The Best Pop Music of 1997
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A list of the best pop songs from 1997, including hits from Britney Spears, Spice Girls, and Backstreet Boys.
The Year in Pop Music
1997 was a hugely successful year for pop music. Popular artists such as Hanson, The Spice Girls, and The Backstreet Boys topped the charts with their catchy tunes and danceable beats. Let’s take a look at some of the best pop music of 1997.
The top songs of 1997
The top songs of 1997 were a mix of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop, with several crossover hits. Mariah Carey’s “Honey” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five weeks, while Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Faith Evans spent six weeks at number one. Toni Braxton’s “Un-Break My Heart” was a massive ballad hit, while other popular songs included the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe,” Hanson’s “MMMBop,” Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind 1997” tribute to Princess Diana, and Aqua’s bubbly pop hit “Barbie Girl.”
The top albums of 1997
The top albums of 1997 were:
1. “Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”
2. “Radiohead – OK Computer”
3. “The Verve – Urban Hymns”
4. “Portishead – Dummy”
5. “The Prodigy – The Fat of the Land”
The Best Pop Music of 1997
The top songs of 1997
The year 1997 was a great year for pop music. Many new artists released their debut albums and many established artists released some of their best work. Here are some of the best pop songs of 1997.
“Wannabe” by the Spice Girls was one of the biggest hits of the year. It was the first single from their debut album “Spice” and it topped the charts in many countries.
“Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” by the Backstreet Boys was another huge hit. It was the second single from their album “Backstreet’s Back” and it reached number one in several countries.
“I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans was a tribute to Evans’ husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was murdered in 1996. The song topped the charts in several countries and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
“Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G., featuring Puff Daddy and Mase, was one of the biggest hits of the year. It was the lead single from Biggie’s posthumous album “Life After Death” and it reached number one in several countries.
Other great pop songs of 1997 include “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “Sunny Came Home” by Shawn Colvin, “You Make Me Wanna…” by Usher, “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly, “Frozen” by Madonna, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks, and “How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes.
The top albums of 1997
Looking back at 1997, it’s hard to deny that it was a great year for pop music. Some of the biggest names in the genre released some of their most iconic albums, and the charts were filled with unforgettable hits.
Here are some of the best pop albums of 1997:
-“Spiceworld” by the Spice Girls: The second album from the global phenomenon known as the Spice Girls, “Spiceworld” was a massive success, debuting at number one on the UK charts and going on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide. Featuring such hits as “Too Much” and “Spice Up Your Life,” the album cemented the group as one of the biggest pop acts of all time.
-“Falling into You” by Celine Dion: Celine Dion was already a superstar when she released “Falling into You” in 1996, but this album took her to new heights. It spent nine weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and went on to sell over 32 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Featuring the hit singles “Because You Loved Me” and “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” “Falling into You” solidified Dion as one of pop music’s greatest vocalists.
-“Jagged Little Pill” by Alanis Morissette: Alanis Morissette followed up her debut album with “Jagged Little Pill,” an even bigger success than its predecessor. The album spent 12 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold over 33 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. It features such hits as “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic,” and is considered one of the defining albums of 1990s popular culture.
-“Be Here Now” by Oasis: One of Britpop��s most iconic bands, Oasis released their highly anticipated third album “Be Here Now” in 1997. The album debuted at number one on the UK charts and went on to sell over 8 million copies worldwide, but was met with mixed reviews from critics. Nevertheless, it features some of the band’s most well-known songs, including “Don��t Look Back in Anger” and “Stand by Me.”
