Back in the 90s and early 2000s, there were songs that topped everyone’s minds and radio shows. From toddlers to teenagers, young adults to the older generation, the moment we heard even the hint of these songs, we were able to identify what they were. Let’s take a trip in time to look at the songs that we all grew up with. These tracks can be called the golden hits of the 90s and 2000s.

You can listen to these tracks over and over again. You can listen to them while working, driving, taking a shower, you name it. They’re also ideal for a party playlist because these tunes are guaranteed to please any crowd.

• ‘Sealed With a Kiss’ sung by Jason Donovan is a song from the album ‘Ten Good Reasons’ which was released in June 1988. 

• ‘Careless Whispers’ was an iconic hit released by George Michael in 1984. It has 1 billion views on YouTube. 

• ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ became a worldwide hit, which topped the charts in at least 22 countries. It’s the debut single by the famous American singer Britney Spears. With over 10 million copies distributed, this song is one of the best-selling singles of all time. This song also earned a triple-platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and became the country’s best-selling single in the year 1999.

• ‘Dancing Queen’ is a great hit widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest pop songs. It was released as the lead single of the fourth studio album, ‘Arrival’ (1976) by the Swedish group ABBA.

• ‘Cup of Life’ by Ricky Martin for the 1998 FIFA World Cup is another good one. In front of more than a billion TV viewers worldwide, Martin sang the song on 12 July 1998, during the FIFA World Cup Final in France as the official anthem.

• ‘I Want It That Way’ is a song by the popular American boy band Backstreet Boys that was released as the lead single from their third studio album, ‘Millennium’ on 12 April 1999. The song is the Backstreet Boys’ signature tune, and it charted at number one in over 25 nations.

• ‘Barbie Girl’ is a song by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua. The song was at the top of the charts all over the world, especially in European nations like the United Kingdom. It was the best-selling single of all time and spent four weeks at the top of the charts. 

• ‘You Belong With Me’ is a song by the award-winning artist Taylor Swift. The song was nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2010 Grammy Awards. The song received sales certifications and reached the top ten charts in Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand. 

• ‘We’re Going to Ibiza’ is a song released by the famous Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. The song, which was based on Typically Topical’s 1975 number-one hit ‘Barbados,’ became the group’s second number-one single in the UK when it topped the UK Singles Chart in September 1999.

So there you have it. Turn up your speakers, grab an ice-cold drink, and enjoy the nine best tracks of all time. 

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