“All Together Now” is a song by British band The Farm from their 1991 album Spartacus. Peter Hooton wrote the lyrics in his early 20s, after reading about the Christmas Truce of 1914. The song was first recorded under the title “No Man’s Land” for a John Peel session in 1983. In 1990, Hooton wrote the chorus after Steve Grimes suggested putting the lyrics of “No Man’s Land” to the chord progression of Pachelbel’s Canon. To shorten the song for radio, the producer Suggs cut the song to three verses from its original six. It has been used by numerous football teams since, as well as by the Labour Party for their 2017 general election campaign, often played during rallies. It was originally released in November 1990 peaking at No. 4 in the UK, No. 1 on the NME Independent chart and No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard.
“I’ve Been Thinking About You” is a song by British-American band Londonbeat from their second studio album, In the Blood (1990), produced by record producer Martyn Phillips. It was written by band members Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler, Jimmy Helms, and William Henshall. A reviewer from Billboard complimented its “tasty blend of retro-R&B harmonies, modern dance grooves, and an unshakable pop hook.” Marisa Fox from Entertainment Weekly noted its “hypnotically catchy chorus, sweet harmonies, and slow, rollicking beat.” Released in 1990 as the first single from the album, it became a major worldwide hit, reaching the number-one spot in more than 10 countries—including Australia, Canada, Germany and the United States—and peaking at number two in the UK.
“Just a Girl” is a song by American band No Doubt for their third studio album, Tragic Kingdom (1995). Released as the record’s lead single in the United States in September 1995, it was written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont, and produced by Matthew Wilder. It has also made an appearance on their 2003 greatest hits album. Lyrically, “Just a Girl” is about Stefani’s perspective of life as a woman and her struggles with having strict parents. “Just a Girl” was the first song Stefani wrote without the assistance of her brother Eric. “Just a Girl” received positive reviews from music critics, who commended the feminist lyrics and Stefani’s vocals. The single is typically regarded as being the breakthrough that popularized No Doubt. “Just a Girl” became No Doubt’s first charting single in the United States, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard. It also reached the top ten in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, and the United Kingdom.
“This Beat Is Technotronic” is the third single from Belgian dance group Technotronic’s 1989 debut album. Featuring MC-Eric on vocals, the single found its greatest success on the Billboard chart in the United States, where it hit number three. It also peaked at number 14 in the United Kingdom. AllMusic editor Alex Henderson described “This Beat Is Technotronic” as “highly infectious”. Bill Coleman from Billboard stated that “you know the beat, now catch the groove. Rack up another smash for the Belgian hip-house ensemble.”
“Walking on Broken Glass” is a song written and performed by Scottish singer Annie Lennox, taken from her 1992 album, Diva. Mike Ragogna from HuffPost wrote that Lennox “rolls out its words Joan Armatrading style-style, proclaiming, “Every one of us is made to suffer, every one of us is made to weep.” Then, almost to prove the opposite point, she happily gavottes with the groove.” It peaked at number one in Canada, number eight in the United Kingdom and Ireland and number 14 in the United States. Directed by British director Sophie Muller, the music video for “Walking on Broken Glass” is based in part on the 1988 film Dangerous Liaisons. John Malkovich, who starred in the former film, is joined by Hugh Laurie, in garb similar to the 18th-century dress he wore to play the Prince Regent in Blackadder the Third.
