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 Compilation of Moving Western Songs That Hit in the ’90s (31–40)
Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys
The poignant ballad by the American group Backstreet Boys is a moving song themed around heartbreak and loneliness.
Featuring beautiful strings and a wistful melody, the members’ emotive vocals strike a chord.
Included on the May 1999 album “Millennium,” it was released as a single in December of the same year.
It became a global hit, reaching as high as No.
6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As a song that offers solace to those grappling with a sense of loss, it continues to be beloved by many listeners today.
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.”
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.
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.
Take A BowMadonna
A song featuring backing vocals by Babyface.
The music video—said to have impressed Justin Timberlake—stars real-life Spanish bullfighter Emilio Muñoz.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood covered the song on CMT Crossroads in 2007.