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Disc 1 opens with \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Michael\u003c\/strong\u003e’s ‘Outside’, the lead track from his massive ‘Ladies And Gentlemen’ collection, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eCher\u003c\/strong\u003e’s global smash ‘Believe’ which held the #1 spot for 7 weeks in the UK, becoming the biggest seller of the year. \u003cstrong\u003eRUN-DMC\u003c\/strong\u003e vs. \u003cstrong\u003eJason Nevins\u003c\/strong\u003e’ dance-floor phenomenon ‘It’s Like That’ also claimed the top spot, cementing itself as an era-defining track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart-topping ‘Never Ever’ from \u003cstrong\u003eAll Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e along with ‘The Boy Is Mine’ from \u003cstrong\u003eBrandy \u0026amp; Monica\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases some of the best R\u0026amp;B pop from the year, while the \u003cstrong\u003eSpice Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e’ ‘Stop’, \u003cstrong\u003eBillie Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e’s ‘Because We Want To’ and \u003cstrong\u003eB*Witched\u003c\/strong\u003e’s infectious ‘C’est La Vie’ bring a fresh, vibrant pure pop. 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