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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.
N° | 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 |