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Janice · 06-10-2003, 07:02 PM

VH1's 100 Greatest Songs

"Smells Like Teen Spirit'' Leads The Pack

NEW YORK (AP) Here they are now, entertaining us, or at least entertaining VH1, which named Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit'' the greatest song of the past quarter-century.

The Seattle band's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years.''

The whole countdown will air over five nights, starting at 10 p.m. EDT Monday on the video music channel. The series will feature clips of videos and performances by the artists along with interviews from musicians and celebrities discussing why the songs matter.

Of "Smells Like Teen Spirit,'' Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan said: "That was really a breakthrough for a great scene that had been going on for a long time up in Seattle. And it was kind of another victory, I think, for a misunderstood music, you know. The dam broke when 'Teen Spirit' came out.''

While no one performer or group dominated the countdown, which was chosen by a panel of VH1 executives, several had two songs featured.

Michael Jackson had the second-highest song, ``Billie Jean,'' and was at No. 40 with ``Beat It.'' Eminem reached No. 4 with ``Lose Yourself,'' while his ``My Name Is'' was No. 85. Madonna's ``Like a Virgin'' was No. 10 and her ``Ray of Light'' was No. 100.

Rounding out the top 10 were ``Sweet Child O' Mine'' by Guns N' Roses, ``One'' by U2, ``Walk This Way'' by Run-D.M.C., ``When Doves Cry'' by Prince, ``I Will Always Love You'' by Whitney Houston and ``Every Breath You Take'' by The Police.

In May 2001, VH1 picked the 100 greatest videos of all time; Jackson's ``Thriller,'' a 17-minute mini-movie, was No. 1, but it didn't even make the list this time.

The ``100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years,'' as chosen by VH1.

1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit''
2. Michael Jackson, ``Billie Jean''
3. Guns N' Roses, ``Sweet Child O' Mine''
4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself''
5. U2, ``One''
6. Run-D.M.C., ``Walk This Way''
7. Prince, ``When Doves Cry''
8. Whitney Houston, ``I Will Always Love You''
9. The Police, ``Every Breath You Take''
10. Madonna, ``Like a Virgin''
11. Van Halen, ``Jump''
12. Alanis Morissette, ``You Oughta Know''
13. TLC, ``Waterfalls''
14. Sinead O'Connor, ``Nothing Compares 2 U''
15. Pink Floyd, ``Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)''
16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak''
17. Def Leppard, ``Photograph''
18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion''
19. Public Enemy, ``Fight the Power''
20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long''
21. U2, ``With or Without You''
22. Cyndi Lauper, ``Time After Time''
23. Prince, ``Little Red Corvette''
24. Celine Dion, ``My Heart Will Go On''
25. Rick James, ``Super Freak''
26. Bon Jovi, ``Livin' on a Prayer''
27. Grandmaster Flash, ``The Message''
28. Britney Spears, ``... Baby One More Time''
29. Bruce Springsteen, ``Born in the U.S.A.''
30. Janet Jackson, ``Nasty''
31. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg, ``Nuthin' but a `G' Thang''
32. Pearl Jam, ``Jeremy''
33. Tina Turner, ``What's Love Got to do With It''
34. Peter Gabriel, ``In Your Eyes''
35. The Sugarhill Gang, ``Rapper's Delight''
36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll''
37. Alicia Keys, ``Fallin'''
38. The Clash, ``London Calling''
39. Tom Petty, ``Free Fallin'''
40. Michael Jackson, ``Beat It''
41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ``Under the Bridge''
42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass''
43. The Go-Go's, ``Our Lips Are Sealed''
44. Gloria Gaynor, ``I Will Survive''
45. Aerosmith, ``I Don't Want to Miss a Thing''
46. Queen and David Bowie, ``Under Pressure''
47. Shania Twain, ``You're Still the One''
48. Naughty By Nature, ``O.P.P.''
49. Journey, ``Don't Stop Believin'''
50. Lenny Kravitz, ``Are You Gonna Go My Way?''
51. George Michael, ``Faith''
52. The Rolling Stones, ``Start Me Up''
53. Marvin Gaye, ``Sexual Healing''
54. Goo Goo Dolls, ``Iris''
55. Talking Heads, ``Once in a Lifetime''
56. Sheryl Crow, ``All I Wanna Do''
57. Eric Clapton, ``Tears in Heaven''
58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems''
59. Meat Loaf ``Paradise By the Dashboard Light''
60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, ``Smooth''
61. Backstreet Boys, ``I Want It That Way''
62. Pretenders, ``Brass in Pocket''
63. Beck, ``Loser''
64. The Knack, ``My Sharona''
65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre''
66. Squeeze, ``Tempted''
67. John Cougar Mellencamp, ``Jack and Diane''
68. Chic, ``Good Times''
69. Mary J. Blige, ``Real Love''
70. Culture Club, ``Do You Really Want to Hurt Me''
71. Dave Matthews Band, ``Crash Into Me''
72. John Lennon, ``(Just Like) Starting Over''
73. LL Cool J, ``Mama Said Knock You Out''
74. Hall & Oates, ``I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)''
75. The Ramones, ``I Wanna Be Sedated''
76. Eurythmics, ``Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)''
77. Missy Elliott, ``Work It''
78. Green Day, ``Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)''
79. Destiny's Child, ``Say My Name''
80. Duran Duran, ``Hungry Like the Wolf''
81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson''
82. Soft Cell, ``Tainted Love''
83. Band Aid, ``Do They Know It's Christmas''
84. Radiohead, ``Creep''
85. Eminem, ``My Name Is''
86. Tracy Chapman, ``Fast Car''
87. The Who, ``Who Are You''
88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman''
89. Pat Benatar, ``Hit Me With Your Best Shot''
90. The Police, ``Roxanne''
91. Melissa Etheridge, ``Come to My Window''
92. Salt-N-Pepa, ``Push It''
93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer''
94. Cheap Trick, ``Surrender''
95. Oasis, ``Wonderwall''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''
97. Devo, ``Whip It''
98. Hanson, ``MMMBop''
99. Norah Jones, ``Don't Know Why''
100. Madonna, ``Ray of Light''

Kay Scarpetta · 06-10-2003, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

The ``100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years,'' as chosen by VH1.

1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit''
2. Michael Jackson, ``Billie Jean''
3. Guns N' Roses, ``Sweet Child O' Mine''
4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself''
5. U2, ``One''
6. Run-D.M.C., ``Walk This Way''
7. Prince, ``When Doves Cry''
8. Whitney Houston, ``I Will Always Love You''
9. The Police, ``Every Breath You Take''
10. Madonna, ``Like a Virgin''
11. Van Halen, ``Jump''
12. Alanis Morissette, ``You Oughta Know''
13. TLC, ``Waterfalls''
14. Sinead O'Connor, ``Nothing Compares 2 U''
15. Pink Floyd, ``Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)''
16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak''
17. Def Leppard, ``Photograph''
18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion''
19. Public Enemy, ``Fight the Power''
20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long''
21. U2, ``With or Without You''
22. Cyndi Lauper, ``Time After Time''
23. Prince, ``Little Red Corvette''
24. Celine Dion, ``My Heart Will Go On''
25. Rick James, ``Super Freak''
26. Bon Jovi, ``Livin' on a Prayer''
27. Grandmaster Flash, ``The Message''
28. Britney Spears, ``... Baby One More Time''
29. Bruce Springsteen, ``Born in the U.S.A.''
30. Janet Jackson, ``Nasty''
31. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg, ``Nuthin' but a `G' Thang''
32. Pearl Jam, ``Jeremy''
33. Tina Turner, ``What's Love Got to do With It''
34. Peter Gabriel, ``In Your Eyes''
35. The Sugarhill Gang, ``Rapper's Delight''
36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll''
37. Alicia Keys, ``Fallin'''
38. The Clash, ``London Calling''
39. Tom Petty, ``Free Fallin'''
40. Michael Jackson, ``Beat It''
41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ``Under the Bridge''
42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass''
43. The Go-Go's, ``Our Lips Are Sealed''
44. Gloria Gaynor, ``I Will Survive''
45. Aerosmith, ``I Don't Want to Miss a Thing''
46. Queen and David Bowie, ``Under Pressure''
47. Shania Twain, ``You're Still the One''
48. Naughty By Nature, ``O.P.P.''
49. Journey, ``Don't Stop Believin'''
50. Lenny Kravitz, ``Are You Gonna Go My Way?''
51. George Michael, ``Faith''
52. The Rolling Stones, ``Start Me Up''
53. Marvin Gaye, ``Sexual Healing''
54. Goo Goo Dolls, ``Iris''
55. Talking Heads, ``Once in a Lifetime''
56. Sheryl Crow, ``All I Wanna Do''
57. Eric Clapton, ``Tears in Heaven''
58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems''
59. Meat Loaf ``Paradise By the Dashboard Light''
60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, ``Smooth''
61. Backstreet Boys, ``I Want It That Way''
62. Pretenders, ``Brass in Pocket''
63. Beck, ``Loser''
64. The Knack, ``My Sharona''
65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre''
66. Squeeze, ``Tempted''
67. John Cougar Mellencamp, ``Jack and Diane''
68. Chic, ``Good Times''
69. Mary J. Blige, ``Real Love''
70. Culture Club, ``Do You Really Want to Hurt Me''
71. Dave Matthews Band, ``Crash Into Me''
72. John Lennon, ``(Just Like) Starting Over''
73. LL Cool J, ``Mama Said Knock You Out''
74. Hall & Oates, ``I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)''
75. The Ramones, ``I Wanna Be Sedated''
76. Eurythmics, ``Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)''
77. Missy Elliott, ``Work It''
78. Green Day, ``Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)''
79. Destiny's Child, ``Say My Name''
80. Duran Duran, ``Hungry Like the Wolf''
81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson''
82. Soft Cell, ``Tainted Love''
83. Band Aid, ``Do They Know It's Christmas''
84. Radiohead, ``Creep''
85. Eminem, ``My Name Is''
86. Tracy Chapman, ``Fast Car''
87. The Who, ``Who Are You''
88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman''
89. Pat Benatar, ``Hit Me With Your Best Shot''
90. The Police, ``Roxanne''
91. Melissa Etheridge, ``Come to My Window''
92. Salt-N-Pepa, ``Push It''
93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer''
94. Cheap Trick, ``Surrender''
95. Oasis, ``Wonderwall''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''
97. Devo, ``Whip It''
98. Hanson, ``MMMBop''
99. Norah Jones, ``Don't Know Why''
100. Madonna, ``Ray of Light''

I disagree with some of them... I definitely do... yet, I'm happy to see all of my favorite bands on there! Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Run DMC, Metallica, The Clash, The Ramons, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Van Halen....

Good list!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 06-10-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
2. Michael Jackson, ``Billie Jean''
7. Prince, ``When Doves Cry''
8. Whitney Houston, ``I Will Always Love You''
9. The Police, ``Every Breath You Take''
10. Madonna, ``Like a Virgin''
13. TLC, ``Waterfalls''
14. Sinead O'Connor, ``Nothing Compares 2 U''
16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak''
18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion''
20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long''
21. U2, ``With or Without You''
22. Cyndi Lauper, ``Time After Time''
23. Prince, ``Little Red Corvette''
28. Britney Spears, ``... Baby One More Time''
30. Janet Jackson, ``Nasty''
35. The Sugarhill Gang, ``Rapper's Delight''
36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll''
37. Alicia Keys, ``Fallin'''
40. Michael Jackson, ``Beat It''
42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass''
43. The Go-Go's, ``Our Lips Are Sealed''
44. Gloria Gaynor, ``I Will Survive''
58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems''
59. Meat Loaf ``Paradise By the Dashboard Light''
60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, ``Smooth''
61. Backstreet Boys, ``I Want It That Way''
64. The Knack, ``My Sharona''
65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre''
68. Chic, ``Good Times''
70. Culture Club, ``Do You Really Want to Hurt Me''
79. Destiny's Child, ``Say My Name''
80. Duran Duran, ``Hungry Like the Wolf''
82. Soft Cell, ``Tainted Love''
92. Salt-N-Pepa, ``Push It''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''
97. Devo, ``Whip It''
98. Hanson, ``MMMBop''

Those are all my favs. Im sure they couldnt have done songs from the very beginning, because for sure Elvis wouldve been up there!

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 06-11-2003, 02:33 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
VH1's 100 Greatest Songs

"Smells Like Teen Spirit'' Leads The Pack

NEW YORK (AP) Here they are now, entertaining us, or at least entertaining VH1, which named Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit'' the greatest song of the past quarter-century.

The Seattle band's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years.''

Ok, so you guys know I am thrilled about this. But I really expected Nirvana to be at like 2 or something, but NUMBER 1!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 06-11-2003, 02:39 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
The ``100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years,'' as chosen by VH1.

1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit''
3. Guns N' Roses, ``Sweet Child O' Mine''
5. U2, ``One''
6. Run-D.M.C., ``Walk This Way''
12. Alanis Morissette, ``You Oughta Know''
15. Pink Floyd, ``Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)''
16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak''
18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion''
20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long''
21. U2, ``With or Without You''
32. Pearl Jam, ``Jeremy''
36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll''
39. Tom Petty, ``Free Fallin'''
41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ``Under the Bridge''
42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass''
51. George Michael, ``Faith''
54. Goo Goo Dolls, ``Iris''
63. Beck, ``Loser''
64. The Knack, ``My Sharona''
72. John Lennon, ``(Just Like) Starting Over''
75. The Ramones, ``I Wanna Be Sedated''
78. Green Day, ``Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)''
84. Radiohead, ``Creep''
88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman''
93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''

That's pretty good, over 1/4 of the list is made up of songs I love.

Cashodeen · 06-11-2003, 04:25 AM

Woohoo! Go number 80! LOL. I remember on MTV countdown's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would always be the number 1 best video, with MJ's "Thriller" as number 2. But in the recent years, they've traded. At least in this countdown "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is number 1. That's cool. Some of those songs shouldn't even be there though, but at least a lot of them are there that deserve it.

Faith · 06-11-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit''
2. Michael Jackson, ``Billie Jean''
3. Guns N' Roses, ``Sweet Child O' Mine''
4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself''
6. Run-D.M.C., ``Walk This Way''
7. Prince, ``When Doves Cry''
8. Whitney Houston, ``I Will Always Love You''
9. The Police, ``Every Breath You Take''
10. Madonna, ``Like a Virgin''
11. Van Halen, ``Jump''
12. Alanis Morissette, ``You Oughta Know''
14. Sinead O'Connor, ``Nothing Compares 2 U''
15. Pink Floyd, ``Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)''
16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak''
18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion''
19. Public Enemy, ``Fight the Power''
20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long''
21. U2, ``With or Without You''
22. Cyndi Lauper, ``Time After Time''
26. Bon Jovi, ``Livin' on a Prayer''
29. Bruce Springsteen, ``Born in the U.S.A.''
31. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg, ``Nuthin' but a `G' Thang''
32. Pearl Jam, ``Jeremy''
33. Tina Turner, ``What's Love Got to do With It''
35. The Sugarhill Gang, ``Rapper's Delight''
36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll''
38. The Clash, ``London Calling''
39. Tom Petty, ``Free Fallin'''
40. Michael Jackson, ``Beat It''
41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ``Under the Bridge''
42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass''
44. Gloria Gaynor, ``I Will Survive''
45. Aerosmith, ``I Don't Want to Miss a Thing''
47. Shania Twain, ``You're Still the One''
50. Lenny Kravitz, ``Are You Gonna Go My Way?''
51. George Michael, ``Faith''
53. Marvin Gaye, ``Sexual Healing''
54. Goo Goo Dolls, ``Iris''
56. Sheryl Crow, ``All I Wanna Do''
57. Eric Clapton, ``Tears in Heaven''
58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems''
59. Meat Loaf ``Paradise By the Dashboard Light''
60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, ``Smooth"
63. Beck, ``Loser''
64. The Knack, ``My Sharona''
70. Culture Club, ``Do You Really Want to Hurt Me''
72. John Lennon, ``(Just Like) Starting Over''
75. The Ramones, ``I Wanna Be Sedated''
76. Eurythmics, ``Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)''
78. Green Day, ``Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)''
80. Duran Duran, ``Hungry Like the Wolf''
81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson''
82. Soft Cell, ``Tainted Love''
84. Radiohead, ``Creep''
85. Eminem, ``My Name Is''
87. The Who, ``Who Are You''
88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman''
89. Pat Benatar, ``Hit Me With Your Best Shot''
91. Melissa Etheridge, ``Come to My Window''
93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer''
95. Oasis, ``Wonderwall''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''
97. Devo, ``Whip It''
98. Hanson, ``MMMBop''
99. Norah Jones, ``Don't Know Why''

They had alot of good video here and some that I feel doesn't belong in the 100 greatest song of the past 25 years.

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 06-11-2003, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by Faith
some that I feel doesn't belong in the 100 greatest song of the past 25 years.

I know it, some of these songs are not top 100 material, ex. "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast. What is so special about that song? It didnt revolutionize anything that I am aware of.

Hollow · 06-11-2003, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit''
4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself''
37. Alicia Keys, ``Fallin'''
65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre''
81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson''
85. Eminem, ``My Name Is''
88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman''
93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer''
96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)''

yay. yay metallica.

TJL · 06-11-2003, 07:23 PM

Eminem at #4?
You've got to be kidding me.
That song is less what a year old, and it's one of the greatest songs of the past 25 years?

Oh Please!

Faith · 06-11-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Eminem at #4?
You've got to be kidding me.
That song is less what a year old, and it's one of the greatest songs of the past 25 years?

Oh Please!

I said the same thing when I first saw that he was at number 4. I mean sure I like him and all, but geez someone more deserving coulda had that spot.

fr00ti · 06-11-2003, 10:36 PM

Yayyyyy #98!!!!

°Bubbly Blonde° · 06-12-2003, 04:19 PM

I really hate this list. Oh well I hate Vh1 anyway. Smells Like Teen Spirit is a ok song but I dont think it's the greatest song of the last 25 years.....

Mijada · 06-12-2003, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by BubbleLuvGrl026
Smells Like Teen Spirit is a ok song but I dont think it's the greatest song of the last 25 years.....

I agree, You can't even understand what they're saying in that song.

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 06-12-2003, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself''
28. Britney Spears, ``... Baby One More Time''
58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems''
61. Backstreet Boys, ``I Want It That Way''
65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre''
77. Missy Elliott, ``Work It''
81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson''
85. Eminem, ``My Name Is''
98. Hanson, ``MMMBop''

These are the ones that baffle me. How'd they end up on here?

06-10-2003, 07:02 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	VH1's 100 Greatest Songs VH1's 100 Greatest Songs "Smells Like Teen Spirit'' Leads The Pack NEW YORK (AP) Here they are now, entertaining us, or at least entertaining VH1, which named Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit'' the greatest song of the past quarter-century. The Seattle band's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years.'' The whole countdown will air over five nights, starting at 10 p.m. EDT Monday on the video music channel. The series will feature clips of videos and performances by the artists along with interviews from musicians and celebrities discussing why the songs matter. Of "Smells Like Teen Spirit,'' Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan said: "That was really a breakthrough for a great scene that had been going on for a long time up in Seattle. And it was kind of another victory, I think, for a misunderstood music, you know. The dam broke when 'Teen Spirit' came out.'' While no one performer or group dominated the countdown, which was chosen by a panel of VH1 executives, several had two songs featured. Michael Jackson had the second-highest song, ``Billie Jean,'' and was at No. 40 with ``Beat It.'' Eminem reached No. 4 with ``Lose Yourself,'' while his ``My Name Is'' was No. 85. Madonna's ``Like a Virgin'' was No. 10 and her ``Ray of Light'' was No. 100. Rounding out the top 10 were ``Sweet Child O' Mine'' by Guns N' Roses, ``One'' by U2, ``Walk This Way'' by Run-D.M.C., ``When Doves Cry'' by Prince, ``I Will Always Love You'' by Whitney Houston and ``Every Breath You Take'' by The Police. In May 2001, VH1 picked the 100 greatest videos of all time; Jackson's ``Thriller,'' a 17-minute mini-movie, was No. 1, but it didn't even make the list this time. The ``100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years,'' as chosen by VH1. 1. Nirvana, ``Smells Like Teen Spirit'' 2. Michael Jackson, ``Billie Jean'' 3. Guns N' Roses, ``Sweet Child O' Mine'' 4. Eminem, ``Lose Yourself'' 5. U2, ``One'' 6. Run-D.M.C., ``Walk This Way'' 7. Prince, ``When Doves Cry'' 8. Whitney Houston, ``I Will Always Love You'' 9. The Police, ``Every Breath You Take'' 10. Madonna, ``Like a Virgin'' 11. Van Halen, ``Jump'' 12. Alanis Morissette, ``You Oughta Know'' 13. TLC, ``Waterfalls'' 14. Sinead O'Connor, ``Nothing Compares 2 U'' 15. Pink Floyd, ``Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)'' 16. No Doubt, ``Don't Speak'' 17. Def Leppard, ``Photograph'' 18. R.E.M., ``Losing My Religion'' 19. Public Enemy, ``Fight the Power'' 20. AC/DC, ``You Shook Me All Night Long'' 21. U2, ``With or Without You'' 22. Cyndi Lauper, ``Time After Time'' 23. Prince, ``Little Red Corvette'' 24. Celine Dion, ``My Heart Will Go On'' 25. Rick James, ``Super Freak'' 26. Bon Jovi, ``Livin' on a Prayer'' 27. Grandmaster Flash, ``The Message'' 28. Britney Spears, ``... Baby One More Time'' 29. Bruce Springsteen, ``Born in the U.S.A.'' 30. Janet Jackson, ``Nasty'' 31. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg, ``Nuthin' but a `G' Thang'' 32. Pearl Jam, ``Jeremy'' 33. Tina Turner, ``What's Love Got to do With It'' 34. Peter Gabriel, ``In Your Eyes'' 35. The Sugarhill Gang, ``Rapper's Delight'' 36. Joan Jett, ``I Love Rock 'n Roll'' 37. Alicia Keys, ``Fallin''' 38. The Clash, ``London Calling'' 39. Tom Petty, ``Free Fallin''' 40. Michael Jackson, ``Beat It'' 41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, ``Under the Bridge'' 42. Blondie, ``Heart of Glass'' 43. The Go-Go's, ``Our Lips Are Sealed'' 44. Gloria Gaynor, ``I Will Survive'' 45. Aerosmith, ``I Don't Want to Miss a Thing'' 46. Queen and David Bowie, ``Under Pressure'' 47. Shania Twain, ``You're Still the One'' 48. Naughty By Nature, ``O.P.P.'' 49. Journey, ``Don't Stop Believin''' 50. Lenny Kravitz, ``Are You Gonna Go My Way?'' 51. George Michael, ``Faith'' 52. The Rolling Stones, ``Start Me Up'' 53. Marvin Gaye, ``Sexual Healing'' 54. Goo Goo Dolls, ``Iris'' 55. Talking Heads, ``Once in a Lifetime'' 56. Sheryl Crow, ``All I Wanna Do'' 57. Eric Clapton, ``Tears in Heaven'' 58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, ``Mo Money Mo Problems'' 59. Meat Loaf ``Paradise By the Dashboard Light'' 60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, ``Smooth'' 61. Backstreet Boys, ``I Want It That Way'' 62. Pretenders, ``Brass in Pocket'' 63. Beck, ``Loser'' 64. The Knack, ``My Sharona'' 65. Nelly, ``Hot in Herre'' 66. Squeeze, ``Tempted'' 67. John Cougar Mellencamp, ``Jack and Diane'' 68. Chic, ``Good Times'' 69. Mary J. Blige, ``Real Love'' 70. Culture Club, ``Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'' 71. Dave Matthews Band, ``Crash Into Me'' 72. John Lennon, ``(Just Like) Starting Over'' 73. LL Cool J, ``Mama Said Knock You Out'' 74. Hall & Oates, ``I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)'' 75. The Ramones, ``I Wanna Be Sedated'' 76. Eurythmics, ``Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'' 77. Missy Elliott, ``Work It'' 78. Green Day, ``Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)'' 79. Destiny's Child, ``Say My Name'' 80. Duran Duran, ``Hungry Like the Wolf'' 81. OutKast, ``Ms. Jackson'' 82. Soft Cell, ``Tainted Love'' 83. Band Aid, ``Do They Know It's Christmas'' 84. Radiohead, ``Creep'' 85. Eminem, ``My Name Is'' 86. Tracy Chapman, ``Fast Car'' 87. The Who, ``Who Are You'' 88. Metallica, ``Enter Sandman'' 89. Pat Benatar, ``Hit Me With Your Best Shot'' 90. The Police, ``Roxanne'' 91. Melissa Etheridge, ``Come to My Window'' 92. Salt-N-Pepa, ``Push It'' 93. Nine Inch Nails, ``Closer'' 94. Cheap Trick, ``Surrender'' 95. Oasis, ``Wonderwall'' 96. Beastie Boys, ``(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)'' 97. Devo, ``Whip It'' 98. Hanson, ``MMMBop'' 99. Norah Jones, ``Don't Know Why'' 100. Madonna, ``Ray of Light''

06-11-2003, 07:23 PM	#10
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Eminem at #4? You've got to be kidding me. That song is less what a year old, and it's one of the greatest songs of the past 25 years? Oh Please!
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06-11-2003, 10:36 PM	#12
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	Yayyyyy #98!!!!
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06-12-2003, 04:19 PM	#13
°Bubbly Blonde° <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 25, 2001 Location: Playboy Mansion Posts: 5,876	I really hate this list. Oh well I hate Vh1 anyway. Smells Like Teen Spirit is a ok song but I dont think it's the greatest song of the last 25 years.....
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06-11-2003, 04:25 AM	#6
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	Woohoo! Go number 80! LOL. I remember on MTV countdown's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would always be the number 1 best video, with MJ's "Thriller" as number 2. But in the recent years, they've traded. At least in this countdown "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is number 1. That's cool. Some of those songs shouldn't even be there though, but at least a lot of them are there that deserve it.