Overall, 1997 was a diverse and exciting year for music, with a range of genres and styles achieving mainstream success.
Released shortly before his death, it became a defining club anthem of the decade. The Rise of Teen Pop and Girl Power popular songs in 1997
An anarchist band unexpectedly created one of the most popular sporting anthems of all time. Overall, 1997 was a diverse and exciting year
This posthumous hit defined the "Bad Boy" sound—luxurious, sample-heavy, and chart-topping. This posthumous hit defined the "Bad Boy" sound—luxurious,
In 1997, the music industry was defined by monumental cultural moments, the explosion of teen pop, and a dominance of hip-hop and R&B on the charts.
One song towered above all others in commercial performance: by Elton John. Released as a tribute to Princess Diana, it became the longest-running number-one single of the year, spending 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 . Top Billboard Year-End Singles
Take the batteries out of your Discman (because they drain fast) and press play. This is 1997—a chaotic mix of Lilith Fair ballads, Biggie tributes, British Britpop, and that one song about getting knocked down but getting up again.