Top 100 Songs of 1989

The Final Year of the 1980s

1989 marked the end of an era, featuring the rise of New Jack Swing, Madonna's dominance, and the transition into the 1990s sound.

Pop & Dance Hits

  1. Like a Prayer
    Madonna
    Pop
  2. Straight Up
    Paula Abdul
    Pop
  3. Express Yourself
    Madonna
    Pop
  4. Forever Your Girl
    Paula Abdul
    Pop
  5. Miss You Much
    Janet Jackson
    Pop
  6. Right Here Waiting
    Richard Marx
    Pop
  7. Wind Beneath My Wings
    Bette Midler
    Pop
  8. Don't Wanna Lose You
    Gloria Estefan
    Pop

New Jack Swing

  1. Bust a Move
    Young MC
    New Jack Swing
  2. My Prerogative
    Bobby Brown
    New Jack Swing
  3. Every Little Step
    Bobby Brown
    New Jack Swing
  4. Rock Wit'cha
    Bobby Brown
    New Jack Swing

Rock & Alternative

  1. Love Shack
    The B-52's
    Alternative Rock
  2. She Drives Me Crazy
    Fine Young Cannibals
    Alternative Rock
  3. Personal Jesus
    Depeche Mode
    Alternative Rock
  4. Bust a Move
    Young MC
    Hip-Hop

R&B & Soul

  1. If You Don't Know Me by Now
    Simply Red
    R&B
  2. The Look
    Roxette
    Pop
  3. Listen to Your Heart
    Roxette
    Pop

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