15 songs turning 20 in 2019

Pop divas killed in 1999.

Take a look at all of the hit songs turning 20 in 2019, and you'll be reminded that music was bangin' in 1999.

Pop goddesses like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Lopez gave us some of their greatest hits, while bands like the Backstreet Boys and Destiny's Child blessed us with songs that continue to have serious staying power.

Of course, 1999 was also the year that the ungodly ear worm and Shrek theme music "All Star" by Smash Mouth was unleashed upon us.

Here are 15 hit songs that debuted 20 years ago, for all you nostalgic music lovers:

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1. "All Star" by Smash Mouth

2. "I Want It That Way" by The Backstreet Boys

3. "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera

4. "(You Drive Me) Crazy" by Britney Spears

5. "My Name Is" by Eminem

6. "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit

7. "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child

8. "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez

9. "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin

10. "Every Morning" by Sugar Ray

11. "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega

12. "Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

13. "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65

14. "Bring It All Back" by S Club 7

15. "All the Small Things" by Blink 182

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