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  • Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1995?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1995?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1995?

    95 Trivia Questions For 1995 History

    (answers)

    1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio?

    2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI.

    3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end?

    4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show?

    5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera?

    6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives?

    7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic?

    8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart?
    BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT.

    9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history?

    10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever?

    11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995.
    HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson

    12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent?

    13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role?

    14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on?

    15. Who was the President in 1995?

    16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain?

    17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?”

    18. Who said “No soup for you”?

    19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in?

    20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers?

    21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995?

    22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall.

    23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name?

    24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld?

    25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?

    26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995?

    27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story?

    28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story?

    29. What was the biggest song released in 1995?

    30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

    31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats?

    32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats?

    33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995?

    34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995?

    35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men?

    36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called?

    37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name?

    38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995?

    39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995?

    40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995?

    41. Who was the Pope in 1995?

    42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995?

    43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper.

    44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?”

    46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995?

    47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding?

    48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief?

    49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.

    50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons?

    51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot?

    52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show?

    53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie?

    54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award?

    55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World?

    56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name.

    57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy?

    58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name?

    59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club.

    60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba?

    61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995?

    62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps?

    63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball?

    64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film?

    65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3?

    66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”?

    67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995?

    68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations?

    69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission?

    70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC?

    71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House?

    72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story?

    73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”?

    74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska

    75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?

    76. Who won the World Series in 1995?

    77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode.

    78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series?

    79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story?

    80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?

    81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995?

    82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995?

    83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set?

    84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus?

    85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995?

    86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster?

    87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series?

    88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader?

    89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle?

    90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.

    92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends?

    93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film?

    94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie?
    Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork?

    2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes?

    3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).

    4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead?

    5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House?

    6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?”

    7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show?

    8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name?

    9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files?

    10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully?
    HINT: They had their own short-lived series

    Super Bonus Question: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint.
    Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus?
    HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus

    The Answers:

    95 Trivia Answers For 1995 History

    1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio?
    Phil Hartman

    2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI.
    Toy Story

    3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end?
    “That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.”

    4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show?
    R.L. Stine

    5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera?
    Days of Our Lives as Dr. Drake Ramoray

    6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives?
    “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.”

    7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic?
    Keanu Reeves

    8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart?
    BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT
    “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!”

    9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history?
    Best Picture at the 68th Academy Awards

    10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever?
    Val Kilmer

    11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995.
    HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson
    The Far Side

    12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent?
    Pierce Brosnan

    13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role?
    Judi Dench

    14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on?
    Emma by Jane Austen

    15. Who was the President in 1995?
    Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

    16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain?
    “Are you pondering what I’m pondering?”

    17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?”
    “The same thing we do every night, Pinky—try to take over the world!”

    18. Who said “No soup for you”?
    The Soup Nazi on Seinfeld.

    19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in?
    New York City

    20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers?
    Skateboards

    21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995?
    Windows 95.

    22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall.
    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name?
    Susan Ross

    24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld?
    She died from licking toxic wedding invitation envelopes.

    25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
    “Must See TV”

    26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995?
    New Jersey Devils

    27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story?
    Tom Hanks

    28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story?
    Sid

    29. What was the biggest song released in 1995?
    One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

    30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
    New York City

    31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats?
    Chuckie Finster

    32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats?
    Pickles

    33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995?
    Anya Taylor-Joy, Natalia Dyer, Gigi Hadid, or Post Malone?
    Anya Taylor-Joy (born April 16, 1996)

    34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995?
    Ryan Murphy, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, or Simone Manuel?
    Simone Manuel (born August 2, 1996)

    35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men?
    Gambit, also known as Remy LeBeau

    36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called?
    The WB

    37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name?
    UPN

    38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995?
    The Rainmaker by John Grisham

    39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995?
    Pig

    40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995?
    San Francisco 49ers

    41. Who was the Pope in 1995?
    John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

    42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995?
    Blue

    43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper.
    Christina Ricci

    44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    The Ghostly Trio: Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso

    45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?”
    Mario Andretti

    46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995?
    Brad Pitt

    47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding?
    Colors of the Wind

    48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief?
    Meeko the raccoon and Flit, the hummingbird

    49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.
    Fantasy

    50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons?
    Maggie Simpson

    51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot?
    Greedo

    52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show?
    Mimi (Bobeck)

    53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie?
    Stan Lee

    54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award?
    Gangsta’s Paradise

    55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World?
    They begin dating

    56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name.
    Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

    57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy?
    Simon Gruber, played by Jeremy Irons, also the brother of Hans Gruber, the villain from the original Die Hard (1988)

    58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name?
    Cosmo

    59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club.
    Selena (Quintanilla-Pérez)

    60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba?
    Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

    61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995?
    Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

    62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps?
    Slappy the Dummy.

    63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball?
    Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s record with his 2,131st consecutive game in 1995. He eventually played 2,632 consecutive games for the Baltimore Orioles from May 30, 1982, to September 19, 1998.

    64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film?
    Pocahontas

    65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3?
    Ninja powers

    66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”?
    Ren and Stimpy as prehistoric creatures discovering fire

    67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995?
    Blockbuster Video (partnered with Neiman Marcus initially)

    68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations?
    David Letterman

    69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission?
    Ron Howard.

    70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC?
    Eight seasons (1987-1995)

    71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House?
    192 episodes.

    72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story?
    Randy Newman

    73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”?
    OJ Simson’s lawyer, Johnnie Cochran

    74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska
    Balto

    75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
    Robert Stack

    76. Who won the World Series in 1995?
    Atlanta Braves

    77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode.
    Gabrielle, a farm girl from Potidaea

    78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series?
    The chakram.

    79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story?
    Hamm

    80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
    USS Defiant

    81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995?
    Courteney Cox

    82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995?
    Houston Rockets

    83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set?
    Seahaven Island

    84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus?
    Richard Dreyfuss

    85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995?
    Ty Inc

    86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster?
    Waterworld

    87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
    Shadowcat, also known as Kitty Pryde

    88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader?
    Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers

    89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle?
    A Porsche 911 Turbo

    90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Bad Boys II (2003), Bad Boys for Life (2020), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

    91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
    Chris Rock

    92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends?
    Joey Tribbiani

    93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film?
    Sylvester Stallone

    94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie?
    Shelley Long

    Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

    1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie?
    Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork?
    Mike Nesmith

    2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes?
    A sheepdog (or, more accurately, a sheep-pig)

    3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
    Liquid Television

    4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead?
    “Jumanji: A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.”

    5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House?
    The Beach Boys.

    6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?”
    “hurricane and a hiccup”

    7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show?
    He is the Assistant Director of Personnel at Winfred-Louder’s department store.

    8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name?
    Frank Buffay, Jr.

    9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files?
    The Cigarette Smoking Man

    10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully?
    HINT: They had their own short-lived series
    The Lone Gunmen

    Super Bonus Answer: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint.
    Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus?
    HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus
    Terry Gilliam

  • 1995 Top Ten Music Charts

    1995 Top Ten Music Charts

    1995’s Biggest Artists and Songs

    Sheryl Crow (1994 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1995)
    All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow (Grammy for Record of the Year)
    Tony Bennett (Grammy for Album of the Year)
    New Artists in the Pop Charts Included:
    Montell Jordan, Des’ree, Faith Evans, Silverchair, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Hootie and the Bluefish, Alanis Morissette, Corona, Presidents of the United States of America, Foo Fighters, Ol Dirty B*stard, Hole, Mobb Deep, Backstreet Boys, and Reba McEntire

    1995’s Retro Top 10 Hits

    1. I’ll Be There For You (Theme From Friends) – The Rembrandts
    2. Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish
    3. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nicki French
    4. Lump – Presidents of the United States of America
    5. Run-Around – Blues Traveler
    6. The Bomb! (These Sounds Fal Into My Mind) – The Bucketheads
    7. New Age Girl – Deadeye Dick
    8. Short Short Man – 20 Fingers
    9. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – Max-A-Million
    10. Shy Guy – Diana King

    1995’s ‘One Hit Wonders’

    1. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
    2. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nicki Fench
    3. Mortal Kombat – The Immortals
    4. I Kissed A Girl – Jill Sobule
    5. Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
    6. The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) – The Bucketheads
    7. If I Were A Rich Girl – Louchie Lou & Michie One
    8. If You Love Me – Brownstone
    9. She Don’t Use Jelly – The Flaming Lips
    10. Lick It – Roula

    1995’s Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
    2. Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
    3. Boom Boom Boom – Outhere Brothers
    4. Fat Boy – Max-A-Million
    5. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
    6. Boombastic – Shaggy
    7. Come and Get Your Love – Real McCoy
    8. Baby Baby – Corona
    9. Girlstown – Super Cat
    10. Sexual Healing – Max-A-Million

    1995’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten

    1. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    2. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
    3. Hey Lover – LL Cool J with Boyz II Men
    4. Dear Mama – 2Pac
    5. Keep Their Heads Ringing – Dr. Dre
    6. Big Poppa – Notorious B.I.G.
    7. I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By – Method Man and Mary J Blige
    8. One More Chance/ Stay With Me – Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans
    9. How High – Redman and Method Man
    10. Shook Ones Part II – Mobb Deep

    1995’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten

    1. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    2. I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
    3. Waterfalls – TLC
    4. You Gotta Be – Des’ree
    5. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    6. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
    7. I Can Love You Like That – All 4 One
    8. Run Away – Real McCoy
    9. Boom Boom Boom – The Outhere Brothers
    10. I Wish – Skee-lo

    1995’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. When I Come Around – Green Day
    2. Run-Around – Blues Traveler
    3. Tomorrow – Silverchair
    4. Hold My Hand – Hootie And The Blowfish
    5. Buddy Holly – Weezer
    6. Connection – Elastica
    7. I’ll Be There For You ( Theme From Friends) – The Rembrandts
    8. Molly (Sixteen Candles) – Sponge
    9. What Would You Say – Dave Matthews Band
    10. Good – Better Than Ezra

    1995’s Adult Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie And The Blowfish
    2. I’m The Only One – Melissa Etheridge
    3. Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow
    4. The Man Who Sold The World – Nirvana
    5. I Believe – Blessid Union Of Souls
    6. Like The Way I Do – Melissa Etheridge
    7. Let Her Cry – Hootie And The Blowfish
    8. Roll To Me – Del Amitri
    9. Carnival – Natalie Merchant
    10. You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette

    1995’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List

    1. Plowed – Sponge
    2. Seether – Veruca Salt
    3. Hurt – Nine Inch Nails
    4. Here & Now – Letter To Cleo
    5. Queer – Garbage
    6. Doll Parts – Hole
    7. Possum Kingdom – Toadies
    8. Hey Man Nice Shot – Filter
    9. Lump – Presidents Of The United States Of America
    10. Sour Times ( Nobody Loves Me) – Portishead

    1995’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Jeremy – Pearl Jam
    2. Gel – Collective Soul
    3. Lightning Crashes – Live
    4. Little Things – Bush
    5. I’ll Stick Around – Foo Fighters
    6. Time Bomb – Rancid
    7. More Human Than Human – White Zombie
    8. Fell On Black Days – Soundgarden
    9. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me – U2
    10. Comedown – Bush

    PCM’s 1995 Top 10 Hit List

    1. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
    2. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
    3. I’ll Be There For You – Rembrandts
    4. Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
    5. We’ve Got It Goin On – Backstreet Boys
    6. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    7. Boombastic – Shaggy
    8. Run Away – Real McCoy
    9. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – Max-A-Million
    10. Jeremy – Pearl Jam
  • 25 Biggest Songs of the 1990s

    25 Biggest Songs of the 1990s

    Top 25 Songs 1990-1999

    1. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
    2. Macarena – Los Del Rio
    3. I’ll Make Love To You – Elton John
    4. Candle In The Wind 1997/ Something About The Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
    5. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
    6. End Of The Road – Boyz II Men
    7. The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
    8. Smooth – Santana w/ Rob Thomas
    9. Un-Break My Heart – Toni Braxton
    10. I Swear – All- 4- One
    11. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy & Faith Evans w/ 112
    12. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    13. Dream Lover – Mariah Carey
    14. That’s The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
    15. Jump – Kris Kross
    16. Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs- N- Harmony
    17. Waterfalls – TLC
    18. Take A Bow – Madonna
    19. Can’t Help Falling In Love – UB40
    20. This Is How We Do It- Montell Jordan
    21. Informer – Snow
    22. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    23. Black or White – Michael Jackson
    24. The Sign – Ace of Base
    25. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
  • 1995 Number One Hits

    1995 Number One Hits

    1995 Billboard Number One Hits:

    December 17, 1994 – January 27, 1995:
    Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamozi
    January 28 – February 24:
    Creep – TLC
    February 25 – April 14:
    Take A Bow – Madonna
    April 15 – June 2:
    This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    June 3 – July 7:
    Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman – Bryan Adams
    July 8 – August 25:
    Waterfalls – TLC
    August 26 – September 1:
    Kiss From A Rose – Seal
    September 2 – September 8:
    You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
    September 9 – September 29:
    Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
    September 30 – November 24:
    Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    November 25 – December 1:
    Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
    December 2, 1995 – March 22, 1996:
    One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

    (Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)

  • 1995 History, Facts and Trivia

    1995 History, Facts and Trivia

    1995 History, Facts and Trivia

    Quick Facts from 1995:

    • American Home-Grown Terrorism: Oklahoma City Bombing: a truck bomb at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building killed 168 people and injured nearly 700 people.
    • The Top Song was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
    • Influential Songs include: I Wish by Skee-Lo, I Like It, I Love It by Tim McGraw, This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan and You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette.
    • The Movies to Watch include Toy Story, Apollo 13, 12 Monkeys, Babe, Jumanji, Braveheart, and Mr. Holland’s Opus.
    • The Java computer language was invented.
    • People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive: Brad Pitt
    • Notable books include The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullma.n
    • Price of Ballpark Hot Dogs, 16 oz: $1.49
      Price of IBM Aptiva 486DX2-66 Computer, with the monitor, in 1995: $1799.00
    • Forbes Magazine announced that Bill Gates is the richest man in the world, with a net worth of $12.9 billion.
    • 1 ounce of gold value: $387.00
    • The Funny Late Night Host: Jay Leno
      The Funny Late Late Night Host: Tom Snyder
    • The Conversation: Did O.J. Simpson kill his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman?
    • The Private Conversation: During the filming of Batman Forever, Jim Carrey approached Tommy Lee Jones to say hello. Jones replied, “I hate you. I really don’t like you… I cannot sanction your buffoonery.”

    Year of the Pig

    The year of the pig is one of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The pig is the twelfth and last animal in the cycle. he years of the pig include 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043, 2055, and 2067. The year of the pig is associated with good luck, wealth, and generosity.  People born in the year of the pig are said to be honest, kind, and have a strong sense of responsibility.  They are also said to be hardworking, brave, and have a strong sense of self-worth.  They are known to be quite optimistic, and they always see the good in others. They are also known to be quite generous and are always willing to help others.  They are said to be quite successful in their careers and often achieve great things.  They are also known to be quite easygoing and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

    Top Ten Baby Names of 1995:
    Jessica, Ashley, Emily, Samantha, Sarah, Michael, Matthew, Chris, Topher, Jacob, Joshua
    Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols:
    Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson
    Hollywood Hunks and Leading Men:
    George Clooney, Antonio Sabàto, Jr., Colin Firth, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt

    “The Quotes”
    “Houston, we have a problem.”
    – Tom Hanks, in ‘Apollo 13’
    (paraphrased from the actual quote – “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.”)

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin’s first words to US President Clinton upon meeting him in 1995 were, “Do you think O.J. did it?”
    *On October 3, 1995, when OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder on both counts, so much work stopped to pay attention to the verdict that it cost American companies an estimated $480 million in lost productivity.

    “No Soup For You!”
    The Soup Nazi on TV’s Seinfeld.  he location was based on a real place and character, found at Al Yeganeh’s Soup Kitchen in New York.

    “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit!”
    – Defense Attorney Johnnie Cochran at O.J. Simpsons murder trial

    Time Magazine’s Man of the Year:
    Newt Gingrich
    Miss America:
    Heather Whitestone (Birmingham, AL)
     Miss USA:
    Chelsi Smith (Texas)/ Shanna Moakler (New York)
    The Tragedy:
    Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols killed 168 people in Oklahoma City, including 19 children.

    The Scandals:
    Drew Barrymore table danced for David Letterman on his talk show, and, with her back to the audience, flashed David by lifting up her shirt.

    Patrick Combs deposited one of those fake “winning lottery checks” for $95,093.35.  is bank took the deposit, and after several weeks, he took out the cash.

    Marlon Brando, as a guest on Larry King Live, kissed a surprised Larry on the mouth.

    Cindy Crawford and husband Richard Gere took out a full-page ad in the London Times to proclaim their heterosexuality.  he 1994 marriage ended in 1995.

    Celebrity Paralyzed By a Horse:
    Christopher Reeve
    Mysterious Olympian Skater Death:
    Sergi Grinkov, 2-time Gold Medalist, died while practicing with his partner (and wife) Ekaterina Gordeeva

    Pop Culture Facts & History:
    The Rock and Roll Hall of fame opened in Cleveland, Ohio.

    The 1995 Whitney Houston single Exhale holds the record for longest streak at #2 on the Hot 100 at thetime, having been there for 11 straight weeks.  ll 11 of those weeks, it was runner-up to the same song, One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.

    Newsweek published an article scoffing the future of the internet.  t laughed at the idea that people would get news, learn, or buy airline tickets online.

    Oasis was so popular in the UK in 1995 that a single was released in November of that year of just audio of both Noel and Liam Gallagher arguing during an interview entitled Wibbling Rivalry and it charted, peaking at 52.

    Blue M&Ms didn’t exist until 1995 when a poll was held to replace the tan shade of M&M that was deemed redundant in addition to the brown M&M. The color choice was pink, blue or purple… blue won.

    Dolly (the clone) the Sheep was born on July 5th and lived for seven years.

    La Chupacabra, the legendary goat sucking beast was first named by Silverio Pérez, a Puerto Rican comedian, in March of 1995.

    Convict Daniel Luther Heiss discovered that the key pictured on his prisoners’ information handbook was the master key for the entire Berrimah jail in Darwin, Australia.  nother inmate, Shane Baker, was a trained jeweler, replicated it and both escaped.

    The X Games were the first broadcast on ESPN.

    Jim Carrey was nominated for Worst New Star in the 1995 Golden Raspberry Awards for his roles in Dumb & Dumber, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and The Mask.

    Starbuck’s Frappuccino was released in 1995.

    Actor James Cromwell had such a significant personal experience playing farmer Hoggett in the 1995 film Babe that he became an ethical vegan.

    A coffee company in Syracuse, NY, renamed itself Federal Espresso in 1995, using branding that Federal Express(FedEx) claimed belonged to them.  ederal Express sued and won.  he company has gone by the name Freedom of Espresso ever since.

    People have been meeting online via Match.com since 1995.

    AuctionWeb began in San Jose, California, on September 3, 1995, by Pierre Omidyar.  he company officially changed the name of its service to ‘eBay’ in September 1997.

    The first professional sports game streamed online was the Mariners vs the Yankees in September 1995.  he Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 6-5.

    CNET launched www.shareware.com (now downloads.digitaltrends.com/)

    Tom Kenny (the voice of Spongebob) and Jill Talley (the voice of Karen, Plankton’s computer wife) have been married since 1995.

    The automobile ‘Blind Spot’ problem was solved in 1995 when engineer George Platzer published a 16 pages paper detailing the correct setup procedure of side-view mirrors.

    The George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine was released.

    Windows 95 was the second most installed piece of software on computers in 1995.  ideo game DOOM was first.

    Todd McFarlane’s Spawn action figures made action figures cool again, even for comic book geeks.

    Salmon sushi wasn’t introduced in Japan until 1995 when Norwegian businessmen convinced Japanese businessmen that Atlantic Salmon was safe to eat raw.

    In 1975, Leonard Nimoy published his autobiography I Am Not Spock.  n 1995, he published a second volume: I Am Spock.

    JavaScript was created by Netscape programmer Brendan Eich.  t was first released under the name of LiveScript and included with Netscape Navigator 2.0 in September ’95.  t was officially renamed JavaScript on December 4.

    When he landed back on Earth on March 22, cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov returned with the record for space flight – 437 days.

    “Cheese-eating surrender monkeys” is an insult used to refer to French people.  t first appeared in the Simpsons (1995) when Willy says “Bonjoooouuurrr, ya cheese-eatin’ surrender monkeys” to a French class.  he term has since entered two Oxford Quotation Dictionaries.

    The lowest PGA score of 63 was played by Michael Bradley and Brad Faxon.

    George Samuel Hurst invented the first resistive touchscreen who received US Patent (#3,911,215) on October 7, 1975.  nd produced the first version in 1982.

    Rock Musician Heart Failure Death: Jerry Garcia

    Queen of Tejano Pop Star Murder: Selena, killed by the ex-president of her fan club.

    Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1995: $1,150,000

    Mysteries:
    After the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, there was a mysterious detached leg found in the rubble of the destroyed building.  ince all 168 victims’ legs have been accounted for, the left leg has perplexed investigators and has yet to be traced back to an owner.

    The government of China kidnapped a 6-year-old Tibetan boy, the Panchen Lama, and replaced him with a puppet of their own choosing.  he real Panchen Lama was the youngest political prisoner in the world at the time of his arrest and has never been heard from since.

    Doomsday Clock:
    14 minutes to midnight, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
    1995: Hopes for a large post-Cold War peace dividend and a renouncing of nuclear weapons fade.  articularly in the United States, hard-liners seem reluctant to soften their rhetoric or actions, as they claim that a resurgent Russia could provide as much of a threat as the Soviet Union.  uch talk slows the rollback in global nuclear forces; more than 40,000 nuclear weapons remain worldwide.  here is also concern that terrorists could exploit poorly secured nuclear facilities in the former Soviet Union.

    Nobel Prize Winners:
    Physics – Martin L. Perl, Frederick Reines
    Chemistry – Paul J. Crutzen, Mario J. Molina, F. Sherwood Rowland
    Medicine – Edward B. Lewis, Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, Eric F. Wieschaus
    Literature – Seamus Heaney
    Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel – Robert Lucas, Jr.*
    Peace – Joseph Rotblat and the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs

    *Robert Lucas, upon receiving a Nobel Prize in economic sciences, was only awarded half the prize money.  is ex-wife had placed a clause in their divorce settlement in 1988 stating she would receive half the prize money if he won the prize in the following 7 years.

    The Habits:
    The First X (EXtreme) Games took place in July 1995 in Rhode Island.

    The college girls (and their older/younger sisters) were all listening to Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill album.

    Watching the film Babe, about a happy little pig, with your family

    1st Appearances & 1995’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents:
    Barbie as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Barbie as Maria in the Sound of Music, Barbie and Ken Star Trek giftset
    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1995:
    Beach Music by Pat Conroy
    The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
    The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
    The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans
    Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
    Five Days in Paris by Danielle Steel
    From Potter’s Field by Patricia Cornwell
    The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
    Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram
    The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
    “L” Is for Lawless by Sue Grafton
    Lightning by Danielle Steel
    The Lost World by Michael Crichton
    Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice
    Politically Correct Holiday Stories by James Finn Garner
    The Rainmaker by John Grisham
    The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald
    Rose Madder by Stephen King
    Sabbath’s Theater by Philip Roth
    Broadway Show :
    Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Review) Opened on March 2, 1995, and closed on January 16, 2000
    Best Film Oscar Winner:
    Forrest Gump (presented in 1995)
    1995 Entries to The National Film Registry:
    The Adventures of Robin Hood (released in 1938)
    All That Heaven Allows (released in 1955)
    American Graffiti (released in 1973)
    The Band Wagon (released in 1953)
    Blacksmith Scene (released in 1893)
    Cabaret (released in 1972)
    Chan Is Missing (released in 1982)
    The Conversation (released in 1974)
    The Day the Earth Stood Still (released in 1951)
    El Norte (released in 1983)
    Fatty’s Tintype Tangle (released in 1915)
    The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (released in 1921)
    Fury (released in 1936)
    Gerald McBoing-Boing (released in 1951)
    The Hospital (released in 1971)
    Jammin’ the Blues (released in 1944)
    The Last of the Mohicans (released in 1920)
    Manhattan (released in 1921)
    North By Northwest (released in 1959)
    The Philadelphia Story (released in 1940)
    Rip Van Winkle (released in 1896)
    Seventh Heaven (released in 1927)
    Stagecoach (released in 1939)
    To Fly!  released in 1976)
    To Kill a Mockingbird (released in 1962)
    The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo)
    1.  oy Story
    2.  atman Forever
    3.  pollo 13
    4.  ocahontas
    5.  ce Ventura: When Nature Calls
    6.  oldenEye
    7.  umanji
    8.  asper
    9. Seven
    10.  ie Hard: With A Vengeance
    1995 Most Popular TV Shows:
    1.  .R. (NBC)
    2.  einfeld (NBC)
    3.  riends (NBC)
    4.  aroline In The City (NBC)
    5.  he Single Guy (NBC)
    6.  ome Improvement (ABC)
    7.  oston Common (FOX)
    8. 60 Minutes (CBS)
    9.  YPD Blue (ABC)
    10.  rasier (NBC)

    1995 Billboard Number One Songs:
    December 3, 1994 – January 13, 1995:
    On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men

    January 14 – January 27:
    Here Comes the Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze

    January 28 – February 24:
    Creep – TLC

    February 25 – April 14:
    Take A Bow – Madonna

    April 15 – June 2:
    This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan

    June 3 – July 7:
    Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman – Bryan Adams

    July 8 – August 25:
    Waterfalls – TLC

    August 26 – September 1:
    Kiss From A Rose – Seal

    September 2 – September 8:
    You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson

    September 9 – September 29:
    Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio

    September 30 – November 24:
    Fantasy – Mariah Carey

    November 25 – December 1:
    Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston

    December 2, 1995 – March 22, 1996:
    One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

    Sports:
    World Series Champions: Atlanta Braves
    Super Bowl XXIX Champions: San Francisco 49ers
    NBA Champions: Houston Rockets
    Stanley Cup Champs: New Jersey Devils
    U.S. Open Golf Corey Pavin
    U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Pete Sampras/Steffi Graf
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Pete Sampras/Steffi Graf
    NCAA Football Champions: Nebraska
    NCAA Basketball Champions: UCLA
    Kentucky Derby: Thunder Gulch
  • 1995 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1995 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1995 Top 100 Music Hits Chart

    1. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
    2. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boys II Men
    3. I’ll Be There For You – Rembrandts
    4. Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
    5. We’ve Got It Goin’ On – Backstreet Boys
    6. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    7. Boombastic – Shaggy
    8. Run Away – Real McCoy
    9. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – Max-A-Million
    10. Jeremy – Pearl Jam
    11. The Man Who Sold The World – Nirvana
    12. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    13. Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? – Bryan Adams
    14. Fat Boy – Max-A-Million
    15. Ants Marching – Dave Matthews Band
    16. Lightning Crashes – Live
    17. Sexual Healing – Max-A-Million
    18. Better Man – Pearl Jam
    19. I Like It, I Love It – Tim McGraw
    20. You Gotta Be – Des’ree
    21. I Wish – Skee-Lo
    22. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
    23. Kiss From A Rose – Seal
    24. Come And Get Your Love – Real McCoy
    25. What Would You Say – Dave Matthews Band
    26. The Woman In Me – Shania Twain
    27. When I Come Around – Green Day
    28. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
    29. I Believe – Blessid Union Of Souls
    30. Hey Lover – LL Cool J
    31. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
    32. Everything Zen – Bush
    33. Big Poppa – Notorious B.I.G.
    34. Any Man Of Mine – Shania Twain
    35. Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop) – Scatman
    36. Let Me Be The One – Blessid Union Of Souls
    37. Bizarre Love Triangle – New Order
    38. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nikki French
    39. Colors Of The Wind – Vanessa Williams
    40. Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number – Aaliyah
    41. The Bomb! – The Bucketheads
    42. Boom Boom Boom – Outhere Bros.
    43. I Got Id – Pearl Jam
    44. I Could Fall In Love – Selena
    45. Good – Better Than Ezra
    46. Tonight Is The Night – Le Click
    47. Run-Around – Blues Traveller
    48. December – Collective Soul
    49. Hooked On You – Silk
    50. Short Short Man – 20 Fingers
    51. Waterfalls – TLC
    52. Roll To Me – Del Amitri
    53. Carnival – Natalie Merchant
    54. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
    55. Creep – TLC
    56. Dreaming Of You – Selena
    57. Good Intentions – Toad The Wet Sprocket
    58. Misery – Soul Asylum
    59. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me – U2
    60. New Age Girl – Dead Eye Dick
    61. (I Could Only) Whisper Your Name – Harry Connick, Jr.
    62. Hurt – Nine Inch Nails
    63. You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette
    64. Baby Baby – Corona
    65. Buddy Holly – Weezer
    66. As I Lay Me Down – Sophie B. Hawkins
    67. Baby – Brandy
    68. Lick It – Roula
    69. Hand In My Pocket – Alanis Morissette
    70. Seether – Veruca Salt
    71. I Kissed A Girl – Jill Sobule
    72. Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish
    73. You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
    74. I’m The Only One – Melissa Ethridge
    75. Wonderful – Adam Ant
    76. Thank You – Boyz II Men
    77. Corduroy – Pearl Jam
    78. I’d Lie For You (And That’s The Truth) – Meatloaf
    79. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie and the Blowfish
    80. Shy Guy – Diana King
    81. Red Light Special – TLC
    82. Diggin’ On You – TLC
    83. The Rhythm Of The Night – Corona
    84. Ain’t Nothin’ But A She Thing – Salt-N-Pepa
    85. Scream – Micael and Janet Jackson
    86. I Can Love You Like That -All-4-One
    87. If I Wanted To – Melissa Etheridge
    88. You’ll See – Madonna
    89. Hold My Hand – Hootie and the Blowfish
    90. You Got It – Bobbie Raitt
    91. Fake Plastic Trees – Radiohead
    92. Girlstown – Supercat
    93. How High – Redman and Method Man
    94. Can I Touch You… There? – Michael Bolton
    95. Who’s Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? -Shania Twain
    96. Comedown – Bush
    97. No More “I Love You’s” – Annie Lennox
    98. Doll Parts – Hole
    99. A Mover La Colita – Artie The 1 Man Party
    100. Big Yellow Taxi – Amy Grant
  • 1995 Oscars 67th Academy Awards

    1995 Oscars 67th Academy Awards

    1995 Oscars 67th Academy Awards

    • Winners Announced: March 27, 1995
    • Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
    • Host: David Letterman
    • Eligibility Year: 1994

    Trivia

    • Forrest Gump Dominance: The film took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Tom Hanks.
    • First-time Oscar for Martin Landau: Won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ed Wood.
    • Disney’s Golden Year: The Lion King snagged two Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score.
    • Tarantino’s Debut: Quentin Tarantino received his first Oscar nomination and win for Best Original Screenplay for Pulp Fiction.
    • “Uma, Oprah”: Host David Letterman’s joke trying to introduce Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey became an awkward moment that’s still talked about.
    • Blue Sky Surprise: Jessica Lange won Best Actress for Blue Sky, a film completed in 1991 but delayed due to the bankruptcy of its studio.
    • Four Weddings and a Funeral Breakout: The British film was nominated for Best Picture and helped boost Hugh Grant’s career.
    • SFX Achievement: Speed won for both Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, proving action flicks could win in technical categories.

    1995 Oscar Nominees and Winners

    Best Picture:
    Forrest Gump – Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, producers (WINNER)
    Four Weddings and a Funeral – Duncan Kenworthy, producer
    Pulp Fiction – Lawrence Bender, producer
    Quiz Show – Robert Redford, Michael Jacobs, Julian Krainin, and Michael Nozik, producers
    The Shawshank Redemption – Niki Marvin, producer
    Best Director:
    Robert Zemeckis – Forrest Gump (WINNER)
    Woody Allen – Bullets over Broadway
    Quentin Tarantino – Pulp Fiction
    Robert Redford – Quiz Show
    Krzysztof Kieslowski – Red
    Best Actor:
    Tom Hanks – Forrest Gump as Forrest Gump (WINNER)
    Morgan Freeman – The Shawshank Redemption as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding
    Nigel Hawthorne – The Madness of King George as King George III of the United Kingdom
    Paul Newman – Nobody’s Fool as Donald “Sully” Sullivan
    John Travolta – Pulp Fiction as Vincent Vega
    Best Actress:
    Jessica Lange – Blue Sky as Carly Marshall (WINNER)
    Jodie Foster – Nell as Nell Kellty
    Miranda Richardson – Tom & Viv as Vivienne Haigh-Wood
    Winona Ryder – Little Women as Josephine “Jo” March
    Susan Sarandon – The Client as Regina “Reggie” Love
    Best Supporting Actor:
    Martin Landau – Ed Wood as Bela Lugosi (WINNER)
    Samuel L. Jackson – Pulp Fiction as Jules Winnfield
    Chazz Palminteri – Bullets over Broadway as Cheech
    Paul Scofield – Quiz Show as Mark Van Doren
    Gary Sinise – Forrest Gump as Lt. Dan Taylor
    Best Supporting Actress:
    Dianne Wiest – Bullets over Broadway as Helen Sinclair (WINNER)
    Rosemary Harris – Tom & Viv as Rose Robinson Haigh-Wood
    Helen Mirren – The Madness of King George as Queen Charlotte
    Uma Thurman – Pulp Fiction as Mia Wallace
    Jennifer Tilly – Bullets over Broadway as Olive Neal
    Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:
    Pulp Fiction – Written by Quentin Tarantino; Story by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary (WINNER)
    Bullets over Broadway – Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath
    Four Weddings and a Funeral – Richard Curtis
    Heavenly Creatures – Peter Jackson and Frances Walsh
    Red – Krzysztof Kieslowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz
    Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published:
    Forrest Gump – Eric Roth based on the novel by Winston Groom (WINNER)
    The Madness of King George – Alan Bennett based on his stage play The Madness of George III
    Nobody’s Fool – Robert Benton based on the novel by Richard Russo
    Quiz Show – Paul Attanasio based on the book Remembering America: A Voice from the Sixties by Richard N. Goodwin
    The Shawshank Redemption – Frank Darabont based on the short novel “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” by Stephen King
    Best Foreign Language Film:
    Burnt by the Sun (Russia) in Russian – Nikita Mikhalkov, director (WINNER)
    Before the Rain (Macedonia) in Macedonian, Albanian, and English – Milcho Manchevski, director
    Eat Drink Man Woman (Taiwan) in Mandarin Chinese – Ang Lee, director
    Farinelli: Il Castrato (Belgium) in French and Italian – Gérard Corbiau, director
    Strawberry and Chocolate (Cuba) in Spanish – Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabío, directors
    Best Documentary Feature:
    Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision – Freida Lee Mock and Terry Sanders (WINNER)
    Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter – Deborah Hoffmann
    D-Day Remembered – Charles Guggenheim
    Freedom on My Mind – Connie Field and Marilyn Mulford
    A Great Day in Harlem – Jean Bach
    Best Documentary Short Subject:
    A Time for Justice – Charles Guggenheim (WINNER)
    89mm from Europe – Marcel Lozinski
    Blues Highway – Vince DiPersio and Bill Guttentag
    School of the Americas Assassins – Robert Richter
    Straight from the Heart – Dee Mosbacher and Frances Reid
    Best Live Action Short Film:
    Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life – Peter Capaldi and Ruth Kenley-Letts (WINNER)
    Trevor – Peggy Rajski and Randy Stone (WINNER)
    Kangaroo Court – Sean Astin and Christine Astin
    On Hope – JoBeth Williams and Michele McGuire
    Syrup – Paul Unwin and Nick Vivian
    Best Animated Short Film:
    Bob’s Birthday – Alison Snowden and David Fine (WINNER)
    The Big Story – Tim Watts and David Stoten
    The Janitor – Vanessa Schwartz
    The Monk and the Fish – Michaël Dudok de Wit
    Triangle – Erica Russell
    Best Original Score:
    The Lion King – Hans Zimmer (WINNER)
    Forrest Gump – Alan Silvestri
    Interview with the Vampire – Elliot Goldenthal
    Little Women – Thomas Newman
    The Shawshank Redemption – Thomas Newman
    Best Original Song:
    “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King – Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice (WINNER)
    “Circle of Life” from The Lion King – Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice
    “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King – Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice
    “Look What Love Has Done” from Junior – Music and Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, James Newton Howard, James Ingram and Patty Smyth
    “Make Up Your Mind” from The Paper – Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman
    Best Sound Effects Editing:
    Speed – Stephen Hunter Flick (WINNER)
    Clear and Present Danger – Bruce Stambler and John Leveque
    Forrest Gump – Gloria Borders and Randy Thom
    Best Sound:
    Speed – Gregg Landaker, Steve Maslow, Bob Beemer and David MacMillan (WINNER)
    Clear and Present Danger – Donald O. Mitchell, Michael Herbick, Frank A. Montaño and Art Rochester
    Forrest Gump – Randy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands and William B. Kaplan
    Legends of the Fall – Paul Massey, David E. Campbell, Chris David and Douglas Ganton
    The Shawshank Redemption – Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick and Willie D. Burton
    Best Art Direction:
    The Madness of King George – Art Direction: Ken Adam; Set Decoration: Carolyn Scott (WINNER)
    Bullets over Broadway – Art Direction: Santo Loquasto; Set Decoration: Susan Bode
    Forrest Gump – Art Direction: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh
    Interview with the Vampire – Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
    Legends of the Fall – Art Direction: Lilly Kilvert; Set Decoration: Dorree Cooper
    Best Cinematography:
    Legends of the Fall – John Toll (WINNER)
    Forrest Gump – Don Burgess
    The Shawshank Redemption – Roger Deakins
    Red – Piotr Sobocinski
    Wyatt Earp – Owen Roizman
    Best Makeup:
    Ed Wood – Ve Neill, Rick Baker and Yolanda Toussieng (WINNER)
    Forrest Gump – Daniel C. Striepeke, Hallie D’Amore and Judith A. Cory
    Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – Daniel Parker, Paul Engelen and Carol Hemming
    Best Costume Design:
    The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel (WINNER)
    Bullets over Broadway – Jeffrey Kurland
    Little Women – Colleen Atwood
    Maverick – April Ferry
    Queen Margot – Moidele Bickel
    Best Film Editing:
    Forrest Gump – Arthur Schmidt (WINNER)
    Hoop Dreams – Frederick Marx, Steve James and Bill Haugse
    Pulp Fiction – Sally Menke
    The Shawshank Redemption – Richard Francis-Bruce
    Speed – John Wright
    Best Visual Effects:
    Forrest Gump – Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum and Allen Hall (WINNER)
    The Mask – Scott Squires, Steve Spaz Williams, Tom Bertino and Jon Farhat
    True Lies – John Bruno, Thomas L. Fisher, Jacques Stroweis and Patrick McClung
    Academy Honorary Award:
    Michelangelo Antonioni
    Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award:
    Quincy Jones
    Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award:
    Clint Eastwood
  • 1995 Grammy Award Winners

    1995 Grammy Award Winners

    1995 Grammy Award Winners

    • Winners Announced: March 1, 1995
    • Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
    • Host: Paul Reiser
    • Eligibility Year: October 1, 1993 – September 30, 1994

    Trivia

    • Sheryl Crow Takes Flight: Sheryl Crow won three awards, including Record of the Year for All I Wanna Do.
    • King of Pop: Michael Jackson snagged a Grammy for Best Music Video for Scream, his duet with sister Janet Jackson.
    • Songwriting Success: Bruce Springsteen won Song of the Year for Streets of Philadelphia, which also nabbed him an Oscar the previous year.
    • Country Spotlight: Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Shut Up and Kiss Me won Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
    • Classical Crossover: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma won Best Instrumental Soloist Performance for his rendition of the six Bach Cello Suites.
    • New Age Aura: Enya won Best New Age Album for The Memory of Trees, adding another accolade to her decorated career.
    • Jazz Maestro: McCoy Tyner won Best Jazz Instrumental Solo for Impressions.

    1995 Grammy Winners

    Record of the Year:
    All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
    Album of the Year:
    MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett (Columbia)
    Song of the Year:
    Streets of Philadelphia (Theme from Philadelphia), Bruce Springsteen, songwriter
    Best New Artist:
    Sheryl Crow
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male:
    Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female:
    All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
    Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    I Swear – All-4-One
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance:
    MTV Unplugged, Tony Bennett
    Best Pop Instrumental Performance:
    Cruisin’ – Booker T and the MG’s
    Best Pop Vocal Collaboration:
    Funny How Time Slips Away – Al Green and Lyle Lovett
    Best Pop Album:
    Longing in Their Hearts, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)
    Best Rock Album:
    Voodoo Lounge, The Rolling Stones (Virgin)
    Best Rock Gospel Album:
    Wake-Up Call, Petra (Dayspring)
    Best Rock Song:
    Streets of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen, songwriter
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male:
    Streets of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female:
    Come to My Window – Melissa Etheridge
    Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Crazy – Aerosmith
    Best Rock Instrumental Performance:
    Marooned – Pink Floyd
    Best Hard Rock Performance:
    Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
    Best Metal Performance:
    Spoonman – Soundgarden
    Best Alternative Music Performance:
    Dookie, Green Day
    Best Rhythm and Blues:
    Album II, Boyz II Men (Motown)
    Best Rhythm and Blues Song:
    I’ll Make Love to You – Babyface, songwriter
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Male:
    When Can I See You – Babyface
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Female:
    Breathe Again – Toni Braxton
    Best Rhythm and Blues Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men
    Best Rap Solo Performance:
    U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah
    Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group:
    None of Your Business – Salt-N-Pepa
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance:
    Mystery Lady (Songs of Billie Holiday), Etta James
    Best Jazz Instrumental Solo:
    Prelude to a Kiss – Benny Carpenter
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Individual or Group:
    A Tribute to Miles, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wallace Roney, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams
    Best Contemporary Jazz Performance:
    Out of the Loop – Brecker Brothers
    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance:
    Journey – McCoy Tyner Big Band
    Best Latin Jazz Performance:
    Danzon – Arturo Sandoval
    Best Country Album:
    Stones in the Road, Mary Chapin Carpenter (Columbia)
    Best Country Song:
    I Swear – Gary Baker and Frank J. Meyers, songwriters
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Male:
    When Love Finds You – Vince Gill
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Female:
    Shut Up and Kiss Me – Mary Chapin Carpenter
    Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Blues for Dixie – Asleep at the Wheel with Lyle Lovett
    Best Country Vocal Collaboration:
    I Fall to Pieces – Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood
    Best County Instrumental Performance:
    Young Thing – Chet Atkins
    Best Bluegrass Album:
    The Great Dobro Sessions, various artists (Sugar Hill)
    Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album:
    Songs of the Church – Live in Memphis, Albertina Walker (Benson)
    Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album:
    Join the Band, Take 6 (Reprise/Warner Alliance)
    Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album:
    Mercy, Andrae Crouch (Qwest/Warner Alliance)
    Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album:
    I Know Who Holds Tomorrow, Alison Krauss and the Cox Family (Rounder)
    Best Gospel Album By a Choir or Chorus (tie):
    Through God’s Eyes, Thompson Community Singers; Rev. Milton Brunson, choir director (Word)
    Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College, Love Fellowship Crusade Choir; Hezekiah Walker, choir director (Benson)
    Best Latin Pop Performance:
    Segundo Romance – Luis Miguel
    Best Tropical Latin Performance:
    Master Sessions Volume 1, Chachao
    Best Mexican-American Performance:
    Recuerdo a Javier Solis – Vikki Carr
    Best Traditional Blues Album:
    From the Cradle, Eric Clapton (Reprise)
    Best Contemporary Blues Album:
    Father Father, Pops Staples (Pointblank)
    Best Traditional Folk Album:
    World Gone Wrong, Bob Dylan (Columbia)
    Best Contemporary Folk Album:
    American Recordings, Johnny Cash (American Recordings)
    Best Reggae Album:
    Crucial! Roots Classics, Bunny Wailer (Shanachie)
    Best New Age Album:
    Prayer for the Wild Things, Paul Winter (Living Music Records)
    Best World Music Album:
    Talking Timbuktu, Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder (Hannibal)
    Best Polka Album:
    Music and Friends, Walter Ostanek Band (WRS)
    Best Instrumental Arrangement:
    Three Cowboy Songs – Dave Grusin, arranger
    Best Instrumental Arrangement With Accompanying Vocal(s):
    Circle of Life – Lebo Morake and Hans Zimmer, arrangers
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    African Skies – Michael Brecker, composer
    Best Musical Show Album:
    Passion, Original Broadway cast (Angel)
    Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    Schindler’s List, John Williams, composer
    Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    Streets of Philadelphia (From Philadelphia), Bruce Springsteen, songwriter
    Best Classical Contemporary Composition:
    Cello Concerto – Stephen Albert, composer
    Best Classical Album:
    Bartok, Concerto for Orchestra; Four Orchestral Pieces, Op. 12, Pierre Boulez conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Chamber Music Performance:
    Beethoven and Mozart, Quintets, Daniel Barenboim, piano; Dale Clevenger, horn; Larry Combs, clarinet; Daniele Damiano, bassoon; Hansjorg Schellenberger, oboe
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
    The New York Album (Works of Albert, Bartok and Bloch), David Zinman conducting Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Yo-Yo Ma, cellist and alto violinist
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (Without Orchestra):
    Haydn, Piano Sonatas nos. 32, 47, 53 and 59, Emmanuel Ax, pianist
    Best Orchestral Performance:
    Bartok, Concerto for Orchestra; Four Orchestral Pieces, Op. 12, Pierre Boulez, conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Best Opera Recording:
    Floyd, Susannah, Kent Nagano conducting Orchestra and Chorus of Opera de Lyon; solos: Studer, Hadley, Ramey and Chester (Virgin Classics)
    Best Performance of a Choral:
    Work Berlioz, Messe Solennelle, John Eliot Gardiner, choir director, the Monteverdi Choir, Orchestra Revolutionnaire et Romantique and various artists
    Best Classical Vocal Performance:
    The Impatient Lover (Italian Songs by Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, etc.), Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano; Andras Schiff, piano
    Best Spoken Comedy Album:
    Live From Hell, Sam Kinison (Priority Records)
    Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album:
    Get in the Van: On the Road With Black Flag, Henry Rollins (Time Warner Audiobooks)
    Best Musical Album for Children:
    The Lion King – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, various artists (Walt Disney Records)
    Best Spoken Word Album for Children:
    The Lion King Read-Along, original cast (Walt Disney Records)
    Best Recording Package:
    Tribute to the Music of Bob Willis and the Texas Playboys, Buddy Jackson, art director (Liberty)
    Best Recording Package – Boxed:
    The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books, Chris Thompson, art director (Verve)
    Best Album Notes:
    Louis Armstrong: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, 1923?1934, Dan Morgenstern and Loren Schoenberg, album notes writers (Columbia/Legacy/Smithsonian)
    Best Historical Album:
    The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books on Verve (Verve)
    Best Music Video, Short Form:
    Love Is Strong – The Rolling Stones
    Best Music Video, Long Form:
    Zoo TV: Live From Sydney, U2
    Producer of the Year (Non-Classical):
    Don Was
    Classical Producer of the Year:
    Andrew Cornall