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welcome to watch mojo and today we're
counting down our picks for the top 10
songs you listen to on repeat as a kid
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for this list we'll be looking at the
most replay-worthy songs from our
childhoods did we forget your favorite
song let us know in the comments
number 10 genie in a bottle christina
aguilera christina aguilera wasted no
time in claiming a top spot as one of
the biggest new pop stars of the 1990s
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for kids of that era aguilera and her
competitors represented a youthful
spirit that was changing music this
bouncy pop production helped the song
become a late decade favorite reaching
number one on the billboard hot 100 this
single from her stellar debut album was
the first of many indelible hits that we
couldn't help but replay
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it's hard not to be drawn into her
powerful presence and amazing singing
abilities her amazing vocals for the
song still hold up to this day
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number nine stayin alive bee gees
regardless of your age stayin alive
impresses the child in all of us this bg
single captures the disco era like no
other song of its kind
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with a funky groove and an upbeat
message it's hard not to fall in love
with the hit the first time you hear it
barry gibb and his brothers managed to
push their falsettos to the brink and
deliver harmonic bliss in the process
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the track has a tremendous shelf life
thanks to the film's saturday night
fever as subsequent generations watch
the movie and discover its soundtrack
staying alive remains a perennial
favorite for any feel-good moment in
life
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number eight wannabe spice girls
there were only a handful of tracks that
shook the world like wannabe
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not only was it a huge pop sensation but
it was also a way for the group to bring
girl power to the world with one single
the spice girl's empowering message and
fun-loving energy kept this jam in cd
players throughout the late 90s
with a mix of hip-hop and pop influences
this enjoyable song put the group on the
map for their inviting presentation
style it's still a highly energetic song
that the entire world continues to enjoy
as soon as mel b and jerry start their
vocals we all become kids again
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number seven complicated avril lavigne
canadian singer
songwriter avra levine emerged with her
own take on pop rock that attracted a
whole new crowd to the genre
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the single was off her highly successful
debut album let go alongside other hits
like skater boy selling millions of
copies the track became a favorite for
misunderstood kids and teens in the
2000s
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whether listeners consider themselves
alternative or mainstream they all find
something to latch onto with the song's
universal message in a tumultuous
recounting of a relationship complicated
also revealed levine as wise beyond her
years and destined for even bigger fame
down the road
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number six summer of 69 brian adams
brian adams rock tune came out in time
for both rumors and generation x to
embrace it
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people who grew up in the late 60s could
embrace their childhood and their kids
could live vicariously through adam's
lyrics becoming a staple on rock radio
summer of 69 continues to be in popular
consciousness decades later
it also produces a nostalgic effect with
its coming of age tale that many people
find relatable finding a young audience
around the world the hit broke down
borders and continues to find more
generations of music fans
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number five all star smash mouth
smash mouth gifted a truly unforgettable
single to the world in 1999. if you
didn't catch it on the radio you likely
heard the song in the animated hit film
shrek
kids of all ages can't resist all-star
and it's bubblegum energy whether or not
you associate the track with a green
ogre it still represents a perfect blend
of catchiness and 2000's nostalgia it's
a cool
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try listening to this song without
whistling the melody or at least humming
along as a meme and a force of nature
allstar encourages repeat listening for
its endless good vibes
number four heya outcast when outcast
delivered this genre mashup in the 2000s
it broke records on itunes
the group also introduced a host of new
music fans to their unique artistry
heiya is so insanely catchy and engaging
that it demands to be heard again and
again
andre 3000 brought in a diverse audience
with this hugely influential crossover
head every time we hear the line about
polaroid pictures we can't help but hit
the dance floor
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the single blend soul pop and hip hop
influences into a fantastic concoction
worthy of all its accolades to this day
it's clear that outcast's song hasn't
lost any of its power or replay value
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number three all the small things blink
182
for anyone alive in the early 2000s
they'll likely remember this track as an
inescapable pop punk hit
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tom delong's catchy lyrics into
memorable chorus made this song an
incredibly huge single for the band it's
hard to imagine any pop or rock fan of a
certain age who didn't go through a
blink-182 phase because of this piece
as one of the bands that helped usher in
a new wave of pop punk the group reached
a massive audience with this undeniable
jam if for no other reason all the small
things also presents ample opportunity
to sing nah nah with each replay
number two without me eminem eminem
entered the hip-hop scene in the 2000s
with all the confidence of a complete
veteran
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without me has all the swagger and
lyrical sophistication of his best work
for the loyal eminem supporters that
grew up alongside his career songs like
this were a breath of fresh air i've
created a monster if nobody wants to see
marshall no more they want shady
marshall mathers is subversive slick and
lightning fast with his words he
operates at such a high level that he
requires several listens just to catch
up to his brilliance
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in the case of without me the artist's
humor is also on clear display with the
track it's no wonder that it became one
of his biggest early singles
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before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
i want it that way backstreet boys the
ultimate boy band ballad was a favorite
for late 90s kids
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the boy is mine brandy and monica the r
b rivals teamed up for the single of
their respective careers
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call me maybe carly rae jepsen
this summer bop became a viral sensation
and a ubiquitous pop track in the 2010s
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take on me
the norwegian band turned this track
into an international phenomenon
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bring me to life evanescence
a gothic masterpiece with metal
influences that spoke to many young fans
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number one baby one more time britney
spears who can argue with britney spears
we're betting most pop fans put on baby
one more time any chance they got in the
late 90s
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with the help of an infectious hook
spheres created an army of devoted
listeners the opening piano notes and
bouncy backing track gets everyone
excited no matter what
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just as their parents did years ago
younger fans can dance and sing along
like the song was written yesterday she
clearly defined the peak of teen pop
stardom with this track even in this new
musical landscape the single stands out
as a timeless hit that hasn't lost any
of its
one more greatness
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