In 1992, Cameron Crowe’s *Singles* launched grunge music into mainstream fame, spotlighting hits by Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Mudhoney.

In the early 1990s, Seattle’s grunge scene gained Hollywood spotlight, with filmmaker Cameron Crowe’s 1992 film *Singles* featuring original songs by Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Mudhoney that debuted on the movie’s soundtrack. Tracks like Alice in Chains’ “Would?” and “Breath,” Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell’s “Seasons,” Pearl Jam’s “State of Love and Trust,” and Mudhoney’s “Overblown” were first heard in the film, with some later released on albums and others remaining exclusive to soundtracks. Other grunge songs also premiered in films like *Last Action Hero* and *The Horse Whisperer*, marking a cultural convergence of music and cinema.