[For Beginners] A Collection of Iconic and Popular Western Hits from the 1990s
When it comes to the Western music scene of the 1990s, in the United States new movements like alternative rock and grunge upended rock’s values, while hip-hop and R&B made dramatic leaps forward, producing countless classic works.
Looking to the UK, Britpop erupted as something of a counter to America’s alt boom, giving rise to globally renowned bands like Oasis and Blur.
Of course, the major pop sphere churned out massive hits one after another, and the underground scene also thrived.
It’s impossible to cover all Western music from the 1990s, but this time, under the theme of “big-hit Western songs,” we’re bringing you a beginner-friendly selection of ’90s hits!
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[For Beginners] Compilation of Iconic and Popular Western Hits from the 90s (101–110)
That’s The Way Love GoesJanet Jackson
It’s the smash hit released in 1993 by Janet Jackson—Michael Jackson’s younger sister and one of America’s quintessential singer-songwriters.
Those who experienced it in real time may fondly remember the Japanese title “Sore ga Ai to Iu Mono Dakara” (“Because That’s What Love Is”).
With its smooth, mellow groove, it stands as an R&B classic that defined the 1990s.
How Do I LiveLeAnn Rimes
A track written by Diane Warren.
Released by LeAnn Rimes in 1997, it became a hit in countries around the world.
It spent 200 weeks on the U.S.
country chart.
The track was also recorded by Trisha Yearwood.
CannonballThe Breeders
Their massive hit that you could almost always hear at alternative rock clubs in the ’90s.
It’s a classic by the band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses.
That said, they were essentially a one-hit wonder, but a highly skilled all-female band.
PoisonThe Prodigy
A track released by The Prodigy in 1995.
It reached No.
1 on the Finnish charts.
It samples Bernard Purdie’s 1972 track “Heavy Soul Slinger.” The track was used in the 1999 film “End of Days.”
On A Ragga TipSL2
A track released in 1992 by SL2, a British breakbeat hardcore group.
It reached No.
2 on the charts in the UK and the Netherlands.
It samples Jah Screechy’s 1984 track “Walk and Skank.”
[For Beginners] A Roundup of Iconic and Popular Western Hit Songs of the 1990s (111–120)
Only Love Can Break Your HeartSaint Etienne
Originally by Neil Young, released in 1970.
This cover version by the British band Saint Etienne was released in 1990.
The track has been covered by many artists, including Everlast and Florence and the Machine.
Jump AroundHouse Of Pain
It’s a hit song that was played constantly in clubs in the ’90s.
Just listening to the track, you’d think it was by a Black hip-hop group, but I was shocked to learn that actually isn’t the case.