Billboard Top 40 Hits - January 20, 1990

The Top 40 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for the week ending January 20, 1990.

[@Glamking1]

The first new number one of the 90s belonged to Michael Bolton with a 1983 Laura Brannigan cover and ended Phil Collins’ four-week streak at the top with “Another Day in Paradise”. “When I heard the news today”.

[@andytran1603]

First new #1 of the 90's.

[@Glamking1]

Yep it was announced on the 13th of January 1990 (week ending 20/01/90) courtesy of Billboard Magazine.

[@MrShortWhiteGuy]

As much as I resented Michael Bolton back in 1990, his music is better than anyone from the 2020s.

[@SweptAway529]

Had no idea Bolton hit number one with that song (or ever, to be honest) - in a bit of shock here!

[@stephentaylor6617]

@@SweptAway529 He helped write the Laura Brannigan 1982 version of this song.

[@SweptAway529]

@@stephentaylor6617 Oh yes, I'm quite familiar with Branigan's recording - just had no idea he took it to number one. I think Branigan's version charted in 1983 though (not to quibble).

[@barrydavid6634]

you're absolutely right! it did chart in 1983!​@@SweptAway529

[@andytran1603]

@@SweptAway529 Yes Branigan's recording peaked at #12 in 1983.

[@haroldelrod8515]

He also went to #1 with his cover of “When a Man Loves a Woman.” He was all over the radio in those days, and particularly on adult contemporary/soft rock.

[@molinalong3468]

Celebrities are alive in January 20 1990 Farrah Fawcett Taylor Swift Rihanna Patrick Swayze Eva Longoria Kermit the frog Brie Larson Jack Nicholson Goldie hawn Paula Abdul Halle Berry Cher Tony Randall Tony Danza Alyssa Milano All members from Aerosmith Three members from the Beatles All members from Fleetwood Mac

[@jonborchardt5548]

In fact, it wasn't until 1999 that Cher scored her biggest hit with "Believe" -- #1 in over 23 countries.

[@JamesStewart-lx5wb]

Michael Bolton with the number 1 spot.

[@clairefunnell8481]

Woo to Aerosmith, Bad English, Phil Collins, Motley Crue and Skid Row. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephentaylor6617]

So Far Janet Jackson has had #1 and #2 hits off her latest album. Let us see how "Escapade" does with a giant head start!

[@Randeasyoutube]

It eventually hits number 1 on the chart dated March 3rd

[@stephentaylor6617]

@ Stop following the charts in 1988 so the 90s are a mystery to me

[@JovanaSanchez000]

Hehehe, you're gonna love how well the singles of Rhythm Nation 1814 chart!

[@jonborchardt5548]

Misheard lyric at #37: 🎵Let me take you on an ice capade🎵

[@MrShortWhiteGuy]

Funny, the first time I heard the song back in 1990, I thought it was a song about ice capades.

[@Allencartercomix]

Either way, "Let's Go!"

[@DeanTitus-m6d]

Biggest jumper in the survey this week is Paula Abdul, with honorable mentions from Milli Vanilli and Roxette!! Also, Seduction gets their first top 10 hit!! Speaking of Seduction, not only was their song recorded in two different keys, but if you listen carefully, you can somewhat hear a snipet of the old DJ Rob Base/EZ Rock song mixed in too!!

[@MrShortWhiteGuy]

I always felt that it was a rip off the Rob Base/EZ Rock song.

[@stevenbauer4799]

p a heading to no. one-again. No. four. Now in the '90's. bye bye love shack. Last week for oldest song on chart since sept. '89.

[@erichall4548]

Roam is not only the best song on that countdown it's one of the best of the decade...Price of Love was always one of my favorite power ballads...

[@odirleisantos4229]

Paula Abdul love

[@molinalong3468]

Celebrities not alive in January 20 1990 Ariana Grande Zendaya Olivia Rodrigo Jennifer Lawrence Shawn Mendes Camila Cabello Chappell Ronan Dua Lipa Madison beer Sydney Sweeney Millie Bobbie brown Tom Holland Sabrina carpenter