1. The Notorious B.I.G., "One More Chance / Stay with Me Remix"
The third single released from Biggie's debut album, Ready to Die, was actually different than the album version. The remixed single not only included new lyrics and a beat, but also featured his then-wife, Faith Evans. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: The radio!!!! This song was on non-stop rotation.
2. TLC, "Waterfalls"
Without doubt "Waterfalls" was THE song of the summer, it was the third single released from TLC's blockbuster second album, CrazySexyCool. The song spent 34 weeks on the charts and seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: EVERYWHERE!!!!! You might have also been singing the lyrics as "Don't go Jason Waterfalls" instead of "Don't chasing Waterfalls." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
3. Soul 4 Real, "Every Little Thing I Do"
The second single released from Soul 4 Real's debut album, Candy Rain, peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: On your worn out copy of Candy Rain, which you had on cassette, of course.
4. All-4-One, "I Can Love You Like That"
"I Can Love You Like That" was the first single released form All-4-One's second album, And the Music Speaks. The song was actually a cover of a country song that was originally recorded and released by John Michael Montgomery earlier that year. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: On that mix tape you made about you and your crush.
5. Jon B., "Someone to Love"
The Babyface-produced track was Jon B.'s debut single from his first album, Bonafide; the song was also featured on the soundtrack to Bad Boys. The single peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: On the soundtrack to Bad Boys.
6. Boyz II Men, "Water Runs Dry"
The fourth single released from Boyz II Men's second album, II, was another HUGE Babyface-produced hit track. The song spent 28 weeks on the charts and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: Listening to your copy of II, 'cause everyone had that album in 1995!
7. Bryan Adams, "Have You Really Loved A Woman?"
"Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" was originally written and recorded for the Johnny Depp movie, Don Juan DeMarco, and while the film was only a moderate success, its theme song was a HUGE, spending five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song would also go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Where you probably heard it most: In the car with your mom, as she sang along to it.
8. Vanessa Williams, "Colors of the Wind"
The theme song from Pocahontas peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song would go on to beat "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?" for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Where you probably heard it most: Either at the supermarket or in the car with your mom
9. Selena, "I Could Fall In Love"
"I Could Fall in Love" was not only the first posthumous single released by Selena, but also her English-language singing debut. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Pop charts.
Where you probably heard it most: Every wedding and quinceañera you attended that summer.
10. Seal, "Kiss From A Rose"
The song was originally released as the second single off Seal's album, Seal, in the summer of 1994; but it wasn't till its inclusion on the Batman Forever soundtrack that the song took off. The song spent 36 weeks on the charts and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: EVERYWHERE! There was no escaping this song.
11. Des'ree, "You Gotta Be"
"You Gotta Be" was the lead single released from Des'ree's second album, I Ain't Movin.' The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: At the hair salon or anywhere they played easy-listening radio stations.
12. Nicki French, "Total Eclipse of the Heart"
Nicki French's cover of the Bonnie Tyler '80s classic peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: At house parties.
13. Michael and Janet Jackson, "Scream"
"Scream" was the first single released off Jackson's double album, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. Upon its release the single tied with Biggie's "One More Chance/Stay with Me Remix," as highest Hot 100 debut single of all time (well, at that time). The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: MTV, which played the video on heavy rotation.
14. Monica, "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)"
Monica's debut single spent 29 weeks on the chart and eventually peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: Playing on a boombox at sleepover parties.
15. Shaggy, "Boombastic"
Shaggy's first huge international hit, "Boombastic," peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: On that one constantly played Levi's 501 commercial.
16. Alanis Morissette, "You Outta Know"
The first single released from Morissette's iconic and blockbuster-selling (it has sold 33 million units worldwide) album, Jagged Little Pill. The song dominated the Modern Rock charts and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: Well everywhere, but especially if you had a broken heart that summer -- this was your go-to ragefest jam.
17. Blues Traveler, "Run-Around"
18. The Rembrants, "I'll Be There For You"
Yup, the theme song from Friends was released as single! The song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for the song also featured the entire cast, of course.
Where you probably heard it most: Every week when you tuned in to watch Friends.
19. Hootie & the Blowfish, "Only Wanna Be With You"
The third single released from Hootie & the Blowfish's second album, Cracked Rear View, peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where you probably heard it most: On repeat on your copy of Cracked Rear View, which you probably won't admit that you owned -- but hey, it was the '90s and we all bought CDs we later regretted. =(
