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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.

Tearjerkers! A roundup of moving Western songs that were hits in the ’90s (41–50)

GalileoIndigo Girls

Indigo Girls – Galileo (Official Video)
GalileoIndigo Girls

A song written by Emily Saliers.

Through the story of 17th-century physicist Galileo Galilei, it sings about the “rebirth of the soul.” It was released as a single in 1992 by the folk-rock group Indigo Girls and reached No.

10 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart.

SaltwaterJulian Lennon

Julian Lennon – Saltwater (1991, Official Music Video)
SaltwaterJulian Lennon

A song written by Julian Lennon together with Mark Spiro.

It sings about environmental destruction and how people need to act to protect the environment.

Lennon has continued to work on environmental issues and has established the White Feather Foundation, which supports the distribution of clean water.

Do You Remember?Phil Collins

Phil Collins Do You Remember? (Official Music Video 1990)
Do You Remember?Phil Collins

A song released by Phil Collins.

Its original title was “Lionel.” It features vocals by American singer-songwriter Steven Bishop.

It reached No.

4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In the UK, a live version was released as a single.

DisarmThe Smashing Pumpkins

A song written by lead singer Billy Corgan.

Inspired by his childhood anger toward his parents, Billy has said, “I didn’t have the courage to kill my parents, so I wrote this song instead.” It reached No.

10 on the Billboard charts.

OneU2

U2 – One (Official Music Video)
OneU2

Bono, who wrote the lyrics, has said it’s a “song about relationships,” but it has been interpreted in several ways, including as being about the reunification of East and West Germany or about The Edge’s divorce.

The proceeds from the single were donated to AIDS research organizations.