List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1990
Sinéad O'Connor (pictured) earned her first Hot 100 number-one single with "Nothing Compares 2 U ", which stayed at the top position for four weeks.
This is a list of the U.S. Billboard magazine Hot 100 number-ones of 1990. The three longest running number-one singles of 1990 are "Nothing Compares 2 U " by Sinéad O'Connor , "Vision of Love " by Mariah Carey , and "Because I Love You (The Postman Song) " by Stevie B , which
each attained four weeks at the top of the chart.
That year, 15 acts earned their first number one song, such as Michael Bolton , The Wild Pair , Alannah Myles , Taylor Dayne , Tommy Page , Sinéad O'Connor , Wilson Phillips , Glenn Medeiros , Mariah Carey , Sweet Sensation , Nelson , Maxi Priest , Vanilla Ice , and Stevie B . Jon Bon Jovi , already having hit number one with Bon Jovi , also earns his first number one song as a solo act. Janet Jackson , Wilson Phillips, and Mariah Carey were the only acts to hit number one more than once, with each of them hitting twice.
Chart history
An asterisk (*) by a date indicates an unpublished, "frozen" week, due to the special double issues that Billboard published in print at the end of the year for their year-end charts.
Number-one artists
See also
References
^ "January 6, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-01-05). " 'Another Day in Paradise' Remains No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "January 13, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-01-12). "Phil Collins' Single Holds on to No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "January 20, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-01-20). "It's out with the Old, in with the New" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "January 27, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-01-26). "Singles List Can't Live Without Bolton" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "February 3, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-02-02). "No. 1 LP, No. 2 Single for Abdul" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "February 10, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-02-09). "It Took 'Forever' to Get This Double" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "February 17, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-02-16). "2nd Straight Double for Paula Abdul" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "February 24, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-02-23). "Abdul, Jackson Poised for Battle" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "March 3, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-03-02). "Janet Jackson Wins Single Round" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "March 10, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-03-09). "Abdul, Jackson all over Again" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "March 17, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-03-16). "Raitt Rides Grammy to New Heights" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "March 24, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-03-23). "5 Women Occupy 5 No. 1 Spots" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "March 31, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-03-30). "Newcomers Dominate Singles List" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "April 7, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-04-06). "Dayne, Raitt Keep Women's Streak Going" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "April 14, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-04-13). "Page Takes over with 'Everything' " . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "April 21, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-04-20). "Sinead O'Connor Courts Superstardom" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "April 28, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-04-27). "On 2 Charts, Nothing Compares 2 O'Connor" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "May 5, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-05-04). "2nd Straight Double for O'Connor" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "May 12, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-05-11). "O'Connor Holds on for 3rd Double" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "May 19, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-05-18). " 'Vogue' Restores Madonna to No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "May 26, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-05-25). " 'Vogue' Continues for Madonna" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "June 2, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-06-01). "2 New Entries Cause the Fireworks" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "June 9, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-06-08). "Wilson Phillips Beats Parents to No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "June 16, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-06-15). "Madonna's 'Breathless' Rockets up Album Chart" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "June 23, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-06-22). "Roxette's 'Love' Holds off New Kids" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "June 30, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-06-29). "New Kids Atop Singles, Album Lists" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "July 7, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-07-06). "New Kids' LP Bumped from No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "July 14, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-07-13). "Kids Stay on Top Step on Singles List" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "July 21, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-07-20). "Good Week for New Edition Connections" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "July 28, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-07-27). "Mariah Carey Making Her Move" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "August 4, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-08-03). "Mariah Carey Takes over 2 Top Spots" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "August 11, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-08-10). "Mariah Carey Tops 3 Singles Lists" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "August 18, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-08-17). "2nd Triple Play for Mariah Carey" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "August 25, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-08-24). "Jackson Puts Pressure on Carey" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-21 .
^ "September 1, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-08-31). "Sweet Sensation's Wishes Come True" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "September 8, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-09-07). "Jon Bon Jovi's Solo Flight a Success" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "September 15, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-09-14). "Wilson Phillips' 2nd Single Hits No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "September 22, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-09-21). " 'Release Me' Holds on to No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "September 29, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-09-28). "Nelson Matches Rick's Early Success" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "October 6, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-10-05). "Maxi Priest Makes Long Trek to No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "October 13, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-10-12). "Michael's 'Praying' the Easy Winner" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "October 20, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-10-19). "James Ingram Hits No. 1 as a Solo" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "October 27, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-10-26). "Black Cat' is Good Luck for Janet Jackson" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "November 3, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-11-02). "Vanilla Ice's 'Ice Ice Baby' Freezes out 'Black Cat' " . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "November 10, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-11-09). "Vanilla Ice Nails Hammer After 21 Weeks" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "November 17, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-11-16). "Carey Holds on with 'Love Takes Time' " . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "November 24, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-11-23). "It's another Bright Week for Carey" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "December 1, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-11-30). "Houston Replaces Carey at No. 1" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "December 8, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-12-07). "Houston's No. 1 Song Quickly Topples" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "December 15, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-12-14). "Stevie B at Top Again, but not for Long" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "December 22, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-12-21). "Stevie B Holds on to Top Spot on Singles Chart" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
^ "December 29, 1990" . Billboard Hot 100 .
^ DeKnock, Jan (1990-12-28). "New Stars Emerge on 1990 Charts" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved 2009-09-22 .
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