The two longest running number-one singles of 1989 are "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson and "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins, which each charted at number one for four weeks. "Another Day in Paradise" attained two weeks at number one in 1989 and two more weeks in 1990, achieving four weeks at the top.
"Wind Beneath My Wings" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of June 10, 1989. It only held the top spot for a single week, replaced on the following chart by New Kids on the Block's "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)." Let's run down five fun facts about this classic track.
The two longest running number-one singles of 1989 are "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson and "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins, which each charted at number one for four weeks. "Another Day in Paradise" attained two weeks at number one in 1989 and two more weeks in 1990, achieving four weeks at the top.
Shake It Off is also 1989's most streamed track
10.78 million audio streams since its release in September. Shake It Off is way ahead as it was available for streaming before the album was released.
March 1989: Debbie Gibson Finds #1 on the Hot 100 with LOST IN YOUR EYES | Rhino.
If You Don't Know Me By Now.
Michael Jackson Official Site
At the 1989 Soul Train Awards, Elizabeth Taylor presented Michael the Heritage Award for Career Achievement and she dubbed him “the true king of pop, rock and soul.” It was ultimately shortened to King of Pop and that is how Michael has been known ever since.
Originally released in 1988, Bobby Brown's sophomore album was the best selling of 1989, eventually going eight times Platinum.
The Significance of Good Music From 1989
It was a year that saw the emergence of grunge and alternative rock, along with the continued dominance of pop and hip-hop. Furthermore, 1989 also witnessed the release of groundbreaking albums that would go on to define the sound of the 90s.
Michael Jackson snagged No. 1 with the iconic “Man In the Mirror,” and let's not forget that 1988 was also the year George Harrison emerged from a five-year hiatus with “Got My Mind Set On You.”
Girl I'm Gonna Miss You.
When I'm with You.
Don't Wanna Lose You.
And like Born in the U.S.A., 1989 had seven singles (counting Target-exclusive bonus track and fan favorite “New Romantics”), each of which couldn't be more different from the last. Six were collaborations with modern pop maestro Max Martin, who's worked with every star imaginable.
July 1989 broke some records at the time for warmest and sunniest July on record in places though not as warm as July 1983 for some. June 1989 was quite mixed but there was a notable warm spell mid-month whilst August was dull and unsettled. May and July were the highs of that Summer.
Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. Jackson also currently has the highest number of albums on the list with five, Celine Dion has four, while the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Madonna and Whitney Houston each have three.
The final song's title, "New Romantics", refers to the cultural movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s. With a strong 1980s synth-pop sound, the song sees Swift reigniting her hopes and energy after the heartbreaks she had endured.
In all, 1989 yielded a total ten GRAMMY nominations (including three nods for the album's first single, "Shake It Off" for the 57th GRAMMY Awards) and three wins for the 58th GRAMMY Awards including Album Of The Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Music Video for "Bad Blood." The album also hit No.