It’s likely this year you thought about or went to your 20 year high school reunion. 1996 was an interesting year as we began thinking about Y2K protective software, the new millennium, and who was on TRL on MTV channel. Let’s take you back to December 1st, 1996 for the songs that you played in your car…
1.) “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Río
2.) “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
3.) “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion
4.) “Nobody Knows” by The Tony Rich Project
5.) “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
6.) “Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman
7.) Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
8.) “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
9.) “You’re Makin’ Me High” / “Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton
Prologue: It’s clear that Celine and Mariah Carey had the star power to last 20 year after, while Tony Rich, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and Tracy Chapman’s celebrity was short lived. Imagine a one-hit-wonder ‘novelty song’ from Los del Rio being the number one song of the year!
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