Top 100 Songs In — 1990 Top

The 1990 chart year was marked by several historic achievements:

: Only three acts managed to hit #1 more than once in 1990: Janet Jackson , Mariah Carey , and Wilson Phillips .

: Significant songs such as "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield , "The Power" by Snap! , Poison 's "Unskinny Bop," New Kids on the Block 's "Step by Step," and Billy Joel 's "We Didn't Start the Fire." top 100 songs in 1990 top

Based on sales and airplay throughout the year, these were the most impactful tracks that defined the cultural zeitgeist: Song Title Wilson Phillips "It Must Have Been Love" "Nothing Compares 2 U" Sinéad O'Connor "Poison" Bell Biv DeVoe "Vogue" "Vision of Love" Mariah Carey "Another Day in Paradise" Phil Collins "Hold On" "Cradle of Love" Billy Idol "Blaze of Glory" Jon Bon Jovi Noteworthy Milestones and Chart History

: Vanilla Ice 's "Ice Ice Baby" and MC Hammer 's "U Can't Touch This" signaled hip-hop’s arrival as a commercial juggernaut. Top 10 Singles of 1990 (Billboard Year-End) The 1990 chart year was marked by several

In 1990, the charts were an eclectic mix of veteran stars and explosive debuts:

: Featuring tracks by Bell Biv DeVoe ("Do Me!"), Michael Bolton , Technotronic , Paula Abdul , Janet Jackson , Heart , Maxi Priest , Alannah Myles , Wilson Phillips ("Release Me"), and Linda Ronstadt feat. Aaron Neville . Top 10 Singles of 1990 (Billboard Year-End) In

: Mariah Carey and Wilson Phillips were among 15 acts who earned their very first #1 hits this year.

: Many of the year's biggest tracks, such as Roxette’s "It Must Have Been Love," were propelled by blockbuster film soundtracks like Pretty Woman . Exploring the Remainder of the 1990 Top 100

: Hard rock acts like Jon Bon Jovi ("Blaze of Glory") and Nelson ("(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection") continued to dominate radio with cinematic ballads.