10 Perfect Rock Singles Of The 90s

8. Save Tonight - Eagle-Eye Cherry (1997)

There are certain songs that reflect a particular decade: Tracy Chapman's Fast Car, came at the tail end of the '80s, but it was a '90s classic; and anything from A Tribe Called Quest's third record, will give you a yearning for the golden age of hip hop.

But in the world of alternative rock, nothing tickles that nostalgia button quite like Eagle-Eye Cherry. The Swedish singer/songwriter might not have enjoyed the wild success of this single - I doubt you could even name another one of his other tracks - but you should give credit where it's due.

'Commercial' is a term too often used to tarnish a product, it bestows an artist with the label of 'sellout'... , but really, all it means is popular. This was the perfect commercial rock track. It came to epitomes the sound the of mainstream at its best. Simple but effective chords, universally accessible lyrics and a chorus that everyone is more than happy to join in with.

If you can find someone who doesn't instantly react positively to this number, consider cutting them loose from your life. This is feel-good vibes to the max.

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