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Hit songs reaching #1 on one of the major charts or well recognized accomplishments by the artist during the decade 1990-1999.
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1993; European hit; from "Bigger. Better. Faster. More!" 1992; #1 across Europe; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; 9 weeks as #1 on the Mainstream Hot 40 1994; released on the Swedish band's U.S. debut album "The Sign"; peaked at #4 in the U.S. and #5 in the U.K. 14 weeks as #1 on the Mainstream Hot 40 1998; power ballad for the film "Armageddon"; 4 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1993; did not chart highly but did win Grammy Award for best rock performanc by a group with vocal 1990; released on "Pump"; won the MTV Award for best rock video 1997; iconic theme song for "Sopranos" HBO series 1995; Received substantial success on radio airplay; #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart 1996; her third hit from her studio album "Jagged Little Pill"; reached #1 on the Adult Top 40 and Mainstream Top 40 charts 1996; huge international hit; received two Grammy Award nomination 1995; huge hit for Canadian-American singer; from her third studie album "Jagged Little Pill"; 5 weeks as #1 on the Alternative Rock track 1992; beautiful waltz from Texas songwriter; from his debut "Gravity" album 1999; wonderful cover of Ian Hunter song originally released on Hunter's "All American Alien Boy" album 1991; from their debut album "Facelift"; grunge rock cult classic 1997; topped the chars worldwide, particularly in Europe; 3 weeks as #1 in the U.K. 1999; reached #1 in numerous countries; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 1990; cool tune; peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Album Rock chart 1994; hip-hop song released on their fourth studio album: "Ill Communication"; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1993; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1995; excellent cover of Led Zeppelin tune 1998; from album released with Wilco of previously unrecorded Woody Guthrie lyrics; solid deep track 1990; released on his fourth studio album "Charmed Life"; peaked at #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; featured on the soundtrack for "Adventures of Ford Fairlane" 1993; enduring hit from Canadian band 1994; beautiful country rocker of merit from New Jersey blues band 1990; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 1991; peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; from the album "Luck of the Draw"; won Grammy Award for best female pop vocal performance 1998; debut global hit from the album of the same name; U.K. best seller of year 1995; an ultimate deep track; from the soudtrack from the movie "The Crossing Guard; a wonderful tune 1994; Academy Award winner for theme song for the movie "Philadelphia"; top ten entry on four UK/US charts. 1991; Solid rock tune by Canadian musician; from "Waking Up the Neighbours" 1991; 7 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; 16 weeks as #1 in the U.K. 1993; theme song from the movie "The Three Musketeers"; worldwide hit 1994; solid rocker; from "Mamouna" 1993; cover of Sam Bobrick and Bevererly Ross tune; noteworthy 1993; cover of Screamin' Jay Hawkins tune; from "Taxi" 1994; polished tune; from "Mamouna" 1999; wistful cover of Cole Porter classic; from Ferry's tenth solo album "As Time Goes By" 1991; true cajun knee-slapper; Black Entertainment Television's 10th year anniversary theme song 1990; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; released on "Heart Shaped World"; featured in David Lynch film "Wild at Heart" 1997; 9 weeks as #1 on the Mainstream Hot 40; Sucessful single across the globe; #2 in the U.K. Theme song from "Titanic"; 2 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 in numerous other countries 1994; from Hay's fourth solo album "Topanga" after leaving Men at Work; very memorable 1995; top ten single on several charts; released on the post-grunge American band's debut album 1999; 15 weeks as #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart 1993; #1 on the Top Rock and Album Rock Song charts; peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 1995; 4 weeks as #1 on the Hot Mainstream Rock tracks chart 1996; excellent cover of Leonard Cohen tune; a true deep track 1990; #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks list; from "Bloodletting" 1993; Mexacali ballad from L.A. band; from the album of the same name 1992; powerful tune from L.A. band; from album of the same name 1997; teaming with L.A. chicano band Los Illegals; an incredible driving rock treatment of the Mexican folk classic Top 10 entry on 4 US Billboard charts for the American band. From the album "August and Everything After"; 1 week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; top 10 entry on several other charts. Second single from the American band's debut album "August and Everything After;" top 10 entry on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts. 1996; strong rocker written by Michael Timmins; from "Lay It Down" 1993; gorgeous country blues; from "Crescent Moon" 1990; cover of little known Neil Young gem; captivating; from "The Caution Horses" 1999; long lasting popular tune from English singer-songwriter; peaked at #4 in the U.K.; did not chart highly in the U.S. 1999; gorgeous melodies from former front man of glam rock band Japan; from "Dead Bees on a Cake" 1992; from the album "Change Everything"; enduring hit 1998. From the album "Hatful of Rain". 1998. From the album "Hatful of Rain". 1995; solid rocker; from "Twisted" 1990; from the album "Waking Hours"; first major hit for Scottish band 1990. From the album "Waking Hours". 1995; major hit for Scottish band; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 From the album "Violator"; #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The American girl group's single from their second studio album "The Writing's on the Wall"; topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rhythmic charts. 1996; peaked at #6; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1993; peaked at #2; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1999; #1 in numerous European countries, including the U.K.; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 1997; worldwide hit homage to Princess Diana; 12 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Academy Award winner for Best Original Song for the animated film "The Lion King"; #1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart and top ten entry on two others; certified Platinum in the US. Song garnered him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. 1996; strong song from German new age project 1990; strong song from German new age project 1990; Gregorian backing vocals; strong tune from German new age project; peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 1994; strong song from German new age project; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1996; strong song from German new age project 1996; memorable song from German new age project 1997; #1 on a list of charts worldwide; soulful classic 1992; peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1995; highest charting single from the English duet; from "Amplified Heart" #1 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart 1996. The Gin Blossoms are an alternative rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. 1998; cross-over pop hit; #1 in several countries on several charts; multi-platinum in the UK and US. #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts and Top 10 entry on 5 other charts. #1 on 4 Billboard charts. #1 hit on the US Alternative Songs chart; #7 on the UK Singles chart. #1 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and top ten entry on 4 other UK and US charts. 1995; tremendous cover of Led Zeppelin song on tribute album "Enconmium" 1994; critical success for band; peeaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100; from "Cracked Rear View" album 1994; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; also from"Cracked Rear View" album" 1997; from "Shaming of the Sun"; passionate and bittersweet deep track of merit 1993; modest success in the U.K.; a gorgeous deep track 1997; strong rocker; from "It Had to Happen" 1992; son of novelist Larry McMurtry; an enduring rock tune; from album of same name 1990; #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks list #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Rhythmic and Cash Box charts. #1 hit on six US charts and #2 on the UK Singles chart. 1999; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1991; cover of Leonard Cohen song 1994; wonderful cover of Leonard Cohen classic; tragic son of tragic folk rocker, Tim Buckley; non-single; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1994; cult classic; Buckley's most commercial success 1998; strong rocker; early song by Buckley; a cult favorite #1 on the US Adult Top 40 and Mainstream Top 40 charts; nominated for Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. American singer/songwriter's first release; #1 on the US Alternative Songs chart and top ten entry on two others; nominated for Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. 1994; released on "No Quarter: Unledded"; recorded in Morocco; remarkable 1995; beautiful cover of Leonard Cohen song 1997; driving rocker evoking Creedance feel; from "Blue Moon Swamp" the Grammy best rock album of the year 1995; Strong country rock tune from American songwriter; released on the "Walk On" album 1993; Album title tune; solid testament about how to treat an instrument 1993; strong rocker; peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks listing; from album of same name Golden Globe Award winner for Best Original Song for the movie "Young Guns II"; nominated for Academy Award as well; #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , Mainstream Rock and Cash Box charts; certified Platinum in the US. 1995; peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100; a worldwide hit with long lasting popularity Top 10 entry on two US Billboard charts; won Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Peformance. 1993; #1 on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks; #4 on the UK Singles chart #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock and UK Singles charts; top 10 entry on two other charts; won Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. 1992; another iconic Cohen tune; featured in the movie "Natural Born Killers"; released on "The Future" 1993; David Hidalgo gem released on the band's first studio album "Just Another Band from East L.A."; early Tex-Mex classic; covered later with distinction by Robert Plant 1999; cover of Pérez Prado mambo and jive dance song; #1 in numerous countries 1998; title song from Grammy Award winn for best contemporary folk album 1998; noteworthy bluesy rocker from Grammy winning album "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" 1992; Grammy award winner for Best Country song #1 on the UK Singles and US Mainstream Top 40; top ten on three other UK & US charts; Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. From the soundtrack for the film "Evita"; #1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart and #7 on the US Mainstream Top 40. Title song from critically acclaimed album; #1 on the US Dance Club Songs and top ten entry on three other UK/US charts; winner of two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Dance Recording. #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Top 40 charts. #1 on the US Alternative Songs chart and top ten entry on five other US charts. #1 on numerous UK and US charts; nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. #1 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, Dance Club Songs, Mainstream Top 40 and Rhythmic charts; top 10 on three others in the UK and US; certified Platinum in the US. #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Dance Club Songs and Rhythmic charts; top ten entry on three other UK/US charts; certified Platinum in the US; nominated for two Grammy Awards. #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts. #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Dance Club Songs charts. Debut single hitting #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100; also #1 on the US Adult Contemporary and Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts; certified platinum; winner of the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Major hit for the American rock band; number 1 or top ten tune on numerous charts. Top 10 entry on six US Billboard charts; #1 on the US Alternative Songs chart. 1990; winner of Best Rap Solo Performance for a Grammy award 1994; from the album "Yes I Am"; long lasting popularity 1994; strong performance on the U.S. mainstream rock and Billboard Hot 100 charts; from the album "Yes I Am" 1991; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" #1 on the UK R&B and US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts; top ten listing on two other charts; certified platinum in the US. 1994; released on "The Songs of Distant Earth; the album represents the concert played at the end of Arthur C. Clarke's novel of the same name. 1996; beautiful track from the album "Voyager" #1 song for the Australian singer including the US Billboard Hot 100, Adult Top 40 and Mainstream Top 40. 1995; from album "Tigerlily" after she left 10,000 Maniacs; soundtrackfrom movie "Message in a Bottle"; gorgeous tune 1995; most popular release from her "Tigerlily" album 1992; gorgeous melody; long lasting popularity 1996; classic rocker from "Broken Arrow" album 1994; deep track of merit; from his "The Impossible Bird" album 1995; haunting tune from E-Street and former Crazy Horse guitarist; highlighted in HBO "Soprano" segment 1993; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1991; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1991; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1991; peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; #9 on Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; #1 in numerous countries on several differing charts. Top 10 entry on two US Billboard charts. Included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" English band's #1 song on the Canada Rock/Alternative and US Alternative Songs charts; certified Platinum in the UK. Closing theme for BBC's "Our Friends in the North;" #1 on the UK Singles chart; peaked at #10 on the US Alternative Songs chart. Top 10 entry on six UK/US charts. 1998; solid country rock tune from her second album "Flaming Red" 1996; poignant vocal performance; from her major-label debut "Living With Ghosts" 1997; another hit from the American singer/songwriter's second album "This Fire" 1997; from the album "This Fire"' theme song for the television series "Dawson Creek"; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 1997; peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100; nominated for three Grammys 1992; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" From "Vitalogy" album; #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. From the band's debut album "Ten"; reached #3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks; lasting acclaim From the band's second album "Vs."; topped the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts. Cover of J. Francis Wilson and the Cavaliers' 1960s classic; top 10 entry on seven UK/US charts. Outtake from the band's debut album "Ten"; a monster track 1998; from solo album "Spacey and Shakin'" ; a solid deep track 1992; #1 on the Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks charts 1992; worldwide acclaim; #2 on the Mainstream Rock chart 1994; released on "The Division Bell"; a hypnotic classic; did not chart 1994; "The Division Bell"'s dramatic concluding song; elegant 1994; from "The Division Bell"; an atmospheric and elegant track 1995; English alternative rock with worlwide acclaim 1998. Sampled the melody of The Police's "Every Breath You Take" from 1983 1995; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1997; did not chart; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" Top 10 entry on numerous charts worldwide; certified multi-Platinum in numerous countries; crushing performance. #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and #9 on the UK Singles chart. #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts; top 10 entry on two other charts. 1992; critical success for band; peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; certified Platinum sales. 1995. Rednex is a Swedish manufactured band, the brainchild of producers Janne Ericsson, Örjan Öberg, Pat Reiniz and Brian Reddyb who decided to try mixing country music with eurodance. #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Track and Alternative Songs charts; driving tune Top 10 entry on three UK/US charts; memorable; backup vocals by Patti Smith. Released on "Automatic for the People"; a worldwide hit Excellent deep track of merit; from New Adventures in Hi-FI". #1 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts; included in the Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"; won Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group; nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. From the album "Automatic for the People"; one of the band's most popular tunes; top ten entry on three US charts. #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Track List; from the album "Monster". 1998; wonderful melody highlighted in the film "Garden State"; released on "Villa Elaine" album 1998; cool deep track from The Band's lead guitarist from his album "Contact from the Underworld of Red Boy" 1993; solid song; from his "Fate of Nations" album; did not chart highly in the U.S. though 1999; solid tune; Grammy award winner for best pop collaboration; featuring Dave Mathews and Carter Beauford 1999; featuring The Prouduct G&B on vocals; unbelievable guitar mastery and vocal accompaniement; Grammy Award winner for best pop performance by a Group; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks 1999; featuring Everlast on rhythm guitar and vocals; Grammy Award winner for best rock vocal perforrmance Featuring Rob Thomas; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks; won two Grammy Awards for song of the year and best pop collaboration with vocals. 1998; featured song in movie "City of Angels"; long lasting popularity; peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 1995; Grammy Award winner for best female pop performance; a big hit for the Canadian artist #1 on three US charts and top ten entry on three others. Song by Australian pop duo; #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Top 40 charts. 1995. It's a waltz (3/4 time) - very unusual for a pop song. "Piano Man" by Billy Joel is another example of this. 1998; solid song from American alternative rock band; modest chart success 1997; reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100; winning Grammy Award for song of the year 1998; gorgeous tune; #1 on the Adult Top 40; nominated for a Grammy Award 1994; from her debut album "Tuesday Night Music Club"; her biggest U.S. hit peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on two others.; won Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance; nominated for Song of the Year. From her popular self titled second album; top ten entry on three US charts. From the album "Sheryl Crow"; a radio hit; album won two Grammys for Best Female Rock Performance and Best Rock Album. Theme song from 007 film of the same name; didn't chart highly. 1999; cult rocker from American band; used during the ending credits for the soundtrack of "Kill Bill: Volume 2" 1990; #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" 1991; incredible cover of Jimi Hendrix's iconic guitar masterpiece From his album "Ten Summoner's Tales"; long lasting popularity Beautiful tune that did not chart highly; released on the album "Ten Summoner's Tales"; song's backing track sampled estensively by numerous other artists. 1993; Grammy Award winner for best hard rock performance #1 song on four US Billboard charts; from their album "14:59". #1 on the US Hot 100 Airplay, Alternative Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts. Song from British band; #1 on the UK Singles chart; top ten entry on four US charts; certified multi-Platinum in the UK. 1998; fantastic cover of Fleetwood Mac classic 1993; long lasting popular tun; international acclaim American band's second single from their debut album; reached the top ten on four US charts. American alternative bands's debut hit; peaked at #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts. #1 on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart; enduring popularity. Rock classic; peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. Long lasting popular rock tune; peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart; from solo album "Wildflowers" 1996; Chapman's biggest hit so far, reaching #2 on the U.S. Hot 100 list; earned Grammy award for Best Rock Song From the album "Actung Baby"; #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts; #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 From the album "Actung Baby"; peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the US Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts; top ten entry on four other UK/US charts. 1997; peaked at #12; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" Song from American rock band; peaking at #1 on all three of Billboard's rock airplay charts; won Grammy awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. Solid cover of Bob Dylan song; from their debut album #1 on the US Dance Club Songs and UK R&B charts; top ten on three other UK/US charts; certified Platinum in the UK and in the US; won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Monster hit; 14 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 in numerous other countries; certified multi-Platinum in the US and UK; won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance for a Female. From album released with Billy Bragg of previously unrecorded Woody Guthrie lyrics; popular folk tune Enduring popular tune from band's fourth album "Summerteeth" 1997; beautiful cover of Leonard Cohen classic 1997. Starred in the film alongside Tommy Lee Jones. "A galactic standard week? How the hell long is that?"
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