Now That's What I Call The 90s

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And she firmly believes that if you delve into someone’s personal list of top telly, you delve into their very soul. 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. Today, most people regard "Macarena" as having been ridiculously overplayed, a quirky relic for wedding reception dances only.

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. Us3 created a unique sound by placing contemporary rap rhymes on top of samples of classic jazz from the Blue Note record label. At this point, hip-hop began to walk the fine line between pop radio acceptability and unacceptably explicit sexual content. It's Not Right, But It's Okay" is a hard-hitting anthem for women on the way out of relationships that sounds great on the radio and on the dance floor.Although the lyrics invite ambiguous interpretation, for many this is one of the most unabashedly erotic songs of the decade.

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. Tim’s Listening Party is the new podcast from The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess as he brings his world-famous Twitter Listening Party to Absolute Radio. The video for "Runaway Train" was accompanied by advertisements about missing children, serving a powerful public service.

Elliott Smith appeared to be the second coming of Bob Dylan, infusing his folk-inspired 90s songs with tales of heartbreak and depression. Blackstreet helped revive New Jack Swing late in the decade, while D’Angelo was among those pioneering neo-soul along with many others. Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith (aka the Fresh Prince) took a big step forward in the maturity of their sound with the 1991 album "Homebase.

It foreshadowed the explosion of country in the coming decades, as stars like Garth Brooks and George Strait released some of their best songs in the 90s and newcomers such as Tim McGraw skyrocketed to the top of the charts.Gemma and her guests share open and honest experiences and you’ll hear some of the most jaw dropping stories.

The success of Ricky Martin early in 1999 opened the door for other Latin artists to enter the pop music mainstream. It plays music from the 1990s, such as those from Blur, Oasis, Nirvana, Primal Scream, The Chemical Brothers, Radiohead, Portishead, Guns N' Roses and The Stone Roses among others.Beyond its audio appeal, "Waterfalls" is a disturbing commentary on street violence and its impact on the lives of young Black men. 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.