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 collection of moving Western songs that were hits in the 90s (11–20)
A Design for LifeManic Street Preachers
This is a song by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, who overcame the tragedy of an original member’s disappearance.
The lyrics, depicting people who live with resilience and without losing their pride even in difficult times, are deeply moving.
Majestic strings and a powerful band sound come together to resonate profoundly with the listener.
Released as a single from the 1996 album Everything Must Go, it debuted at No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart.
At the 1997 Brit Awards, the album won Best British Album, and the band themselves received Best British Group.
When you need the courage to face adversity, this song will gently support your heart.
AngelSarah McLachlan
It is a remarkable ballad whose piano tones resound through the silence, and whose crystalline, purifying vocals strike the heart.
A signature song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, it conjures the gaze of an angel gently watching over souls suffering on the brink of despair.
It is said that she wrote the song in just a few hours, her heart aching over the tragic death of a fellow musician.
Included on her 1997 album Surfacing, it moved audiences worldwide as a featured song in the film City of Angels.
On nights when your heart is utterly exhausted, listening quietly alone may bring healing—along with tears.
Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton
When you think of iconic R&B divas of the ’90s, many people probably picture Toni Braxton.
Her husky, richly toned voice is truly one of a kind.
A song that defines her career is this ballad, released as a single in October 1996 from the classic album “Secrets.” Dominating the U.S.
charts at No.
1 for an incredible 11 weeks, the track gives powerful voice to a woman’s anguished cry after losing her lover.
Its poignant plea to “un-break my heart” strikes straight at the listener’s heart.
Braxton’s signature contralto rides the sweeping production with raw emotion, offering solace to those sunk in overwhelming sorrow.
It’s an enduring masterpiece that’s sure to bring tears when you’re nursing the pain of a broken heart.
WonderwallOasis
It’s a song by the British rock band Oasis that captures a faint hope and a sense of loneliness—the feeling that someone might come to save you.
Sung over an acoustic backdrop, it conveys a heartfelt plea for a “wonder wall” of sorts, a presence that could rescue the singer.
The protagonist’s yearning for help from someone dear, even while burdened by anxiety and solitude, is something many can relate to.
Featured on the classic 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and released as a single the same year, the song’s music video won a BRIT Award in 1996.
When you’re a bit worn out by life or facing a vague unease at night, listening to this track might let its warmth seep into your heart and give you the courage to lean on someone.
I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
This ballad, which sings of boundless feelings for a loved one, is a moving piece that expresses deep affection for moments you never want to let slip by—not even for an instant.
The pure desire to keep gazing at someone, even at the expense of sleep, resonates through the powerful vocals of the American rock band Aerosmith.
Released in 1998 as the theme song for the film Armageddon, it became the band’s first U.S.
No.
1 hit, holding the top spot for four consecutive weeks.
Its emotional connection with the film’s portrayal of a father–daughter bond gives it a universality that can be felt not only as romantic love but also as love for family.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who wants to savor time with someone precious or who is approaching a milestone in life.
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion
A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.
Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.
Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.
Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.
Tearjerkers! A roundup of touching Western hits from the ’90s (21–30)
Round HereCounting Crows
Originally written when lead singer Adam Duritz was a member of the band Himalaya during his time as a student at the University of California.
It was released by Counting Crows in 1994 and reached No.
31 on Billboard’s Airplay chart.
It is also known for its extended versions frequently performed in concert.