Tearjerkers! A roundup of moving Western songs that were hits in the ’90s
Music has a mysterious power to heal the heart and stir deep emotions.
In particular, the international music scene of the 1990s produced countless masterpieces that moved people around the world.
In this article, we introduce emotional Western hits from the ’90s that continue to resonate with many listeners across generations.
From bittersweet love songs to tracks that give you the courage to live positively, we present a selection of gems that speak to the soul.
Alongside a wave of nostalgia, you’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with you.
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Tearjerkers! A roundup of touching Western hits from the ’90s (21–30)
No SurprisesRadiohead
A song released as a single in 1998 by the British alternative rock band Radiohead.
It is a pop song reminiscent of a lullaby.
The music video, which depicts images of euphoria and fear, was directed by Grant Gee.
Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb
A song released by Lisa Loeb.
Long before it became a hit, it was performed at her shows and was one of the most requested songs by fans.
The music video was directed by actor Ethan Hawke, who is also her friend.
Tearjerkers! A Compilation of Moving Western Songs That Hit in the ’90s (31–40)
Mr. WendalArrested Development
A song written by lead vocalist Speech.
It was inspired by people in Atlanta, where he lived, who couldn’t survive the competition of the real world.
Half of the proceeds from this song are donated to organizations that support the homeless in the United States.
The track samples the drum sound from Sly & The Family Stone’s “Sing a Simple Song.”
Foolish GamesJewel
A song released as a single from Jewel’s debut album.
It’s about frustration with love and was inspired by a man she fell in love with when she was 16.
It was used in the 1997 film Batman & Robin and was nominated for a Grammy in 1998.
Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers
A song inspired by heroin addicts and their loneliness.
The “Bridge” that appears in the lyrics refers to a place to buy drugs and also symbolizes getting high.
It’s a ballad that became Red Hot Chili Peppers’ biggest hit.
The music video was directed by filmmaker Gus Van Sant.
Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve
A Britpop monument distinguished by string melodies that mirror the subtleties of life.
Released by the legendary UK rock band The Verve in June 1997, this groundbreaking work questions the meaning of existence while grandly depicting the intricate interweaving of every facet of life.
Lush orchestral arrangements blend seamlessly with lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft’s earnest delivery, vividly expressing the loneliness and inner conflict of the modern individual.
Issued as the lead single from the album Urban Hymns, it reached No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart.
In Japan, it was featured on the TV show Terrace House, winning a new audience.
A soul-stirring track to hear when your heart is weary or when you stand at a crossroads in life.
Black Hole SunSoundgarden
A signature track by Soundgarden that adds a new interpretation to the grunge sound emblematic of the ’90s.
Released in March 1994 by the Seattle-based leaders of the grunge movement, this work is a masterpiece that fuses grand psychedelic rock with hard rock.
Alongside its luscious melodic lines, it expresses disillusionment with a world full of falsehoods, distrust of society, and the emotions of confronting one’s inner darkness.
Featured on the album “Superunknown,” the song garnered global attention through airplay on MTV and won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
It’s a track that resonates with deep empathy when you want to face the loneliness and struggles buried in your heart.