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)
The World I KnowCollective Soul
A song released as a single in 1995 by the American band Collective Soul.
The music video, which expresses sadness and happiness through color tones, depicts a businessman disillusioned with the world who impulsively decides to take his own life.
PlushStone Temple Pilots
The powerful work released by America’s Stone Temple Pilots in September 1992 is a gem that won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Featured on the album Core, it blends a distinctive chord progression inspired by ragtime music with Scott Weiland’s striking vocals in exquisite harmony.
The lyrics—sparked by a newspaper article about a kidnapping—poignantly portray lost relationships and a profound sense of loneliness.
It won Best New Artist in a Video at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards, and continues to move countless listeners as a defining rock anthem of the ’90s.
It’s a recommended track when you want to share bittersweet emotions and an inner cry, or when you’re seeking genuine, soul-stirring rock.
Break Your HeartNatalie Merchant
A song released as a single in 1998 by American alternative singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant.
It is an encouraging song for young people under the age of 22.
The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, was filmed at the Chelsea Hotel in New York.
AdiaSarah McLachlan
A song Sarah McLachlan created, inspired by her relationships with her father and her close friend.
The title “Adia” is a female name meaning “God’s gift.” It was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1999.
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.