The 10 Best Hit Songs of 1994
If you want to enjoy some authentic tunes, the songs of the ‘90s will do. The good thing about these songs is that none of the sounds are similar. This was the decade where there was a wealth of diversity as far as music was concerned. There are so many amazing hits from 1994.
Listening to how awesome the tunes are, you will hardly believe that the tunes came out two decades ago . Surprisingly, most of the hit songs of 1994 are still getting some radio time today. The songs have also made some appearances on T.V. and in movies today! This article takes you through the ten best hit songs of 1994.
10. The Sign by Ace of Base
“The Sign” is one of the top hits from 1994 from Ace of Base. Even though the song debuted in 1993, it never became a hit song until 1994. According to Billboard, the song ended up being named the biggest hit of 1994 by Billboard Magazine.
This tune spent at least six weeks at position one on the charts. Since that time, the song has been featured in several T.V. shows and movies. Some of these include Pitch Perfect and South Park. The lyrics of the song talk about a couple thinking about their relationship, after which they decide to break up.
9. I’ll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men
If you are a 90’s R&B music fan, you will agree that it never gets better than Boyz II Men. The song was released in 1994 and has now grown to be a classic hit.
Sources indicate that the song made massive success and ended up topping the charts for fourteen weeks. This was a new record at that time, which the band could have beat. Better still, this song won a Grammy in Best R&B Performance by a Group with Vocals category.
8. I’ll Remember by Madonna
Madonna released this tune in March 1994. It was the theme song in the “With Honors” movie. This song served as an image and new sound for the star. This is after previously receiving some backlash after releasing her book, “Sex.” Surprisingly, even the critics termed “With Honors” the best song from Madonna. The song was nominated for the Golden Globes and the Grammys.
7. Hero by Mariah Carey
Hero is a song by Mariah Carey released in 1993 but hit position one in 1994 on the charts. This song became Mariah’s eighth hit to occupy position one on the charts. The song’s lyrics describe every individual’s power and ability to be heroes. This song, therefore, inspires everyone to become a hero.
This is one of the most inspirational songs by Mariah Carey, and people consider the track to be Mariah’s signature tune. The good thing is that the song has remained as good as it was 20 years back.
6. Loser by Beck
Initially, Beck recorded “Loser” to be his second Single. Even though it was released independently, radio stations first played this track. For that reason, Beck released the song again on his new album, after which the track received huge radio success. This song managed to be in the top 10 list of hits in the spring of 1994. Arguably, this is among the most well-known songs from Beck.
5. Regulate by Warren G ft. Nate Dogg
Warren G released this song in the summer of 1994 and reached position two on the Billboard Charts. It was credited for introducing Nate Dogg and Warren G to the world. This song was featured in the “Above the Rim” movie. If you are keen enough, you will notice that this song’s music video has some scenes from the film.
4. Linger by The Cranberries
This was the first huge hit from the Irish rock band dubbed “The Cranberries.” The song managed to rise to position 8 in the United States with success in the U.K. and Ireland.
According to Music Outfitters, this is a song of regret from an awful experience with a 17-year-old soldier she fell in love with. The song is huge on music platforms, with so many streams to date.
3. Baby, I Love Your Way by Big Mountain
Originally, this tune was recorded by Peter Frampton; however, in 1994, the song received a reggae twist when the Big Mountain band recorded this track. This tune headed to position 6 in the United States, but it got to position 2 in the United Kingdom, according to Talk About Pop Music. The band’s version of “Baby, I Love Your Way” was featured in the flicky Reality Bites in 1994.
2. I Swear by All-4-One
“I Swear” by All-4-One is a classic song played at weddings and school dances. One thing you probably do not know about this song is that it was a number-one hit in several countries back in 1994.
Even though the song’s version by All-4-One is the most popular, the tune was originally a country song by John Michael Montgomery. Despite his version being beautiful, there is something special that All-4-One add to this tune.
1. Bump N’ Grind by R. Kelly
R. Kelly was the king of R&B in the ‘90s. At that time, he has one of the biggest hits, “Bump n’ Grind.” This song was released from R. Kelly’s solo first album dubbed 12 play. The track reached position one on the charts in the U.S. It received so much success overseas too. R. Kelly released up to three versions of this song, all of which received good radio play.
Conclusion
The beauty of the 90’s music is in its diversity and the approach artists gave these tunes. This music could make you feel less depressed and less lonely, according to research done by the University of Southampton. This music will also inspire your creativity. If you are looking for these things in your playlist, try some of the hit songs of 1994 listed above.
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