Day 151: Back to 1997

OK, since my readers seems to like the music lists, let’s pick another year and have a look at some favorites. Not sure why, but 1997 just popped up in my head.

When I look at the hitlists from that year it seems that my favorites were in the lower regions. But looking at the list I had some good oh yeah moments. Some songs are a bit more housy, while others are just great rock/pop songs.

1997 was also the year that The Orb‘s album Orblivion came out. That album was on heavy rotation. I went to Paris with my mate Bart to see them live and have a look around the city. Two days later we saw them again in Paradiso, Amsterdam. Great times.


10. The Orb – S.A.L.T.

My favorite track from the Orblivion album.

9. ICT – Lasciati Tentare

Could have mentioned this one in yesterday’s bilingual list.

8. Sash! – Encore Une Fois

Yep, very cheesy, but still very catchy.

7. Tic Tac Toe – Warum?

This one has been mentioned before in my list with favorite German songs. Really strong song about a friend of the band who died due to an overdose.

6. Cheb Khaled – Aicha

This was a real big hit in France at the time.

5. Anouk – Nobody’s wife

Some Dutch pride here with Hollands one and only rockchick.

4. Skunk Anansie – Hedonism

We saw Skunk Anansie live last year, damn what a voice.

3. The Sunclub – Fiesta De Los Tamborileros

I side project from legendary Dutch DJ Robin Jaydee Albers. Listening to this you can feel the summer coming.

2. Da Hool – Meet her at the love parade

Have to admit this is the only track I know from Da Hool, but damn it’s a great one.

1. Puff Daddy [feat. Faith Evans & 112] – I’ll Be Missing You

Before he passed away I think I never heard of Biggie, but this track draw a lot of attention. One of the best tribute songs ever made.