1990

=**1990**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Nothing Compares 2 U ** - Sinéad O’Connor [Ensign 23488] (Prince) is from the Family’s self-titled LP [‘85, Warner Brothers 25322].
 * It Must Have Been Love **- Roxette [EMI 50283] (Gessle) is from the movie //Pretty Woman //, actually, this is a re-mix of their 1987 Swedish hit 'It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Broken Hearted)'.
 * Blaze of Glory **- Jon Bon Jovi [Mercury 875896] (Bon Jovi) and the #12 **Miracle **- Jon Bon Jovi [Mercury 878392] (Bon Jovi) are from the movie //Young Guns II. //
 * How Am I Supposed to Live Without You ** - Michael Bolton [Columbia 73017] (Bolton, James) was first a hit for Laura Branigan [‘83, Atlantic 89805].
 * Step By Step **- New Kids on the Block [Columbia 73343] (Starr) was first recorded by the Superiors [‘86, Motown].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ice Ice Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Vanilla Ice [SBK 07335] (Vanilla Ice, Earthquake, Bowie, May, Mercury, Taylor, Deacon) is a rap based on ‘Under Pressure’ by Queen & David Bowie [‘81, Elektra 47235].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Number Twos: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">From a Distance **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bette Midler [Atlantic 87820] (Julie Gold) first appeared on Nanci Griffith’s LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Lone Star State of Mind //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘87, MCA 31300, single MCA 53184], and has been recorded by numerous artists.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cradle of Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Billy Idol [Chrysalis 23509] (Werner, Idol) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Power **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Snap [Arista 2013] (Benites, Butler, Garrett) was based on Chill Rob G’s ‘Let the Words Flow’ [‘89] over a Jocelyn Brown sample. Power Jam featuring Chill Rob G. released an alternate version [‘90, Wild Pitch 1018].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pray **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- M.C. Hammer [Capitol 44609] (Prince, M.C. Hammer) is a rap to the rhythm track of Prince’s ‘When Doves Cry’ (see 1984).
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Fives: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Downtown Train **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Rod Stewart [Warner 22685] (Waits) is from Tom Waits’ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rain Dogs //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘85, Island 90299]. It charted for Patty Smyth (the Scandal singer) [‘87, Columbia 07112].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Groove Is In the Heart **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Deee-Lite [Elektra 64934] (Deee-Lite, Hancock) is a dance tune built on a sample from Herbie Hancock’s ‘Bring Down the Birds’ from the soundtrack to Antonioni’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blow-Up //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, MGM 4447]. The whistle in the middle is from Vernon Burch’s ‘Get Up’.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Have You Seen Her **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - M.C. Hammer [Capitol 44573] (Record, Acklin, Hammer) is based on the Chi-Lites’ hit [‘71, Brunswick 55462].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tom’s Diner **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - D.N.A. featuring Suzanne Vega [A&M 1529] (Vega) is a remix of the a cappella original by Vega [‘87, A&M 2960, from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Solitude Standing //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A&M 5136].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Tens: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Way You Do the Things You Do **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - UB40 [Virgin 98978] (Robinson, Rogers) is the Temptations 1964 hit (see 1978).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">U Can’t Touch This **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - M.C. Hammer [Capitol 15571] (James, Miller, Hammer) is based on the music of Rick James’ ‘Super Freak’ [‘81, Gordy 7205].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Oh Girl **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Paul Young [Columbia 73377] (Record) is a remake of the Chi-Lites’ hit [‘72, Brunswick 55471].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">King of Wishful Thinking **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;"> - Go West [EMI 50307] (Cox, Drummie, Page) from 'Pretty Woman'.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Knockin’ Boots **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Candyman [Epic 73450] (Clarke, Hamilton, Hamilton, Whitfield, Wiley, Wright) samples Betty Wright’s ‘Tonight Is the Night’ [’74, Alston 3711; or live ’78, Alston 3740] and has a chorus based on Rose Royce’s ‘Ooh Boy’ [‘77, Whitfield 8491].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Whole Wide World **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - A’me Lorain [RCA 9099] (Wolff, Roman) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">True Love. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">C’mon and Get My Love - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">D-Mob introducing Cathy Dennis [FFRR 886798] (Poku) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">She-Devil. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This Old Heart of Mine (1989 Version) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Rod Stewart (with Ronald Isley) [Warner 19983] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) is a new recording of Stewart’s cover [‘76, Warner 8170, from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Atlantic Crossing, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">‘75, Warner 2875) of the Isley Brothers’ hit [‘66, Tamla 54128].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Just a Friend **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Biz Markie [Cold Chillin' 22784] (Marcel Hall) is based on a riff from Freddie Scott's '(You) Got What I Need' ['68, Shout 233, wr. K. Gamble & L. Huff].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Twenties: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Swing the Mood **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers [Music Factory 99140] (Mann, Appell, Garland, Razaf, Freedman, DeKnight, Haley, Penniman, Lubin, LaBostrie, Bryant, Bryant, Cochran, Capehart, Leiber, Stoller, Calhoun, Blackwell, Presley, Singer, Medora, White) is yet another medley. This one consists mostly of samples, with the Elvis Presley ones impersonated by Pete Willcox. The songs: ‘Let’s Twist Again’ [‘61, Chubby Checker], ‘In the Mood’ [‘40, Glenn Miller], ‘Rock Around the Clock’ [‘55, Bill Haley & the Comets], ‘Rock-a-Beatin’ Boogie’ [‘55, Bill Haley & the Comets], Tutti-Frutti [‘56, Little Richard], ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ [‘57, Everly Brothers], ‘C’mon Everybody’ [‘58, Eddie Cochran], ‘Hound Dog’ [‘56, Elvis Presley], ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ [‘54, Bill Haley & the Comets], ‘All Shook Up’ [‘57, Elvis Presley], ‘Jailhouse Rock’ [‘57, Elvis Presley], and ‘At the Hop’ [‘58, Danny & the Juniors].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Child **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sweet Sensation [Atco 98983] (Taylor, Wilson, Sawyer, Richards) was a hit for Diana Ross & the Supremes [‘68, Motown 1135].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Unchained Melody **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Righteous Brothers [Verve Forecast 871882] (Zaret, North) is a reissue of their 1965 hit, used in the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ghost. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> This, the original recording, was reissued only as a vinyl 45. A re-recording [Curb 76842] was issued as cassette single only, and also reached the Top 20 separately (see 1965).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Turtle Power **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Partners in Kryme [SBK 07325] (Alpern, Usher) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tic-Tac-Toe **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Kyper [Atlantic 87910] (Kyper) samples the guitar line from Yes’ ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ [‘83-’84, Atco 98817].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mentirosa **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mellow Man Ace [Capitol 44533] (Reyes, Gonzalez) samples Santana’s ‘Evil Ways’ (see 1970) and ‘No One to Depend On’[‘72].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hippychick **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Soho [Atco 98908] (Brinkhurst) samples the Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now’ [single from ‘85, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Meat Is Murder //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Sire 25269].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ll Be Good To You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Quincy Jones featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan [Qwest 22697] (Johnson, Johnson, Sam) was originally a hit for the Brothers Johnson [‘76, A&M 1806].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sittin’ in the Lap of Luxury **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Louie Louie [WTG 73266] (Cordero, Pierce) contains some trumpet and dialogue by Dizzy Gillespie.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Banned in the U.S.A. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Luke featuring 2 Live Crew [Luke 98915] (Springsteen, Luke featuring 2 Live Crew) is based on Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ [‘84, Columbia 04680].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heart of Stone **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cher [Geffen 19953] (Hill, Sinfield) was originally by the British group Bucks Fizz [‘88 RCA PB 42035].