The 90s was a decade full of nostalgia, particularly for those who grew up in the era. I was one of kids, and I have many fond memories of what came about from the decade, particularly the music. When I hear songs from the 90s playing, it brings me back to the past and hypnotizes with a sweet feeling of nostalgia. There are 15 particular songs that really rewind me back to my childhood. Let’s take look back at them, and be clear, these are not in a particular order.
1. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day (1997)
I was also a fan of Green Day. This song may be the first song I can remember hearing by them along with “When I Come Around”. It’s a very moving song that reminds me of the good ole days.
2. 3 AM - Matchbox Twenty (1997)
Probably my favorite song by Matchboz Twenty, it’s a song recalling his childhood living his mother who was battling cancer. It’s an emotional song that I, nonetheless, have fond memories of listening on the radio.
3. Fantasy - Mariah Carey (1995)
Moving away from alternative rock, why not take a look back at my introduction to Mariah Carey, a singer who I still adore to this day?
4. Everyday Is a Winding Road - Sheryl Crow (1996)
If you remember this song, chances are you may have heard it one of those car commercials numerous times. There are plenty of others by Sheryl Crow I could chose, but this is one I remember the most.
5. No Rain - Blind Melon (1993)
I can’t remember if this band was super popular or not, but you gotta admit, this was a pretty fun and elegant song.
5. One Week - Barenaked Ladies (1998)
Seriously, this song was literally everywhere, and I mean everywhere. I played at restaurants, at stores, at my family gatherings. This just tells you how popular it was back in the day.
7. Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys (1999)
The Backstreet Boys were like the One Direction of the 90s. They were among the most popular boy bands for the teen crowd.
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind (1997)
Oh Third Eye Blind, what an amazing band they were back in the 90s and early 2000s, and this song was quite the charm.
9. Torn - Natalie Imbruglia (1997)
Every time my family gathered at my aunt’s house, this song played on the radio. My family, after all, were big fans of the pop genre.
10. I Knew I Loves You - Savage Garden (1999)
I usually heard this song on the radio when my mom was driving me to school.
11. Baby One More Time - Britney Spears (1999)
Admit it, you had classmates in elementary school that sang their hearts out, whether it was at lunch, at recess, on the bus, etc.
12. Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit if You...) - Lou Bega (1999)
Another song that played nearly everywhere you went. But hey, it’s hard to deny it was pretty catchy.
13. Just A Girl - No Doubt (1995)
Not too many rides in the car with my mom or my cousins where this song was blasting, and I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it.
14. Genie in The Bottle - Christina Aguilera (1999)
Another song that popular among my classmates at school. I can also recall having karaoke nights with my family and one of my cousins singing this.
15. I Don’t Want To Wait - Paula Cole (1996)
Players on commercials quite often but not as many as times as I heard playing at a restaurant.
Well, did any of these songs warm you up with some childhood nostalgia? There are dozens of songs I could have chose from, but these ones I found to the most memorable from my days as a young lad.
