GALLERY: 10 Best Songs from the ’90s
The ’90s gave way to some of the greatest songs of all time from artists that are still some of the biggest concert draws to this very day. From U2…
Green Day was just seen as everyone’s favorite bratty punk band, and then they released “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” and showed a completely different side to them
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe '90s gave way to some of the greatest songs of all time from artists that are still some of the biggest concert draws to this very day.
From U2 to the Foo Fighters and from Green Day to Metallica, these acts continue to bring fans out in droves. In honor of our recent video "10 Best Rock Songs from the '90s," check out the gallery below of the artists that made some of the best videos of that era .
10. Green Day - "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesGreen Day was just seen as everyone's favorite bratty punk band, and then they released "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and showed a completely different side to them
9. U2 - "One"
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesU2 reinvented themselves with their 1991 album 'Achtung Baby,' but with "One" they reminded fans that they were still the same band that could cut straight to the heart of any matter.
8. Foo Fighters - "Everlong"
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesThe second single from their second studio album, 'The Colour and the Shape,' "Everlong" remains the Foo Fighters' most successful single and radio favorite two decades after its release.
7. Weezer - "Buddy Holly"
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWeezer was the pop-rock band the world needed when they dropped their debut album in 1994. Its second single, "Buddy Holly," was the type of breakthrough single bands only dream of. Their 'Happy Days'-themed video put them over the top.
6. Alice in Chains - "Man in the Box"
Ben Houdijk/ShutterstockAlice in Chains weren't messing around out the gate with their first single, "Man in the Box," off their debut album, 'Facelift.' It serves as another reminder of the power of Layne Staley's incredible voice.
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under the Bridge"
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images"Under the Bridge" transformed the Red Hot Chili Peppers into full-blown headliners, and for the past nearly 30 years, they haven't turned back.
4. Pearl Jam - "Jeremy"
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesPearl Jam's 'Ten' is one of the best debut albums of all time, and "Jeremy" is a big reason for that.
3. Soundgarden - "Black Hole Sun"
Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesThe psychedelic-influenced "Black Hole Sun" helped propel 'Superunknown' into Soundgarden's most successful album. One thing is for certain: No one makes songs like this anymore.
2. Metallica - "Enter Sandman"
Metallica was one of the most popular metal bands in the world, and then they dropped "Enter Sandman." Ever since, they're one of the most popular bands and concert draws across every genre.
1. Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Fabio Diena/Shutterstock"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is more than just a song; it's the soundtrack to the changing of the rock guard. With the release of this single, Nirvana effectively put an end to excessive hair metal explosion.
