
1995 was an extraordinary year for global music, as The World Chart Show year-end countdown showcased a perfect blend of pop, rock, R&B, and dance hits that ruled the airwaves worldwide. From emotional ballads to dancefloor anthems, the year delivered timeless classics that remain iconic to this day.
Pop legend Madonna dominated with her sultry hit “Take a Bow,” while Janet Jackson kept the groove alive with “Runaway.” Michael Jackson stayed on top with the powerful anthem “You Are Not Alone,” a record-breaking ballad that cemented his legendary status. Sheryl Crow burst into the mainstream with “All I Wanna Do,” a breezy anthem that became an instant favorite.
On the rock side, Hootie & The Blowfish captured hearts with “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be With You,” while The Cranberries struck a chord with their hauntingly beautiful “Zombie.” British boy bands like Take That (“Back for Good”) and Boyzone (“Key to My Life”) dominated the charts, showcasing their polished harmonies and emotional appeal. Meanwhile, Boyz II Men delivered their signature soulful ballads like “Water Runs Dry.”
The dance music scene was vibrant in 1995, with Whigfield’s “Saturday Night” and DJ Bobo’s “There Is a Party” lighting up clubs around the world. Rod Stewart reminded everyone of his enduring star power with “Leave Virginia Alone.”
From heartfelt ballads to infectious dance beats, 1995 celebrated a variety of sounds that defined the decade. These chart-topping artists shaped the soundtrack of a generation, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
N° | SONG | ARTIST |
1 | All I Wanna Do [Remix] | Sheryl Crow |
2 | 7 Seconds [Radio Edit] | Youssou N’Dour & Neneh Cherry |
3 | Always [Radio Edit] | Bon Jovi |
4 | I’ll Make Love To You [Pop Edit] | Boyz II Men |
5 | Can You Feel The Love Tonight? | Elton John |
6 | Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? | Bryan Adams |
7 | I Know [Single Version] | Dionne Farris |
8 | I Can Love You Like That | All-4-One |
9 | Living In Danger [Single Edit] | Ace Of Base |
10 | When We Dance [Edit] | Sting |
11 | Water Runs Dry | Boyz II Men |
12 | Baby Come Back [Feat. Ali & Robin Cambell of UB40] | Pato Banton |
13 | Shy Guy [Radio Edit] | Diana King |
14 | Another Night [Radio Mix] | M.C. Sar & The Real Mccoy |
15 | Take A Bow [Edit] | Madonna |
16 | Endless Love | Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey |
17 | Secret [Edit] | Madonna |
18 | On Bended Knee [Radio Edit] | Boyz II Men |
19 | Kiss From A Rose [Album Edit] | Seal |
20 | I Believe [Alternate Radio Mix] | Blessid Union Of Souls |
21 | Roll To Me [Vocals Up Radio Mix] | Del Amitri |
22 | No More ”I Love You’s” | Annie Lennox |
23 | Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me [Single Version] | U2 |
24 | Bang And Blame [Radio Edit] | R.E.M. |
25 | I Wanna B With U [B On The Air Vocal] | Fun Factory |
26 | Strong Enough | Sheryl Crow |
27 | Zombie [Edit] | The Cranberries |
28 | She’s A River [Edit] | Simple Minds |
29 | Back For Good [Radio Mix] | Take That |
30 | Circle Of Life | Elton John |
31 | Julia Says | Wet Wet Wet |
32 | Stay Another Day [S.A.D. Mix] | East 17 |
33 | ’74 – ’75 | The Connells |
34 | This Ain’t A Love Song | Bon Jovi |
35 | The Sweetest Days | Vanessa Williams |
36 | Fallin’ In Love [Radio Version] | La Bouche |
37 | I’ll Be There For You | The Rembrandts |
38 | Here Comes The Hotstepper [Heartical Mix] | Ini Kamoze |
39 | Turn The Beat Around [Single Version] | Gloria Estefan |
40 | Sight For Sore Eyes [Radio Mix] | M People |
41 | Saturday Night [Radio Mix] | Whigfield |
42 | Scream [Single Edit] | Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson |
43 | For Your Love [Single Version] | Stevie Wonder |
44 | Baby Baby [Lee Marrow Radio Edit] | Corona |
45 | Blind Man | Aerosmith |
46 | Misery [Edit] | Soul Asylum |
47 | The Simple Things | Joe Cocker |
48 | That Look In Your Eye [Feat. Pamela Starks] | Ali Campbell |
49 | You Are Not Alone [Radio Edit] | Michael Jackson |
50 | Over My Shoulder | Mike + The Mechanics |
51 | Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out [Radio Mix] | Freak Power |
52 | A Girl Like You | Edwyn Collins |
53 | Sukiyaki [Lover’s Groove Radio MIx] | 4 P.M. |
54 | Never Forget [Radio Edit] | Take That |
55 | Believe | Elton John |
56 | Don’t Want To Forgive Me Now | Wet Wet Wet |
57 | In The Summertime [Single Version Feat. Rayvon] | Shaggy |
58 | You Oughta Know | Alanis Morissette |
59 | Big Yellow Taxi [The Paradise Mix] | Amy Grant |
60 | Hey Now (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) | Cyndi Lauper |
61 | Out Of Tears | The Rolling Stones |
62 | Scatman’s World [Single Mix] | Scatman John |
63 | Only Wanna Be With You | Hootie & The Blowfish |
64 | Let Her Cry [Radio Edit] | Hootie & The Blowfish |
65 | My Love Is For Real [Radio Edit Feat. Ofra Haza] | Paula Abdul |
66 | Run Away [Airplay Mix I] | M.C. Sar & The Real Mccoy |
67 | Ode To My Family | The Cranberries |
68 | Come And Get Your Love [Radio Edit] | Real Mccoy |
69 | Tell Me When [7” Edit] | The Human League |
70 | Run-Around [Single Edit] | Blues Traveler |
71 | Can’t Cry Anymore | Sheryl Crow |
72 | Think Twice [Radio Edit] | Céline Dion |
73 | If I Only Knew [Cold Stop Version] | Tom Jones |
74 | Colors Of The Wind | Vanessa Williams |
75 | This Cowboy Song [Single Mix Feat. Pato Banton] | Sting |
76 | Runaway | Janet Jackson |
77 | Made In England [Radio Edit] | Elton John |
78 | You Gotta Be | Des’ree |
79 | You Want This [Remix] | Janet Jackson |
80 | Can I Touch You… There? [Edit Version] | Michael Bolton |
81 | Total Eclipse Of The Heart [7” Edit] | Nicki French |
82 | Whoops Now [Radio Edit] | Janet Jackson |
83 | Waterfalls [Single Edit] | TLC |
84 | Love Me For A Reason | Boyzone |
85 | What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? | R.E.M. |
86 | Fantasy | Mariah Carey |
87 | No One [Radio Edit] | 2 Unlimited |
88 | In The House Of Stone And Light [Single Edit] | Martin Page |
89 | Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night | Bon Jovi |
90 | There Is A Party [Radio Mix] | DJ Bobo |
91 | Try Me Out [Lee Marrow Airplay Mix] | Corona |
92 | Welcome To Tomorrow (Are You Ready?) [Radio Version Feat. Summer] | Snap! |
93 | Get Over It | Eagles |
94 | Can’t Stop Lovin’ You | Van Halen |
95 | This Is How We Do It | Montell Jordan |