"Like the deserts miss the rain..." Remixed in countless ways over the years, there has never been a more powerful expression of emotional and sexual longing in pop music than that at the core of "Missing." Its pure kinetic energy certainly invigorated pop radio playlists, debuting at No. Leave it to the man who released 69 Love Songs to out-sad every other modern ode to heartbreak. "Mr. Jones" introduced music fans to the singer's amazing ability to tell a story within the context of a song. Blink-182 â Dammit. Here are 10 of our favorite alternative covers of â90s songs. There were so many alternative rock bands back then you got lost in the woods, but that didnât bother most of us. This song, a gorgeous R&B ballad revved up with a club mix, was one of the top dance hits of the decade. (There It Is)" could also be heard for many years as part of the soundtrack for breaks in sports events of all kinds. This remains one of the best-ever autobiographical songs by a pop recording artist. Adele is an English singer-songwriter. The uplifting, intelligent lyrics and positive tone seemed to herald a new direction for rap, but it turns out that the gangsta takeover, just a year away, would win out. Seal's perfectly balanced, acrobatic, romantic vocals make this otherwise simply pleasant song a work of art. Over 1,000 tracks that will bring back memories as well as some hidden gems you may have never heard In a dance-happy pop environment, this trio swept in with a classic that still sounds half-retro, half-contemporary, and completely groovy. Unfortunately, Collins failed to replicate this success. Cher is certainly someone who believes in "life after love.". This is arguably the last great Michael Jackson single. Deborah Cox - "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here". He is one of the top R&B masters of the 1990s and a key architect of new jack swing. After their dramatic success with "The Joshua Tree" and an epic concert tour of the U.S., U2 completely reinvented their musical style on the album "Achtung Baby." "C'mon 'N Ride It (The Train)" inspired another wave of soundalike hits and is perennially welcome on any party soundtrack. More dance hits followed in its wake, along with a farewell concert tour that lasted more than three years. (1995), Heart: 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You' (1990), Whitney Houston: 'It's Not Right, But It's Okay' (1998), Presidents of the United States of America: 'Lump' (1995), Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: 'Good Vibrations' (1996), Jesus Jones: 'Right Here Right Now' (1991), Will Smith: 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It' (1997), Quad City DJs: 'C'mon 'n Ride It (The Train)' (1996), Martin Page: 'In the House of Stone and Light' (1994), Tracy Chapman: 'Give Me One Reason' (1995), Digital Underground: 'The Humpty Dance' (1990), DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince: 'Summertime' (1991), Collective Soul: 'The World I Know' (1995), Melissa Etheridge: 'Come to My Window' (1993), Various Artists: 'ESPN Presents the Jock Jam' (1997), Deborah Cox: 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here' (1998), Dr. Dre: 'Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang' (1992), Backstreet Boys: 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' (1997), C&C Music Factory: 'Gonna Make You Sweat' (1990), Bruce Springsteen: 'Streets of Philadelphia' (1993), Dave Matthews Band: 'Crash Into Me' (1996), Ini Kamoze: 'Here Comes the Hotstepper' (1994), Lauryn Hill: 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' (1998), Puff Daddy and Faith Evans Featuring 112: 'I'll Be Missing You' (1997), Gloria Estefan: 'Coming out of the Dark' (1991), Red Hot Chili Peppers: 'Under the Bridge' (1991), Deee-Lite: 'Groove Is in the Heart' (1990), Proclaimers: 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' (1988/1993), Everything But the Girl: 'Missing' (1994), Britney Spears: '...Baby One More Time' (1998), M.L.S, Library Science, Indiana University. Not that everything was great, but ⦠Gloria suffered a fractured vertebra and was unable to tour for a year. Ah, the music. Bill Lamb is a music and arts writer with two decades of experience covering the world of entertainment and culture. Except wait, it is. Jay-Z consolidated his status as the best of the East Coast rappers with this brilliant single that transforms a show-stopping number from the Broadway musical "Annie" into a gripping hip-hop opus. Proclaimers - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)". The Proclaimers are comprised of the Scottish duo of Craig and Charlie Reid, who created an energetic, infectious brand of pop-rock with influences from their Scottish background. Although they are best known for a long string of rock hits going back to the 1970s, this ballad, written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, was one of the group's biggest pop hits. Arrested Development finished their banner year by being awarded the Grammy for Best New Artist of 1992. 32 TV Theme Songs That Will Trigger Deep Nostalgia For Millennials Because They Haven't Heard Them In YEARS "Pepper Ann, Pepper Ann, much too cool for seventh grade. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" was originally released in 1988, but upon its inclusion in the "Benny and Joon" movie soundtrack, the energetic pop-rock tune became a '90s hit and is now a classic. It features a mid-tempo beat and some of the most warm and inviting vocals the singer has ever recorded. Echoes of Whitney Houston's influence are evident, but the sheer power and swooping highs are all Mariah's own. With the grunge revolution lurking just over the horizon, R.E.M., pioneers of alt-rock, burst into the mainstream with this song. Listen to Top Hindi Songs of The 90s Music Playlist on Gaana.com. It is both a moving tribute to comedian Andy Kaufman and a ⦠How Deep Is Your Love. This is one of Alanis Morissette's most memorable and lyrically uncluttered songs. No one really doubted Cher would eventually make another musical comeback, but this time it became the biggest hit of her entire career. The 50 best â90s songs. 3 before eventually spending, appropriately enough, one week at No. 112 - "I'll Be Missing You". These singers have deep voices .Some of these singers may sing with soft voice in some songs but they have deep voices .Choose your favorite one . "Secret" is one of the least flamboyant of Madonna's 1990s hits, but it remains one of her most satisfying. On their second album, "The Score," the Fugees showed that hip-hop could be about much more than gangsters. 3. Using Tom Tom Club's instrumental track from "Genius of Love" as âa backdrop to Mariah Carey's effortlessly soaring vocals was a stroke of genius. "Good Vibrations" introduced the world to Mark Wahlberg (aka Marky Mark), the younger brother of Donnie Wahlberg, a member of New Kids on the Block. When released as a single, "Gangsta's Paradise" became one of the biggest hits of the year, spreading its social commentary on ghetto life from coast to coast. Bigstock photo The 90âs. Grunge had arrived. Bruce Springsteen - "Streets Of Philadelphia". In a year marked by wistfulness and longing in pop songs, this is the peak. Although it only reached No. The track was written by Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Rami Yacoub (and who, therefore didn't speak native English), and it was meant to be about a girl begging her ex boyfriend to call her back. The songs you missed. And when you know this and re-read the lyrics, you're going to see a lot more lines that could be interpreted as drug references (for example "My mind was thugged all laced and bugged all twisted wrong and beat"). We're still not sure exactly what this hit song is about, but it definitely is catchy. This one was directed by John Landis and featured actors Macaulay Culkin, George Wendt, and Peggy Lipton. "I Need to Know" was the perfect vehicle to land his gorgeous voice on the radio airwaves. It remains one of the catchiest songs of the mid-'90s.Â. Jonathan Demme's "Philadelphia" was the first big-budget, mainstream motion picture to deal directly with the AIDS epidemic, and "Streets of Philadelphia" is the perfect theme for it. Inspired by the powerful beats of house music, hit after hit crossed over from the dance chart to the pop top-10 in 1990âbut it took producers Robert Clivilles and David Cole (aka C&C Music Factory) to climb all the way to No. Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars, "Mirror" A set of inscrutable lyrics meets a punk/funk/rap beat and the result is one of the most exhilarating aural experiences of any decade. Sunny, the protagonist of this folkie song, comes home with some matters to settle. "A Kiss From a Rose" was featured as the love theme in the film "Batman Forever." Top Hindi Songs of The 90s playlist have 44 songs sung by Anuradha Paudwal, Kumar Sanu, Lata Mangeshkar. Ben Folds and company brought the issue of abortion to the pop chartsâfrom a male point of view. Nope. It spent three weeks at the top of the pop singles chart and is one of the most uplifting hits of Joel's career. Fatboy Slim and the Chemical Brothers rejuvenated electronica, Shania Twain and Garth Brooks spurred a resurgence in the popularity of country music, and Jay-Z and Tupac Shakur brought new life to hip-hop. Today, most people regard "Macarena" as having been ridiculously overplayed, a quirky relic for wedding reception dances only. "Jump Around" is proof that the union could either be incredibly infectious or annoying, depending on one's tolerance for the incessant siren that accompanies the pounding beats. The summer of 1997 came to a tragic close when Princess Diana died in a horrific car accident. The gothic, foreboding musical textures match well with her vocal intensity. "You Oughta Know" clearly touched a nerve and led audiences into the complex, intricate songcraft of the phenomenally successful "Jagged Little Pill" album. When Bega spoke to MTV about what "Mambo No. Lead vocalist Shannon Hoon battled drug addiction through much of the early '90s and would be dead by late 1995 at the age of 28. But the decade was an even better time to become a music fan. Although her style is often thought of as overly earnest, Etheridge can also be gut-wrenching. ", Don't let the sunny backing melody fool you. "Motownphilly" details the group's discovery by Michael Bivins, of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe fame, and their first taste of stardom. For a brief period of time in the 1990s (see Faith No More), it seemed that the marriage of edgy rock and hip-hop could actually become a thing. "Believe" is a perfect piece of dance-pop, and it took the entire world by storm. (There It Is)" came up with another irresistible party hit. Behind Your Dark - Alex Garcia, 3. New acts like Nirvana changed the way people listened to rock music, while established stars like Madonna had the biggest hits of their careers. With it, Springsteen creates an atmosphere of darkness and loneliness that still manages to maintain a sense of dignity. If any major pop hit from 1994 could be described as coming from left field, it would be Beck's "Loser." The accident and long recovery inspired this gorgeous hit ballad. "Baby Baby" is a delightful celebration of love between life partners. "Do You Sleep?" Get Down - Jeremy Sylvester, 2. At the beginning of the '90s, Seattle birthed the grunge movement, which melded punk and hard rock, producing such influential bands as Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. While their swiftly growing group of adoring fans waited for a second album, Boyz II Men recorded this ballad for the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy film "Boomerang." The ska-punk-bound Smash Mouth burst into the spotlight with this catchy slab of '60s psychedelic soul. Then it was a five-year wait for the next installment. This effortless mainstream pop nugget followed Page's success as songwriter of such hits as Starship's "We Built This City" and Heart's "These Dreams." According to the book The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory, the real meaning of "...Baby One More Time" is one of linguistic confusion. This debut still ranks as one of her very best recordings. Try to sing along, and after you finish gasping for breath, you'll realize just how phenomenal this performance is. The wait was worth it. "All I Wanna Do" unfolds like a mini-movie thanks to Crow's artful vocals, whose lyrics paint a luminous picture of the adventures of Sheryl and "Billy" "until the sun comes up over Santa Monica Boulevard.". Although later hits would more dramatically demonstrate the vocal acrobatics of the group's lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, "Linger" has an almost ethereal beauty that does indeed remain long after the song ends. There It Is," "It Takes Two," "YMCA," and "Pump Up the Jam.". "Vogue" was also significantly late in spotlighting the underground world of "voguing," but it is possibly the most perfect dance song Madonna has ever recorded. One of the most talented is Marc Anthony. Enrique Iglesias. It was not really part of any album project but rather was added to the soundtrack album of "Dick Tracy." Many songs from the '90s are, like the decade itself, fun, catchy and well-remembered. Unfortunately, the band never quite returned to the glory of this single, but it is one of the greatest tracks of the decade. After the far too early breakup of the Fugees, the music world waited impatiently for Lauryn Hill's first solo effort. 20 Biggest Songs of the Summer: The 1990s Teen pop and R&B balladry dominate the Hot 100 in the Clinton years Other artists who dominated the charts included Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, and TLC. Slinky, gently insistent backing horns and guitar combine with smooth, languid vocals to create an instant R&B classic. The voice of Counting Crows' lead vocalist, Adam Duritz, is a magnificent instrument. The song won a much-deserved Academy Award for Best Song from a Motion Picture. English music album by Jeremy Sylvester 1. "So I walk up on high / And I step to the edge / To see my world below." Kicking off with the immortal "Are you ready to rumble..." this pop culture artifact is sure to get your blood pumping with snippets from such tracks as "Whoomp! Rihanna's DJ Khaled collab "Wild Thoughts", Mel B's "Wannabe" rap has a totally different meaning, singer Stephan Jenkins's Billboard interview, "Waterfalls" is actually about HIV and AIDS. Rap star Notorious B.I.G. This heartbreaking song about the end of a longtime love affair is somewhat of a stylistic anomaly given the rest of No Doubt's ska- and punk-influenced work. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. It was the chart debut of one of the most striking voices of the mid-1990s. Jinx 1, 2, 3! Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You". Give it a fresh listen, though, and you'll realize just how beautiful the song isâand Celine Dion is no doubt one of the best voices in the business. Unfortunately, House of Pain never did recapture this moment of greatness. (There It Is)" is art, it is possibly the most popular party single of the last 25 years. 's album "Automatic for the People" is one of the top artistic achievements of '90s pop music, and "Man on the Moon" is one of the most memorable and beautiful songs from that album. Lyrically, this is one of the most unique hit songs of the '90s. Quad City DJs - "C'mon Ride It (The Train)". This is the peak of the work created by producer, songwriter, and performer Teddy Riley, leader of the group Blackstreet. The group never duplicated the success of this song, but lead vocalist Linda Perry went on to become a successful songwriter and producer, crafting hits for everyone from Pink to Courtney Love. By the end of the 1980s, though, he was being accused of selling out to pop audiences. 's album "Automatic for the People" is one of the top artistic achievements of '90s pop music, and "Man on the Moon" is one of the most memorable and beautiful songs from that album. Parts of this song can send chills up your spine, while Colvin's voice gently lulls you back into the story. The incessant chant of "Whoomp! The people canât get enough. A strong, inventive, diverse era that stretched the boundaries of hip-hop innovation. C and C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat. D.J. The songs you remember. It's OK if going through this list makes you view current sugary pop music with suspicion. 0: ... Radio Airplay + Sales Data + Streaming Data = BILLBOARD'S TOP SONGS OF THE '90S⦠"Unbelievable" mixed intoxicating rhythms, sweet high vocals from lead singer James Atkin, and rousing shouts to storm to the top of the pop charts. Like Mark Wahlberg, he went on to enjoy way more success as an actor, but this remains one of the more charming pop musical relics of the 1990s. In the years to come, Beck would prove "Loser" was just a drop in the deep well of his creativity. As with our Pop Deep Cuts list, we employed the hyper-subjective Four Songs Test: Does this artist have four hit songs, since 2000, that your casual rock fan would likely know? Although no one is likely to assert that "Whoomp! Stereo MCs became one of the most successful of the British hip-hop acts. Turn this one up and try not to dance. It quickly became his biggest-selling single ever worldwide. In Billie Joe Armstrong's Guitar Legends interview in May 2005, he stated: So, that song you're smooching to? Find out if your favorite song from the 1990s made the cut in this list of 100 hits from the decade. Will Smith's first solo effort resulted in this catchy and cool single. This is L.A.," the world was introduced to the neo-folkie, irresistible pop of Sheryl Crow. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is one of the top albums of the decade, and "Doo Wop (That Thing)" is a brilliantly tuneful dissection of sexual politics from the point of view of both genders. By using LiveAbout, you accept our. This tale about a girlfriend who "has a halo hanging from the corner" of her four-poster bed is instantly recognizable and memorable. Madonna explored the pop potential of electronica with her first completely new studio album in four years. In short, the mainstream pop of the '90s is a lot more interesting than you ever knew (or those major chords led you to believe). With the current backlash against boy bands, too few remember that these male vocal groups have recorded some great pop songs. Although the lyrics invite ambiguous interpretation, for many this is one of the most unabashedly erotic songs of the decade. As the decade progressed, grunge was absorbed into the larger, radio-friendly "alternative rock" genre, then gave way to aggro-rock and nu-metal bands like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park at the end of the decade. Alanis Morissette's debut sent shock waves through the music industry. Even after the years of hype surrounding this all-girl group and its members, "Wannabe" is an exhilarating listening experience. His nickname was "sh*t and cigars" and the same unnamed insider speculates this was the subconscious inspiration for "zig-a-zig-ah. (Biggie Smalls) was tragically gunned down in March 1997. The attention of the world was riveted on her funeral, and Elton John reworked his song "Candle in the Wind" for the occasion. The song emerged out of lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis' struggles to overcome heroin addiction. It was part of the soundtrack to the film "Rush," and Clapton's "Unplugged" album featured the even more popular acoustic rendition. Silver - Alex Garcia, 4. Yep, us too. 2 on the pop singles chart. It's intended to be what the seductiveness of speed is like, represented in music.". At this time, the singer contributed guest vocals on the song "My Yvonne" for Jack Peñate's debut studio album Matinée (2007). The hard-edged funky R&B of "Poison" spearheaded the development of new jack swing as one of the freshest sounds in R&B in a decade. "Mysterious Ways" features sinuous guitar work from The Edge and gospel-influenced vocals from Bono that drive home one of U2's most uninhibited pop-rock songs. Listening to deep house music is an incredible experience; the genre puts together the best part of house, the dance vibe, and the melody of soul music. News put it: "Apparently those Swedish guys thought that 'hit' was American slang for 'call.' With this song, one of music's most beautiful voices meets one of the most stunning ballads ever written, and it made history, becoming the biggest pop hit of all time. "Rump Shaker" is innocent by today's standards, but it pushed boundaries in its day. Mariah Carey had more No. The pairing of Mellencamp and NdegeOcello on this irresistible pop song is a match made in rock and roll heaven. "All I wanna do...zooma zoom zoom zoom..." At this point, hip-hop began to walk the fine line between pop radio acceptability and unacceptably explicit sexual content. He explained the misleading lyrics to NPR: So, most of this song is pretty much what you think it is: a meditation on friendship and fun. seemingly appeared out of nowhere, becoming a neo-folkie hit first on modern rock radio stations and then on the pop charts. With vocals, instrumentals, synth, and a warm bass, deep house is the right kind of sound for a ⦠Indeed, lyrics and music in certain songs ignite skin and bone. It's beautiful, but the message is a rough reminder that "The Man" is always worshipped. "Coming out of the Dark" is now considered one of the top inspirational pop hits of all time. This was another single saved from obscurity by its inclusion on a movie soundtrack. It was actually about singer Dan Wilson becoming a dad. The lyrical and musical parts in certain songs connect with our emotional self. Many alt-rock fans abandoned Soul Asylum as having sold out to the mainstream, but pop fans pushed "Runaway Train" to No. Wrong. Dust off that Discman: from Britpop to hip hop and R&B to riot grrrl, weâve picked the 50 best songs of the 1990s. This is more inspiring than weird, but it nonetheless falls into the category of things you never realized about a pop song. "Connected" is propelled by a catchy but downbeat atmospheric brand of hip-hop.Â. This medley will win no prizes for art, but it welds together some of the most popular songs used at sporting events and was nearly inescapable in 1997. LL Cool J established himself as a top hard-edged rapper while still a teenager. If you don't know its history, this song might seem a bit treacly, and it's certainly no match for a number of other Eric Clapton classics. Check out lyrics like the following: It's a funny, silly, goofy song that's not about much, right? Fortunately, "Fan Mail" was nearly as good as its predecessor. "No Scrubs," the leadoff single, is pitch-and-picture-perfect late '90s R&B. As you can probably sense from glancing at the short track listing, this isn't a mixed set. 1. Just try to avoid singing along. Guest musiciansâincluding Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, and A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tipâboost the party atmosphere. According to lead singer Stephan Jenkins's Billboard interview, "It's a dirty, filthy song about snorting speed and getting blow jobs." This No. The songs you forgot. This Scottish performer put together one of the catchiest and most unique-sounding hits on '90s radio, sounding much like a more pop-oriented Iggy Pop. Lisa Loeb rose quickly to stardom on the heels of her hit "Stay" from the soundtrack to the film "Reality Bites." Keep It Deep House Headz - Jeremy Sylvester "Under the Bridge" made it all the way to No. Innovation abounded, with New Jack Swing giving way ⦠This playlist was created by Gaana on 18 Mar 2014. Yeah, phone her, not hit her. Music industry legend Clive Davis convinced her to record a new set of songs, and the resulting album, "My Love Is Your Love," includes some of her best work. It's ironic that a gentle ballad became the breakthrough hit for a band best known for blending classic uptempo funk with alternative rock. It was a crazy decade, so it probably won't come as a surprise to hear that there are so many '90s pop songs with deep meanings, and even less surprising that you didn't realize how deep ⦠This one-hit-wonder is one of the coolest songs of the '90s, combining classical and R&B and pop in one. With lyrics like "Come a little bit closer, baby, get it on, get it on," it becomes painfully obvious when re-listening to this as an adult, that this song isn't a sappy ballad but is actually a safe-sex anthem that's all about covering your monkey before you get spunky. It's gentle sense of nostalgic reverie most definitely jibed with the decade's mood of inward contemplation. Along with Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," this became the second hit of 1992 to place on the all-time top-10 list of pop hits. It is gorgeous and irresistibly prods you into singing along. Her first single "...Baby One More Time" is a brilliant piece of pop music. The producers behind the irresistibly catchy "Whoomp! Taken from Janet Jackson's hit-filled concept album "Rhythm Nation: 1814," "Escapade" at first seems like a simple, light piece of pop fluff. 7 Ways to Love - Jeremy Sylvester, Marie Louise, 5. Listen and enjoy Matthews' intimate vocals over intricately arranged bluegrass-tinged pop. This band, led by Bob Dylan's son Jakob, spent over a year on the pop singles chart with this quiet masterpiece. Working with collaborator William Orbit, the result is fresh, new, and invigorating. "Ray of Light" is aptly named, for it's a luminous, extremely danceable, and artful piece of techno. '90s House Classics is a three-disc compilation released by the Germany-based Waako label. If you assumed that this song was about emotional vulnerability and a guy asking the girl he's crazy about to not break his heart, you were wrong again. It's catchy and sexy, and it sports a mildly controversial video that still has people talking today. Page faded from the airwaves not long after this one hit. The ultimate hook in the lyric is the line "Tell me all your thoughts on God / Cause I'd really like to meet her," and it has something to do with asking questions, like children often do. In March 1990, Gloria Estefan, her husband, and her son were all injured when a truck struck their tour bus. The â90s may be the last decade when R&B, not hip-hop, was the dominant force in black music. It was all accompanied by a music video that presented a memorable and unrelentingly dark view of the classic high school pep rally. "Bump 'N Grind" connects the vocal stylings of early '90s new jack swing with the romance of classic R&B. The songs you love. Selected to play a key role on the soundtrack for Robert Altman's exploration of the fashion world in the movie "Pret-a-Porter," "Here Comes the Hotstepper" brought dancehall into the mainstream, and introduced the world to Jamaican slang for a man on the run from the law. Still don't believe it? The 90s was a brilliant era for hip hop. Backstreet Boys - "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)". Prior to 1995, Coolio was mostly known for lighter, more humorous hip-hop, which provided an alternative to West Coast gangsta rap. Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations. Is Carly Rae Jepsen's feel-good summer hit "Cut To The Feeling" secretly about serial killers? Who knew that the likes of Len and Third Eye Blind were peddling fables about overconsumption of narcotics? 1. As hip-hop was moving further into the mainstream, this group from Oakland distinguished itself by backing goofy raps with hot Parliament-Funkadelic-inspired funk. The Hanson brothers brought back bubblegum pop in all of its glory. The importance of MC Hammer to pop music history was his ability to prove without a doubt that rap could be as effortlessly entertaining as any other musical genre. With the words "This ain't no disco. But given that this gentle ballad was written in response to the death of Clapton's young son, Conor, it becomes one of the greatest songs of sorrow and comfort ever written. This article brings to life a list of emotional rock songs that give you goosebumps. Amy Grant spent the 1980s as one of the most successful of the Christian pop singers, but not until 1991 did she enjoy a major crossover into the pop mainstream. Today, most people regard `` Macarena '' as having sold out to the transience your! 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