All masterpieces! Western pop ballads that were hits in the ’90s
The 1990s were a pivotal period in music history, with genres becoming more specialized and styles like alternative rock, R&B, and hip-hop steadily entering the charts.
At the same time, the decade produced many timeless ballads that continue to move people across generations, clearly showing just how musically rich the ’90s were.
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce some of the most iconic ballad hits from Western music that topped the charts in the ’90s!
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Nothing but classics! Western ballad songs that hit in the '90s (31–40)
I Do It For YouBryan Adams
The celebrated ballad (Everything I Do) I Do It for You was released in 1991 by Canadian musician Bryan Adams as the lead single from his album.
The song served as the theme for the film Robin Hood and became a worldwide hit.
All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To YouHeart
This rock ballad, known in Japanese as “Aishite Itai” (“I Want to Love You”), is a song released in 1990 by the American rock band Heart.
The interplay between the female lead vocal and the backing chorus in the chorus section is really pleasing, but it seems the song was banned from broadcast in the UK for having lyrics considered too provocative.
Kiss From A RoseSeal
There is a British soul musician named Seal.
The single cut from his 1994 album “Seal II” is this ballad, “Kiss from a Rose.” The song was used in the film “Batman Forever” and became a big hit.
PrayTake That
Take That is a British vocal group, known as a pioneer among pop groups such as the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls.
The ballad they released in 1993, this song “Pray,” became their first number one on the UK Singles Chart.
UnforgettableNatalie Cole
Natalie Cole, an American singer-songwriter, is the daughter of jazz heavyweight Nat King Cole.
The duet of the song “Unforgettable,” in which she overdubbed her vocals with her late father’s original recording, became a major sensation in 1991.
All Masterpieces! Western Ballad Songs That Hit in the ’90s (41–50)
I Believe I Can FlyR. Kelly
“I Believe I Can Fly” is a song produced and released in 1996 by American R&B singer and music producer R.
Kelly.
The track became a hit, reaching number one on the U.
S.
charts.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a selection of wonderful, quintessentially ’90s ballads—richly varied across R&B, rock, and pop—that have moved listeners around the world.
Listening back now, the fact that you can’t help but hum the melodies of each song feels like proof that they’re truly timeless classics.
Be sure to add your favorites to your own list of great ballads!