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"MMMBop" became a cultural phenomenon, with its catchy chorus and "MMMBop" chant becoming a staple of playgrounds, parties, and radio playlists. The song's impact was so significant that it was named one of the best songs of the 1990s by various music publications.
If you exclude tribute songs, it’s “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans & 112 .
"Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John. Wikipedia This double-sided single became a global phenomenon, primarily due to the "Candle in the Wind 1997" tribute to Princess Diana, and spent 14 weeks at the top of the charts. Wikipedia While Elton John held the year-end crown, 1997 was a diverse year for music dominated by hip-hop, Britpop, and iconic pop debuts. Explore these different perspectives on the year's hits: Chart Stats Genre Leaders Cultural Impact Billboard Chart Achievements According to Wikipedia's Hot 100 list , only nine or ten songs reached #1 during the entire year because several singles had exceptionally long stays at the top. Puff Daddy was the most dominant artist on the charts, as noted by Billboard , placing five different songs on the year-end Top 100. LeAnn Rimes set a longevity record with 'How Do I Live,' which spent 32 weeks in the top ten, a record that stood for nearly 20 years, as documented on Wikipedia . Top Hits by Genre For pop fans, Apple Music's Pop Hits playlist highlights 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls and 'MMMBop' by Hanson as the definitive pop anthems of the year. The rock scene was led by 'Everlong' by Foo Fighters and 'One Headlight' by The Wallflowers, featured in Apple Music's Rock Hits 1997 . The UK's best-selling single was also Elton John's tribute, but followed closely by Aqua's 'Barbie Girl,' according to the Official Charts . Awards & Legacy Eric Clapton's 'Change the World' was the critical darling of the year, winning Song of the Year at the 39th Grammy Awards . The end of 1997 saw the release of Céline Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' which Yahoo Entertainment notes became one of the most successful movie themes ever following the release of Titanic. Cultural touchstones like the Spice Girls' 'Spice' album were the year's best-sellers, reflecting a major shift in teen pop as recorded by Wikipedia . Are you looking for the
The Spice Girls ("Wannabe"), Hanson ("MMMBop"), and Backstreet Boys gained massive popularity. Top 10 Billboard Songs of 1997 (Year-End)
Yet, looking back, the most interesting aspect of 1997's number one song is the world it inadvertently reflected. This was the peak of the "End of History" era—the brief, sun-drenched window between the fall of the Soviet Union and the onset of the War on Terror. The economy was booming, the internet was a promising frontier, and pop culture was dominated by a sense of polished optimism. The Spice Girls told us "Girl Power" was the future, Hanson gave us "MMMBop," and the world seemed to be glittering with potential.