World Chart Show – Year-End Chart 1996

1996 was a monumental year for music, as The World Chart Show’s year-end countdown celebrated an eclectic mix of rock anthems, emotional ballads, dance hits, and unforgettable pop tunes that ruled global airwaves. With an incredible lineup of legends, rising stars, and diverse genres, this year became a defining chapter in ’90s music history.

Rock and Britpop reigned supreme with Oasis delivering iconic hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” while Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic” cemented her place as the queen of alternative rock. Bon Jovi kept the arena rock spirit alive with “Lie To Me,” and Queen’s “You Don’t Fool Me” reminded everyone of their timeless appeal.

Pop and dance were at their peak in 1996. The Backstreet Boys rose to global stardom with “Get Down,” while Los del Río’s “Macarena” became a cultural phenomenon that dominated dance floors. No Mercy gave us the infectious “Where Do You Go,” and Robert Miles brought dreamlike vibes with his instrumental masterpiece “Children.”

The year was also a showcase for soulful and emotional ballads. George Michael captivated with “Jesus to a Child,” and Tracy Chapman touched hearts with “Give Me One Reason.” Sting’s “Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot” and Eric Clapton’s “Change the World” brought a deep sense of artistry to the charts, while Eros Ramazzotti charmed fans with “Più Bella Cosa.”

Legends like Michael Jackson (“They Don’t Care About Us”), Gloria Estefan (“Reach”), Prince (“I Hate U” and “Gold”), and The Beatles (“Free as a Bird”) kept their influence strong in 1996. The Fugees brought a fresh blend of hip-hop and soul with “Killing Me Softly,” and Shaggy added his reggae flair with “Boombastic.”

This unforgettable year on the charts celebrated a rich variety of styles and artists, proving that the global music scene was more vibrant than ever. From rock legends to pop sensations, and dance anthems to heartfelt ballads, 1996 was a year that had it all.

 

N°	SONG	ARTIST
1	Ironic	Alanis Morissette
2	Because You Loved Me	Céline Dion
3	Killing Me Softly [Edit]	Fugees
4	Macarena [Basyde Boys Mix]	Los Del Río
5	Give Me One Reason	Tracy Chapman
6	Nobody Knows [Radio Edit]	Tony Rich Project
7	Always Be My Baby	Mariah Carey
8	Fastlove [Radio Edit]	George Michael
9	Wonderwall	Oasis
10	You Learn	Alanis Morissette
11	One Of Us [Edit]	Joan Osborne
12	Name [Edit]	Goo Goo Dolls
13	One Sweet Day	Mariah Carey & Boyz Ii Men
14	Kiss From A Rose [Album Edit]	Seal
15	Wrong [Todd Terry Remix Edit]	Everything But The Girl
16	Follow You Down [Edit Version]	Gin Blossoms
17	Theme From Mission: Impossible	Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen Jr.
18	Missing [Todd Terry Remix Edit]	Everything But The Girl
19	Lemon Tree	Fool’s Garden
20	You’re Makin’ Me High [Radio Edit]	Toni Braxton
21	Change The World	Eric Clapton
22	Gangsta’s Paradise [Album Version Feat. L.V.]	Coolio
23	The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You	Bryan Adams
24	1979	The Smashing Pumpkins
25	Insensitive [Remix]	Jann Arden
26	Reach	Gloria Estefan
27	You Oughta Know	Alanis Morissette
28	Only Wanna Be With You	Hootie & The Blowfish
29	Fantasy	Mariah Carey
30	Get Down (You’re The One For Me)	Backstreet Boys
31	Runaway	Janet Jackson
32	Anything [Single Edit With A Cappella Intro]	3T
33	Old Man & Me (When I Get To Heaven)	Hootie & The Blowfish
34	California Love [Short Radio Edit Feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman]	2Pac
35	Don’t Look Back In Anger	Oasis
36	The Earth, The Sun, The Rain [Single Edit]	Color Me Badd
37	Exhale (Shoop Shoop)	Whitney Houston
38	They Don’t Care About Us [Single Version]	Michael Jackson
39	1,2,3,4 Sumpin’ New [Timber Mix Clean Version]	Coolio
40	Piu’ Bella Cosa	Eros Ramazzotti
41	Salvation	The Cranberries
42	Champagne Supernova [Radio Edit]	Oasis
43	Diggin’ On You [Single Edit]	TLC
44	How Deep Is Your Love	Take That
45	Sittin’ Up In My Room [Radio Edit]	Brandy
46	Free To Decide [Alternate Mix Edit]	The Cranberries
47	Coco Jamboo [Radio Version]	Mr. President
48	You’ll See [Radio Edit]	Madonna
49	The World I Know	Collective Soul
50	Where Do You Go [Radio Edit]	No Mercy
51	Children [Radio Edit]	Robert Miles
52	Wannabe [Edit]	Spice Girls
53	Return Of The Mack [C&J Radio Edit]	Mark Morrison
54	Fairground [Single Edit]	Simply Red
55	Everything Falls Apart	Dog’s Eye View
56	That Girl [LP Version Feat. Shaggy]	Maxi Priest
57	Let’s Make A Night To Remember [Edit]	Bryan Adams
58	Wonder (Single Version)	Natalie Merchant
59	Tha Crossroads [LP Version – Radio Edit]	Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
60	Don’t Cry [Radio Edit]	Seal
61	Something For The Pain	Bon Jovi
62	I Love You Always Forever [Radio Edit]	Donna Lewis
63	Forever Love	Gary Barlow
64	My Friends	Red Hot Chili Peppers
65	Jesus To A Child [Special Radio Edit]	George Michael
66	I Want To Come Over	Melissa Etheridge
67	Earth Song [Radio Edit]	Michael Jackson
68	I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth) [Sweet Movie Edit Feat. Patti Russo]	Meat Loaf
69	Woman [Edit]	Neneh Cherry
70	Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot [Edit]	Sting
71	Mysterious Girl [Radio Edit Feat. Bubbler Ranx]	Peter Andre
72	When Love And Hate Collide	Def Leppard
73	Heaven For Everyone [Single Version]	Queen
74	Boombastic	Shaggy
75	Time	Hootie & The Blowfish
76	On Silent Wings [Trevor Horn Remix Edit Feat. Sting]	Tina Turner
77	Country House	Blur
78	Spinning The Wheel [Edit]	George Michael
79	Beautiful Life [Single Version]	Ace Of Base
80	Lucky Love	Ace Of Base
81	Fable [Dream Radio]	Robert Miles
82	Breakfast At Tiffany’s	Deep Blue Something
83	You Don’t Fool Me [Edit]	Queen
84	Stayin’ Alive [Radio Version Feat. Ricardo Da Force]	N-Trance
85	Don’t Wanna Lose You [Radio Edit]	Lionel Richie
86	Goldeneye [Radio Edit]	Tina Turner
87	Why [Radio Edit Feat. Michael Jackson]	3T
88	Lie To Me [Radio Edit]	Bon Jovi
89	If It Makes You Happy [Radio Edit]	Sheryl Crow
90	Hook	Blues Traveler
91	Stella Gemella	Eros Ramazzotti
92	Too Hot [Radio Edit]	Coolio
93	Do You Sleep?	Lisa Loeb
94	I Hate U [7” Edit w/o Guitar]	Prince
95	Se A Vida É (That’s The Way Life Is)	Pet Shop Boys
96	Free As A Bird	The Beatles