90s Pop Obsessed? Here Are the Top 100 Songs That Still Get Streams Today! - American Beagle Club

Understanding the Context

Why 90s Pop Still Reigns Supreme

The 90s pop explosion brought unforgettable hits from artists like Mariah Carey, NSYNC, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, TLC, and more. Its blend of fresh production, memorable hooks, and emotional storytelling created timeless tracks that never faded into obscurity. Thanks to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube, these songs are revived every year—igneriting nostalgia while appealing to new listeners.

How We Curated the Top 100

Key Insights

This comprehensive list features the most streamed, radio-friendly, and culturally impactful 90s pop tracks. We focused on songs that:

• Consistently appear in year-end streams and Spotify charts
  
• Spark viral moments on social media platforms
  
• Maintain crossover appeal across age groups
  
• Are covered, sampled, or referenced in modern pop culture

The Top 100 90s Pop Songs That Still Get Streams Today

1–10: The Classics Everyone Knows

1. “Waterfalls” – TLC
   A soulful R&B-pop masterpiece with timeless messages on freedom and love.
   
2. “No Scrubs” – TLC
   Empowering lyrics and a huge beat that still fuel playlists.
   
3. “IMO” – Brenda & The Jones
   A nostalgia trigger during throwback TikTok trends.
   
4. “Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears
   The ultimate 90s girl-power anthem.
   
5. “Lingerie” – *NSYNC
   Flirtatious and catchy, it defined boy band vibes in the ‘90s.
   
6. “Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
   A powerful declaration with massive aria moments.
   
7. “End of the Road” – S Club 7
   Upbeat youth-driven energy that never fades.
   
8. “All for You” – Justin Timberlake
   Smooth, sensual, and engineered to get stuck in your head.
   
9. “乙女白書 / Girl’s Story (乙女白書)” – Seiko Matsuda
   A J-pop gem capturing heartbreak in the 90s.
   
10. “Genie in a Bottle” – Christina Aguilera
    The song that launched a global superstar.

Final Thoughts

11–20: Iconic Anthems for Every Mood

11. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler
    Though technically mid-‘80s, massive 90s revival in film and festivals.
    
12. “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
    Though recorded earlier, its widespread 90s airplay solidified its legacy.
    
13. “No No No” – Miranda Sheffield & UK All Stars
    A quirky dance-pop hit, now a party staple again.
    
14. “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” – David Guetta feat. Connit
    Crossover dance-pop that keeps spinning on EDM and pop mixes.
    
15. “Truly Madly Deeply” – Savage Garden
    A tender ballad with viral resurgence due to fan edits.
    
16. “The Meaning of Love” – Salvador
    Unsung 90s deep cut blending soul and pop.
    
17. “I’m Too Sexy” – Right Said Fred
    Razor-sharp wit and timeless chorus → endless samples.
    
18. “Un-Break My Heart” – Toni Braxton
    Emotional clauses directly influence modern R&B.
    
19. “Together” – *N Sync
    Their debut with infectious hook and ballroom energy.
    
20. “I Want It That Way” – *N Sync
    The emotional climax remains a streaming favorite.

21–40: Dancefloor & Ballad Powerhouses

21. “Everlong” – Foo Fighters (technically alternative, but arena rock cross-pollinates)
    
22. “I’ll Be There for You” – The Rembrandts
    TV Sports Center anthem revived by TikTok trends.
    
23. “One Summit Moon” – The B-52s’ Neo-90s cover influence
    
24. “I Can’t Begin to Lose You” – (Don’t Mention the Words Like… “I Love You”) – A Beth
    
25. “Gold” – NSYNC
    
26. “It’s All About Me” – Janet Jackson
    
27. “The Truth” – Shania Twain
    
28. “I Wanna Be Down” – Gin Blossoms
    
29. “I Just Can’t Stop” – Tiffany
    
30. “I’m Your Girl” – girl groups like Spice Girls and Ace of Base reboots
    
31. “Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix-a-Lot (remixed & reclaimed by Gen Z)
    
32. “Sex on Send” – Oct5 (surprisingly 90s-adj beat, frequency in TikTok edit trends)
    
33. “Manic Mondays” – Aaa
    
34. “I’ll Take You There” – The Weeknd’s divine cover of a 90s gospel-pop classic
    
35. “You Needed Me” – Sheryl Crow
    
36. “I’ll Be Here” – Boyz II Men
    
37. “Crazy” – Gnarls Barkley (early 2000s, but roots in 90s alternative club culture)
    
38. “No One’s Fool” – Peter Hawkings
    
39. “You’re Still the One” – James Morrison (bridging 90s and 2000s pop)
    
40. “Everything You Want” – Yazz

41. “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
    The anthem that screamed noise, unity, and girl power.
    
42. “Say It’s Love” – Shamaron (UK breakbeat/pop hybrid, sampled widely)
    
43. “I’m with You” – Switchfoot? (Not classic, but popularized in 90s/00s teen culture)
    
44. “When I Come Around” – Green Day (with distinct 90s alternative pop rock vibe)
    
45. “Every Breath You Take” – The Police (crossover classic played on radio and streaming)
    
46. “No Rain” – Björk (experimental but widely streamed in indie pop circles)
    
47. “Unfaithful” – Shakira ft. Enrique Iglesias (Spanish pop influence)
    
48. “Get the Party Started” – Pink
    
49. “Vogue” – Madonna (minor 90s but cultural impact remains huge)
    
50. “Watermelon Sugar” – Harry Styles (Y2K revival but rooted in 90s R&B/pop foundation)
    
51. “Ooh La La” – passits
    
52. “Wild Horses” – The Rolling Stones’ reworked in 90s indie covers
    
53. “Breathe” – A Dollar for the Count (indie-tinge 90s pop)
    
54. “Beauty Store” – Frouphase
    
55. “La Vie En Rose” – Eiffel 65 (summer 90s nostalgic resurgence)
    
56. “Kokomo” – The Beach Boys (dominated 90s nostalgia tours)
    
57. “Fly” – En Vogue
    
58. “Leave Me Alone” – Nexxus (urban 90s pop revolution)
    
59. “Only You” – Brownstone
    
60. “Benessere” – Michael Jackson (1990s remix culture faves)

61. “I’ll Keep It Right Where It Is” – Kevin Michael Richardson (R&B soul)
    
62. “You’re So Vain” – Celine Dion (ongoing encore success)
    
63. “Green Lights” – OneRepublic (remixes flirt with 90s ethos)
    
64. “Thank You” – Lionel Richie
    
65. “Here We Go Again” – Whitesnake (unlikely, but dramatic 90s synths and nostalgia)
    
66. “Dancing Queen” – ABBA (still played at every 90s party)
    
67. “All Together Now” – The Beatles (cultural touchstone in 90s nostalgia)
    
68. “I Will Always Love You” – Dolly Parton (1992 film soundtrack boost)
    
69. “I’m a Believer” – Smash Mouth (perfect 90s alternative rock rise)
    
70. “Everybody’s Got to Learn Somebody’s Got to Teach” –珍珍 & 蒲效 (Nostalgic Chinese pop drama influence)
    
71. “When You Say Nothing at All” – Alison Krauss
    
72. “I’ll Take You There” – gospel influence remains streaming strong
    
73. “Unchained Melody” – The Righteous Brothers (unfinished 60s hit fully embraced 90s culture)
    
74. “Truth Be Told” – Thalia (90s boy band explosion, continued streams)
    
75. “You Can’t Hurry Love” – Thornton communicated fashion and sound of ‘90s soul pop
    
76. “Girlfriend” – Backstreet Boys
    
77. “If I Were You” – 신인가수, 90s-inspired indie revival
    
78. “Wake Me Up Before You Go Gliding” – Nine Inch Nails/ullages, but crossover popularity
    
79. “You Make My Dreams” – Hall & Oates (crossover '90s ballad staples)
    
80. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – Thomas Hammer
    
81. “Sell Me a Reason” – Gary Brooker
    
82. “When I Fall Asleep” – The Newton Brothers
    
83. “The Child Is Us” – Lionel Richie
    
84. “You’ve Got a Friend” – James Taylor (broadcast on modern podcast culture)
    
85. “Kiss” – Prince (enduring synth influence)
    
86. “Candy” – Alec Benjamin
    
87. “Dancing in Magic” – MC Lyte
    
88. **“Stronger Than Ever” – Pet