The Ten Best Selling Songs in Austria in 1995

I don't think I need to say a lot about this and how happy I am that this was the year's most successful song - after all, it was by far my most listened-to song within the last year. I adore Mary Joe's wistful, Parton-esque vocals and the dramatic tone of both the melody and the instrumental. This is a 180-degree turn from the rest of their hit songs, which are all dance-inspired and even a bit humorous.

Peak position: 1
Having spent 10 weeks on top of the charts, this country ballad was also the biggest number 1 hit of 1995, tied with another Rednex song, "Old Pop in an Oak."

I think it's funny that their two biggest hits in Austria are so radically different, musically and lyrically. "Wish You Were Here" is arguably their most serious song, being a ballad about a woman who dearly misses her man. It's not like the video implies that he died in a war. Rather, he left her alone, and we don't know why.

In contrast, "Old Pop in an Oak" is the most comical track on the album, a novelty song about grilled skunks and wives chasing their husbands up a tree. Although "Cotton Eye Joe" is musically similar, its lyrics weren't as humorous, being about a love triangle. "Old Pop in an Oak" is still an incredibly infectious song.

Although it musically sounds like a harmless indie pop song, the song title translates to "Let's Make Dirty Love," and it's exactly about that - a woman who wants to spend a nice evening watching films on the couch and talking, while the man only wants sex from her. I am pretty sure it is supposed to be ironic or somewhat funny, but I don't know the band well enough to decide. Nevertheless, I like the music of this tune.

From the soundtrack of the historical movie "1492: Conquest of Paradise." While there were many very successful soundtrack songs in the '90s, it is rare for a single epic, score-like piece to sell this well (though score albums often do). The song features only a choir and instrumental, with no lead vocals, and is one of the most famous movie themes of its time.

And rightfully so! For those who didn't know, Vangelis is one of the best soundtrack composers out there, having written several brilliant pieces of art, just like this one.

No, I don't like it. It's just a bit too dull. It's so close to being silly fun, but something just doesn't add up. Instead of being entertaining, it's rather annoying.

From the soundtrack of the film "Don Juan DeMarco." This time, the song became far bigger than the movie, despite a cast including Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, and Faye Dunaway. The song itself, like all big songs by Bryan Adams, is a great ballad that benefits from the singer's rough, rock-like vocals. These add the touch of coolness it needs to avoid being cheesy.

It's a great song. It even features Paco de Lucía, the legendary Spanish flamenco guitarist.

I don't think I have to add much here - this is one of the most iconic and acclaimed songs of the '90s. Everything, from the guitar to the expressive vocals to the anti-war message in the lyrics, is more than just perfect.

One of the most fun and memorable Eurodance songs out there, which also has a good, motivational message: Scatman John stutters and still managed to record this song - so you can manage to do what you want to do, too! Although John is American, his songs weren't well known in the US, but this song was featured in the buddy comedy film "Nothing to Lose" starring Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence two years later.

The Irish-American Kelly Family wasn't your typical group of superstars. They were street musicians who lived a nomadic lifestyle, trying to make a living by touring across the world. They did not look or behave like celebrities, but somehow, they won the hearts of German-speaking Europe solely through their beautiful music.

To this day, the individual members of the family are well-known and continue to have outstanding success and media attention. They became one of the, let's say, ten most popular groups of all time. In Germany, their album "Over The Hump," containing this song, even became one of the ten best-selling albums ever. They are also very well known in Austria.