"Don't Speak" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their third studio album,Tragic Kingdom (1995). It was released as the third single from Tragic Kingdom in the United States on April 15,1996,by Interscope Records. Lead singer Gwen Stefani and her brother Eric Stefani,former No Doubt member,wrote the song originally as a love song. The song went through several rewrites and new versions. Gwen modified it into a breakup song about her bandmate and ex-boyfriend Tony Kanal,shortly after he ended their seven-year relationship.
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Denied writing credit by Fox and Gimbel,Lieberman released her version of the song in 1972,but it did not chart. The song has been covered by many other artists.
"The Way" is a song by American alternative rock band Fastball. It was released on January 7,1998,as the lead single from their second studio album,All the Pain Money Can Buy (1998). The song was written by the band's lead vocalist,Tony Scalzo,and was produced by the band and Julian Raymond. Scalzo was inspired to write the song after reading about the disappearance of an elderly couple who were found dead in their car many miles away from their intended destination.
"Torn" is a song written by Scott Cutler,Anne Preven,and Phil Thornalley. It was first recorded in 1993 in Danish by Danish singer Lis Sørensen,then in 1995 by Cutler and Preven's American rock band Ednaswap,and in 1996 by American-Norwegian singer Trine Rein.
"One Headlight" is a song by American rock band the Wallflowers. The song was written by lead singer Jakob Dylan,and produced by T Bone Burnett. It was released in January 1997 as the second single from the band's second studio album,Bringing Down the Horse (1996).
"Kiss Me" is a song by American pop rock band Sixpence None the Richer from their self-titled third album (1997). The ballad was released as a single on August 12,1998,in the United States and was issued in international territories the following year. Several music critics compared the song to works by English alternative rock band the Sundays,and it was nominated for a Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
"Because You Loved Me" is a song performed by Canadian singer Celine Dion on her fourth English-language studio album,Falling into You (1996). It was released on 19 February 1996 as the first single in North America,and as the second single in the United Kingdom on 20 May 1996. "Because You Loved Me" was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster,and served as the theme song from the 1996 film Up Close &Personal,starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer. Billboard ranked it as the 14th "Top Love Song of All Time".
"Sunny Came Home" is a folk-rock song by American musician Shawn Colvin. It is the opening track on her 1996 concept album,A Few Small Repairs,shipped to radio in February 1997,and was released as a CDcassette single on June 24,1997. In the United Kingdom,the song was released in July 1997 but did not chart until a re-release in May 1998.
"Foolish Games" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel from her debut studio album,Pieces of You (1995). It was also the third single to be lifted from the Batman &Robin motion-picture soundtrack. Jewel re-recorded the single for the soundtrack to produce a more radio-friendly version,similar to her other singles "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant for Me". This version is shorter than the album version by one verse. The song details the frustration and agony of knowing that the intensity of one's love is not reciprocated by one's lover.
"Push" is a song by American rock band Matchbox Twenty. It was released in 1997 as the second single from their debut album,Yourself or Someone Like You (1996). After landing "Long Day" on several rock radio stations paving the way,"Push" topped the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and became one of the band's signature songs.
"This Kiss" is a song by American country music singer Faith Hill from her third studio album Faith. It was written by Beth Nielsen Chapman,Robin Lerner and Annie Roboff,and produced by Hill and Byron Gallimore. It was released on February 23,1998,as the album's first single.
"Lovefool" is a song written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson for Swedish rock band the Cardigans' third studio album,First Band on the Moon (1996). It was released as the album's lead single on 10 August 1996 in Japan. In the United States,the song was serviced to radio two days later. A few months after its release,the track was included in the Baz Luhrmann film Romeo + Juliet,helping the song gain international recognition.
"Do You Know (What It Takes)" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn,released as the third single from her debut studio album,Robyn Is Here (1996). In Sweden,it was issued as Robyn's third single in January 1996,while in the United States,it was released as her debut single the following year. The song was written by Robyn,Herbie Crichlow,Denniz Pop,and Max Martin,and it was produced by Pop and Martin.
"Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn,released as the second single from her first album,Robyn Is Here (1995). The song was released in September 1995 and became a top-20 hit in Denmark,Iceland,Norway and Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100,the song peaked at number 60 in December 1995. It was not released in the United Kingdom or the United States until 1998. In the US,it was Robyn's final single release there until her 2008 comeback. It was also the final single release from Robyn for nine years in the UK until "Konichiwa Bitches" was released as the first single from her fourth album,Robyn in 2007. Two different music videos were produced for the song.
"You Were Meant for Me" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Jewel,released on her first album,Pieces of You (1995). It was written by Jewel and Steve Poltz. It describes a failed relationship and the narrator's inadequate attempts at moving on with her life.
"Save Tonight" is a song written and performed by Swedish rock musician Eagle-Eye Cherry,released on 7 October 1997 as the lead single from his debut album,Desireless (1997). It is the album's opening track and gained substantial radio success,reaching number three in Ireland,number five in the United States,number six in the United Kingdom,and number two in Cherry's native Sweden. "Save Tonight" was awarded the Rockbjörnen award in the "Swedish song of the year 1997" category.
"Give Me One Reason" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was included on her fourth studio album,New Beginning (1995),and was released as a single in various territories between November 1995 and March 1997,her first since 1992's "Dreaming on a World". The song is Chapman's biggest US hit,reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also her biggest hit in Australia,where it reached number three as well,and it topped the charts of Canada and Iceland. Elsewhere,the song reached number 16 in New Zealand,but it underperformed in the United Kingdom,peaking at number 95 in March 1997.
"Coco Jamboo" is a song by German Eurodance group Mr. President. It was released on 29 March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album,We See the Same Sun (1996). Music critics compared the song to Swedish band Ace of Base. A hit in Europe,it reached number one in Austria,the Czech Republic,Hungary,Sweden,and Switzerland. It also experienced success in the United States,peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1997. The accompanying music video was filmed in Venezuela. Mr. President was awarded the German 1997 Echo award in the category for Best Dance Single with "Coco Jamboo".
"Back to You" is a song by Canadian singer Bryan Adams,written by Adams and Eliot Kennedy. It was released in December 1997 as a live acoustic version for Adams' album MTV Unplugged and features students from the Juilliard School,conducted by Michael Kamen. Upon its release,the song became Adams' ninth number-one single in his home country,staying at number one on the RPM Top Singles chart for three nonconsecutive weeks,and reached the top 40 in Australia,Hungary,Iceland,and the United Kingdom. It was later included on his compilation albums The Best of Me and Anthology.
"As Long as You Love Me" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys,from the group's eponymous debut studio album in the United States,Backstreet Boys (1997),and their second studio album worldwide,Backstreet's Back (1997). The song was written by Max Martin,who produced it with Kristian Lundin,and lyrically describes the reciprocity of a relationship. "As Long as You Love Me" was released by Jive Records as the second single from both albums in the United Kingdom on September 29,1997,and in the United States on October 7,1997. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics,who praised the production.
