What are the best songs from 1996?

The eternal question.  I’m sure you’ve debated this question amongst your friends and family.  Right???

Best from the Billboard Top 100 of 1996, more specifically.

Something to keep in mind:  My older sister bought a lot of CDs this year…

My list (in somewhat of a particular order):

More obscure artists / 1 hit wonders:

  • Donna Lewis – Always Forever
  • Jann Arden – Insensitive
  • Sophie B Hawkins – As I Lay Me Down
  • Merril Bainbridge – Mouth
  • Everything But the Girl – Missing
  • Dishwalla – Counting Blue Cars
  • Bodeans – Closer to Free
  • Ginuwine – Pony (mostly because it’s so ridiculous)

More widely-known:

  • Natalie Merchant – Wonder
  • Mariah Carey ft. Boyz II Men – One Sweet Day
  • Mariah Carey – Fantasy
  • Hootie and the Blowfish – Only Wanna Be With You
  • Seal – Don’t Cry
  • Gin Blossoms – Follow You Down
  • Oasis – Wonderwall
  • Blues Traveler – Hook

I’m considering doing a YouTube series of some of these songs next year, which just happens to be 15 years after these tunes were hits.  Maybe I could continue with that offset (upload covers of 1997 songs in 2012, etc.).  DISCLAIMER: Like most other projects I dream up, this one probably won’t come to fruition.

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  • Johnny Appleseed
    I like the disclaimer. Don't want to get expectations too high.
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