1991

=**1991**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * (Everything I Do) I Do It For You ** - Bryan Adams [A&M 1567] (Adams, Lange, Kamen) is from the Kevin Costner movie //Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. //
 * When a Man Loves a Woman ** - Michael Bolton [Columbia 74020] (Lewis, Wright) was originally a hit for Percy Sledge [‘66, Atlantic 2326].
 * Set Adrift on Memory Bliss ** - PM Dawn [Gee Street 866094] (Cordes, Kemp) samples Spandau Ballet’s ‘True’ [‘83, Chrysalis 42720].
 * All the Man That I Need ** - Whitney Houston [Arista 2156] (Pitchford, Gore) originated on Linda Clifford’s 1981 LP //I’ll Keep Loving You // [Capitol 12181] and was a single for Sister Sledge featuring David Simmons [‘82, Cotillion 47007].
 * Good Vibrations **- Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch [Interscope 98764] (Wahlberg, Wahlberg, Spice) samples Loleatta Holloway’s 1980 disco hit ‘Love Sensation’ [Gold Mind 505].
 * __Number Twos: __**
 * It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Boyz II Men [Motown 2136] (Perren, Yarian) charted R&B for the former lead singer of the Spinners, G.C. Cameron [‘75, Motown 1364].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Wanna Sex You Up **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Color Me Badd [Giant 19382] (Dr. Freeze) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">New Jack Swing. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Touch Me (All Night Long) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cathy Dennis [Polydor 879466] (Carmichael, Adams) charted R&B for Wish featuring Fonda Rae [‘84, KN 1001].
 * __<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%;">Summertime **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - D.J. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince [Jive 1465] (Taylor, Mickens, Bell, Brown, Westerfield, Thomas) samples Kool & the Gang’s ‘Summer Madness’ [‘75, De-Lite 1567].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Is a Wonderful Thing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Michael Bolton [Columbia 73719] (Bolton, Goldmark) is based on a single of the same name by the Isley Brothers [‘66, Veep 1230], according to a court ruling.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Power of Love/Love Power **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Luther Vandross [Epic 73778] (Vandross, Miller / Vann): ‘Love Power’ was originally by the Sandpebbles [‘68, Calla 141].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Play That Funky Music **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Vanilla Ice [SBK 07339] (Parissi, Vanilla Ice, Earthquake) is based on Wild Cherry’s hit [‘76, Epic 50225].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sadeness Part 1 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Enigma [Charisma 08864] (Cretu, Peter, Cultad) sets Gregorian chants, performed by the Kapelle Antiqua from Munich [BMG/Ariola], to dance rhythms. (The monks were not happy to have their music used in this homage to the Marquis de Sade!)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Get Here **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Oleta Adams [Fontana 878476] (Russell) was originally by Brenda Russell [‘88, A&M 1233].
 * __<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%;">O.P.P. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Naughty by Nature [Tommy Boy 988] (Brown, Gist, Criss, Gordy) samples the Jackson 5’s ‘ABC’ [‘70, Motown 1163].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m Not In Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Will to Power [Epic 73636] (Gouldman, Stewart) was a hit for 10cc [‘75, Mercyry 73678].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Here I Am (Come and Take Me) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - UB40 [Virgin 99141] (Green, Hodges) was a hit for Al Green [‘73, Hi 2247].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Signs **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tesla [Geffen 19653] (Les Emmerson or Arthur Goring Thomas) is a live version of the hit for the Five Man Electrical Band [‘71, Lionel 3213; original release in ‘70, MGM 14182].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Everybody Plays the Fool **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aaron Neville [A&M 1563] (Clark, Bailey, Williams) wa a hit for the Main Ingredient [‘72, RCA Victor 0731].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Wildside **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch [Interscope 98673] (Reed, Wahlberg, Wahlberg, Spice) samples Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ [‘73, RCA Victor 0887].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The One and Only **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Chesney Hawkes [Chrysalis 23730] (Kershaw) is used as the theme to the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Doc Hollywood //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, but not included in the soundtrack recording.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Motown Song - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rod Stewart [Warner 19322] (McNally) was recorded by Larry John McNally on the soundtrack for //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Quicksilver //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘86, Atlantic 81631].
 * __<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%;">Now That We Found Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Heavy D. & the Boyz [Uptown 54090] (Gamble, Huff, Heavy D.) is based on the Third World’s reggae hit [‘79, Island 8663], and originally appeared on the O’Jays album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ship Ahoy //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘73, Philadelphia International 32408].

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">**Let’s Talk About Sex** - Salt-n-Pepa [Next Plateau 333] (Fingerprints) samples ‘I’ll Take You There’ by the Staple Singers [‘72, Stax 0125].


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Unforgettable **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Natalie Cole with Nat ‘King‘ Cole [Elektra 64875] is a duet using the late Nat King Cole’s recording of the song, joined by his daughter. It was introduced by Cole [‘51, Capitol 1808], and also charted for the Dick Hyman Trio [‘54, MGM 11743], and later for Dinah Washington [‘59, Mercury 71508] (see 1959).


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Robert Palmer [EMI 50344] (Gaye, Ross, Ware) is a medley of Marvin Gaye hits [‘71, Tamla 54207 and ‘76, Tamla 54264].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We Want the Funk **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Gerardo [Interscope 98815] (Mejia, Clinton, Collins, Brailey) samples Parliament’s ‘Tear the Roof Off the Sucker’ [‘76, Casablanca 856].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heat of the Moment **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - After 7 [Virgin 99204] (Reid, Babyface) is a cassette-only longer version of a single issued the previous year, under the same number.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Star-Spangled Banner **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Whitney Houston [Arista 2207] (Key) is a live performance of the national anthem for Super Bowl XXV. It has been popular in recordings by Gilmore’s Band [1892, New Jersey cylinder], Margaret Woodrow Wilson (the President‘s daughter) [1915, Columbia 1685], Prince’s Orchestra [1916, Columbia 1991], and John McCormack [1917, Victor 64664]. Jose Feliciano charted with it [from the 1968 World Series, RCA Victor 9665], and Jimi Hendrix has a notorious performance of it in //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Woodstock //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[performed live ‘69, soundtrack ‘70, Cotillion 500].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ll Do 4 U **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Father MC [Uptown/MCA 53914] (Paich, Lynn, Foster, Father MC) samples Cheryl Lynn’s ‘Got to Be Real’ [‘79, Columbia 10808].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Thirties __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Deeper Shade of Soul **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Urban Dance Squad [Arista 2026] (U.D.S., Ray Barretto) is based on a Ray Barretto song of the same name, from the LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Acid //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘68, Fania 346].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Nights Like This **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - After 7 [Virgin 98798] (Johnson, Lewis) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Five Heartbeats. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">How to Dance **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bingoboys [Atlantic 87756] (Biedermann, Pfab, Wolfgruber] samples Chic’s ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ [‘77], Sylvester’s ‘Dance (Disco Heat)’ [‘78] and ‘Kiss’ by the Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones [‘89].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hard To Handle **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Black Crowes [Def American 19245] (Redding, Isbell, Jones), a reissue of the previous year’s ingle [Def American 19668], is a remake of an Otis Redding song [‘68, Atco 6592].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s a Shame (My Sister) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Monie Love [Warner 19515] (Love, Steele, Wonder, Garrett, Garrett, Wright) is a rap song based on the Spinners’ ‘It’s a Shame’ [‘70, V.I.P. 25057].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Waiting For That Day **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - George Michael [Columbia 73663] (Michael, Jagger, Richards) includes a line from the Rolling Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ [‘69].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Angel Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Angelica [Quality/Ultra 15171] (Hamlin) is a remake of Rosie & the Originals’ hit [‘61, Highland 1011], sung partly in Spanish..