Meanwhile, “Titanic” was embraced by critics but shunned by young women everywhere, grossing a mere four dollars at the box office. America was captivated by TV’s Marcel, David Schwimmer’s stand-in on “Friends.” TV network juggernaut UPN stunned the world with “The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer,” a show so successful that ratings for its series finale rivaled those of M*A*S*H. Also, some music happened:

Top 5 more-or-less successful musical partnerships of the 1990s

1. “6th Avenue Heartache,” The Wallflowers (backing vocals by Adam Duritz of Counting Crows)

2. “Hold My Hand,” Hootie and the Blowfish (backing vocals by David Crosby)

3. “What Would You Say,” Dave Matthews Band (harmonica solo by John Popper of Blues Traveler)

4. “Past The Mission,” Tori Amos (backing vocals by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails)

5. “‘Til I Hear It From You,” Gin Blossoms (produced by Marshall “Power Pop Darling” Crenshaw)

Top 5 more-or-less successful musical partnerships of the 1990s

1. “Most of the Time,” Bob Dylan
Dylan has released a more uptempo version that sounds more like his earlier works, but for this list we’re referring to the version off the High Fidelity soundtrack. With one of the saddest bass lines this side of “The Only Living Boy In New York,” it’s as dreary as the overcast skies.

2. “Runaway,” Del Shannon
It’s fun, but it’s got an edge. Lines like “I’m a-walkin’ in the rain/tears are fallin’ and I feel the pain” offer an interesting contrast to what could have been just another oldies novelty song.

3. “November Rain,” Guns N’ Roses
A romantic, if drizzly, ballad gives way to a storm of emotion somewhere around the 7-minute mark.

4. “Raining In Baltimore,” Counting Crows
Even without the lyrics, the dirge-like piano evokes nothing but the rain.

5. “Battleflag “(Lo-Fidelity Allstars Remix),” Pigeonhed
Why sit inside and mope when you can run around in the rain, reenacting a scene from the shitty Sandra Bullock/Ben Affleck romantic comedy “Forces of Nature”?

Top 5 tunes for a rainy night

Runners up: “Lightning Crashes,” Live; “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad,” Meat Loaf; “All Good Things,” The Weepies; “6th Avenue Heartache,” The Wallflowers; “Wish You Were Here,” Pink Floyd. Not even close: “I’m Only Happy When It Rains,” Garbage; “I Love A Rainy Night,” Eddie Rabbitt.

What tunes should rain down on you?