In 1994, the music charts were dominated by a variety of popular singles across different genres. Notable hits included Ace of Base's "The Sign," which topped the Billboard Hot 100, and Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," a powerful ballad from the movie The Bodyguard. Other significant singles from that year were R.E.M.'s "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" and Mariah Carey's "Without You." The diverse range of music reflected the evolving tastes of listeners, with influences from pop, rock, and R&B shaping the sound of the decade.