The Ten Best Selling Songs in Austria in 1992
In 1992, the Eurodance wave was inescapable, with several of the year's biggest songs either belonging to the genre or featuring strong elements of it.This year also had the unique case of an EP reaching the number 1 spot on the charts. Additionally, it's worth noting that "Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt-N-Pepa, which dominated the charts for 13 weeks between 1991 and 1992, only ranks at number 18 on this list. This is likely because its sales were split across the two years.
Drawing from gospel and featuring some very well-performed rap, Dr. Alban's biggest hit stands out among other eurodance songs with its attitude, aiming for more than just being played at the next rave. That doesn't mean it's not catchy, though.
Next to 2 Unlimited's "No Limit," "Rhythm is a Dancer" is the most iconic eurodance song ever made. The top spot on any best list of the genre is usually taken by one of these two songs. On laut.de's list of greatest eurodance songs, "No Limit" ranked number one, and "Rhythm is a Dancer" was number two.
It does everything right that made the genre so big in the first place: a major synth line, a catchy chorus, and stomping bass drums. I love that it doesn't sound overly happy. The singer takes her vocal delivery seriously.
Four ABBA covers in an electro style with clear gay innuendo. Seriously, the originals may be better, but this is awesome!
Peak position: 1
The four-track cover EP was ruled as a single for the official Austrian charts. Having spent eight weeks at the top of the charts, it was the year's biggest number one hit.
U96 took the most famous German film score and turned it into a eurodance club hit, complete with robotic vocals and an army of orchestral hits that have the same insane effect as dubstep drops. This is how I love my electronic music. The 90s had the best techno.
Yeah, his vocals are really good on this one. Another song that I've heard countless times on the radio without realizing it.
This is the love child of the 70s and the 90s in every way. The individual parts of the song sound like father and son decided to collaborate. Unfortunately, this song was completely forgotten, and I only discovered it through this list. But... me likey.
Two of the greatest artists of all time make a fantastic song together. I don't think it needs an explanation as to why it was so successful or why I like it. People have ears.
Peak position: 2
"Jive Connie" is a medley of several songs by Connie Francis, mostly from the 1960s. The single wasn't released in her home country, the USA, and features her performing her hits in German.
Another curiosity on the Austrian charts. In 1991, an old Frank Zappa song suddenly became massive. In 1992, it's a medley of 60s songs. The songs are mostly left in their original state, with a simple percussion beat added to connect all the tracks, which doesn't sound very 90s either. The transitions between the songs are the only thing revealing it's from the 90s.
The individual Connie Francis songs are fantastic, of course. The listening sample is "Schöner fremder Mann," the first song heard in the medley.
One of the few cover versions that is on par with the original, if not better. It's an extremely powerful performance by all band members. They absolutely claimed this song.
Another really good pop-rock song with a very memorable piano. The ten biggest songs of 1992 are thoroughly good and very enjoyable, whether they're eurodance, rock, or jive.