If you were born in the ’90s, there’s a good chance some of your fondest memories are tied up with dance music. But what makes these songs so great? This playlist is sure to get your feet moving, from pop and rap to rock, R&B and country.
Here are some of our favorites from the 1990s:
The Very Best 1990s Dance Songs
These songs were all at the top of the charts in the 1990s and are sure to get your party started with a bang:
- “Ray of Light” by Madonna
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
- “Waiting for Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez
- “What Is Love” by Haddaway
- “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind
- “The Rhythm of the Night” by Corona
- “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
- “Humpin’ Around” by Bobby Brown
- “Barbie Girl” by Aqua
- “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls
- “Macarena” by Los del Rio
- “All-Star” by Smash Mouth
- “Bailamos” by Enrique Iglesias
The Best Love Songs From the 1990s for Your First Dance
The 1990s had some of the most powerful love songs – perfect for your first dance.
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “Fade into You” by Mazzy Star
- “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
- “Deeper and Deeper” by Madonna
- “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer
- “Baby, Baby” by Amy Grant
- “Feels Like Home” by Chantal Kreviazuk
- “Any Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson
- “Lovefool” by The Cardigans
- “2 Become 1” by Spice Girls
- “Constant Craving” by k.d. lang
- “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
- “Baby-Baby-Baby” by TLC
- “Angel of Mine” by Monica
- “How Do I Live?” by LeAnn Rimes
- “One In A Million” by Aaliyah
- “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams
- “I Wanna Love You Forever” by Jessica Simpson
- “Vision of Love” by Mariah Carey
Classic 1990s Country Dance Music
The 1990s served some of the best country music the genre has ever seen. Here are our classic country favorites:
- “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
- “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
- “That Don’t Impress Me Much” by Shania Twain
1990’s Slow Dance Songs
Every party needs some slow dances. Here are the best the 199s have to offer for your party:
- “Endless Love” by Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross
- “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz ll Men
- “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
- “Always” by Bon Jovi
- “Beauty and the Beast” by Céline Dion & Peabo Bryson
- “Brick” by Ben Folds Five
- “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
- “End of the Road” by Boyz ll Men
- “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williams
- “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” by Bryan Adams
- “I Swear” by All-4-One
- “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor
- “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain
- “More Than Words” by Extreme
- “Crazy” by Aerosmith
- “I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey
- “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal
The Biggest Hits of the 1990s
Make sure to add these classic 1990s hits to your playlist!
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis
- “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.
- “Step By Step” by New Kids On the Block
- “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows
- “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
- “The Sign” by Ace of Base
- “No Rain” by Blind Melon
- “Waterfalls” by TLC
- “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain
- “Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson
- “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
- “Freedom! ’90” by George Michael
- “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies
- “Whatta Man” by En Vogue & Salt-N-Pepa
- “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey
- “Walking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn
- “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer
- “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Fugees
- “Thank You” by Dido
- “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day
- “Larger Than Life” by Backstreet Boys
- “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by *NSYNC
- “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
- “Men In Black” by Will Smith
- “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- “I Do (Cherish You)” by 98°
- “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys
- “Jump Around” by House of Pain
- “Hard Knock Life (The Ghetto Anthem)” by Jay-Z
- “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team
- “Now That We Found Love” by Heavy D & The Boyz
- “No Diggity (feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)” by Blackstreet
- “The Next Episode (feat. Snoop Dogg)” by Dr. Dre
- “Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.)” by Coolio
- “Jump” by Kris Kross
- “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith
- “I‘ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts
- “How Bizarre” by OMC
- “There She Goes” by The La’s
Final Thoughts on 1990s Dance Songs
One of the most important parts of your event is the music, which can bring together old friends and new family members alike. If you’re looking for a fun way to dance, these 1990s dance songs are great! They will make you want to bust out your best moves and hopefully get your party off to a great start.
For more song inspiration, check out our other favorite tunes:
- The Best 1970s Dance Songs For Your Wedding Reception
- The Best 1980s Dance Songs For Your Wedding Reception
- Best Last Dance Wedding Songs to Get Everyone Dancing
As a multi-passionate creative and a self-proclaimed frequent flyer of weddings, Kiara combines her love for the wedding industry and experience as a professional wedding photographer with her writing abilities to share tips, tricks, and helpful information with couples. She is the owner of Switech Studios a popular wedding photography business. With tons of insider information from behind her camera lens on how to have the best wedding possible, Kiara’s in-depth knowledge is sure to put you on the road to wedding planning success.
