1989’s Biggest Artists and Songs Tracy Chapman (1988 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, awarded in 1989) George Micheal (Grammy for Album of the Year) Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin (Grammy for Record of the Year) New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Milli Vanilli, Roxette, Babyface, Jeff Healy band, Enya, Maxi Priest, Bd… Read More
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December 24, 1988- January 13, 1989: Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison January 14 – January 20: My Prerogative- Bobby Brown January 21 – February 3: Two Hearts – Phil Collins February 4 – February 10: When I’m With You – Sheriff February 11 – March 3: Straight Up – Paula Abdul March 4… Read More
1989 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1989: World Changing Events: The Berlin Wall between East and West Germany fell representing the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union on November 9th. China’s Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 included the death of hundreds, possibly thousands of pro-democracy students by the Chinese government.… Read More
1989 Popular Song Chart 1. Love Shack – B-52’s 2. Like A Prayer – Madonna 3. Bust A Move – Young MC 4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler 5. Joy and Pain – Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock 6. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc 7. All I Want Is You –… Read More
1989 Oscars 61st Academy Awards Winners Announced: Wednesday(!), March 29, 1989 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California Host: no one Eligibility Year: 1988 This broadcast is noted for being the final public appearance of actress Lucille Ball, who died a few weeks later. 1989 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: Rain Man – Mark… Read More
1989 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 22, 1989 Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York Host: Billy Crystal Eligibility Year: October 1, 1987 – September 30, 1988 1989 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin Album of the Year: Faith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS) Song of the Year:… Read More
