World Chart Show – Year-End Chart 1998

1998 was a year where music reached new emotional heights and unforgettable melodies filled the global airwaves. From iconic ballads to fresh pop anthems and innovative sounds, The World Chart Show’s year-end chart was a celebration of artists who dominated the scene and defined a musical era.

Pop music was at its peak, with Robbie Williams dazzling audiences with “Angels” and “Millennium,” and Hanson continuing their meteoric rise with the infectious “Where’s The Love” Natalie Imbruglia delivered raw vulnerability with her global smash “Torn,” while Ace of Base brought more of their signature Euro-pop magic with “Life Is a Flower.” The Spice Girls kept their dominance alive with “Stop” and “Viva Forever,” while All Saints took pop to a sultry, cool place with “Never Ever.”

Emotive ballads and powerful vocals were at the heart of 1998’s airwaves. Mariah Carey melted hearts with “My All,” while Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion teamed up for the stunning duet “Tell Him.” Celine Dion also captured the world’s attention with “My Heart Will Go On,” the iconic theme from Titanic that became the anthem of the year. Savage Garden followed up their success with “Truly Madly Deeply” and “To the Moon and Back,” proving their star power.

On the rock and alternative front, Aerosmith delivered their timeless hit “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” straight from the blockbuster movie Armageddon, while Sugar Ray brought laid-back summer vibes with “Every Morning.” Smash Mouth’s “Walkin’ on the Sun” and The Corrs’ “Dreams” brought freshness and variety to the charts, blending pop-rock and folk influences.

R&B and soul delivered unforgettable moments. Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” became a worldwide sensation, blending smooth harmonies and a hint of drama. Des’ree gave us cute anthems with “Life” and the Lighthouse Family continued their streak of uplifting tracks with “High.”

Meanwhile, Madonna continued to reinvent herself with “Frozen,” proving her ability to remain ahead of the curve, and Gary Barlow added heartfelt sincerity with “Open Road”. These hits, combined with so many others, created a year rich with emotion, innovation, and timeless sounds.

1998 was a year when every genre had its moment to shine, delivering some of the most iconic hits of the decade. With its mix of legends, rising stars, and unforgettable melodies, this year’s chart became a snapshot of a transformative time in music history. 🎶✨

SONG ARTIST
1 My Heart Will Go On Céline Dion
2 Truly, Madly, Deeply [Single Mix] Savage Garden
3 Frozen [Radio Edit] Madonna
4 Torn Natalie Imbruglia
5 Tubthumping [Single Mix] Chumbawamba
6 Men In Black Will Smith
7 Life [Single Version] Des’ree
8 Spice Up Your Life [Stent Radio Mix] Spice Girls
9 Save Tonight Eagle-Eye Cherry
10 I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing [Pop Radio Edit No Orchestra Intro] Aerosmith
11 Where’s The Love [Radio Edit] Hanson
12 As Long As You Love Me Backstreet Boys
13 Together Again [Radio Edit] Janet Jackson
14 Barbie Girl [Radio Edit] Aqua
15 Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It Will Smith
16 Angels Robbie Williams
17 The Boy Is Mine [Radio Edit With Intro] Brandy & Monica
18 High [7” Edit] Lighthouse Family
19 Stop Spice Girls
20 Never Ever [Radio Edit] All Saints
21 Cose Della Vita (Can’t Stop Thinking Of You) [Duetto Con Tina Turner] Eros Ramazzotti
22 You’re Still The One Shania Twain
23 Life Is A Flower [Original Version] Ace Of Base
24 Honey Mariah Carey
25 I Will Come To You Hanson
26 Anybody Seen My Baby? [LP Edit] The Rolling Stones
27 Stranded [Radio Edit] Lutricia McNeal
28 All My Life [Radio Edit] K-Ci & Jojo
29 Too Much [Radio Edit] Spice Girls
30 The Cup Of Life Ricky Martin
31 Walkin’ On The Sun Smash Mouth
32 My Father’s Eyes [Edit] Eric Clapton
33 Viva Forever [Radio Edit] Spice Girls
34 Back To You [MTV Unplugged] Bryan Adams
35 Wishing I Was There Natalie Imbruglia
36 Come With Me [Radio Edit Feat. Jimmy Page] Puff Daddy
37 Looking For Love [Dave’s Found You Radio Edit] Karen Ramirez
38 Ray Of Light [Radio Edit] Madonna
39 Stand By Me Oasis
40 I Do Lisa Loeb
41 Fly [Edit Feat. Super Cat] Sugar Ray
42 All I Have To Give Backstreet Boys
43 Say You Love Me Simply Red
44 Horny ’98 [Radio Edit] Mousse T. Vs. Hot ‘n’ Juicy
45 All Around The World [Radio Edit] Oasis
46 Dreams [Tee’s Radio Mix] The Corrs
47 Just The Two Of Us [Radio Edit] Will Smith
48 Tomorrow Never Dies [Radio Fade] Sheryl Crow
49 The Way [Radio Edit] Fastball
50 Doctor Jones [Radio Track] Aqua
51 Got ‘Til It’s Gone [Radio Edit Feat. Q-Tip And Joni Mitchel] Janet Jackson
52 Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? [Radio Edit Feat. Rod Stewart] N-Trance
53 Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees) Aerosmith
54 Amnesia [Single Mix] Chumbawamba
55 You Make Me Wanna… Usher
56 Feel It [Radio Edit Feat. Maya] The Tamperer
57 Butterfly Mariah Carey
58 Are You Jimmy Ray? [Radio Edit] Jimmy Ray
59 When Susannah Cries [Single Version] Espen Lind
60 Show Me Love [Radio Edit] Robyn
61 Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) [Main Version Feat. ODB & Introducing Mya] Pras Michel
62 Something About The Way You Look Tonight [Edit] Elton John
63 Stand By Me 4 The Cause
64 4 Seasons Of Loneliness [Radio Edit] Boyz II Men
65 Cruel Summer [Cutfather & Joe Mix Edit] Ace Of Base
66 Open Road [Rose And Foster Mix] Gary Barlow
67 I Say A Little Prayer Diana King
68 Crush Jennifer Paige
69 3 A.M. Matchbox Twenty
70 Uninvited Alanis Morissette
71 Just For You M People
72 Raincloud [7″ Edit] Lighthouse Family
73 Tell Him [Radio Edit] Barbra Streisand & Céline Dion
74 The Air That I Breathe Simply Red
75 Brimful Of Asha [Single Version] Cornershop
76 No Matter What Boyzone
77 Sunchyme [Radio Edit] Dario G
78 Everything’s Gonna Be Alright [Radio Version 85 Bpm] Sweetbox
79 Sex And Candy Marcy Playground
80 Millennium Robbie Williams
81 My Favorite Mistake Sheryl Crow
82 I Could Be The One Donna Lewis
83 Mysterious Times [Radio Edit Feat. Tina Cousins] Sash!
84 Deeper Underground [Radio Edit] Jamiroquai
85 Weird [South Beach Remix] Hanson
86 Lady Marmalade [’98 Mix] All Saints
87 All That I Need [7” Edit] Boyzone
88 Big Mistake Natalie Imbruglia
89 Quanto Amore Sei Eros Ramazzotti
90 Go Deep [Jam & Lewis Radio Edit] Janet Jackson
91 C’est La Vie B*Witched
92 My All Mariah Carey
93 Nobody’s Wife Anouk
94 Under The Bridge All Saints
95 La Primavera [Radio Extended] Sash!
96 I Get Lonely [TNT Remix Edit Feat. BLACKstreet] Janet Jackson
97 Bailando [Energia-Mix / Short Version] Loona
98 Music Sounds Better With You [Radio Edit] Stardust