Love songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

The 1990s were a time when a wide range of genres—R&B, neo-soul, punk, techno, and more—advanced all at once.

It was an era that produced countless classics, and many of you may feel that it was especially rich in timeless love songs.

This time, we’re introducing a selection of exquisite love songs that became hits in the 1990s.

From classic pop ballads to sultry R&B slow jams, we’ve picked from a wide array of styles—must-see for music lovers.

Please sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Playlist

Love songs in Western music that were hits in the ’90s. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface		I feel love in a Babyface classic
2	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		Boys II Men’s love ballad
3	End Of The RoadBoyz II Men		A classic song by Boyz II Men that depicts the end of a romance
4	Back At OneBrian McKnight		Brian McKnight captivates many fans with his love songs
5	No Ordinary LoveSade		The allure of Sade’s signature song “No Ordinary Love”
6	Endless LoveLuther Vandross		Luther and Mariah’s love song
7	For YouKenny Lattimore		Kenny Lattimore’s classic song “For You”
8	Spend My Life With YouEric Benét		Eric Benét's classic love song
9	My AllMariah Carey		The appeal of Mariah Carey’s classic song “My All”
10	Truly Madly DeeplySavage Garden		Savage Garden’s classic song Truly Madly Deeply
11	Right Here WaitingRichard Marx		A long-distance love ballad by Richard Marx
12	I’ll Stand by YouPretenders		Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand by You” is a ballad that speaks of love and support.
13	I Wanna KnowJoe		Joe’s 2000 hit “I Wanna Know” is a masterpiece in the pursuit of love.
14	Kiss from a RoseSeal		Seal's signature song Kiss from a Rose
15	Real LoveMary J Blige		Mary J. Blige’s groundbreaking R&B song in search of true love
16	Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera		Christina's signature song and debut single
17	Don’t SpeakNo Doubt		Rock led by Gwen, heartbreak songs
18	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Signature songs of the Backstreet Boys
19	OneU2		Unchanging members in the US and global hit songs
20	All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo		K-Ci and JoJo, an R&B duo, released a worldwide hit song
21	Real LoveMary J Blige		Mary J. Blige tops the U.S. chart with the single “Real Love.”
22	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Whitney covered Dolly’s song and it became a huge hit
23	I Want YouSavage Garden		Savage Garden debuted in 1996
24	Without YouMariah Carey		A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad
25	Common PeoplePulp		The representative Britpop song “Common People”
26	All The Small Thingsblink-182		blink-182, movie theme song
27	EmotionsMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's disco house love song
28	I Want You Back*NSYNC		The pop group NSYNC that Justin belongs to
29	Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton		Tony Braxton's Grammy-winning song
30	Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer		Sixpence None the Richer's signature song, “Kiss Me”
31	Killing Me Softly With His SongThe Fugees		Fugees cover “Killing Me Softly” and score a hit
32	Buddy HollyWeezer		Weezer's signature songs
33	Anywhere For YouBackstreet Boys		A ballad that sings of the Backstreet Boys’ devoted love
34	Hey LoverLL Cool J		LL Cool J collaborates with Boyz II Men
35	It Ain’t Over Til It’s OverLenny Kravitz		Introduction to Lenny Kravitz’s 1991 classic
36	IrisGoo Goo Dolls		The earnest longing of an angel who chooses love with a human
37	LovefoolThe Cardigans		Swedish bands spark a ’90s pop boom
38	Really Into YouAround the way		An R&B love song from Around the Way
39	A Whole New WorldPeabo Bryson & Regina Belle		Popular wedding songs from Aladdin (insert songs)
40	The Boy Is MineBrandy&Monica		Monica and Brandy's number-one hit in the United States
41	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		The smash hit theme song from Titanic
42	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith’s smash hit “Miss A Thing”
43	If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow		Sheryl Crow’s classic song If It Makes You Happy
44	GlycerineBUSH		A gem of a ballad by a British band
45	Shy GuyDiana King		Diana King's smash hit song "Shy Guy"
46	…Baby One More TimeBritney Spears		Britney scored a massive hit with her debut single
47	One Sweet DayMariah Carey & Boyz II Men		Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's smash hit
48	Back for GoodTake That		The pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads
49	WonderwallOasis		A hit song by Oasis that portrays a heartfelt yearning for a loved one
50	AlwaysBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's heartbreak-themed love song
51	To Be With YouMr. BIG		Mr. Big’s signature song “To Be with You”
52	TeardropMassive Attack		Characterized by Massive Attack’s dark trip-hop
53	Change The WorldEric Clapton		It became a big hit when covered by Eric Clapton.