The year 1997 was a transformative period in music, bridging the gap between the gritty alternative rock of the early '90s and the explosive teen-pop and shiny hip-hop eras that followed. It was a year defined by massive emotional tributes, the global rise of "Girl Power," and the emergence of boy bands that would dominate the decade's end. The Year’s Biggest Emotional Moments

According to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the top 10 hits of 1997 were:

: The three brothers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, became international superstars with the infectious "MMMBop," which reached #1 in 27 countries.