The first year of the 90s was a brilliant year for pop, especially if you were a child. The Number 1s seemed very child-friendly. And there were some songs which have remained popular because they were of a certain era.
In my opinion, the Nineties was the best decade for music, so it is entirely appropriate that it starts with a bang!
At the time, my favourite Number 1s of the year were: Dub Be Good To Me, Turtle Power and Ice Ice Baby.
In 2024, my favourite Number 1s of 1990 are: Nothing Compares 2U (even more poignant after Sinead O’Connor’s sad death in 2023), Dub Be Good To Me, World In Motion, Sacrifice, Show Me Heaven, Unchained Melody and Ice Ice Baby. It shows that my musical taste has grown up and mellowed if nothing else. But it seems that Dub Be Good To Me has stayed with me, and so that is my top song of the year.
Looking ahead to 1991 the range of music styles to reach the top is something to behold! It will be interesting to reflect!
Number 1s of my lifetime 