While I'm at it, "Waterfalls" and "Losing My Religion" are both vastly superior to anything Britney Spears ever released. TLC should never, ever be ranked lower than Ms. Spears anywhere or in any way, shape or form.

[LeslieAGD]

I really liked the countdown, but I took issue with the order.
Ice Ice Baby is only #29...really?!? Mama Said Knock You Out is #56? ...But U2 is #2, yuck!!!

Also, there were a lot of artists that I would have picked different songs to represent them on the list.
For example: The Cranberries "Zombie," not "Linger"

There were only about 10 songs I would honestly take off the list, but here are some I think were seriously overlooked:
* Los Del Rio - The Macarena
* Boys II Men - Motown Philly
* Fat Boy Slim - The Rockerfeller Skank
* Mandy Moore - Candy
* Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
* Shaggy - Boombastic
* Aqua - Barbie Girl
* Des'ree - You Gotta Be
* Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
* All for One - I Swear
* Michael Jackson - Black or White
* Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
* Leann Rimes - How Do I Live
* Snap - Rhythm Is A Dancer
* Quad City DJs - C'mon And Ride (The Train)
* Big Punisher & Joe - I Don't Wanna Be A Player No More
* Something by Ace of Base - The Sign / All That She Wants / Don't Turn Around
* Something by Brian McKnight - Crazy Love / Anytime / Back at One
* Something by Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do / That's The Way Love Goes / If
* Something by Usher - You Make Me Wanna / My Way / Nice and Slow
* Something by Brandy, Monica, Aaliyah, or Toni Braxton

[jitterbug13]

I was getting ready to post that there was nothing by Michael or Janet (or Scream would have covered them both) They did have some pretty good songs in the 90s. I also agree that something from Usher, Brandy, Monica or Aaliyah should have been on the list.

I forgot about Boombastic, Got To Be and Here Comes The Hotstepper. I agree they should be on the list (come on, Informer made it on!)

I disagree with Barbie Girl. I hate that song. I wish Mattel would have won that lawsuit.

For the Boyz II Men, I would have either chose End of the Road or I'll Make Love To You. They could have also chose One Sweet Day and covered both them and Mimi.

Where are the R. Kelly songs? They could have at least had either Bump and Grind or I Believe I Can Fly.

ETA: Thought of some more! Save The Best For Last, How Do You Talk To An Angel, A Whole New World (from Alladin), Love Is (Vanessa and Brian McKnight)

[LeslieAGD]

Originally Posted by jitterbug13

I disagree with Barbie Girl. I hate that song. I wish Mattel would have won that lawsuit.

Yes, Barbie Girl is obnoxious, but you have to admit that it was a highly iconic song of the 1990s.
For that reason, I think it should have made the list.

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by LeslieAGD

I really liked the countdown, but I took issue with the order.
Ice Ice Baby is only #29...really?!? Mama Said Knock You Out is #56? ...But U2 is #2, yuck!!!

Also, there were a lot of artists that I would have picked different songs to represent them on the list.
For example: The Cranberries "Zombie," not "Linger"

There were only about 10 songs I would honestly take off the list, but here are some I think were seriously overlooked:
* Los Del Rio - The Macarena
* Boys II Men - Motown Philly
* Fat Boy Slim - The Rockerfeller Skank
* Mandy Moore - Candy
* Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
* Shaggy - Boombastic
* Aqua - Barbie Girl
* Des'ree - You Gotta Be
* Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
* All for One - I Swear
* Michael Jackson - Black or White
* Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
* Leann Rimes - How Do I Live
* Snap - Rhythm Is A Dancer
* Quad City DJs - C'mon And Ride (The Train)
* Big Punisher & Joe - I Don't Wanna Be A Player No More
* Something by Ace of Base - The Sign / All That She Wants / Don't Turn Around
* Something by Brian McKnight - Crazy Love / Anytime / Back at One
* Something by Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do / That's The Way Love Goes / If
* Something by Usher - You Make Me Wanna / My Way / Nice and Slow
* Something by Brandy, Monica, Aaliyah, or Toni Braxton

I will have to disagree with you on the Cranberries front. Linger was from their first album, and it's what made them huge here in the states.

I too cannot believe the appalling lack of NKOTB, BIIM, and where's Bobby Brown? I realize we have some BBD, but where's the love for Bobby? What about Tony, Tone, Toni (or whatever order it was in)?

[Jimmy Choo]

Looking back I have to echo everyone else... no Boys II Men?!? And nothing by Janet Jackson??? Her tours were one of the hottest tickets in the 90's. I also can't believe they didn't include Outkast. "Rosa Parks" was huge!!!