1989 in music

none August 2011 December 2010 1989 1989 music radio television film This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989. Specific locations 1989 in British music 1989 in Japanese music 1989 in Norwegian music 1989 in Scandinavian music 1989 in South Korean music Specific genres 1989 in country music 1989 in heavy metal music 1989 in hip-hop music 1989 in jazz 1989 in progressive rock Events section May 2026 January 14 – Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР (Back in the USSR) exclusively in the USSR. Bootleg copies sell for as much as US$1,000 in the United States. January 23 – James Brown is sentenced in Georgia, US, to six years in jail in connection with a police chase through two different states. January 27 – Michael Jackson ends the Bad World Tour in Los Angeles, US. February 12 Roy Orbison joins Elvis Presley as the only singers to ever simultaneously have two top 5 albums on the Billboard charts. Tiny Tim launches an unsuccessful campaign to be elected mayor of New York City, US. February 17 – Whitesnake's David Coverdale marries Tawny Kitaen. February 22 – The 31st Annual Grammy Awards are presented in Los Angeles, hosted by Billy Crystal. George Michael's Faith wins Album of the Year, while Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" wins both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Tracy Chapman wins Best New Artist. March 1 – The first Ars Musica, an annual international contemporary music festival held in Brussels, opens. March 21 – Madonna's "Like a Prayer" music video, taped in late December 1988, attracts criticism for its use of Catholic Church iconography and for the use of cross burning imagery, but also garners praise for its interpretation of discrimination, rape, and faith. Pepsi drops Madonna as a spokesperson out of fear the video will cause religious groups to boycott the company. April 9 – The Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman announces that he will marry 19-year-old Mandy Smith, his girlfriend for six years. April 12 – Michael Jackson is named "King of Pop" after receiving the Soul Train Heritage Awards. April 28 – Jon Bon Jovi marries his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. May 1 – California jewelry store employees call the police reporting a suspicious person hanging around their store. The person turns out to be Michael Jackson shopping in disguise. May 6 — The 34th annual Eurovision Song Contest, held at Palais de Beaulieu in Lausanne, is won by Yugoslavian band Riva, with the song "Rock Me". This is the first year a Balkan country has won the contest, and is also the only win for Yugoslavia as a unified state. July 9 – All four original members of The Monkees reunite in Los Angeles, US, for a concert performance at the Universal Amphitheatre. The following day the quartet attend an induction ceremony at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where they receive a star. July 23 – Former Beatle Ringo Starr forms his own band named Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. July 29 – The Bee Gees perform in the U.S. for the first time in 10 years as part of their One for All world tour. August 3 – Tenor Sergio Franchi collapses while rehearsing for a concert in the United States; he dies 9 months later of brain cancer. August 11-12 – The Moscow Music Peace Festival is held in the Soviet Union. The event is put together by Doc McGhee and the Make-A-Wish Foundation and headline acts include Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, Cinderella, and the Scorpions. August 31 – The Rolling Stones open their Steel Wheels North American tour in Philadelphia, US. September 9 The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, designed by I. M. Pei, opens in Dallas, Texas, US.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/performingarts/stories/092009dngdmeyerson.1377582.html Archived copy June 26, 2013 March 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100308082232/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/performingarts/stories/092009dngdmeyerson.1377582.html dead Madonna gives a risqué performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. Clad in baggy black sweatpants and a black bustier, she shocks the audience by simulating masturbation. The version of the song used in the show would later serve as the opening number of 1990's "Blond Ambition World Tour". October 15 – Media Rings Corporation, the Japanese music, video game and software publishing company, is founded in Akasaka. November 18 – The 18th OTI Festival, held at the theater of the James L. Knight Center in Miami, United States, is won by the song "es Una canción no es suficiente no", written by Jesús Monarrez, and performed by Analí representing Mexico. December 23 – Ice Cube leaves N.W.A after financial problems and several conflicts with their manager Jerry Heller and the group's founder Eazy-E. By this time, Cube has been recording his solo debut album, which will be released next year. Undated During a break from working with Iron Maiden, guitarist Adrian Smith releases a solo album with his band A.S.a.P., entitled Silver and Gold while vocalist Bruce Dickinson also begins work on a solo album with former Gillan guitarist Janick Gers; Smith subsequently leaves Iron Maiden and is replaced by Gers.Wall Mick Mick Wall Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography 3rd Sanctuary Publishing 2004 1-86074-542-3 Bands formed Dark Tranquillity The Osborn Sisters Bands disbanded Felt Survivor Bands reformed November 2008 Cluster Luv' Plasmatics Albums released All releases are an LP record unless otherwise stated. Multiple entries for the same day are arranged alphabetically by the album's name. Release dates may vary in different countries. January–March ReleaseAlbumArtistNotes JANUARY1 Petra Means Rock Petra Compilation9 A Show of Hands Rush Live album10 Bluebird Emmylou Harris - New York Lou Reed - Skeletons in the Closet Oingo Boingo Compilation13 The Raw and the Cooked Fine Young Cannibals -16 Desert Wind Ofra Haza -18 The Whitey Album Ciccone Youth -23 Hunkpapa Throwing Muses - Lōc-ed After Dark Tone Lōc - Oh Yes I Can David Crosby -24 Electric Youth Debbie Gibson - Skid Row Skid Row Debut25 After the War Gary Moore US Straight Outta Compton N.W.A -29 Veuillez rendre l'âme (à qui elle appartient) Noir Désir France30 Fabulous Disaster Exodus US version (originally released in Europe in 1988) Technique New Order -31 Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich Warrant Debut Life Is...Too Short Too Short - Triumphant Return Whitecross -? 3 Violent Femmes - FEBRUARY1 Don't Tell a Soul The Replacements - Force Majeure Doro Pesch Solo Debut The Great Radio Controversy Tesla -3 Meshuggah Meshuggah Debut/EP6 Beyond the Blue Neon George Strait - Dylan & the Dead Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead Live album7 As Nasty As They Wanna Be 2 Live Crew - Blessing in Disguise Metal Church - Mystery Girl Roy Orbison - Spike Elvis Costello -13 A New Flame Simply Red -20 Storm the Studio Meat Beat Manifesto -21 Animotion Animotion - Intuition TNT -22 Jed Goo Goo Dolls -27 Oranges & Lemons XTC -27 Playing With Fire Spacemen 3 -28 Indigo Girls Indigo Girls -MARCH1 Best of Ozz Ozzy Osbourne Compilation; Japan3 3 Feet High and Rising De La Soul -6 Moss Side Story Barry Adamson Debut When Dream and Day Unite Dream Theater Debut7 Girl You Know It's True Milli Vanilli U.S. version of All or Nothing 10 Mr. Jordan Julian Lennon -12 Grip It! On That Other Level Geto Boys -13 101 Depeche Mode Live double album Another Place and Time Donna Summer -14 Extreme Extreme Debut Road to the Riches Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Spell Deon Estus -20 Cross That Line Howard Jones - Saraya Saraya - Shine Mother Love Bone Debut/EP21 Like a Prayer Madonna - Nick of Time Bonnie Raitt - Somewhere Between Suzy Bogguss Debut22 Make Them Die Slowly White Zombie -24 Wide-Eyed Wonder The Choir -27 Larger than Life Jody Watley -28 Alannah Myles Alannah Myles -? President Yo La Tengo Yo La Tengo - Something Real Phoebe Snow - Yellow Moon The Neville Brothers - April–June ReleaseAlbumArtistNotes APRIL3 When the World Knows Your Name Deacon Blue -4 The Breathtaking Blue Alphaville -7 Beneath the Remains Sepultura -10 Club Classics Vol. One Soul II Soul - Raging Silence Uriah Heep - Sonic Temple The Cult - Twist of Shadows Xymox -12 ...Twice Shy Great White - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks - Straight to the Sky Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam -17 Blaze of Glory Joe Jackson - Doolittle Pixies - Headless Cross Black Sabbath - One Bee Gees -19 Buzz Factory Screaming Trees -21 Blue Blood X Japan -24 Mr. Music Head Adrian Belew - Blast Holly Johnson Debut Blue Murder Blue Murder Debut Full Moon Fever Tom Petty -25 Through the Storm Aretha Franklin -26 Best Wishes Cro-Mags - Repeat Offender Richard Marx -? 1,000 Hours Green Day EP The Black Swan The Triffids - City Streets Carole King - Counterpoint In the Nursery Compilation For Ladies Only Killdozer - Free Concrete Blonde - Gashed Senses & Crossfire Front Line Assembly - The Headless Children W.A.S.P. - Stuck in Wonderamaland Dramarama - Slippery When Ill The Vandals - MAY1 Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -2 Barry Manilow Barry Manilow - Disintegration The Cure - Killin' Time Clint Black - On Land and in the Sea Cardiacs - Something Inside So Strong Kenny Rogers - The Stone Roses The Stone Roses Debut Street Fighting Years Simple Minds - Sweet Sixteen Reba McEntire - This Is the Day...This Is the Hour...This Is This! Pop Will Eat Itself - Yo Frankie Dion - Workbook Bob Mould Debut4 Blind Man's Zoo 10,000 Maniacs -8 A Night To Remember Cyndi Lauper - Badlands Badlands - Good to Be Back Natalie Cole - In a Sentimental Mood Dr. John - Junta Phish sold at concerts in 1988 Kite Kirsty MacColl -9 Big Daddy John Mellencamp - Dangerous Toys Dangerous Toys - Kaleidoscope World Swing Out Sister -11 Eat the Heat Accept -12 Altars of Madness Morbid Angel Debut Dress TM Network Remix album15 The Burning World Swans - Mind Bomb The The - Ten Good Reasons Jason Donovan -16 Slowly We Rot Obituary - Youngest in Charge Special Ed -17 Cycles The Doobie Brothers -18 Nearly Human Todd Rundgren -21 Off the Lock B'z -22 The Miracle Queen - Tin Machine Tin Machine - The Works Nik Kershaw - Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project Chaka Khan Remix album23 2300 Jackson Street Jacksons - Brain Drain Ramones - The Warmer Side of Cool Wang Chung -28 Energy Operation Ivy -30 The Other Side of the Mirror Stevie Nicks - White Limozeen Dolly Parton - Hope and Despair Edwyn Collins Debut solo? Dung 4 Inspiral Carpets Demo I Enjoy Being a Girl Phranc - A Peacetime Boom The Boom - Cloudland Pere Ubu - Invasion Live Magnum Live It's Beginning To And Back Again Wire - JUNE1 Agent Orange Sodom -2 Avalon Sunset Van Morrison -5 Flowers in the Dirt Paul McCartney - Passion Peter Gabriel - Big Game White Lion - Raw Like Sushi Neneh Cherry Debut One Night of Sin Joe Cocker - Babeti Soukous Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau and Afrisa International Orchestra -6 Workin' Overtime Diana Ross - World in Motion Jackson Browne - No More Mr. Nice Guy Gang Starr Debut8 Nights Like This Stacey Q -9 Walking with a Panther LL Cool J -12 Big Tyme Heavy D & The Boyz - Ghostbusters II Various Artists Soundtrack Trouble in Angel City Lion -13 Heart Shaped World Chris Isaak - In Step Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - DC Talk DC Talk - What You Don't Know Exposé -15 Bleach Nirvana Debut Dig? Bill Bruford's Earthworks - The Offspring The Offspring Debut; re-released in 199519 Off to See the Lizard Jimmy Buffett - Protest Songs Prefab Sprout - Extreme Aggression Kreator - Riders go Commercial Riders in the Sky -20 Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Batman Prince Soundtrack The Joke's on You Excel - Mr. Big Mr. Big Debut The Real Thing Faith No More -21 Looking for Freedom David Hasselhoff -26 All or Nothing Milli Vanilli - Automatic Sharpe & Numan - Bad English Bad English - Be Yourself Patti LaBelle - Seminal Live The Fall – Soul Provider Michael Bolton -27 Cosmic Thing The B-52s - Danger Danger Danger Danger - The End of the Innocence Don Henley - Good Evening Marshall Crenshaw - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska King's X - The Iron Man: The Musical by Pete Townshend Pete Townshend - Rockland Kim Mitchell -28 Ain't Gonna Cry Juice Newton - ? Dum-Dum The Vaselines - Magnum Cum Louder Hoodoo Gurus - Margin Walker Fugazi - Two Highways Alison Krauss & Union Station - Velveteen Transvision Vamp - July–September ReleaseAlbumArtistNotes JULY4 Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop Boogie Down Productions -7 Tender Lover Babyface -10 Heart of Stone Cher - Cuts Both Ways Gloria Estefan - Earth Moving Mike Oldfield -Horrified Repulsion - Waking Hours Del Amitri -12 Blood, Sweat, and No Tears Sick of It All Debut 17 The Twelve Commandments of Dance London Boys Debut18 UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff "Weird Al" Yankovic Soundtrack21 The Ocean Blue The Ocean Blue Debut25 Paul's Boutique Beastie Boys - Trash Alice Cooper - Unfinished Business EPMD -26 Bread & Circus Toad the Wet Sprocket Debut31 Can't Look Away Trevor Rabin - ? Peace and Love The Pogues - Tweez Slint Debut AUGUST1 Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia Guided by Voices - No One Can Do It Better The D.O.C. Debut2 The Cinderella Theory George Clinton -7 Mick Jones Mick Jones -8 Love Among the Cannibals Starship - Practice What You Preach Testament - Storms Nanci Griffith -14 Kix Brooks Kix Brooks - Now That's What I Call Music 15 (UK series) Various Artists -15 Christmas in America Kenny Rogers Christmas No Blue Thing Ray Lynch -16 Mother's Milk Red Hot Chili Peppers - Special The Temptations -17 The Death of a Dictionary Public Affection Band changed name to Live21 Rock Island Jethro Tull - Conspiracy King Diamond - Sacred Heart Shakespear's Sister Debut22 After 7 After 7 - Cocked & Loaded L.A. Guns - Devil's Night Out The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Enuff Z'nuff Enuff Z'nuff Debut Jefferson Airplane Jefferson Airplane - Perfect Symmetry Fates Warning -24 The Man Is Back! Barry White - Niki Nana Yanni -28 Adeva! Adeva - Still Cruisin' The Beach Boys -29 Steel Wheels The Rolling Stones - Lukather Steve Lukather Solo Debut Different Thomas Anders Debut; Germany Escape from Havana Mellow Man Ace Debut Last of the Runaways Giant Debut? Penikufesin Anthrax EP Return of the Ugly Bad Manners - SEPTEMBER1 Dr. Feelgood Mötley Crüe - 13 Songs Fugazi Compilation Jaya Jaya Debut Water in Time and Space Susumu Hirasawa Debut4 Sleeping with the Past Elton John - Love and Rockets Love and Rockets - Primal Scream Primal Scream -5 Alice in Hell Annihilator - Key Lime Pie Camper Van Beethoven - Louder Than Love Soundgarden - Megatop Phoenix Big Audio Dynamite - S&M Airlines NOFX - Stone Cold Rhymin' Young MC - Up to Here The Tragically Hip - Wake Me When It's Over Faster Pussycat -11 We Too Are One Eurythmics UK Pump Aerosmith - Brave and Crazy Melissa Etheridge -12 Floating into the Night Julee Cruise - Bound By the Beauty Jane Siberry - Oh Mercy Bob Dylan -14 Quickness Bad Brains -18 Foreign Affair Tina Turner - Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 Janet Jackson - Heart Like a Sky Spandau Ballet - No More Color Coroner - Oh Mercy Bob Dylan - Allroy's Revenge ALL -19 Let Love Rule Lenny Kravitz - It's a Big Daddy Thing Big Daddy Kane - Merry, Merry Christmas New Kids on the Block Christmas Sound + Vision David Bowie Box Set25 Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! The Sugarcubes - Seasons End Marillion - The Seeds of Love Tears for Fears -26 Big Trash Thompson Twins - Def, Dumb and Blonde Deborah Harry US Flying Cowboys Rickie Lee Jones - Laughter The Mighty Lemon Drops - No Holdin' Back Randy Travis -? The Freed Man Sebadoh - The Healer John Lee Hooker - L'eau rouge The Young Gods - Soldier of Fortune Loudness - Tempted and Tried Steeleye Span - October–December ReleaseAlbumArtistNotes OCTOBER2 Freedom Neil Young - Hup The Wonder Stuff - Liquidizer Jesus Jones -3 Crossroads Tracy Chapman - Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind Linda Ronstadt featuring Aaron Neville - Handle with Care Nuclear Assault - If It Don't Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger Bruce Willis - Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out Petra - Runaway Horses Belinda Carlisle - Shocker Various Artists Soundtrack5 More to This Life Steven Curtis Chapman -7 UAIOE KMFDM -9 Automatic The Jesus and Mary Chain - Coming In for the Kill Climie Fisher - Enjoy Yourself Kylie Minogue - Paradise Circus The Lilac Time - Results Liza Minnelli - Scar Lush Mini Album10 The Biz Never Sleeps Biz Markie - The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say! Ice-T - Save Yourself McAuley Schenker Group - Thrash Zone D.R.I. - Trial by Fire: Live in Leningrad Yngwie Malmsteen Live13 Nothingface Voivod - Trouble Walkin' Ace Frehley - The Years of Decay Overkill -16 Best of Dark Horse 1976–1989 George Harrison Compilation Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit... Déjà Vu Suicidal Tendencies Compilation Def, Dumb & Blonde Deborah Harry - Hats The Blue Nile US Hot in the Shade Kiss - Long Hard Look Lou Gramm - Scarlet and Other Stories All About Eve - Selena Selena - The Sensual World Kate Bush - Simple Man Charlie Daniels - Steady On Shawn Colvin - The Time Bros - We're in This Together Low Profile - Wild! Erasure -20 Pretty Hate Machine Nine Inch Nails Debut 23 Welcome to the Beautiful South The Beautiful South - Storm Front Billy Joel - Neither Fish nor Flesh Terence Trent D'Arby - Getahead Curiosity Killed the Cat - Michel'le Michel'le - On Fire Galaxie 500 - Word Power Divine Styler Debut24 11 The Smithereens - Come Together As One Will Downing - Follow the Blind Blind Guardian - Strange Angels Laurie Anderson -26 Zig Zag The Hooters -28 Realm of Chaos – Slaves to Darkness Bolt Thrower -30 The Road to Hell Chris Rea - Flying in a Blue Dream Joe Satriani - Holding Back the River Wet Wet Wet - Rite Time Can - Songs for the Poor Man Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila - Stronger Cliff Richard - You, Me and the Alarm Clock John Bramwell (as Johnny Dangerously) EP31 And in This Corner... DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - Book of Days The Psychedelic Furs - Built to Last Grateful Dead - Bulletproof Heart Grace Jones - Can't Fight Fate Taylor Dayne -? The English Disease Barmy Army - i A.R. Kane - Piretos tou erota Vicky Leandros Greece NOVEMBER1 Mudhoney Mudhoney Debut Ozma Melvins -2 No Control Bad Religion -6 Journeyman Eric Clapton - Boomerang The Creatures -7 Slip of the Tongue Whitesnake US All Hail the Queen Queen Latifah - Done by the Forces of Nature Jungle Brothers -10 The Cactus Album 3rd Bass - West Textures Robert Earl Keen -13 Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads Scorpions Compilation Me and a Monkey on the Moon Felt - Streetcleaner Godflesh Debut World Downfall Terrorizer Debut You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3 Frank Zappa Live14 The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste Ministry -20 ...But Seriously Phil Collins - Perfect Remedy Status Quo - Affection Lisa Stansfield Europe Now That's What I Call Music 16 (UK series) Various Artists - Rabies Skinny Puppy -21 Presto Rush US Back on the Block Quincy Jones - The Incredible Base Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock - Kenny G Live Kenny G Live 24 A Black & White Night Live Roy Orbison and Friends Live27 Labour of Love II UB40 - Ghost Nation Hunters & Collectors - Pump Up the Jam Technotronic -? Consuming Impulse Pestilence - I Remember Mama Shirley Caesar - Speaking of Dreams Joan Baez - Suck on This Primus Live DECEMBER1 Change the Weather Underworld - Gutter Ballet Savatage - Never Picture Perfect Rich Mullins -4 Ninety 808 State - Symphonies of Sickness Carcass -9 Digitalian is Eating Breakfast Tetsuya Komuro Debut11 Monty Python Sings Monty Python Compilation17 Boys in Heat Britny Fox -19 Deep Peter Murphy US? Hallelujah Happy Mondays EP Post-Mersh Vol. 3 Minutemen Compilation Surprise Better Than Ezra Cassette only The Symphony Sessions Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Final; Live Release date unknown A Word from the Wise – Pennywise (EP) Al Denson – Al Denson All Aboard the Mind Train – The Modern Art Animal Logic - Animal Logic At Peace – Jade Warrior Big Talk – Edin-Ådahl Blow – Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Bringing It Back Home – The Clark Sisters Brotherly Love – Daniel Winans Cantemos Juntos – Lynda Thomas (EP) Christmas Is... – Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge Century Flower – Shelleyan Orphan The Complete Sham 69 Live – Sham 69 Cyborgs Revisited – Simply Saucer Don't Stop the Night – Momus Door Into Summer - Jacob's Trouble Down on the River - John Hartford Earwig – Blake Babies Face of Despair – Mortal Sin Fight the Power... Live! – Public Enemy – (live, released on VHS) First Watch – Guardian Freedom – White Heart Get Yer Jujus Out – Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band God, Time and Causality – John FaheyThe Encyclopedia of Popular Music Larkin Colin Colin Larkin (writer) Omnibus Press 5th concise 2011 978-0-85712-595-8 Hard Volume – Rollins Band Helter Stupid – Negativland Here Come the Snakes – Green on Red Hope and Despair – Edwyn Collins Human Soul – Graham Parker I Can See You – Black Flag Imagine That - Dennis Seaton Immigrant's Daughter – Margaret Becker In Your Face – Shout Innocent Blood – REZ Irène Schweizer & Andrew Cyrille - Irène Schweizer and Andrew Cyrille It's a Jungle Out There! - Mastedon Joggers and Smoggers – The Ex Knights of Heaven – Leviticus Les Rythmes Automatiques (fr) – Telex Liberation – Bunny Wailer Life in Exile After Abdication – Moe Tucker Long Way From Paradise – Allies Master's Command – Sacred Warrior Matrice - Gérard Manset Michigan Rain – Gregg Alexander (debut) Modern – Hijokaidan Mother Nature's Kitchen – Kevin McDermott Night of Rage – Kraut No More Blues – Susannah McCorkle No Room in the Middle – Greg X. Volz Novice - Alain Bashung Once We Were Scum, Now We Are God – No Out of the Darkness – Bloodgood Outdoor Elvis – The Swirling Eddies The Pledge – DeGarmo and Key Powertrip – Ludichrist (final album) Prime 5 – Ween The Prophets – Alpha Blondy Rasta Souvenir – Manu Dibango Sittin' Pretty – The Pastels Searchlight – Runrig Silence is Madness – Bride Smash – One Bad Pig Soulforce Revolution – 7 Seconds State of Control – Barren Cross Strange Cargo – David Van Tieghem Start Today – Gorilla Biscuits Stolen Wishes – Shoes Strong Medicine – Bryan Duncan Sue – Frazier Chorus Too Long in the Wasteland - James McMurtry Tragedy Again – D.I. The Way Home – Russ Taff This Time Around – Green on Red Western Shadows – Carole Laure Words for the Dying – John Cale Wrong – Nomeansno Biggest hit singles The following songs achieved the highest chart positions in the charts of 1989. # Artist Title Year Country Chart Entries 1 Madonna Like a Prayer 1989 US UK 1 - Mar 1989 (13 weeks), US Billboard 1 - Mar 1989 (16 weeks), US CashBox 1 of 1989, Japan (Tokyo) 1 - Mar 1989 (18 weeks), Finland 1 for 3 weeks - Mar 1989, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1989 (17 weeks), Norway 1 - Mar 1989 (16 weeks), Poland 1 - Apr 1989 (26 weeks), Belgium 1 - Mar 1989 (12 weeks), Italy 1 for 9 weeks - Apr 1989, Eire 1 for 2 weeks - Mar 1989, Canada RPM 1 for 4 weeks - Apr 1989, Canada 1 of 1989, New Zealand 1 for 2 weeks - Apr 1989, Australia 1 for 4 weeks - Apr 1989, Europe 1 for 12 weeks - Mar 1989, Holland 2 - Mar 1989 (11 weeks), Austria 2 - Apr 1989 (5 months), Australia 2 of 1989, Germany 2 - Mar 1989 (5 months), ODK Germany 2 - Mar 1989 (25 weeks) (11 weeks in top 10), MTV Video of the year 1989 (Nominated), US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1989), France 4 - Mar 1989 (2 weeks), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1989), US Radio 5 of 1989 (peak 1 10 weeks), Italy 5 of 1989, POP 5 of 1989, Switzerland 6 of 1989, ARC 8 of 1989 (peak 1 12 weeks), US BB 25 of 1989, Scrobulate 33 of pop, Sweden 36 - Aug 2009 (1 week), Brazil 38 of 1989, Europe 49 of the 1980s (1989), nuTsie 65 of 1980s, Germany 96 of the 1980s (peak 2 15 weeks), France (InfoDisc) 113 of the 1980s (peak 1, 27 weeks, 478k sales estimated, 1989), OzNet 161, Rolling Stone 300, Acclaimed 629 (1989), RYM 13 of 1989 2 Phil Collins Another Day in Paradise 1989 UK US Billboard 1 - Nov 1989 (17 weeks), US Radio 1 of 1989 (peak 1 11 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 1 - Nov 1989 (20 weeks), Sweden 1 - Nov 1989 (8 weeks), Finland 1 for 2 weeks - Nov 1989, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1989 (21 weeks), Norway 1 - Nov 1989 (15 weeks), Poland 1 - Nov 1989 (23 weeks), Belgium 1 - Nov 1989 (14 weeks), Germany 1 - Jan 1990 (5 months), ODK Germany 1 - Nov 1989 (31 weeks) (10 weeks at number 1) (15 weeks in top 10), Canada RPM 1 for 8 weeks - Dec 1989, Europe 1 for 5 weeks - Jan 1990, Germany 1 for 10 weeks - Dec 1989, Spain 1 for 1 week - Jan 1990, Grammy in 1990, Brit best song 1990, UK 2 - Nov 1989 (11 weeks), ARC 2 of 1989 (peak 1 13 weeks), Holland 2 - Oct 1989 (12 weeks), Austria 2 - Dec 1989 (5 months), Brazil 3 of 1990, Italy 3 of 1990, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Dec 1989), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1990), Japan (Osaku) 5 of 1990 (peak 1 22 weeks), US BB 7 of 1990, France 9 - Nov 1989 (1 week), Switzerland 11 of 1990, POP 21 of 1989, Canada 23 of 1990, Europe 60 of the 1980s (1989), Scrobulate 67 of ballad, Billboard 50th song 86, 55th Billboard 100 96 (1989), Germany 195 of the 1990s (peak 1 10 weeks), OzNet 214, UK Silver (certified by BPI in Nov 1989), RYM 133 of 1989 3 Fine Young Cannibals She Drives Me Crazy 1988 UK US Billboard 1 - Jan 1989 (23 weeks), Austria 1 - Mar 1989 (5 months), Canada RPM 1 for 1 week - Apr 1989, New Zealand 1 for 5 weeks - Mar 1989, Australia 1 for 5 weeks - Mar 1989, Germany 2 - Feb 1989 (4 months), ODK Germany 2 - Jan 1989 (22 weeks) (13 weeks in top 10), Grammy in 1989 (Nominated), MTV Video of the year 1989 (Nominated), Holland 3 - Jan 1989 (10 weeks), Switzerland 3 - Feb 1989 (18 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 4 - Feb 1989 (19 weeks), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Apr 1989), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1989), UK 5 - Jan 1989 (13 weeks), Belgium 5 - Feb 1989 (11 weeks), Australia 5 of 1989, Norway 6 - Apr 1989 (4 weeks), Switzerland 7 of 1989, France 9 - Dec 1988 (1 week), Poland 9 - Mar 1989 (9 weeks), POP 9 of 1989, ARC 11 of 1989 (peak 1 14 weeks), Canada 11 of 1989, US CashBox 12 of 1989, Sweden 13 - Feb 1989 (4 weeks), US BB 18 of 1989, US Radio 19 of 1989 (peak 1 10 weeks), Brazil 29 of 1989, KROQ 31 of 1989, Holland free40 39 of 1989, Italy 47 of 1989, Germany 99 of the 1980s (peak 2 15 weeks), OzNet 134, Acclaimed 672 (1989), RYM 190 of 1988 4 Roxette The Look 1989 Sweden US Billboard 1 - Feb 1989 (19 weeks), Sweden 1 - Jan 1989 (11 weeks), Finland 1 for 1 week - May 1989, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1989 (27 weeks), Norway 1 - Mar 1989 (18 weeks), Germany 1 - Apr 1989 (5 months), ODK Germany 1 - Apr 1989 (24 weeks) (4 weeks at number 1) (13 weeks in top 10), New Zealand 1 for 3 weeks - May 1989, Australia 1 for 5 weeks - Jul 1989, Europe 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1989, Germany 1 for 5 weeks - May 1989, Japan (Tokyo) 2 - Mar 1989 (18 weeks), Holland 2 - Mar 1989 (12 weeks), Austria 2 - May 1989 (7 months), Switzerland 2 of 1989, Belgium 2 - Apr 1989 (12 weeks), Australia 3 of 1989, France 4 - Apr 1989 (2 weeks), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Apr 1989), US CashBox 6 of 1989, UK 7 - Apr 1989 (13 weeks), Poland 8 - Apr 1989 (17 weeks), Italy 9 of 1989, Canada 10 of 1989, US Radio 14 of 1989 (peak 1 9 weeks), US BB 17 of 1989, Germany 30 of the 1980s (peak 1 18 weeks), Brazil 35 of 1989, POP 39 of 1989, ARC 41 of 1989 (peak 1 12 weeks), OzNet 567, RYM 94 of 1989 5 The Bangles Eternal Flame 1989 US UK 1 - Feb 1989 (20 weeks), US Billboard 1 - Feb 1989 (19 weeks), Holland 1 - Mar 1989 (16 weeks), Sweden 1 - Apr 1989 (10 weeks), Norway 1 - May 1989 (16 weeks), Belgium 1 - Apr 1989 (15 weeks), Australia 1 of 1989, Eire 1 for 3 weeks - Apr 1989, Australia 1 for 1 week - Jun 1989, Japan (Tokyo) 2 - Feb 1989 (22 weeks), Switzerland 2 - May 1989 (19 weeks), Austria 3 - May 1989 (5 months), ODK Germany 4 - May 1989 (22 weeks) (10 weeks in top 10), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Apr 1989), UK Gold (certified by BPI in May 1989), Switzerland 5 of 1989, Germany 5 - May 1989 (4 months), US CashBox 7 of 1989, France 10 - Feb 1989 (1 week), Brazil 10 of 1989, US Radio 21 of 1989 (peak 1 8 weeks), POP 25 of 1989, Canada 26 of 1989, Europe 27 of the 1980s (1988), US BB 32 of 1989, ARC 33 of 1989 (peak 1 13 weeks), Scrobulate 70 of 80s, Holland free40 97 of 1989, OzNet 141, Germany 196 of the 1980s (peak 4 14 weeks), UKMIX 649, RYM 73 of 1989 Top 40 Chart hit singles Song title Artist(s) Release date(s) US UK Highest chart position Other Chart Performance(s)"(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" Paula Abdul September 1989 3 74 3 (US Billboard Hot 100) See chart performance entry"18 and Life" Skid Row June 1989 4 12 4 (US) See chart performance entry"À la même heure dans deux ans" Elsa Lunghini April 1989 n/a n/a 7 (France) 5 (France Airplay Chart) – 26 (Québec) – 29 (Europe) – 46 (European Airplay Top 50)"After All" Cher & Peter Cetera February 1989 6 84 1 (US Adult Contemporary – Billboard) See chart performance entry"Ain't Nobody Better" Inner City April 1989 n/a 10 1 (US Hot Dance Club Play – Billboard) See chart performance entry"Ain't Nobody" (Remix) Chaka Khan & Rufus June 1989 n/a 6 6 (UK) 9 (West Germany)"All Around the World" Lisa Stansfield October 1989 3 1 1 (9 Countries) See chart performance entry"All I Want Is You" U2 June 1989 83 4 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry"All She Wants Is" Duran Duran December 1988 22 9 2 (Italy) 1 (European Dance charts) – 1 (Billboard Hot Dance Club Play) – 1 (European Dance charts) – 24 (Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) – 74 (Australia)"Americanos" Holly Johnson March 1989 n/a 4 1 (Austria) See chart performance entry"Angelia" Richard Marx September 1989 4 45 1 (Canada) See chart performance entry"Another Day in Paradise" Phil Collins October 1989 1 2 1 (10 Countries) See chart performance entry"The Arms of Orion" Prince & Sheena Easton October 1989 36 27 13 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry"Around My Heart" Sandra March 1989 n/a n/a 11 (Germany) 19 (Switzerland) – 23 (Austria) – 28 (France) – 44 (Europe)"Atomic City" Holly Johnson June 1989 n/a 18 9 (Ireland) See chart performance entry"Baby Don't Forget My Number" Milli Vanilli January 1989 1 16 1 (United States)See chart performance entry "Baby I Don't Care" Transvision Vamp March 1989 n/a 6 3 (Scotland) 3 (Australia) - 14 (Ireland) - 24 (Europe) "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" Soul II Soul May 1989 4 1 1 (Europe, Holland, Netherlands) See chart performance entry"Batdance" Prince June 1989 1 2 1 (6 countries) See chart performance entry "Bakerman” Laid Back 1989 n/a 44 1 (Austria) 9 (West Germany) – 10 (Switzerland) – 13 (Sweden) – 20 (Holland) – 27 (Belgium) "The Beat(en) Generation" The The April 1989 n/a 18 4 (New Zealand) 8 (Ireland) - 13 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 50 (Australia) - 82 (Germany) "Bedroom Eyes" Kate Ceberano April 1989 n/a n/a 2 (Australia) 38 (New Zealand) "Belfast Child" Simple Minds February 1989 n/a 1 1 (5 countries) See chart performance entry"The Best" Tina Turner August 1989 15 5 2 (Austria, Belgium, Canada, Portugal) See chart performance entry"The Best of Me" Cliff Richard May 1989 n/a 2 2 (Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry"Black Velvet" Alannah Myles October 1989 1 2 4 (4 countries) See chart performance entry "Blame It on the Boogie" Big Fun July 1989 n/a 4 4 (UK Singles Chart) See chart performance entry"Blame It on the Rain" Milli Vanilli July 1989 1 52 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "Blow the House Down" Living in a Box June 1989 n/a 10 10 (United Kingdom, Holland) 12 (Belgium, Ireland) – 15 (Sweden) – 26 (Switzerland) – 28 (Germany) – 166 (Australia) "Blues from a Gun" The Jesus and Mary Chain September 1989 n/a 32 1 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) "Breakthru" Queen June 1989 n/a 7 4 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "Bring Me Edelweiss" Edelweiss April 1989 n/a 5 1 (6 countries) See chart performance entry "Buffalo Stance" Neneh Cherry January 1989 3 3 2 (Greece, Switzerland, West Germany) See chart performance entry "Bust a Move" Young MC May 1989 7 73 1 (Australia) See chart performance entry"Can't Shake the Feeling" Big Fun November 1989 n/a 8 7 (Irish Single Charts) See chart performance entry"Chained to the Wheel" The Black Sorrows January 1989 n/a n/a 9 (Australia) 42 (New Zealand) "Cherish" Madonna August 1989 2 3 1 (Canada, US Adult Contemporary) See chart performance entry "Crying in the Chapel" Peter Blakeley November 1989 n/a n/a 3 (Australia) 7 (New Zealand) - 57 (West Germany)"Cold Hearted" Paula Abdul June 1989 1 46 1 (US Billboard Hot 100) See chart performance entry"Cover Girl" New Kids on the Block August 1989 2 4 2 (United States) 4 (Canada Top Singles) – 6 (Irish Singles Chart) – 11 (Europe) – 17 (New Zealand) – 22 (Australia)"Dançando Lambada" Kaoma1989 93 62 2 (Finland) See chart performance entry"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" New Kids on the Block November 1989 8 8 8 (US Billboard 100) 6 (Irish Singles Chart) - 17 (Canada Top Singles) "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" The Adventures of Stevie V December 1989 25 2 1 (Canada, Netherlands) See chart performance entry "Dear Jessie" Madonna December 1989 n/a 5 3 (Irish Singles Chart) See chart performance entry "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Band Aid II December 1989 n/a 1 1 (UK, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Do You Believe in Shame?" Duran Duran April 1989 72 30 14 (Italy) 22 (Finland) - 41 (Dutch Single Top 100) - 88 (Canada) "The Doctor" The Doobie Brothers May 1989 9 73 9 (United States) 1 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 14 (Canada) - 31 (US Billboard Adult Contemporary) - 32 (Australia) - 37 (Netherlands) "Don't Ask Me Why" Eurythmics October 1989 40 25 2 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry"Don't Close Your Eyes" Kix May 1989 11 n/a 16 (US Mainstream Rock [Billboard] n/a "Don't Know Much" Linda Ronstadt and Aaron NevilleSeptember 1989 2 2 1 (Ireland) See Chart Performance entry "Don't Wanna Lose You" Gloria Estefan June 1989 1 6 1 (US Billboard Hot 100, Canada Adult Contemporary, US Hot Latin Songs [Billboard]) See chart performance entry "Dr. Feelgood" Mötley CrüeSeptember 1989 6 50 11 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Drama!" Erasure September 1989 n/a 4 3 (Denmark) See chart performance entry "Dressed for Success" RoxetteJuly 1989 14 18 2 (Sweden) See chart performance entry "Easy" Ice MC1989 n/a n/a 2 (Spain) 3 (West Germany) - 4 (Switzerland) - 7 (Austria) - 17 (France) - 18 (Europe) "Electric Youth" Debbie GibsonApril 1989 11 14 5 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "The End of the Innocence" Don HenleyJune 1989 8 48 3 (Canada) See chart performance entry "Especially for You" Jason Donovan & Kylie MinogueJanuary 1989 n/a 1 1 (UK, Ireland, Europe) See chart performance entry "Eternal Flame" The BanglesJanuary 1989 1 1 9 countries See chart performance entry "Everlasting Love" Howard JonesJanuary 1989 12 62 12 (United States) 1 (US Adult Contemporary) - 19 (US Modern Rock Tracks) - 91 (Australia) "Every Day (I Love You More)" Jason DonovanAugust 1989 n/a 2 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Every Little Step" Bobby BrownFebruary 1989 3 6 3 (United States See chart performance entry "Express Yourself" MadonnaMay 1989 2 5 4 (countries) See chart performance entry "Ferry Cross the Mersey" Charity record for The Hillsborough Disaster FundMay 1989 n/a 1 1 (United Kingdom, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Fight the Power" Public EnemyJuly 1989 n/a 29 29 (United States) 1 (US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)) - 3 (US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)) - 20 (US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)) - 30 (Netherlands) "First Time" Robin BeckJuly 1989 n/a 1 1 (10 countries) See chart performance entry "Fisherman's Blues" The WaterboysJanuary 1989 n/a 32 13 (Ireland) 3 (US Alternative Airplay [Billboard] - 20 (New Zealand) "Fools Gold" The Stone RosesNovember 1989 n/a 9 8 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "Forever" KissJanuary 1989 8 65 8 (United States) See chart performance entry "Forever Your Girl" Paula Abdul1989 1 24 1 (Canada, United States) See chart performance entry "Free Fallin'" Tom PettyFebruary 1989 7 59 4 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "French Kiss" Lil LouisJuly 1989 50 2 1 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry"Friends" Jody Watley April 1989 9 21 8 See chart performance entry "Funky Cold Medina" Tone LōcMarch 1989 3 13 3 (New Zealand, United States) See chart performance entry "Get On Your Feet" Gloria EstefanSeptember 1989 11 23 5 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" Milli Vanilli July 1989 1 1 1 (6 countries) See chart performance entry "Good Life" Inner CityJanuary 1989 73 4 1 (Finland) See chart performance entry "Going Back to My Roots" FPI Project November 1989 n/a 9 5 (Austria, West Germany) See chart performance entry "Got to Get" Rob'n'Raz & Leila KNovember 1989 48 8 1 (Iceland) See chart performance entry "Got to Have Your Love" Mantronix & WondressDecember 1989 82 4 4 (UK) See chart performance entry "Gringo" SabrinaJuly 1989 n/a 95 9 (Finland) 10 (Italy) - 10 (Spain) "Hand on Your Heart" Kylie Minogue April 1989 n/a 1 1 (UK, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Hangin' Tough" New Kids on the BlockJuly 1989 1 1 1 (UK, US, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Harlem Desire" London BoysSeptember 1989 n/a 17 6 (Ireland) n/a "Have I Told You Lately" Van MorrisonJune 1989 n/a 74 12 (Ireland) 12 (US Billboard Adult Contemporary) - 93 (Australia) "Heaven" WarrantJuly 1989 2 93 2 (US) See chart performance entry "Heaven Help Me" Deon EstusApril 1989 5 41 4 (Canada) See chart performance entry "Hélène" Roch Voisine November 1989 n/a n/a 1 (France, Québec) 3 (Belgium, Norway) - 5 (Europe) - 9 (Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Chart) - 57 (Canadian RPM Top 100 Chart) "Help!" Bananarama & LananeeneenoonooFebruary 1989 n/a 3 2 (Finland, Ireland, Sweden) See chart performance entry "Hold Me In Your Arms" Rick AstleyJanuary 1989 n/a 10 7 (Ireland, Finland) See chart performance entry "Homely Girl" UB40November 1989 n/a 6 2 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "I Beg Your Pardon" Kon KanFebruary 1989 15 5 3 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "I Don't Wanna Get Hurt" Donna SummerMay 1989 n/a 7 3 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "I Don't Wanna Lose You" Tina TurnerNovember 1989 n/a 8 8 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "I Don't Want a Lover" TexasJanuary 1989 77 8 3 (Switzerland) See chart performance entry "I Drove All Night" Cyndi LauperApril 1989 6 7 6 See chart performance entry "I Feel the Earth Move" MartikaAugust 1989 25 7 2 (Australia) See chart performance entry "I Just Don't Have the Heart" Cliff RichardAugust 1989 n/a 3 3 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "I Like It" Dino1989 7 n/a 7 (United States) See chart performance entry "I Only Wanna Be With You" Samantha FoxJanuary 1989 31 16 1 (Belgium) See chart performance entry "I Remember You" Skid RowNovember 1989 6 36 2 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "I Want It All" Queen May 1989 50 3 2 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "I Want That Man" Deborah HarrySeptember 1989 n/a 13 2 (Australia) See chart performance entry "I'd Rather Jack" The Reynolds GirlsApril 1989 n/a 8 6 (Finland, Ireland) See chart performance entry "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" New Kids on the BlockApril 1989 1 5 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "I'll Be There for You" Bon JoviApril 1989 1 18 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "If I Could Turn Back Time" CherJuly 1989 3 6 1 (Australia) See chart performance entry "If Only I Could" Sydney Youngblood1989 n/a 3 1 (Belgium) See chart performance entry "If Tomorrow Never Comes" Garth BrooksAugust 1989 n/a 1 6 countries See chart performance entry "If You Don't Know Me by Now" Simply RedMarch 1989 1 2 1 (Australia, New Zealand, United States) See chart performance entry "I'm Every Woman" (Remix) Chaka Khan1989 n/a 8 8 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "In Private" Dusty SpringfieldNovember 1989 n/a 14 2 (Belgium) See chart performance entry "The Invisible Man" QueenAugust 1989 n/a 12 4 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "It's Alright" Pet Shop BoysJune 1989 n/a 5 3 (West Germany) See chart performance entry "It's Only Love" Simply RedJanuary 1989 28 12 7 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Jamais nous" Elsa LunghiniSeptember 1989 n/a n/a 10 (France) 15 (Québec) = 41 (Europe) "Janie's Got a Gun" AerosmithNovember 1989 4 76 1 (Australia) See chart performance entry "Jardins d'enfants" Début de SoiréeJune 1989 n/a n/a 5 (France) 14 (Finland) - 16 (France) - 24 (Europe) "Je te survivrai" Jean-Pierre FrançoisJune 1989 n/a n/a 2 (France) 12 (Europe) - 39 (Québec) "Johnny, Johnny Come Home" Avalanche1989 n/a n/a 1 (France) 2 (Europe) - 3 (France, Norway) "Just A Friend" Biz Markie1989 9 55 0 (United States) 9 (U.S. Hot Rap Singles - Billboard) - 37 (U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks - Billboard) - 66 (Canada) "Keep On Movin'" Soul II SoulMarch 1989 11 5 5 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Kickstart My Heart" Mötley CrüeNovember 1989 27 n/a 27 (United Kingdom) 18 (U.S. Mainstream Rock - Billboard) - 31 (New Zealand) - 34 (Australia) "Kisses on the Wind" Neneh CherryAugust 1989 8 20 4 (Finland) See chart performance entry"The Look" Roxette January 1989 1 7 1 (10 countries) See chart performance entry"Looking for Freedom" David Hasselhoff January 1989 n/a n/a 1 (Austria, West Germany, Switzerland) 4 (Europe) - 12 (France) - 18 (Belgium) - 22 (Netherlands - Dutch Top 40) - 31 (Netherlands) "La Vie la nuit" Début de SoiréeJanuary 1989 n/a n/a 2 (France) 3 (Belgium - Wallonia) - 3 (Québec) - 9 (Europe) - 32 (Belgium - Flanders) "Lambada" KaomaJuly 1989 46 4 1 (14 countries) See chart performance entry "Lay Your Hands on Me" Bon JoviAugust 1989 7 18 7 (United States) See chart performance entry "Lean on You" Cliff RichardOctober 1989 n/a 17 10 (Ireland) 60 (Germany) - 66 (Netherlands) "Leave a Light On" Belinda CarlisleSeptember 1989 11 4 4 (Austria, Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Leave Me Alone" Michael Jackson February 1989 n/a 2 1 (Greece, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Let's Party" Jive Bunny and the MastermixersDecember 1989 n/a 1 1 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Liberian Girl" Michael JacksonJuly 1989 n/a 13 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Licence to Kill" Gladys KnightMay 1989 n/a 6 1 (Sweden) See chart performance entry "Like a Prayer" MadonnaMarch 1989 1 1 (20 countries) See chart performance entry "Like a Yo-Yo" SabrinaFebruary 1989 n/a 72 1 (Finland) 2 (Denmark) - 10 (Spain) - 13 (Italy) - 32 (Europe) "Lily Was Here" Dave Stewart & Candy Dulfer1989 11 6 1 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "Listen to Your Heart" RoxetteOctober 1989 1 13 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "Living in Sin" Bon JoviOctober 1989 9 35 9 (United States) 9 (U.S. Cash Box Top 100) - 20 (Switzerland) - 37 (U.S.Billboard Album Rock Tracks) - 64 (Australia)"The Living Years" Mike + The Mechanics January 1989 1 2 1 (5 countries) See chart performance entry "London Nights" London BoysJune 1989 n/a 2 1 (Finland) 4 (Ireland) - 6 (Europe) - 9 (Switzerland) - 24 (West Germany) "Losing My Mind" Liza Minnelli August 1989 n/a 6 2 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Lost in Your Eyes" Debbie GibsonJanuary 1989 1 34 1 (Canada, United States) See chart performance entry "Love in an Elevator" AerosmithAugust 1989 5 13 5 (United States) See chart performance entry "Love in the Natural Way" Kim Wilde February 1989 n/a 32 26 (Ireland) 63 (Netherlands [Single Top 100])"Love is a Shield" Camouflage April 1989 n/a n/a 9 (West Germany) 11 (Austria) - 29 (Switzerland) - 23 (US Alternative Airplay - Billboard) - 35 (US Dance Club Songs - Billboard) "Love Shack" The B-52's June 1989 3 2 1 (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand) See chart performance entry"Love Song" Tesla August 1989 10 n/a 10 (US) n/a"Love Train" Holly Johnson November 1989 65 4 4 (UK, West Germany) See chart performance entry"Lullaby" The Cure August 1989 74 18 2 (US) See chart performance entry "Magic Symphony" Blue SystemSeptember 1989 n/a n/a 21 (Switzerland) 10 (Media Control Charts) - 23 (Austria) "Manchild" Neneh CherryMay 1989 n/a 5 2 (West Germany) See chart performance entry "Marina" (Remix '89) Rocco Granata & The Carnations 1989 n/a n/a 1 (Belgium, Italy, Germany) n/a "Me, Myself and I" De La SoulApril 1989 34 22 1 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "Me So Horny" 2 Live CrewJanuary 1989 26 n/a 1 (Netherlands) See chart performance entry "The Miracle" QueenNovember 1989 n/a 21 16 (Netherlands - Single Top 100) - 20 (Netherlands - Dutch Top 40) 23 (Ireland) - 28 (Belgium) - 78 (West Germany) "Mirador" Johnny HallydayJune 1989 n/a n/a 3 (France) 1 (France - Airplay Chart [Am Stations]) - 16 (Europe - Eurochart Hot 100) - 22 (Europe - European Airplay Top 50) "Miss You Like Crazy" Natalie ColeMarch 1989 7 2 2 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Miss You Much" Janet JacksonAugust 1989 1 22 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "Mixed Emotions" The Rolling StonesAugust 1989 5 26 1 (Canada) See chart performance entry "My Brave Face" Paul McCartneyMay 1989 25 18 1 (Japan) See chart performance entry "Name and Number" Curiosity Killed the CatSeptember 1989 n/a 14 13 (Italy) See chart performance entry "No More Bolero's" Gerard Joling1989 n/a n/a 1 n/a "No More Lies" Michel'leOctober 1989 7 78 7 (United States) See chart performance entry "Oh Father" MadonnaOctober 1989 20 n/a 6 (Italy) See chart performance entry "On Our Own" Bobby BrownApril 1989 2 4 1 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Once Bitten Twice Shy" Great White1989 5 83 5 6 (U.S. Mainstream Rock - Billboard) - 11 (Canada) "One" Bee GeesJune 1989 7 71 7 (Argentina, United States) See chart performance entry "One" MetallicaJanuary 1989 35 13 1 (Finland) See chart performance entry "One Summer" Daryl Braithwaite January 1989 n/a n/a 4 (Sweden) 5 (Norway) – 8 (Australia) "Open Letter (To a Landlord)" Living ColourFebruary 1989 82 n/a 11 (New Zealand) 11 (U.S. Mainstream Rock - Billboard) "Orange Crush" R.E.M. January 1989 n/a 28 5 (New Zealand) 1 (U.S. Modern Rock Tracks - Billboard; U.S. Mainstream Rock - Billboard) - 15 (Australia) - 21 (Ireland) "The Other Side" AerosmithJune 1989 22 46 22 (United States) 1 (U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks - Billboard) - 73 (Australia) "Pacific State" 808 StateNovember 1989 n/a 10 10 (United Kingdom) 82 (Australia) "Paradise City" Guns N' RosesJanuary 1989 5 6 4 (New Zealand) 4 (UK UK Independent Singles) - 21 (Scotland) - 35 (Australia) - 40 (Sweden) - 90 (Europe) "Partyman" PrinceAugust 1989 18 14 9 (Finland) See chart performance entry "Patience" Guns N' RosesApril 1989 4 10 2 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Personal Jesus" Depeche ModeSeptember 1989 28 13 3 (Italy, Spain) See chart performance entry "Poison" Alice CooperJuly 1989 7 2 2 (New Zealand, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Pop Singer" John MellencampApril 1989 15 93 1 (Canada, New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Pour toi Arménie" Charles AznavourFebruary 1989 n/a n/a 1 (France) 3 (Belgium) - 4 (Europe) "Pump ab das Bier" Werner Wichtig October 1989 n/a n/a 1 (West Germany) 3 (Austria) - 3 (Switzerland) "Pump Up the Jam" TechnotronicAugust 1989 2 2 (7 countries) See chart performance entry "Real Love" Jody WatleyMarch 1989 2 31 2 (United States, Canada) See chart performance entry "Revival" EurythmicsAugust 1989 n/a 26 7 (Sweden) See chart performance entry "Rhythm Nation" Janet JacksonOctober 1989 2 23 2 (Canada, United States) See chart performance entry "Ride On Time" Black BoxJuly 1989 n/a 1 1 (Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Right Back Where We Started From" SinittaMay 1989 84 4 2 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Right Here Waiting" Richard MarxJuly 1989 1 2 1 (5 countries) See chart performance entry "Ring My Bell" Collette February 1989 n/a 93 4 (New Zealand) 5 (Australia) "The Road to Hell" Chris ReaOctober 1989 n/a 10 6 (Austria) See chart performance entry "Roam" The B-52'sDecember 1989 3 17 2 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Rocket" Def LeppardFebruary 1989 12 15 5 (Ireland, New Zealand) 14 (Canada) - 15 (Australia, United Kingdom) "Rock On" Michael DamianMarch 1989 1 n/a 1 (Canada, United States) 1 (U.S. Cash Top 100) - 45 (Germany) - 52 (Australia) "Rock Wit'cha" Bobby BrownAugust 1989 7 33 7 (United States) See chart performance entry "Roni" Bobby Brown1989 3 21 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "Room in Your Heart" Living in a BoxSeptember 1989 n/a 5 5 (United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Room to Move" Animotion February 1989 9 87 9 (United States) 21 (Canada) "Round & Round" New Order February 1989 64 21 10 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Runnin' Down a Dream" Tom Petty July 1989 23 55 23 (United States, Canada) 1 (US Billboard Album Rock Tracks) - 68 (Australia) "Satisfied" Richard Marx April 1989 1 52 1 (United States 2 (Canada) - 5 (US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks) - 20 (Australia) - 25 (Netherlands (Single Top 100)) - 42 (West Germany) "Say Goodbye" Indecent Obsession May 1989 n/a n/a 6 (Australia) n/a "Scandal" Queen October 1989 n/a 25 12 (Netherlands) 14 (Irish) - 16 (Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)) - 29 (Belgium)"Sealed With a Kiss" Jason Donovan May 1989 n/a 1 1 (Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Second Chance" 38 Special February 1989 6 n/a 2 (Canadian) See chart performance entry "She Drives Me Crazy" Fine Young Cannibals January 1989 1 5 (6 countries) See chart performance entry "She Has to Be Loved" Jenny Morris August 1989 n/a n/a 3 (New Zealand) 5 (Australia) "Shower Me with Your Love" Surface June 1989 5 n/a n/a 1 (US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)) - 3 (US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)) - 5 (US Cash Box) "Sit and Wait" Sydney Youngblood September 1989 n/a 16 2 (Austria, Sweden, West Germany) See chart performance entry"So Alive" Love and Rockets May 1989 3 79 1 (Canada) See chart performance entry"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" Marc Almond & Gene Pitney January 1989 n/a 1 1 (5 countries) See chart performance entry"Sowing the Seeds of Love" Tears for Fears August 1989 1 1 1 (5 countries) See chart performance entry "Stand" R.E.M. January 1989 6 48 8 (Canada) 1 (US Alternative Airplay (Billboard), US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)) - 17 (Ireland) - 56 (Australia) "Stop!" Sam Brown May 1989 65 4 1 (Belgium, Iceland, Netherlands [Dutch Top 40], Norway) See chart performance entry "Straight Up" Paula Abdul January 1989 1 3 1 (United States, Norway, Canada) See chart performance entry "Street Tuff" Rebel MC & Double Trouble October 1989 n/a 3 3 (Greece, Netherlands, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Stuck On You" Paul Norton March 1989 n/a n/a 3 (Australia) 33 (New Zealand) "Sweet Surrender" Wet Wet Wet September 1989 n/a 6 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry"Swing the Mood" Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers June 1989 11 1 1 (15 countries) See chart performance entry "Talk It Over" Grayson Hugh June 1989 19 n/a 3 (New Zealand) 4 (Australia) - 9 (US Adult Contemporary [Billboard]) "Telephone Booth" Ian Moss June 1989 n/a n/a 7 (Australia) 29 (New Zealand) "Tell It Like It Is" Don Johnson January 1989 n/a 84 2 (Germany) 6 (France, Netherlands, Switzerland) - 13 (Austria) "Tell Me Why" Exposé December 1989 9 97 15 (Canada) See chart performance entry "That's What I Like" Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers October 1989 69 1 1 (Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "This Is Your Land" Simple Minds April 1989 n/a 13 6 (Ireland, Netherlands) See chart performance entry "This One's for the Children" New Kids on the Block October 1989 7 9 7 (Ireland, United States) See chart performance entry "This Time I Know It's for Real" Donna Summer February 1989 7 3 2 (Belgium) See chart performance entry "This Woman's Work" Kate Bush November 1989 n/a 25 20 (Ireland) 89 (Australia) See chart performance entry "Too Many Broken Hearts" Jason Donovan February 1989 n/a 1 1 (Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Too Much" Bros July 1989 n/a 2 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "Tucker's Daughter" Ian Moss November 1989 n/a n/a 2 (Australia) 6 (New Zealand) "Veronica" Elvis Costello February 1989 19 31 19 (United States) 1 (US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)) - 10 (US Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart) - 22 (Ireland) - 27 (Australian) - 54 (Dutch Single Top 100) - 64 (Canada) "Way of the World" Max Q September 1989 n/a 87 5 (New Zealand) 6 (US Alternative Airplay – Billboard) – 8 (Australia) – 44 (US Dance Charts) "The Way to Your Heart" Soulsister February 1989 41 n/a 3 (Belgium) 4 (Germany) - 6 (Austria) - 8 (Switzerland, Netherlands) "We Didn't Start the Fire" Billy Joel September 1989 1 7 1 (United States) See chart performance entry "What I Am" Edie Brickell & New Bohemians November 1988 7 31 1 (Canada) See chart performance entry "What You Don't Know" Exposé May 1989 8 99 8 (United States) See chart performance entry "When I Looked at Him" Exposé 1989 10 n/a 5 (Netherlands - Single Top 100) See chart performance entry "When I See You Smile" Bad English August 1989 1 61 1 (Canada, United States) See chart performance entry "When Love Comes to Town" U2 & B.B. King April 1989 68 6 1 (Ireland) See chart performance entry "When the Night Comes" Joe Cocker November 1989 11 65 7 (Switzerland) 12 (US Adult Contemporary) - 6 (US Mainstream Rock) - 23 (Canada) - 50 (Australia) - 25 (Austria) - 7 (Switzerland) - 29 (Netherlands) "When You Come Back to Me" Jason Donovan November 1989 n/a 2 1 (Finland, Ireland) See chart performance entry "Whenever God Shines His Light" Van Morrison & Cliff Richard November 1989 n/a 20 3 (Ireland) n/a "Wild Thing" Tone Loc October 1989 2 21 1 (New Zealand) See chart performance entry "Wind Beneath My Wings" Bette Midler February 1989 1 5 1 (Australia, United States) See chart performance entry "With Every Beat of My Heart" Taylor Dayne October 1989 5 53 5 (Canada, United States) See chart performance entry "Woman in Chains" Tears For Fears November 1989 36 26 11 (Canada) See chart performance entry "Wouldn't Change a Thing" Kylie Minogue July 1989 n/a 2 2 (UK) See chart performance entry "Y'a pas que les grands qui rêvent" Melody August 1989 n/a n/a 2 (France) 12 (Europe)"You Got It" Roy Orbison January 1989 33 n/a 3 (Canada) See chart performance entry "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" New Kids on the Block November 1989 3 1 1 (Australia, Spain, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry"You'll Never Stop Me Loving You" SoniaJune 1989 n/a 1 1 (Europe, Ireland, United Kingdom) See chart performance entry "Young Years" Dragon April 1989 n/a n/a 13 (New Zealand) 18 (Australia) "Your Mama Don't Dance" Poison February 1989 4 n/a 4 (US Billboard Hot 100) See chart performance entry Other Chart hit singles 30em "And the Night Stood Still" – Dion (# 75 US) "Belye Rozy" – Laskoviy Mai "Blush" - The Hummingbirds (# 19 Australia) "Carma (Omen 2)" – Mysterious Art "Casser la voix" - Patrick Bruel "C Day" - Confetti's "Cœur de loup" - Philippe Lafontaine "The Crack-Up" – The Black Sorrows (# 40 Australia) "Come Anytime" - Hoodoo Gurus (# 27 Australia) - (# 1 US Modern Rock Tracks - Billboard) "Communication" – John Farnham and Danni'Elle (# 13 Australia) "Compulsory Hero" – 1927 (# 14 Australia) "Cry in Shame" – Johnny Diesel and the Injectors (# 10 Australia) "Das Omen (Teil 1)" – Mysterious Art "Dumb Things" - Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls (# 36 Australia - # 17 US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) "Eve of the War" (Ben Liebrand Remix)" - Jeff Wayne "House of Cards" - James Reyne (# 17 Australia) "If I Ever Fall in Love Again" – Anne Murray (# 6 Canada Adult Contemporary - # 9 Canada Country Tracks - # 28 US Hot Country Songs Billboard) "I Get the Job Done" – Big Daddy Kane "Iko Iko" - The Belle Stars "It's Alright" - Gyan (# 49 Australia) "It's Only Love" - Simply Red "Killin' Time" – Clint Black (# 1 Canada Country Tracks - # 1 US Hot Country Songs Billboard) "Let Me Be" - Daryl Braithwaite (# 26 Australia) "London Kid" – Jean Michel Jarre & Hank Marvin "Lookin' for Love" – Johnny Diesel and the Injectors (# 28 Australia) "Nothing Has Been Proved" – Dusty Springfield (# 16 UK) "Onion Skin" – Boom Crash Opera (# 11 Australia) "Rich in Paradise" - FPI Project "Say Goodbye" - Indecent Obsession (# 6 Australia) "Simple Man" - Noiseworks (# 47 Australia) "Soldier of Love" – Donny Osmond (# 57 US - # 66 Canada) "Soul Revival" – Johnny Diesel and the Injectors (# 9 Australia) "The World Seems Difficult" – Mental As Anything (# 19 Australia) "Wait" - Gyan (# 14 Australia) "What the World Is Waiting For" - The Stone Roses "Where are you now" - Jimmy Harnen w/ Synch (# 10 United States, # 3 US Adult Contemporary [Billboard]) "Winning It All" - The Outfield (# 94 Canada - # 104 US Cash Box Top 100) "You'll Never Know" – 1927 (# 15 Australia) "You're History" - Shakespears Sister Notable singles Song title Artist(s) Release date(s) Other Chart Performance(s)"A Girl Like You" The Smithereens October 1989 2 (US Mainstream Rock [Billboard]) - 3 (US Alternative Airplay [Billboard]) - 38 (US Billboard Hot 100) - 62 (Canada Top Singles) "The Beat(en) Generation" The The April 1989 4 (New Zealand) - 8 (Ireland) - 13 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 18 (UK Singles Chart) - 50 (Australia) - 82 (Germany) "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos" Public Enemy 1989 11 (U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles) - 86 (U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks)"Blow at High Dough" The Tragically Hip April 1989 1 (Canada Content) - 48 (Canada) "Blues from a Gun" The Jesus and Mary Chain September 1989 1 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 32 (UK Singles Chart)"Can't Be Sure" The Sundays May 1989 45 (UK Singles Chart) - 74 (Australia)"Closer to Fine" Indigo Girls July 1989 23 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 48 (US Billboard Mainstream Rock) - 52 (US Billboard Hot 100) - 53 (Canada) - 57 (Australia)"Come Anytime" Hoodoo Gurus January 1989 1 (US Billboard Modern Tracks) - 45 (Australia) - 1 (US Modern Rock Tracks [Billboard])"Dirty Blvd." Lou Reed January 1989 1 (US Modern Rock Tracks [Billboard]) - 18 (US Billboard Mainstream Rock) - 45 (Australia)"Dizzy" Throwing Muses February 1989 8 (US Billboard Modern Tracks) - 85 (United Kingdom) "Fight the Power" Public Enemy July 1989 See chart entry performance"God Is a Bullet" Concrete Blonde July 1989 15 (US Modern Rock Tracks [Billboard]) - 49 (US Mainstream Rock [Billboard]) - 146 (Australia) - 76 (Triple J Hottest 100, 1990 [Australia])"Happy Birthday" Concrete Blonde May 1989 81 (Australia) - 82 (Canada) "Head On" The Jesus and Mary Chain November 1989 2 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 57 (UK Singles Chart) - 102 (Australia) "Here Comes Your Man" Pixies June 1989 3 (US Alternative Airplay - Billboard) - 54 (UK Singles Charts) - 11 (New Zealand) - 11 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 32 (Europe) "I'll Be You" The Replacements April 1989 1 (US Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart) - 1 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 51 (US Billboard Hot 100) - 92 (Canada) "Info Freako" Jesus Jones February 1989 42 (UK Singles Chart) - 45 (Triple J Hottest 100, 1990 [Australia]) "Interesting Drug" Morrissey April 1989 4 (Ireland) - 9 (UK Singles Chart) "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" Morrissey January 1989 3 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 6 (UK Singles Chart) "Made of Stone" The Stone Roses March 1989 90 (UK Singles Chart) "Mayor of Simpleton" XTC January 1989 1 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 15 (US Billboard Mainstream Rock) - 42 (Canada) - 46 (UK Singles Chart) - 89 (Australia) "Monkey Gone to Heaven" Pixies March 1989 5 (US Alternative Airplay - Billboard) - 60 (UK Singles Charts) "Nightmares" Violent Femmes 1989 4 (US Modern Rock Tracks - Billboard) - 146 (Australia) "Ouija Board, Ouija Board" Morrissey November 1989 2 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) - 4 (Ireland) - 18 (UK Singles Chart) - 28 (New Zealand) - 58 (Europe) "Pop Song 89" R.E.M. May 1989 14 (US Mainstream Rock [Billboard]) - 16 (US Alternative Airplay [Billboard]) - 86 (US Billboard Hot 100) - 94 (Canada Top Singles) "Pure" The Lightning Seeds June 1989 8 (U.S. Billboard Alternative Airplay) - 16 (UK Singles Chart) - 31 (U.S. Billboard Hot 100) - 92 (Australia) "Regina" The Sugarcubes September 1989 1 (UK Indie Singles) – 2 (US Modern Rock [Billboard]) – 27 (Irish Singles Chart) – 55 (UK Singles Chart) – 141 (Australia) "Sassaricando" Rita Lee December 1987 92 (Europe) "She Bangs the Drums" The Stone Roses July 1989 9 (US Alternative Songs - Billboard) - 34 (UK Singles Charts) - 37 (New Zealand) - 128 (Australia) "Sit Down" James June 1989 77 (UK Singles Charts) - 88 (Australia) "Sometimes" Max Q October 1989 31 (Australia) - 37 (New Zealand) - 52 (UK Singles Chart) Other Notable singles 30em "Another World" - Hoodoo Gurus "Blush" - The Hummingbirds "Purple Toupee" - They Might Be Giants "Sweet Guy" - Paul Kelly and The Messengers "They'll Need a Crane" - They Might Be Giants "V for Vendetta" - Bughouse "Word Gets Around" - The Hummingbirds "You Happy Puppet" - 10,000 Maniacs Published popular music "Kiss the Girl" m. Alan Menken, w. Howard Ashman, from The Little Mermaid "Part of Your World" m. Alan Menken, w. Howard Ashman, from The Little Mermaid "Under the Sea" m. Alan Menken, w. Howard Ashman, from The Little Mermaid "We Didn't Start the Fire" w.m. Billy Joel "You Got It"     w.m. Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne & Tom Petty Classical music Elliott Carter Three Occasions for Orchestra (1986–89) Violin Concerto Peter Maxwell Davies – Symphony No. 4 Kaija Saariaho - Du cristal... Anders Eliasson – Symphony No. 3, for alto saxophone and orchestra Einar Englund – Wind Quintet Karel Goeyvaerts Aquarius, stage cantata, for eight sopranos and 15 instrumentalists ...want de tijd is nabij (Because the Time Is Near), for male chorus and strings Ingram Marshall – Sinfonia Dolce far Niente Toshirô Mayuzumi Mukyūdō, for orchestra Rokudan, for harp John McCabe – String Quartet No. 5 Einojuhani Rautavaara – Piano Concerto No. 2 Robert Simpson String Quartet No. 13 Vortex for Brass Band John Tavener – The Protecting Veil I Nyoman Windha – Puspanjali Opera Conrad Cummings – Photo-Op Anthony Davis – Under the Double Moon Lorenzo Ferrero Charlotte Corday Le Bleu-blanc-rouge et le noir Alexander Vustin – The Devil in Love (opera) (not performed) Jazz 1989 in jazz Musical theatre Aspects of Love (Andrew Lloyd Webber) – London production City of Angels – Broadway production opened at the Virginia Theatre and ran for 897 performances Grand Hotel – Broadway production opened at the Martin Beck Theatre and ran for 1017 performances Gypsy (Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim) – Broadway revival Meet Me in St. Louis – Broadway production based on the 1944 film, ran for 252 performances Miss Saigon (Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil) – London production Pacific Overtures (Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman) – London production Starmites (Stuart Ross and Barry Keating) - Broadway production opened at Criterion Center Stage Right and ran for 60 performances Musical films 101-Depeche Mode Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! The Fabulous Baker Boys ChaalBaaz Juke-Bar (animation) The Little Mermaid — animated feature film Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland Polly (TV film) Sons of Steel Births January 3 – Julia Nunes, American singer-songwriter January 4 – Labrinth, English singer-songwriter, musician, rapper and record producer January 6 James Durbin, American singer Nicky Romero, Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer January 7 – Wrabel, American singer-songwriter January 9 Kyle Craft, American southern blues glam rock singer-songwriter and musician Fely Irvine, Australian actress, singer, and dancer January 13 – Triinu Kivilaan, Estonian singer and model January 14 – Frankie Sandford, British singer-songwriter (S Club Juniors, The Saturdays) January 16 – Kiesza, Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist January 20 – Joel Pott, English musician (Shura) January 24 Calvin Goldspink, British singer (S Club Juniors) Trace Cyrus, American musician (The Cyrus Family (Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Noah Cyrus)) (Metro Station) January 25 – Yasmien Kurdi, Filipina singer and actress January 25 – Sheryfa Luna, French R&B singer January 27 – Dean Delannoit, Belgian singer winner of Idool 2007 January 28 – Carly Paoli, British mezzo-soprano February 2 – Southside, American record producer, songwriter and rapper February 3 – Ryne Sanborn, American actor, singer and dancer February 7 – Jihae, South Korean singer and actress February 8 – Matias Tellez, Norwegian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer February 10 – Olga Korsak, Latvian singer-songwriter and actress, previously competitive figure skater February 16 Danielle Haim, American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter (Haim) Bry, Irish singer-songwriter February 17 Stacey McClean, British singer (S Club Juniors) Chord Overstreet, American actor, Glee cast member, singer, musician and composer February 21 – Corbin Bleu, American actor and songwriter February 22 – Anna Sundstrand, Swedish singer and model February 24 – Lauren Brant, South African-Australian television personality, singer-dancer and actress February 27 Stefano Langone, American singer Sam Sweeney, English folk musician Shota Shimizu, Japanese singer February 28 – Zhang Liyin, Chinese singer-songwriter March 1 Sonya Kitchell, American jazz singer-songwriter Karl-Erik Taukar, Estonian singer, bass guitarist and television host March 6 – Ray Chen, Taiwanese-Australian violinist March 9 – Taeyeon, South Korean K-pop singer (girl group Girls' Generation) March 11 Shin Soohyun, South Korean K-pop singer (boy group U-KISS) Rainey Qualley (Rainsford), American actress and singer March 13 – Yemi Alade, Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress and activist March 14 Yutaka Yamada, Japanese composer, arranger and orchestrator Colby O'Donis, American singer March 19 – Ben Briley, American singer March 20 – Sam de Jong, New Zealand-born record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist working in the United States (Ella Henderson, Amy Shark) March 20 – Lindsay Ell, Canadian singer March 21 – Rochelle Wiseman, British singer (S Club Juniors, The Saturdays) March 23 Mike Will Made It, American record producer, rapper and singer-songwriter (Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar) Josh Dela Cruz, American actor and television host (Blue's Clues & You!) March 25 – Alyson Michalka, American singer-songwriter and actress March 26 – Josiah Leming, American singer-songwriter March 29 – Michelle Zauner, Korean-American singer, musician, director and author March 30 – Eden xo, American singer-songwriter and actress April 8 Alexander DeLeon, American singer-songwriter (The Cab) Matty Healy, British singer-songwriter, musician, producer, performance artist of The 1975 with George Daniel, (worked with: halsey, Taylor Swift, The Japanese House, Beabadoobee, Holly Humberstone, FKA twigs) (Dated: FKA Twigs, Taylor Swift) Hitomi Takahashi, Japanese rock singer April 11 – Zola Jesus, American singer-songwriter April 18 – Jessica, K-pop singer (Girls' Generation) April 19 – Simu Liu, Canadian actor and singer April 20 Han Hee-jun, South Korean singer Carlos Valdes (actor), Colombian-American singer-songwriter and actor April 24 – Thomas Sanders, American singer-songwriter, YouTuber, playwright, scriptwriter and internet personality (Dodie, Joan, Ben J Pierce) April 25 – Aysel Teymurzadeh, Azerbaijani pop and R&B singer April 26 – Daesung, South Korean singer (Big Bang) April 29 – Foxes, English singer, songwriter and model May 1 – Tim Urban, American singer-songwriter and guitarist May 3 – Mary Lambert, American country singer-songwriter and poet May 5 – Chris Brown, American singer and rapper May 9 – Katy B, English singer-songwriter May 13 – Tóc Tiên, Vietnamese singer May 15 – Sunny, K-pop singer (girl group Girls' Generation) May 24 – G-Eazy, American rapper, producer, singer (working with Britney Spears, Bebe Rexha, Halsey) May 28 – Asuca Hayashi, J-pop singer May 30 – Kevin Covais, American Idol finalist June 3 – Jillette Johnson, American singer-songwriter, musician June 4 – Eldar Gasimov, Azerbaijani singer June 8 – Miya Folick, American musician June 9 – Chloë Agnew, Irish multilingual singer-songwriter (Celtic Women) June 13 – Lisa Tucker, American singer June 14 – Lucy Hale, American actress and singer June 15 – Oliver Sim, English singer and bass guitarist (the xx; Hideous Bastard) June 17 – Simone Battle, American actress, singer and dancer (G.R.L) (died 2014) June 18 – Renee Olstead, American actress and jazz singer June 20 Benyamin Nuss, German pianist Christopher Mintz-Plasse, American actor, comedian and musician June 25 – Sam Ryder, British singer-songwriter June 27 – Kelley Jakle, American actress and singer-songwriter July 2 – Dev, American singer-songwriter, rapper, model, musician and radio host July 3 Aisel, Azerbaijani singer Elle King, American singer-songwriter July 5 – Joseph King, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Canvas and Deadbeat Darling) July 6 – Laith Ashley, American model, actor, activist, singer-songwriter and entertainer of Dominican descent. (Taylor Swift, July 10 – Jennifer Åkerman, Swedish, blogger, model and singer-songwriter July 11 – Hana Pestle, American singer-songwriter and record producer (HANA) (Collaborator with Grimes and band member) TĀLĀ – musician, singer-songwriter, record producer July 12 – Bambaata Marley, Jamaican singer-songwriter (son of Bob Marley and Rita Marley) July 13 – Sayumi Michishige, Japanese musician and longest running member of Morning Musume July 14 – Isaiah Sharkey, American guitarist and singer July 20 – Brooke Candy, American rapper, singer-songwriter, director, activist and dancer July 21 Jasmine Cephas Jones, American stage and screen actress-singer Rory Culkin, American actor July 26 – Travis Garland, American singer and dancer July 31 – Alexis Knapp, American actress and singer August 1 – Tiffany, member of Girls' Generation August 2 Priscilla Betti, French singer Jonas Blue, English DJ, record producer, songwriter and remixer Relja Popović, Serbian rapper and actor August 4 – Jessica Mauboy, Australian singer- songwriter and actress (Young Divas) August 9 – Tainy, Puerto Ricano record producer August 15 Belinda Peregrin, Spanish Mexican singer-songwriter and actress Joe Jonas, American vocalist, singer-songwriter and musician (DNCE, Jonas Brothers) {dated AJ Michalka, Taylor Swift; married Sophie Turner; brother of Nick Jonas} August 17 – Mitchell Tenpenny, American Nashville country pop singer-songwriter August 18 Anna Akana, American actress, musician, filmmaker, author, YouTuber and comedian Romy Madley Croft, English indie pop guitarist and vocalist (the xx) August 19 Lil' Romeo, American entertainer Runtown, Nigerian singer August 21 – Hayden Panettiere, American actress, model, singer and activist (d. 2026) August 23 – Lianne La Havas, British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist August 26 – Amir Obè, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer August 27 – Jessica Lea Mayfield, American singer-songwriter and musician August 30 – Bebe Rexha, American singer-songwriter and record producer September 1 Mohammed Assaf, Palestinian singer Bill and Tom Kaulitz of Tokio Hotel September 2 – Zedd, Russian-German record producer, DJ, musician, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter (Foxes, Hayley Williams, Selena Gomez, Kesha) September 3 – Gusttavo Lima, Brazilian singer September 4 – Ryota Kohama, Japanese musician (One Ok Rock) September 5 – Kat Graham, American actress, singer, dancer and model September 7 – Loren Allred, American musician September 8 – Avicii, Swedish musician, DJ, remixer and record producer (d. 2018) September 10 – Sanjaya Malakar, American Idol finalist September 14 – Logan Henderson, actor and singer (Big Time Rush) September 21 Jason Derulo, American singer-songwriter and dancer Emma Watkins, Australian singer, actress and dancer September 22 Hyoyeon, member of Girls' Generation Cœur de pirate, Canadian bilingual singer-songwriter and musician September 24 – Kreayshawn, American rapper, creative director of OK 1984 and music video director September 25 Vick Hope, British TV and radio presenter, journalist and published author. Danny L Harle, British music producer October 4 Rich Homie Quan, American singer-songwriter and rapper Tei Shi, Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer Stacey Solomon, English television personality and singer. Lil Mama, American rapper October 7 – El General (Hameda Ben Amor), Tunisian rapper October 13 - Slimane, French singer-songwriter October 14 – Arca, Venezuelan musician and record producer October 15 – Fedez, Italian rapper and musician (Zara Larsson) October 19 – Empress Of, American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer October 20 – Jess Glynne, English soul-pop singer-songwriter October 22 – JPEGMafia, American rapper, songwriter and producer October 28 – Jack Colwell, Australian singer-songwriter (d. 2024) October 30 – Jay Asforis, British singer (S Club Juniors) November 2 – Katelyn Tarver, American singer-songwriter and actress November 3 – Paula DeAnda, American singer-songwriter November 8 – SZA, American singer-songwriter November 11 – Reina Tanaka, Japanese pop singer (Morning Musume) November 17 – Ali Tamposi, American songwriter November 18 – Neeti Mohan, Indian singer (Aasma) November 22 – Candice Glover, American R&B singer and actress November 30 – Daisy Evans, British singer (S Club Juniors) December 5 Yuri, member of Girls' Generation Reek da Villian, American rapper (Flipmode Squad) Kim Ye-won, South Korean actress, singer and entertainer (Jewelry) December 12 Janelle Arthur, American singer Marcel "Shin" Gothow German drummer (Cinema Bizarre) December 13 – Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, director, businesswoman and sometime actress December 14 – Onew, South Korean singer (Shinee) December 17 – Taylor York, American musician, songwriter and guitarist (Paramore; collaborator with Hayley Williams) December 18 – Ashley Benson, American model, singer and actress December 22 – Jordin Sparks, American Idol Season 6 winner December 27 – Calyssa Davidson, American violinist December 28 – Salvador Sobral, Portuguese singer Eurovision Song Contest winner December 29 – Pardison Fontaine, American rapper and songwriter (Cardi B, Megan thee Stallion) December 31 – Andrew Taggart, producer and vocal (The Chainsmokers) Deaths January 12 – Satyam, Indian film music director, 65 January 20 – Beatrice Lillie, Canadian actress and singer, 94 January 21 – Billy Tipton, American jazz musician, 74 February 5 – Joe Raposo, composer and lyricist, "Bein' Green", 51 (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) February 6 – King Tubby Jamaican DJ and composer, father of dub reggae, 48 (gunshot wounds) February 14 – Vincent Crane (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown), 45 (drug overdose) February 23 – Florencio Morales Ramos, singer and composer, 72 March 19 – Alan Civil, horn player, 59 March 20 – Archie Bleyer, US arranger and bandleader, 79 April 8 – A. M. Rajah, Indian playback singer and composer, 59 (rail accident) April 26 – Lucille Ball, US actress and singer, 77 May 9 – Keith Whitley, American singer, guitarist, and producer, 34 May 10 – Woody Shaw, jazz musician, 44 (kidney failure) May 15 – Johnny Green, composer, conductor and arranger, 80 May 30 – Zinka Milanov, operatic soprano, 83 June 2 – Guido Agosti, Italian pianist and piano teacher, 87 June 14 – Pete de Freitas, drummer with Echo & the Bunnymen, 27 (motorcycle accident) June 22 – Henri Sauguet, composer, 88 June 24 – Hibari Misora, Japanese enka singer, 52 (hepatitis) July 5 – Ernesto Halffter, Spanish composer and conductor, 84The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music Belknap Press of Harvard University Press 1996 9780674372993 348 July 16 – Herbert von Karajan, conductor, 81 July 21 – Mushtaq Ali Khan, Indian sitar, surbahar and pakhawaj player, 78 August 1 – John Ogdon, pianist, 52 (diabetes-related) August 2 – Luiz Gonzaga, Brazilian musician, 76 August 21 – Raul Seixas, singer and songwriter, 44 (diabetes-related) August 25 – Gunnar Berg, Danish composer September 7 – Mikhail Goldstein, violinist and composer, 71 September 14 – Perez Prado, Cuban bandleader and composer, 72Musicians & Composers of the 20th Century Alfred Cramer Salem Press 2009 9781587655166 1129 September 15 – Jan DeGaetani, mezzo-soprano, 56 (leukemia) September 22 – Irving Berlin, composer, lyricist, 101 September 24 – Jean Perrin, pianist and composer, 79 September 30 – Virgil Thomson, composer, 92 October 17 – Morteza Hannaneh, composer, 66 October 19 – Alan Murphy, guitarist, member of Level 42 and Go West, 35 (AIDS-related) October 22 – Ewan MacColl, folk singer, 74 October 31 – Conrad Beck, Swiss composer, 88 November 5 – Vladimir Horowitz, pianist, 86 November 15 – Alejo Durán, composer of vallenatos, 80 November 29 – Yam Kim-fai, cantonese opera singer, 76 December 6 Billy Lyall, keyboardist of Pilot and Bay City Rollers, 46 (AIDS-related) Sammy Fain, US composer, 87 December 21 – Ján Cikker, Slovak composer, 78 December 26 – Sir Lennox Berkeley, composer, 86 Awards The following artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dion, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder Grammy Awards of 1989 1989 Country Music Association Awards Eurovision Song Contest 1989 31st Japan Record Awards Charts List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1989 1989 in British music#Charts List of Oricon number-one singles of 1989 See also 1989 in British music Record labels established in 1989 1980s References External links ARIA Top 50 Singles of 1989 Category:20th century in music Category:Music by year