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6 Music's 90s Forever... with Craig Charles

Craig pays homage to the 90s by playing some of the best tracks of the decade. Plus, Nicky Wire stops by for a chat and shares his own special 90s mix.

Join BBC Radio 6 Music every Friday in January as we turn back the clock and celebrate the defining sounds and iconic tracks of a different decade. 6 Music Goes Back To… takes you on a dynamic journey through the musical landscapes that shaped the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s, exploring the era's legendary hits, underground gems, emerging scenes and unforgettable moments.

From 7am – 7pm each Friday we’ll bring you the music and the sounds that brings the essence of each decade to life, offering a nostalgic dive for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new listeners. Relive the music, culture, and stories that made these decades unforgettable—only on BBC Radio 6 Music

Today, Craig looks back at the 90s with a curated playlist of his favourite music of the era, as well as chatting to Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers.

2 hours, 33 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Jan 202513:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Pulp

    Disco 2000

    • Island.

  • No Doubt

    Just A Girl

    • Interscope.

  • Dr. Dre

    Still D.R.E. (feat. Snoop Dogg)

    • Interscope.

  • Faithless

    Insomnia

    • CHEEKY RECORDS.

  • The Prodigy

    Firestarter

    • XL.

  • Spice Girls

    Wannabe

    • Bad Girls (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • The Chemical Brothers

    Block Rockin' Beats

    • Virgin.

  • The Verve

    The Rolling People

  • N‐Trance

    Set You Free

    • (CD Single).
    • All Around The World.

  • Harvey Danger

    Flagpole Sitta

    • Incredible.

  • Beastie Boys

    Intergalactic

    • Grand Royal.

  • The Pharcyde

    Passin' Me By

    • Delicious Vinyl.

  • Garbage

    Stupid Girl

    • MUSHROOM.

  • Black Grape

    Kelly's Heroes

    • Radioactive Records.

  • Teenage Fanclub

    Sparky's Dream

    • Creation Records.

  • The Breeders

    Cannonball

    • ALTERNATIVE 90S.
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Manic Street Preachers

    A Design For Life

  • Soul II Soul

    Get a Life

    • Polygram TV.

  • Weezer

    Buddy Holly

    • Geffen.

  • Warren G & Nate Dogg

    Regulate

    • ISLAND.

  • Deee‐Lite

    Groove Is In The Heart

    • ELektra.

  • Loose Ends

    Don't Be A Fool

    • Trevor Nelson Club Classics.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 8.

  • Freak Power

    Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out

    • 4TH And Broadway.

  • Radiohead

    No Surprises

    • Parlophone.

  • The Source

    You Got The Love (feat. Candi Staton)

    • React.

  • The Sugarman 3

    Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

    • Sugar's Boogaloo.
    • Daptone Records.
    • 2.

  • Whipping Boy

    When We Were Young

    • Heartworm (Expanded Version).
    • Sony Music CG.
    • 2.

  • Incognito

    Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing

    • (CD Single).
    • Talkin' Loud.

  • George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, George Clinton & The P-Funk Allstars

    If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You) (feat. Erik Sermon and MC Breed, Erik Sermon & MC Breed)

    • If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You).
    • 550 Music/Legacy.
    • 4.

  • Jamiroquai

    Use the Force

    • Travelling Without Moving.
    • Work.
    • 3.

  • Galliano

    Prince Of Peace

    • A Joyful Noise Unto The Creator.
    • Mercury Records Limited.

  • Janet Jackson

    That's The Way Love Goes

    • Design Of A Decade 1986/1996.
    • A&M.
    • 13.

Broadcast

  • Fri 10 Jan 202513:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music