Billboard Hot 100 1997 |best| «95% ESSENTIAL»

: The year saw several "darker" or alternative tracks find massive success, including "The Freshmen" by The Verve Pipe (No. 5) and Third Eye Blind’s "Semi-Charmed Life" (No. 4).

– Puff Daddy and Faith Evans feat. 112 "Un-Break My Heart" – Toni Braxton "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" – Puff Daddy feat. Mase "I Believe I Can Fly" – R. Kelly "Don't Let Go (Love)" – En Vogue "Return of the Mack" – Mark Morrison billboard hot 100 1997

This double A-side single was a massive global phenomenon. "Candle in the Wind 1997" was a re-written tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, following her death in August. It is widely recognized as one of the best-selling singles of all time. : The year saw several "darker" or alternative