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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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All masterpieces! Western pop ballads that were hits in the ’90s
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1eastChange The WorldEric Clapton“Love Song” sparks buzz at the movies and the Grammys
2eastIt Must Have Been LoveRoxetteA melodious and heartrending classic film song
3north_eastMy Heart Will Go OnCéline DionTitanic theme song, sung by Celine Dion
4south_eastWonderwallOasisIn the 1990s, Oasis influenced the world.
5eastI Want It That WayBackstreet BoysA classic from the ’90s: the Backstreet Boys’ massive hit
6eastNever EverAll SaintsAll Saints is a 90s girl group.
7eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGIncludes Mr. Big’s signature song “To Be With You.”
8north_eastIrisGoo Goo DollsThe Goo Goo Dolls’ classic song “Iris.”
9south_eastI Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonA classic song written by Dolly Parton became a big hit in the movies.
10eastKilling Me Softly With His SongThe FugeesMasterpieces sung by various artists
11north_eastEVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALRIGHTSweetboxA smash hit song that incorporates classical masterpieces
12south_eastCandle in the windElton JohnA tribute song Elton sings to a lonely woman
13north_eastKiss Of LifeSadeCreate classic songs with a smoky voice
14south_eastHeroMariah CareyMariah Carey's signature song “Hero”
15eastBreatheFaith HillFaith Hill, who became a hugely successful country singer
16eastEnd Of The RoadBoyz II MenBoys II Men’s classic song “End of the Road”
17eastI Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmithAerosmith’s number-one hit song in the United States
18eastTornNatalie ImbrugliaA breezy, wistful hit song from the ’90s
19eastAlwaysBon JoviIntroduce Bon Jovi’s hit songs from the 1990s
20eastVision of LoveMariah CareyThe moving impact of Mariah Carey’s debut song
21eastBed of RosesBon JoviA moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
22eastMore Than WordsExtremeAn inspiring masterpiece by Xtreme
23eastMissing YouBackstreet BoysA gem of a ballad by a vocal group that epitomized the ’90s
24north_eastSave The Best For LastVanessa WilliamsSinger who was the first African American Miss America
25south_eastSheElvis CostelloThe theme song of Notting Hill, “She”
26eastTime To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah BrightmanA classic duet by Bocelli and Brightman
27eastYou Are Not AloneMichael JacksonMichael Jackson's ballad becomes a big hit
28eastBefore You Walk Out Of My LifeMonicaMonica’s hit song brightens the 1990s.
29eastIt’s A Beautiful DayQueenQueen’s classic song, Freddie’s final album
30north_eastIf we hold on togetherDiana RossA classic hit by Black singer Diana Ross becomes a big hit in Japan.
31south_eastAll For LoveRod Stewart, Sting, Bryan AdamsBallad masterpieces by three artists including Sting
32south_eastLifeDes’reeDes’ree’s hit song “Life” becomes a hit.
33eastHold OnWilson PhillipsA hit song by a three-sister chorus group
34eastBook Of DaysEnyaEnya's music was used in a movie.
35north_eastNow You’re Not HereSwing Out SisterTheme song for a Japanese drama sung by a British duo
36south_eastI Do It For YouBryan Adams
I Do It For YouBryan Adams
A classic by Bryan Adams becomes a movie theme song.
37south_eastAll I Wanna Do Is Make Love To YouHeartA heart’s emotionally charged rock ballad that’s banned from broadcasting
38eastKiss From A RoseSealSeal’s classic song “Kiss from a Rose”
39eastPrayTake ThatPop group tops the charts with a hit single
40eastUnforgettableNatalie ColeA classic duet by Nat King Cole’s daughter
41eastI Believe I Can FlyR. KellyR. Kelly’s signature song “I Believe I Can Fly”