Our playlist of the 100 best songs of 1991 is a diverse and eclectic mix of tracks that represent the best of what popular music had to offer that year.
From the anthemic grunge of Nirvana and Pearl Jam to the pop perfection of Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey. There’s something for everyone on this playlist.
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What was the Number One Song of 1991?
“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams. A power ballad that was released in 1991 as the theme song for the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
It quickly became a worldwide hit, spending 16 weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart and 7 weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a declaration of love and devotion. The singer expresses his willingness to do anything for the person he loves.
The song’s lyrics are passionate and heartfelt, and Adams’ vocals are powerful and emotive. The music is also compelling and epic.
All together, it makes the song both romantic and powerful.
“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years, including Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, and Whitney Houston.
It is a song that still resonates with listeners today. As a result, it will certainly remain a popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions for many years to come.
Overall, “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams is a timeless classic that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by listeners for many years to come.
Top 10 Songs 1991
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
- I Wanna Sex You Up – Color Me Badd
- Gonna Make You Sweat – C+C Music Factory
- Rush Rush – Paula Abdul
- One More Try – Timmy T
- Unbelievable – EMF
- More Than Words – Extreme
- I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five
- The First Time – Surface
- Baby, Baby – Amy Grant
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List of 100 Best Songs 1991
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams |
| 2 | I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd |
| 3 | Gonna Make You Sweat - C+C Music Factory |
| 4 | Rush Rush - Paula Abdul |
| 5 | One More Try - Timmy T |
| 6 | Unbelievable - EMF |
| 7 | More Than Words - Extreme |
| 8 | I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five |
| 9 | The First Time - Surface |
| 10 | Baby, Baby - Amy Grant |
| 11 | Motownphilly - Boyz II Men |
| 12 | Because I Love You (The Postman Song) - Stevie B |
| 13 | Someday - Mariah Carey |
| 14 | High Enough - Damn Yankees |
| 15 | From A Distance - Bette Midler |
| 16 | All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston |
| 17 | Right Here, Right Now - Jesus Jones |
| 18 | I Adore Mi Amor - Color Me Badd |
| 19 | Love Will Never Do (Without You) - Janet Jackson |
| 20 | Good Vibrations - Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch feat. Loleatta Holloway |
| 21 | Justify My Love - Madonna |
| 22 | Emotions - Mariah Carey |
| 23 | Joyride - Roxette |
| 24 | Romantic - Karyn White |
| 25 | Hold You Tight - Tara Kemp |
| 26 | I Don’t Wanna Cry - Mariah Carey |
| 27 | You’re In Love - Wilson Phillips |
| 28 | Every Heartbeat - Amy Grant |
| 29 | Sensitivity - Ralph Tresvant |
| 30 | Touch Me (All Night Long) - Cathy Dennis |
| 31 | I’ve Been Thinking About You - Londonbeat |
| 32 | Do Anything - Natural Selection |
| 33 | Losing My Religion - R.E.M. |
| 34 | Coming Out Of The Dark - Gloria Estefan |
| 35 | It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over - Lenny Kravitz |
| 36 | Here We Go - C+C Music Factory |
| 37 | Where Does My Heart Beat Now - Celine Dion |
| 38 | Summertime - D.J. Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince |
| 39 | Wind Of Change - Scorpions |
| 40 | P.A.S.S.I.O.N. - Rhythm Syndicate |
| 41 | The Promise Of A New Day - Paula Abdul |
| 42 | I’m Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston |
| 43 | Love Of A Lifetime - Firehouse |
| 44 | Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave) - Roxette |
| 45 | This House - Tracie Spencer |
| 46 | Hole Hearted - Extreme |
| 47 | Power Of Love-Love Power - Luther Vandross |
| 48 | Impulsive - Wilson Phillips |
| 49 | Love Is A Wonderful Thing - Michael Bolton |
| 50 | Rhythm Of My Heart - Rod Stewart |
| 51 | Things That Make You Go Hmmmm… - C+C Music Factory |
| 52 | I Touch Myself - Divinyls |
| 53 | Tom’s Diner - DMA |
| 54 | Iesha - Another Bad Creation |
| 55 | Something To Talk About - Bonnie Raitt |
| 56 | After The Rain - Nelson |
| 57 | Play That Funky Music - Vanilla Ice |
| 58 | Temptation - Corina |
| 59 | Can’t Stop This Thing We Started - Bryan Adams |
| 60 | I Can’t Wait Another Minute - Hi-Five |
| 61 | 3 A.M. Eternal - The KLF |
| 62 | Time. Love And Tenderness - Michael Bolton |
| 63 | Saideness Part I - Enigrna |
| 64 | Around The Way Girl - LL Cool J |
| 65 | I’ll Be There - Escape Club |
| 66 | Cream - Prince And The N.P.G. |
| 67 | Now That We Found Love - Heavy D. and The Boyz |
| 68 | Show Me The Way - Styx |
| 69 | Love Takes Time - Mariah Carey |
| 70 | Cry For Help - Rick Astley |
| 71 | The Way You Do The Things You Do - UB40 |
| 72 | Here I Am (Come And Take Me) - UB40 |
| 73 | Signs - Tesla |
| 74 | Too Many Walls - Cathy Dennis |
| 75 | Crazy - Seal |
| 76 | I’ll Give All My Love To You - Keith Sweat |
| 77 | Place In This World - Michael W. Smith |
| 78 | Something To Believe In - Poison |
| 79 | Wicked Game - Chris Issak |
| 80 | Get Here - Oleta Adams |
| 81 | Round And Round - Tevin Campbell |
| 82 | Silent Lucidity - Queensryche |
| 83 | I’m Not In Love - Will To Power |
| 84 | Piece Of My Heart - Tara Kemp |
| 85 | Real Real Real - Jesus Jones |
| 86 | Just Another Dream - Cathy Dennis |
| 87 | Everybody Plays The Fool - Aaron Neville |
| 88 | Strike It Up - Black Box |
| 89 | Rico Suave - Gerardo |
| 90 | Disappear - INXS |
| 91 | Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-Lite |
| 92 | All This Time - Sting |
| 93 | The One And Only - Chesney Hawkes |
| 94 | O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature |
| 95 | Freedom 90 - George Michael |
| 96 | I Saw Red - Warrent |
| 97 | Miles Away - Winger |
| 98 | Do You Want Me - Salt-N-Pepa |
| 99 | The Motown Song - Rod Stewart |
| 100 | Shiny Happy People - R.E.M. |
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Final Thoughts
The US charts of 1991 reflected a time of great change in the music industry. The rise of grunge and the decline of hair metal marked a shift in popular taste, and the charts reflected this shift.
Grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam scored big hits in 1991, with songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Alive” becoming anthems for the generation.
Pop stars like Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey also continued to dominate the charts with hits like “Black or White” and “Someday”.
Other notable trends in the US music charts of 1991 were the increasing popularity of hip-hop and R&B. Artists such as Dr Dre and Ice Cube made waves in the hip-hop scene, while R&B artists such as Whitney Houston and Babyface scored big hits.
Despite the rise of new genres, pop music remained the most popular genre in the US in 1991. Seven of the top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart were pop songs.
Overall, the 1991 US charts reflected a diverse and vibrant music scene. There was something for everyone on the charts, from grunge to pop to hip-hop to R&B. It was truly a memorable year for music fans of all genres.
