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  • 1989 Top Ten Music Charts

    1989 Top Ten Music Charts

    1989’s Biggest Artists and Songs

    Tracy Chapman (1988 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, awarded in 1989)
    George Michael (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 English, De la Soul, Indigo Girls, Sir Mixx-A-Lot, Melissa Ethridge and Skid Row

    1989’s Retro Top 10 Hits

    1. The Best – Tina Turner
    2. Orinoco Flow (Sail Away) – Enya
    3. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
    4. Veronica – Elvis Costello
    5. The Look – Roxette
    6. She Wants To Dance With Me – Rick Astley
    7. Put a Little Love In Your Heart – Annie Lennox and Al Green
    8. She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
    9. Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
    10. Toy Soldiers – Martika

    1989’s ‘One Hit Wonders’

    1. Heaven Help Me – Deon Estus (with George Michael)
    2. What I Am – Edie Brickell and New Bohemians
    3. One Bitten Twice Shy – Great White
    4. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
    5. A Touch of Grey – Grateful Dead
    6. Dear God – Midge Ure
    7. Angel Eyes – Jeff Healy Band
    8. Me Myself and I – De La Soul
    9. Pictures of Matchstick Men – Camper Van Beethoven
    10. Doctorin’ The Tardis – The Timelords

    1989’s Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
    2. My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
    3. My Fantasy – Teddy Riley with Guy
    4. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp
    5. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
    6. Back To Life – Soul II Soul
    7. Real Love – Jody Watley
    8. Good Life – Inner City
    9. The Way You Love Me – Karyn White
    10. I Like – Guy
    More of 1989’s Dance Top Hits
    On Our Own – Bobby Brown

    1989’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. Love Shake – The B-52s
    2. Kiss – Art of Noise with Tom Jones
    3. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Poison
    4. Like A Prayer – Madonna
    5. Get On Your Feet – Gloria Estefan
    6. You Got It (The Right Stuff) – New Kids On The Block
    7. Express Yourself – Madonna
    8. I Wanna Have Some Fun – Samantha Fox
    9. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
    10. Partyman – Prince

    1989’s Hip Hop Top 10 Hit List

    1. Bust A Move – Young M.C.
    2. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
    3. Joy & Pain – Rob Base & D.J. Easy Rock
    4. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
    5. Me, Myself & I – De La Soul
    6. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
    7. I’m That Type Of Guy – LL Cool J
    8. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
    9. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
    10. We Got Our Own Thang – Heavy and the Boyz

    1989’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Patience – Guns N Roses
    2. Love In An Elevator – Aerosmith
    3. Once Bitten Twice Shy – Great White
    4. Cult of Personality – Living Colour
    5. Glamour Boys – Living Color
    6. We Didn’t Start the Fire – Billy Joel
    7. Cuddly Toy – Roachford
    8. Heaven – Warrant
    9. I’ll Be There For You – Bon Jovi
    10. Runnin Down a Dream – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    1989’s Alt Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Love Song – The Cure
    2. A Little Respect – Erasure
    3. So Alive – Love and Rockets
    4. Fascination Street – The Cure
    5. Mayor of Simpleton – XTC
    6. Stand – R.E.M.
    7. Closer To Fine – Indigo Girls
    8. Dear God – Midge Ure
    9. Pop Song 89 – R.E.M.
    10. Trouble Me – 10,000 Maniacs

    More of 1989’s Alternative Rock

    Anchorage – Michelle Shocked

    1989’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Dr. Feelgood – Motley Crue
    2. One – Metallica
    3. Paradise City – Guns N Roses
    4. All I Want Is You – U2
    5. Lay Your Hands On Me – Bon Jovi
    6. Angel of Harlem – U2
    7. The Living Years – Mike + The Mechanics
    8. When Love Comes To Town – U2 with BB King
    9. Close My Eyes Forever – Lita Ford with Ozzie Osbourne
    10. End of the Line – Traveling Wilburys

    More of 1989’s Album Rock

    Fool For Your Loving – Whitesnake
    Wanna Be Loved – House of Lords
    I Want It All – Queen
    Pretending – Eric Clapton
    Got It Made – Crosby Stills and Nash

    1989’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten

    1. You Got It (The Right Stuff) – New Kids On The Block
    2. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
    3. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
    4. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
    5. Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
    6. I Wanna Have Some Fun – Samantha Fox
    7. Walk The Dinosaur – Was (Not Was)
    8. Cherish – Madonna
    9. Put A Little Love In Your Heart – Anie Lennox and Al Green
    10. Get On Your Feet – Gloria Estefan

    PCM’s 1989 Top 10 Hit List

    1. Love Shack – The B-52s
    2. Like A Prayer – Madonna
    3. Bust A Move – Young MC
    4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
    5. Joy and Pain – Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
    6. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
    7. All I Want Is You – U2
    8. Patience – Guns N Roses
    9. She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
    10. Kiss – Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones
  • Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1989?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1989?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1989?

    89 Trivia Questions For 1989 History

    (answers)

    1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid?

    2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos?

    3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness?

    4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias?

    5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival?

    6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years?

    7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase.

    8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it?

    10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company?

    11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989?

    12. Who directed Do the Right Thing?

    13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…?

    14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989?

    15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell?

    16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld.

    17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase?

    18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase?

    19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle.

    20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”?

    21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale?

    22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989.

    23. Who was the President in 1989?

    24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name?

    25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from?

    26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989?

    27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989?

    28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.?

    29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it.

    30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show.

    31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?

    32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film.

    33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show?

    34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable?

    35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid?

    36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…?
    Earn one point for each actor you can name, plus an additional point for providing the full name of their character.

    37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show?

    38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”?

    39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher?

    40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil.

    41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television?

    42. Who was the Pope in 1989?

    43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
    HINT: “resistance is futile”

    44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989?

    45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion.

    46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989?

    47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss.

    48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses?

    49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season?

    50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

    51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside?

    52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English?

    53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…”

    54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989?

    55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”?

    56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted?

    57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat?

    58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989?

    59. How many people lived in the World in 1989?

    60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall.

    61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989?

    62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser?

    63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK?

    64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song?

    65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

    66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989?

    67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown?

    68. Who won the 1989 World Series?

    69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues?

    70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today?

    71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons?

    72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons?

    73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use?

    74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song.

    75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989?

    76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989?

    77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s?

    78. Who won the World Series in 1989?

    79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989?

    80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy.

    81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year.
    HINT: It was discontinued in 2003.

    82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series?

    83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series?

    84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s?

    85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her.

    86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989?

    87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it.

    88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade?

    89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money?

    2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team?

    3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying?

    4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him.

    5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989?

    6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid?

    7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island.
    NOT HELPFUL HINT: The flag is red and white.

    8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for?

    9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play?

    10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place?

    The Answers:

    89 Trivia Answers For 1989 History

    1. What is the name of the sea witch antagonizing Ariel in The Little Mermaid?
    Ursula

    2. Who was the original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos?
    Bob Saget

    3. A Simpsons question. In “Moaning Lisa,” what instrument does Lisa play to express her sadness?
    Saxophone

    4. Which actress played the role of Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias?
    Dolly Parton

    5. What future year do Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in Back To The Future II? Bonus point for the exact date of their arrival?
    2015, arriving on October 21, 2015

    6. What song serves as the theme for The Wonder Years?
    With a Little Help from My Friends, performed by Joe Cocker.

    7. Originating from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem written as a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln, this iconic phrase was famously spoken in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Say the phrase.
    “O Captain! My Captain!”

    8. Robert Stack is best known as the iconic host of NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, but before the show became a full-fledged series, two other actors hosted its early specials. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Raymond Burr and Karl Malden hosted Unsolved Mysteries during its early TV specials before Robert Stack took over as the primary host.

    9. This information system, which enables content sharing over the Internet through user-friendly ways meant to appeal to users beyond IT specialists and hobbyists, got its name in 1989. What is it?
    World Wide Web

    10. Can you name the peppy rabbit introduced in 1989 as the mascot for a battery company?
    The Energizer Bunny

    11. What film introduced the Hoverboard in 1989?
    Back to the Future Part II

    12. Who directed Do the Right Thing?
    Spike Lee

    13. Who directed When Harry Met Sally…?
    Rob Reiner

    14. Who was the Vice-President in 1989?
    George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989)
    Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

    15. What is the name of the high school where the main characters attend in Saved By The Bell?
    Bayside High School

    16. Name the restaurant Jerry and his friends frequented on Seinfeld.
    Monk’s Cafe

    17. In Lethal Weapon II, what do Riggs and Murtaugh discover in the trunk of the suspect’s car after the initial chase?
    Krugerrands (South African gold coins)

    18. Full House Question. What is Michelle Tanner’s iconic catchphrase?
    “You got it, dude!”

    19. Name the large green dragon character in Eureka’s Castle.
    Magellan is a large green dragon with a tail that has a mind of its own.

    20. “Bo Knows” was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes in 1989 and 1990. Who was “Bo”?
    Bo Jackson (Baseball & Football star)

    21. What 1989 film featured the subject of an investigation by the fictional Reporter Alexander Knox and photojournalist Vicki Vale?
    Batman

    22. Name the highest-grossing film of 1989.
    Batman

    23. Who was the President in 1989?
    Ronald Reagan (January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989)
    George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

    24. What is Indiana Jones’s birth name?
    Henry Jones Jr.

    25. Where did the “Indiana” in his name come from?
    The family dog

    26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1989?
    Calgary Flames

    27. Who were the NBA Champions in 1989?
    Detroit Pistons

    28. Which cartoon Rangers character’s attire includes a Hawaiian shirt, reminiscent of Thomas Magnum from Magnum, P.I.?
    Dale

    29. Andrew McCarthy played Larry Wilson, and Jonathan Silverman portrayed Richard Parker in this comedy. Name it.
    Weekend At Bernies

    30. This television sitcom featured characters like Christine Sullivan, Roz and “Bull” Shannon. Name that show.
    Night Court

    31. Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?
    Oliver Stone

    32. 1989’s Born on the Fourth of July was a sequel to another Oliver Stone film. Name that film.
    Platoon (1986) and preceding Heaven & Earth (1993)

    33. What was the name of Bob Ross’s show?
    The Joy of Painting

    34. What Simpsons character is a parody of Dr. Cliff Huxtable?
    Dr. Julius Hibbert

    35. How many days does Ariel have to receive a “kiss of true love” to remain human permanently in The Little Mermaid?
    3 days

    36. Bonus Points Question. Which two actors portray the titular characters, Harry and Sally, in Harry Met Sally…?
    Earn one point for each actor you can name, plus an additional point for providing the full name of their character.
    Billy Crystal plays Harry Burns, and Meg Ryan portrays Sally Albright.

    37. What was the name of the judge presiding over the Night Court TV show?
    Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone, portrayed by Harry Anderson

    38. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”?
    Steve Urkel on Family Matters

    39. Who was Bart Simpson’s teacher?
    Mrs. Krabappel

    40. Name the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil.
    Exxon Valdez

    41. Who portrayed Ben Matlock on television?
    Andy Griffith

    42. Who was the Pope in 1989?
    John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

    43. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
    HINT: “resistance is futile”
    The Borg

    44. Today, 99% of Americans have access to 911. What was the percentage in 1989?
    50%

    45. Name the character who is Garfield’s not-so-smart but lovable canine companion.
    Odie

    46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1989?
    Sean Connery

    47. You get one point for each of the three main actors you can name in Who’s The Boss.
    Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, and Judith Light

    48. Who was the author sentenced to death by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 for his novel The Satanic Verses?
    Salman Rushdie

    49. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1988/1989 season?
    The Cosby Show

    50. Which actor portrays Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?
    Rick Moranis

    51. Where did TVs Jessica Fletcher reside?
    Cabot Cove, a coastal town in Maine

    52. What is the 3-letter word with the most meanings in English?
    The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989, lists 430 meanings of the verb “set.”

    53. Which Golden Girl often gave one-liner jokes starting with “Picture it, Sicily…”
    Sophia (played by Estelle Getty)

    54. Who was the first African American Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, appointed in 1989?
    General Colin Powell

    55. Which character is introduced as the school bully in The Simpsons episode “Bart the General”?
    Nelson Muntz

    56. In Lethal Weapon II, where is Roger Murtaugh when he discovers a bomb has been planted?
    Sitting on a toilet seat.

    57. Only three television shows have ranked number one in Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons. Can you name the television show from the 1980s that achieved this feat?
    The Cosby Show (1985–1986 through 1989–1990)

    58. How many people lived in the United States in 1989?
    246,819,230

    59. How many people lived in the World in 1989?
    5,223,704,308

    60. Say the famous quote spoken by actress Dorothy McHugh in a television commercial for a medical alarm and protection company called LifeCall.
    “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!”

    61. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1989?
    Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins

    62. Who portrayed the titular character, Dr. Douglas “Doogie” Howser?
    Neil Patrick Harris

    63. In 1989, who was the wealthiest person in the UK?
    Queen Elizabeth II

    64. The biggest song of 1989 peaked at #2, according to Billboard Magazine. What was the song?
    Look Away by Chicago

    65. In 1989, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
    Men – 71.5 years, Women – 78.3 years

    66. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal was represented in 1989?
    The Snake

    67. Who played the role of Corky Sherwood, the perky co-anchor on Murphy Brown?
    Faith Ford

    68. Who won the 1989 World Series?
    Oakland Athletics

    69. In which state was 21 Jump Street set, as subtly indicated by license plates and other clues?
    The state of Washington, as indicated by the “Beautiful Evergreen State” license plates

    70. Fair, Isaac, and Company created this credit score measurement. What do we call it today?
    FICO

    71. On Cheers, Which character served as the bar’s waitress and was known for her sharp tongue in the early seasons?
    Carla Tortelli, played by Rhea Perlman

    72. What is the name of the celebrity local clown introduced in Season 1 of The Simpsons?
    Krusty the Clown

    73. What weapon does the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo use?
    Nunchaku

    74. This 1989 hit mentioned over 100 individual history references from his birth through 1989. Name the singer and song.
    We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel

    75. What Coca-Cola Catchphrase was introduced in 1989?
    The Official Soft Drink of Summer

    76. According to Billboard Magazine, Who was the biggest Musical Artist of 1989?
    New Kids on the Block

    77. Who was the biggest solo musical artist of the 1980s?
    Michael Jackson

    78. Who won the World Series in 1989?
    Oakland Athletics

    79. What team won the Super Bowl in 1989?
    San Francisco 49ers

    80. This doll line featured Little Lulu, Tiny Tina, Wee Willie, and Titch. Name that playset toy.
    Polly Pockets

    81. This handheld game console was developed by Nintendo and launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, and in the US later that year.
    HINT: It was discontinued in 2003.
    Game Boy

    82. How many episodes were produced for the 1987–1996 TMNT animated series?
    193 episodes

    83. Which Seinfeld character was not present in the pilot episode but became a mainstay in the series?
    Elaine Benes

    84. Can you name the bull terrier who was the mascot for Bud Light beer in the late 180s?
    Spuds MacKenzie

    85. This video game character debuted in the 1989 Game Boy launch game Super Mario Land as the ruler of Sarasaland, where she was given the role of damsel in distress for Mario to rescue. Name her.
    Princess Peach

    86. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1989?
    Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy

    87. General Motors began offering cars equipped with this safety device in 1973. As of April 1989, every new car has them. Name it.
    Airbags

    88. What is the name of the artifact that Indiana Jones seeks in The Last Crusade?
    The Holy Grail

    89. Along with Bob Kane, who is created as Batman’s co-creator?
    Bill Finger

    Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

    1. What film earned Jack Nicholson the most money?
    Batman. Nicholson received a base salary of $6 million for the role, and a percentage of the box office earned another $60 million and $90 million.

    2. In TVs Coach, who is the head coach of the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team?
    Hayden Fox, portrayed by Craig T. Nelson

    3. Who is the hyperactive and loud television clown that Garfield finds annoying?
    Binky the Clown

    4. This comic book character is an undead vigilante brought back to life by a supernatural bird to avenge his own murder and the death of his fiancée. Name him.
    The Crow

    5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1989?
    Sunday Silence

    6. In which European city can you find a famous statue of The Little Mermaid?
    Copenhagen, Denmark, honoring the original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

    7. This North American island is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and got its first flag in 1989. Name this very famous island.
    NOT HELPFUL HINT: The flag is red and white.
    Greenland

    8. What catchphrase is Turtle Michelangelo famous for?
    “Cowabunga!”

    9. What musical instrument does television’s Ben Matlock play?
    Banjo

    10. What is the deli’s name where the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in Harry Meets Sally takes place?
    The scene is set in Katz’s Delicatessen, a famous New York eatery.

  • 1989 Number One Hits

    1989 Number One Hits

    1989 Billboard Number One Hits:

    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 – March 24:
    Lost In Your Eyes – Debbie Gibson
    March 25 – March 3:
    The Living Years – Mike & The Mechanics
    April 1 – April 7:
    Eternal Flame – The Bangles
    April 8 – April 14:
    The Look – Roxette
    April 15 – April 21:
    She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
    April 22 – May 12:
    Like a Prayer – Madonna
    May 13 – May 19:
    I’ll Be There for You – Bon Jovi
    May 20 – June 2:
    Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
    June 3 – June 9:
    Rock On – Michael Damian
    June 10 – June 16:
    Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
    June 17- June 23:
    I’ll Be Loving You (Forever) – New Kids On The Block
    June 24 – June 30:
    Satisfied – Richard Marx
    July 1 – July 7:
    Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
    July 8 – July 14:
    Good Thing – Fine Young Cannibals
    July 15 – July 21:
    If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Simply Red
    July 22 – August 4:
    Toy Soldiers – Martika
    August 5 – August 11:
    Batdance – Prince
    August 12 – September 1:
    Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
    September 2 – September 8:
    Cold Hearted – Paula Abdul
    September 9 – September 15:
    Hangin’ Tough – New Kids On The Block
    September 16 – September 22:
    Don’t Wanna Lose You – Gloria Estefan
    September 23 – October 6:
    Girl I’m Gonna Miss You – Milli Vanilli
    October 7 – November 3:
    Miss You Much – Janet Jackson
    November 4 – November 10:
    Listen to Your Heart – Roxette
    November 11 – November 24:
    When I See You Smile – Bad English
    November 25 – December 9:
    Blame It On the Rain – Milli Vanilli
    December 9 – December 22:
    We Didn’t Start The Fire – Billy Joel
    December 23, 1989 – January 13, 1990:
    Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins

    (Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)

  • 1989 Trivia, Fun Facts and History

    1989 Trivia, Fun Facts and History

     

    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.
    • The Top Song was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins
    • The Movies to Watch include Driving Miss Daisy, Field of Dreams, The Little Mermaid, Parenthood, Steel Magnolias, and When Harry Met Sally.
    • The Most Famous Fictional Person in America was probably Batman.
    • Notable books include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, and V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd.
    • Price of Pepsi 12 pack/12 oz cans in 1989: $2.99
      Sony Walkman: $79.00
    • The Funny Late Night Host: Johnny Carson
      The Funny Lady: Roseanne Barr
    • The Man-Made Disaster: Oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 750,000 barrels of crude oil.

    A Look At 1989’s Top News Stories

    1. The Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing on June 4, 1989, which saw the Chinese government use military force to crush pro-democracy protests, was one of the year’s biggest news events.
    2. The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era of European history.
    3. The Loma Prieta earthquake in California on October 17, 1989, which killed 63 people and caused widespread damage, was one of the biggest natural disasters of the year.
    4. The Romanian Revolution of 1989, which saw the overthrow of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, was one of the most significant events of the year in Eastern Europe.
    5. The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, which saw the peaceful overthrow of the communist government and the establishment of a democratic government, was another major event in Eastern Europe.
    6. The United States invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, was a military action authorized by US President George H.W. Bush, in which U.S. troops were used to overthrow the government of Manuel Noriega.
    7. The Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska on March 24, 1989, one of the worst oil spills in American history, caused significant environmental damage.
    8. The collapse of the Soviet-backed government in Afghanistan marked the end of the Soviet-Afghan War and the beginning of a period of civil war and instability in the country. The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan on February 15, 1989, marked the end of the Soviet-Afghan War and the beginning of a new era in the country’s history. It also marked the end of the Cold War, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Eastern Europe, the collapse of communist governments, and the reunification of Germany.

    The Year of the Snake

    The year of the snake is one of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The snake is the sixth animal in the cycle.
    The years of the snake include: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049, and 2061,The year of the snake is associated with wisdom, intelligence, and grace. People born in the year of the snake are considered wise, deep thinkers, and have a good sense of humor. They are also said to be discreet, elegant, and good at keeping secrets. They are also good at managing money and are often successful in business. They can be quite mysterious, and people often have trouble figuring out their thoughts. They are also known to be independent and quite stubborn when they want to be. They are also known to be quite charming and can be quite persuasive when they want to be.

    Top Ten Baby Names of 1989:

    Jessica, Ashley, Brittany, Amanda, Sarah, Michael, Chris, Topher, Matthew, Joshua, David

    Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols:

    Elle Macpherson

    Leading Men and Hollywood Hunks:

    Johnny Depp, John Travolta

    “The Quotes”

    “If you build it, he will come.”
    Ray Liotta (voice of Shoeless Joe Jackson) in Field of Dreams

    “It keeps going, and going, and going…”
    – Energizer Batteries

    “This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?”
    – Partnership for a Drug-Free America

    “Fahrvergnügen”
    – Volkswagen

    “Cotton. The fabric of our lives.”
    – Cotton Incorporated

    “I’m Batman”
    – Michael Keaton, in Batman

    “Eat My Shorts”
    – Bart Simpson, The Simpsons

    “I’ll have what she’s having.”
    – Estelle Reiner, in When Harry Met Sally…

    “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
    – Robin Williams, in Dead Poets Society

    Time Magazine’s Man of the Year:

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Miss America:

    Gretchen Carlson (Anoka, MN)

    Miss USA:

    Gretchen Polhemus (Texas)

    The Scandals & Mysteries:

    Allegations that Major League Baseball star Pete Rose gambled on the Game became public.

    The Exxon Valdez oil spill in which the tanker hit Prince William Sound’s Bligh Reef and spilled an estimated 11 to 30 million gallons of oil on March 24. The captain, Joseph Hazelwood, was drinking at the time.

    Billy Ripken’s 1989 Fleer baseball card has the words “F*ckFace” written on the bat due to a prank from teammates.

    Salmon Rushdie published The Satanic Verses – with heresy in the book, Ayatollah Khomeini ordered a ‘fatwa’ on him – a command ordering followers of the Muslim faith to kill him. The fatwah was lifted in 1998.

    The Exxon Valdez vessel, which caused the worst oil spill (at that time) in U.S. history in 1989, continued to operate under various names before eventually being dismantled in India in 2012, 23 years after the disaster in Alaska.

    Russian psychic E. Frenkel was run over by a train while attempting to stop it with his psychic-biological power after successfully stopping a car and streetcar.

    No one knows what happened to “Tank Man,” who stood in front of government tanks at Tiananmen Square in China.

    In an episode of Ducktales (Yuppy Ducks), there is a scene where Donald Duck is in a doctor’s office where an eye chart in the background reads “Ask about Illuminati”.

    Celebrity Murders:

    Rebecca Schaeffer, star of TV’s My Sister Sam, was killed by a stalker who got her address from California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Private information is no longer available from them.

    Joy Adamson, the author of Born Free, was murdered in 1980 by a former employee and is buried next to Elsa the Lioness in Meru National Park in Kenya. Her husband was murdered by poachers in 1989.

    US Politics:

    January 20, 1989 (Friday) Inauguration of George H. W. Bush

    Boris Yeltsin Visited An American Supermarket

    On September 16th, 1989, Boris Yeltsin, then newly elected to the new Soviet parliament and the Supreme Soviet, had just visited Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake, Texas, and invited himself to visit a regular American Supermarket. The store manager, Paul Yirga, only had 15 15-minute warnings and no pre-planned security. As he roamed the aisles of Randall’s, nodding his head in amazement, Yeltsin told his fellow Russians in his entourage that if their people, who often must wait in line for most goods, saw the conditions of U.S. supermarkets,” there would be a revolution.”

    It’s hard to believe that just 29 years ago, the collapse of communism was spurred by Yeltsin’s visit to an American grocery store. The shelves were stocked with so much food that he was in disbelief. While communist Russia was experiencing shortages and long lines for essential goods, America had abundant everything.

    This event perfectly exemplifies the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” The images of Yeltsin in the grocery store were shared across the Soviet Union and caused an outcry. People couldn’t believe they were living in poverty when others had so much. This was one of the factors that led to the collapse of communism.

    It’s amazing to think about how a trip to the grocery store can change the course of history. Yeltsin’s visit was a wake-up call for the Soviet Union and led to more freedom and democracy for its people. 

    Yeltsin didn’t leave empty-handed, as he was given a small bag of goodies to enjoy on the rest of his trip. About a year after the Russian leader left office, a Yeltsin biographer later wrote that he was sad on the plane ride to Yeltsin’s next destination, Miami. He couldn’t stop thinking about the plentiful food at the grocery store and what his countrymen had to subsist on in Russia. Yeltsin’s visit to America changed his perspective and made him realize communism wasn’t working for the people. It was this realization that eventually led to the collapse of communism in Russia.

    World News:

    Operation Yellowbird was carried out by various Western intelligence services to help dissidents from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests escape China through Hong Kong. Over 400 people were reportedly successfully evacuated, including 7 of the 21 major leaders of the protests.

    Emperor Hirohito (April 29, 1901 – January 7, 1989) ), the Emperor of WWII Japan, was the only “Axis Power” leader not to have died during the war; he died in 1989.

    In 1989, Queen Elizabeth II was the wealthiest person in the UK. In 2015, she fell out of the top 300.

    3% of Americans had passports in 1989.

    Alcohol News:

    Beer was banned in Iceland until March 1, 1989, which is now celebrated annually as Beer Day. Iceland outlawed all forms of alcohol in 1915, but within 20 years had unbanned all alcoholic beverages except for beer.

    Pop Culture Facts & History:

    The same Hershey’s Kisses Holiday Commercial has aired every season since 1989.

    One of the most expensive wine bottles that were never to have been drunk was a 1787 Margaux from Thomas Jefferson’s Collection. The owner brought it to a restaurant, and a waiter knocked it over. Insurance paid out $225,000 for it in 1989.

    The word with the most meanings in English is the verb ‘set’, with 430 meanings listed in the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989. The word commands the longest entry in the dictionary at 60,000 words (326,000 characters).

    Lexus was introduced in the US market in 1989.

    The Energizer Bunny was introduced to an unsuspecting public, replacing gymnast Mary Lou Retton as the energetic spokesperson.

    Jules Verne’s shelved 1863 novel Paris in the Twentieth Century predicted gas-powered cars, fax machines, electric street lighting, maglev trains, the record industry, and the internet. His publisher deemed it pessimistic and lackluster. It was discovered in 1989 and finally published in 1994.

    Charging Bull, the famous statue on Wall Street was installed secretly and illegally outside the New York Stock Exchange in 1989 following the 1987 stock market crash. NYPD seized and impounded the sculpture but re-installed it two blocks south of the Exchange after a public outcry.

    The most generations alive in a single family  is seven. Augusta Bunge, aged 109 years, followed by her daughter, aged 89; her granddaughter, 70; her great-granddaughter, 52; her great-great-granddaughter, 33; her great-great-great-granddaughter, 15; and her great-great-great-great-grandson born in 1989.

    Buddy, the golden retriever that played the original Air Bud, is the same dog that played Comet on Full House. In 1989, his owner originally found him as a stray in the Sierra Nevada. He took Buddy in and trained him to play basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and hockey.

    In 1989, only 50% of the US had 911 service.

    On September 15, 1989, NASA published a comprehensive report on house plants that are best for cleaning indoor air pollution.

    All arcade games imported into North America from 1989 to 2000 had the following FBI slogan included in their attract mode: “Winners Don’t Use Drugs”.

    The first Reebok Pump shoes were released on November 24, 1989.

    Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1989: $675,000

    The Habit:

    Game Boy

    1st Appearances & 1989’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents:

    Tetris, Sega Genesis, Polly Pockets, Nintendo Game Boy, Trolls*
    *Trolls appeared first in Europe in 1956. The first wave of Trolls was popularized in the United States in 1963.

    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1989:

    A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
    California Gold by John Jakes
    Caribbean by James A. Michener
    Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy
    Daddy by Danielle Steel
    The Dark Half by Stephen King
    Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
    The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
    Midnight by Dean Koontz
    The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned by Anne Rice
    The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
    Polar Star by Martin Cruz Smith
    The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
    The Russia House by John le Carre
    The Sands of Time by Sidney Shelton
    The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
    Star by Danielle Steel
    V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd
    While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark

    East End Shows:

    The Woman in Black (Play) Opened on June 7, 1989
    Miss Saigon (Musical) Opened on September 20, 1989, and closed on October 30, 1999
    Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (Musical) Opened on October 12, 1989, and closed on March 3, 2002

    Broadway Show:

    Grand Hotel (Musical) Opened on November 12, 1989, and closed on April 25, 1992

    Best Film Oscar Winner:

    Rain Man (presented in 1989)

    1989 Entries to The National Film Registry:

    The Best Years of Our Lives (released in 1946)
    Casablanca (released in 1942)
    Citizen Kane (released in 1941)
    The Crowd (released in 1928)
    Dr. Strangelove (released in 1964)
    The General (released in 1927)
    Gone With the Wind (released in 1939)
    The Grapes of Wrath (released in 1940)
    High Noon (released in 1952)
    Intolerance (released in 1916)
    The Learning Tree (released in 1969)
    The Maltese Falcon (released in 1941)
    Modern Times (released in 1936)
    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (released in 1939)
    Nanook of the North (released in 1922)
    On the Waterfront (released in 1954)
    The Searchers (released in 1956)
    Singin’ in the Rain (released in 1952)
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (released in 1937)
    Some Like It Hot (released in 1959)
    Star Wars (released in 1977)
    Sunrise (released in 1927)
    Sunset Boulevard (released in 1950)
    Vertigo (released in 1958)
    The Wizard of Oz (released in 1939)

    The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo)

    1. Batman
    2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
    3. Lethal Weapon 2
    4. Look Who’s Talking
    5. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
    6. Back To The Future Part II
    7. Ghostbusters II
    8. Driving Miss Daisy
    9. Parenthood
    10. Dead Poets Society

    1989 Most Popular TV Shows:

    1. The Cosby Show (NBC)
    2. Roseanne (ABC)
    3. Cheers (NBC)
    4. A Different World (NBC)
    5. America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC)
    6. The Golden Girls (NBC)
    7. 60 Minutes (CBS)
    8. The Wonder Years (ABC)
    9. Empty Nest (NBC)
    10. Monday Night Football (ABC)

    1989 Billboard Number One Songs:

    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 – March 24:
    Lost In Your Eyes – Debbie Gibson

    March 25 – March 31:
    The Living Years – Mike & The Mechanics

    April 1 – April 7:
    Eternal Flame – The Bangles

    April 8 – April 14:
    The Look – Roxette

    April 15 – April 21:
    She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals

    April 22 – May 12:
    Like a Prayer – Madonna

    May 13 – May 19:
    I’ll Be There for You – Bon Jovi

    May 20 – June 2:
    Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul

    June 3 – June 9:
    Rock On – Michael Damian

    June 10 – June 16:
    Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler

    June 17- June 23:
    I’ll Be Loving You (Forever) – New Kids On The Block

    June 24 – June 30:
    Satisfied – Richard Marx

    July 1 – July 7:
    Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli

    July 8 – July 14:
    Good Thing – Fine Young Cannibals

    July 15 – July 21:
    If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Simply Red

    July 22 – August 4:
    Toy Soldiers – Martika

    August 5 – August 11:
    Batdance – Prince

    August 12 – September 1:
    Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx

    September 2 – September 8:
    Cold-Hearted – Paula Abdul

    September 9 – September 15:
    Hangin’ Tough – New Kids On The Block

    September 16 – September 22:
    Don’t Wanna Lose You – Gloria Estefan

    September 23 – October 6:
    Girl, I’m Gonna Miss You – Milli Vanilli

    October 7 – November 3:
    Miss You Much – Janet Jackson

    November 4 – November 10:
    Listen to Your Heart – Roxette

    November 11 – November 24:
    When I See You Smile – Bad English

    November 25 – December 9:
    Blame It On The Rain – Milli Vanilli

    December 9 – December 22:
    We Didn’t Start The Fire – Billy Joel

    December 23, 1989 – January 13, 1990:
    Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins

    Sports:

    World Series Champions: Oakland Athletics
    Super Bowl XXIII Champions: San Francisco 49ers
    NBA Champions: Detroit Pistons
    Stanley Cup Champs: Calgary Flames
    U.S. Open Golf Curtis Strange
    U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Boris Becker/Steffi Graf
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Boris Becker/Steffi Graf
    NCAA Football Champions: Miami
    NCAA Basketball Champions: Michigan
    Kentucky Derby: Sunday Silence

    More 1989 Facts and History Resources:

    Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
    Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us)
    Broadway Shows that Opened in 1989X
    1989 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com
    Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
    Fact Monster
    1980s, Infoplease.com World History
    1989 in Movies (according to IMDB)
    1989 Top Movies (according to BoxOfficeMojo)
    Retrowaste Vintage Culture
    The 80s(History.com)
    |80s and 90s Classic NES Games (1985-1994)
    1980s Slang
    1980s Timeline (Security and Exchange Commision)
    Wikipedia 1989

  • 1989 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1989 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1989 Music Hits 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 – U2
    8. Patience – Guns N Roses
    9. She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
    10. Kiss – Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones
    11. Lay Your Hands On Me – Bon Jovi
    12. Put A Little Love In Your Heart – Annie Lennox and Al Green
    13. Angel of Harlem – U2
    14. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
    15. My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
    16. I’ll Be There For You – Bon Jovi
    17. Paradise City – Guns N Roses
    18. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
    19. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
    20. I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty
    21. Love Song – the Cure
    22. Love In An Elevator – Aerosmith
    23. Express Yourself – Madonna
    24. Don’t Know Much – Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
    25. You Got It (The Right Stuff) – New Kids On The Block
    26. Keep On Movin’ – Soul II Soul
    27. Get On Your Feet – Gloria Estefan
    28. After All – Cher and Peter Cetera
    29. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
    30. Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins
    31. So Alive – Love and Rockets
    32. Back To Life – Soul II Soul
    33. Listen To Her Heart – Roxette
    34. Orinoco Flow (Sail Away) – Enya
    35. I Feel The Earth Move – Martika
    36. When I See You Smile – Bad English
    37. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp
    38. Heaven Help Me – Deon Estus and George Michael
    39. The Look – Roxette
    40. Baby, Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
    41. Dr. Feelgood – Mötley Crüe
    42. Heaven – Warrant
    43. She Wants To Dance With Me – Rick Astley
    44. Me, Myself and I – De la Soul
    45. Walk The Dinosaur – Was (Not Was)
    46. Once Bitten Twice Shy – Great White
    47. The Best – Tina Turner
    48. On Our Own – Bobby Brown
    49. A Little Respect – Erasure
    50. Eternal Flame – The Bangles
    51. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
    52. Soldier Of Love – Donny Osmond
    53. We Didn’t Start the Fire – Billy Joel
    54. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
    55. The Living Years – Mike and the Mechanics
    56. Stand – R.E.M.
    57. Trouble Me – 10,000 Maniacs
    58. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Poison
    59. Close My Eyes Forever – Lita Ford with Ozzie Osbourne
    60. Closer To Fine – Indigo Girls
    61. With Every Beat of My Heart – Taylor Dayne
    62. Angel Eyes – Jeff Healy Band
    63. Blame It On The Rain – Milli Vanilli
    64. End Of The Line – Traveling Wilburys
    65. Two Hearts – Phil Collins
    66. Don’t Wanna Lose You – Gloria Estefan
    67. Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
    68. If I Could Turn Back Time – Cher
    69. Anchorage – Michelle Shocked
    70. Straight Up – Paula Abdul
    71. I’ll Be Loving You (Forever) – New Kids On The Block
    72. Pop Song 89 – R.E.M.
    73. Hangin’ Tough – New Kids On The Block
    74. Dear God – Midge Ure
    75. What I Am – Edie Brickell and New Bohemians
    76. Miss You Like Crazy – Natalie Cole
    77. I Like It – Dino
    78. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
    79. Cherish – Madonna
    80. I’m That Type of Guy – LL Cool J
    81. Cult of Personality – Living Colour
    82. My Fantasy – Teddy Riley Featuring Guy
    83. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
    84. Veronica – Elvis Costello
    85. Partyman – Prince
    86. As Long As You Follow – Fleetwood Mac
    87. Right Back Where We Started From – Sinitta
    88. Runnin’ Down a Dream – Tom Petty
    89. Mayor Of Simpleton – XTC
    90. Lost In Your Eyes – Debbie Gibson
    91. Fascination Street – The Cure
    92. Nightrian – Guns N’ Roses
    93. Seventeen – Winger
    94. Now You’re In Heaven – Julian Lennon
    95. Good Life – Inner City
    96. You Got It – Roy Orbison
    97. One – Metallica
    98. 18 and Life – Skid Row
    99. Pretending – Eric Clapton
    100. I Want It All – Queen
  • 1989 Oscars 61st Academy Awards

    1989 Oscars 61st Academy Awards

    1989 Oscars 61st Academy Awards

    • Winners Announced: Wednesday, March 29, 1989
    • Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
    • Host: no one
    • Eligibility Year: 1988

    Trivia

    • No Host, No Problem: This was one of the rare occasions where the Oscars had no host. Instead, the ceremony opened with an infamous musical number featuring Rob Lowe and Snow White.
    • Rain Man Rains Supreme: Rain Man dominated the awards, scooping up Best Picture, Best Director for Barry Levinson, and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.
    • Wacky Wednesday: Unlike the traditional Sunday ceremony, the 61st Oscars took place on a Wednesday, breaking with tradition.
    • Firsts for Animation: Disney’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit won three technical Oscars and also received a Special Achievement Award, marking an impressive year for animation.
    • Best Actress Upset: Jodie Foster won Best Actress for her role in The Accused, surprising many who had thought that Glenn Close in Dangerous Liaisons was a shoo-in.
    • Historic Cinematography: Peter Biziou won Best Cinematography for Mississippi Burning, a film focusing on racial tensions in the American South.
    • Musical Notes: Carly Simon’s “Let the River Run” from Working Girl won Best Original Song, making it the first and only Oscar-winning song to also win a Grammy and a Golden Globe for Best Song.
    • Documentary Excellence: The French documentary Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie won Best Documentary Feature, spotlighting the life of the infamous Nazi war criminal.
    • 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 Johnson, producer (WINNER)
    The Accidental Tourist – Lawrence Kasdan, Charles Okun and Michael Grillo, producers
    Dangerous Liaisons – Norma Heyman and Hank Moonjean, producers
    Mississippi Burning – Frederick Zollo and Robert F. Colesberry, producers
    Working Girl – Douglas Wick, producer
    Best Director:
    Barry Levinson – Rain Man (WINNER)
    Charles Crichton – A Fish Called Wanda
    Martin Scorsese – The Last Temptation of Christ
    Alan Parker – Mississippi Burning
    Mike Nichols – Working Girl
    Best Actor:
    Dustin Hoffman – Rain Man as Raymond Babbit (WINNER)
    Gene Hackman – Mississippi Burning as Agent Rupert Anderson
    Tom Hanks – Big as Josh Baskin
    Edward James Olmos – Stand and Deliver as Jaime Escalante
    Max von Sydow – Pelle the Conqueror as Lassefar
    Best Actress:
    Jodie Foster – The Accused as Sarah Tobias (WINNER)
    Glenn Close – Dangerous Liaisons as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil
    Melanie Griffith – Working Girl as Tess McGill
    Meryl Streep – A Cry in the Dark as Lindy Chamberlain
    Sigourney Weaver – Gorillas in the Mist as Dian Fossey
    Best Supporting Actor:
    Kevin Kline – A Fish Called Wanda as Otto West (WINNER)
    Alec Guinness – Little Dorrit as William Dorrit
    Martin Landau-Tucker: The Man and His Dream as Abe Karatz
    River Phoenix – Running on Empty as Danny Pope
    Dean Stockwell – Married to the Mob as Tony “The Tiger” Russo
    Best Supporting Actress:
    Geena Davis – The Accidental Tourist as Muriel Pritchett (WINNER)
    Joan Cusack – Working Girl as Cyn
    Frances McDormand – Mississippi Burning as Mrs. Pell
    Michelle Pfeiffer – Dangerous Liaisons as Madame Marie de Tourvel
    Sigourney Weaver – Working Girl as Katharine Parker
    Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:
    Rain Man – Screenplay by Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow; Story by Barry Morrow (WINNER)
    Big – Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg
    Bull Durham – Ron Shelton
    A Fish Called Wanda – Screenplay by John Cleese; Story by John Cleese and Charles Crichton
    Running on Empty – Naomi Foner
    Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:
    Dangerous Liaisons – Christopher Hampton based on the play Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton and the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (WINNER)
    The Accidental Tourist – Frank Galati and Lawrence Kasdan based on the novel by Anne Tyler
    Gorillas in the Mist – Screenplay by Anna Hamilton Phelan; Story by Anna Hamilton Phelan and Tab Murphy based on articles by Harold T.P. Hayes and Alex Shoumatoff
    Little Dorrit – Christine Edzard based on the novel by Charles Dickens
    The Unbearable Lightness of Being – Jean-Claude Carrière and Philip Kaufman based on the novel by Milan Kundera
    Best Foreign Language Film:
    Pelle the Conqueror (Denmark) in Danish – Bille August (WINNER)
    Hanussen (Hungary) in Hungarian – István Szabó
    The Music Teacher (Belgium) in French – Gérard Corbiau
    Salaam Bombay! (India) Hindi – Mira Nair
    Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Spain) in Spanish – Pedro Almodóvar
    Best Documentary Feature:
    Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie – Marcel Ophuls (WINNER)
    The Cry of Reason: Beyers Naude – An Afrikaner Speaks Out – Robert Bilheimer and Ronald Mix
    Let’s Get Lost – Bruce Weber and Nan Bush
    Promises to Keep – Ginny Durrin
    Who Killed Vincent Chin? – Renee Tajima and Christine Choy
    Best Documentary Short Subject:
    You Don’t Have to Die – William Guttentag and Malcolm Clarke (WINNER)
    The Children’s Storefront – Karen Goodman
    Family Gathering – Lise Yasui and Ann Tegnell
    Gang Cops – Thomas B. Fleming and Daniel J. Marks
    Portrait of Imogen – Nancy Hale and Meg Partridge
    Best Live Action Short Film:
    The Appointments of Dennis Jennings – Dean Parisot and Steven Wright (WINNER)
    Cadillac Dreams – Matia Karrell and Abbee Goldstein
    Gullah Tales – George deGolian and Gary Moss
    Best Animated Short Film:
    Tin Toy – John Lasseter and William Reeves (WINNER)
    The Cat Came Back – Cordell Barker
    Technological Threat – Bill Kroyer and Brian Jennings
    Best Original Score:
    The Milagro Beanfield War – Dave Grusin (WINNER)
    The Accidental Tourist – John Williams
    Dangerous Liaisons – George Fenton
    Gorillas in the Mist – Maurice Jarre
    Rain Man – Hans Zimmer
    Best Original Song:
    “Let the River Run” from Working Girl – Music and Lyrics by Carly Simon (WINNER)
    “Calling You” from Bagdad Cafe – Music and Lyrics by Bob Telson
    “Two Hearts” from Buster – Music by Lamont Dozier; Lyrics by Phil Collins
    Best Sound:
    Bird – Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, and Willie D. Burton (WINNER)
    Die Hard – Don Bassman, Kevin F. Cleary, Richard Overton, and Al Overton Jr.
    Gorillas in the Mist – Andy Nelson, Brian Saunders, and Peter Handford
    Mississippi Burning – Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Rick Kline, and Danny Michael
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Robert Knudson, John Boyd, Don Digirolamo, and Tony Dawe
    Best Sound Effects Editing:
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Charles L. Campbell and Louis Edemann (WINNER)
    Die Hard – Stephen Hunter Flick and Richard Shorr
    Willow – Ben Burtt and Richard Hymns
    Best Art Direction:
    Dangerous Liaisons – Art Direction: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Gérard James (WINNER)
    Beaches – Art Direction: Albert Brenner; Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis
    Rain Man – Art Direction: Ida Random; Set Decoration: Linda DeScenna
    Tucker: The Man and His Dream – Art Direction: Dean Tavoularis; Set Decoration: Armin Ganz
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Art Direction: Elliot Scott; Set Decoration: Peter Howitt
    Best Makeup:
    Beetlejuice – Ve Neill, Steve La Porte, and Robert Short (WINNER)
    Coming to America – Rick Baker
    Scrooged – Tom Burman and Bari Dreiband-Burman
    Best Costume Design:
    Dangerous Liaisons – James Acheson (WINNER)
    Coming to America – Deborah Nadoolman Landis
    A Handful of Dust – Jane Robinson
    Sunset – Patricia Norris
    Tucker: The Man and His Dream – Milena Canonero
    Best Cinematography:
    Mississippi Burning – Peter Biziou (WINNER)
    Rain Man – John Seale
    Tequila Sunrise – Conrad Hall
    The Unbearable Lightness of Being – Sven Nykvist
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Dean Cundey
    Best Film Editing:
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Arthur Schmidt (WINNER)
    Die Hard – Frank J. Urioste and John F. Link
    Gorillas in the Mist – Stuart Baird
    Mississippi Burning – Gerry Hambling
    Rain Man – Stu Linder
    Best Visual Effects:
    Who Framed Roger Rabbit – Ken Ralston, Richard Williams, Ed Jones, and George Gibbs (WINNER)
    Die Hard – Richard Edlund, Al DiSarro, Brent Boates, and Thaine Morris
    Willow – Dennis Muren, Michael J. McAlister, Phil Tippett, and Chris Evans
    Academy Honorary Awards::
    National Film Board of Canada
    Eastman Kodak Company
    Special Achievement Award:
    Richard Williams “For the animation direction of Who Framed Roger Rabbit”.
  • 1989 Grammy Award Winners

    1989 Grammy Award Winners

    1989 Grammy Award Winners

    1989 Grammy Award Winners

     

    1989 Grammy 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

    Trivia

    • Billy’s Back: Billy Crystal returned as host, adding his comedic flavor to the music industry’s biggest night.
    • Jazzy Jodie: Jodie Watley was awarded Best New Artist, marking a successful transition from her dance career to the music world.
    • George Michael Dominates: Faith by George Michael won Album of the Year and solidified George Michael as a solo artist apart from his Wham! days.
    • Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car: The hit Fast Car helped Tracy Chapman earn three Grammys, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
    • Eclectic Mix: The night featured a variety of musical genres, from U2’s rock album The Joshua Tree winning Best Rock Performance to Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry, Be Happy snagging Song of the Year.
    • Metallica’s Recognition: In a surprising turn, Metallica’s And Justice For All was nominated for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, although it didn’t win. It did mark a mainstream acceptance of heavy metal.
    • Classical Highlights: Leonard Bernstein won for Best Classical Album, proving that classical music still had a significant presence at the Grammys.
    • Unforgettable Performances: The night was studded with performances from artists like Anita Baker, who won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Michael Jackson, who took home the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for Bad.
    Record of the Year:
    Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
    Album of the Year:
    Faith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS)
    Song of the Year:
    Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin, songwriter
    Best New Artist:
    Tracy Chapman
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male:
    Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female:
    Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
    Best Pop Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Brasil, Manhattan Transfer
    Best Pop Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist):
    Close-up, David Sanborn
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male:
    Simply Irresistible – Robert Palmer
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female:
    Tina Live in Europe, Tina Turner
    Best Rock Instrumental Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Desire – U2
    Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist):
    Blues for Salvador, Carlos Santana
    Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, Vocal or Instrumental:
    Crest of a Knave, Jethro Tull
    Best Rhythm and Blues Song:
    Giving You the Best That I Got – Anita Baker, Skip Scarborough and Randy Holland, songwriters
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Male:
    Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby, Terence Trent D’Arby
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Female:
    Giving You the Best That I Got – Anita Baker
    Best Rhythm and Blues Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Love Overboard – Gladys Knight and the Pips
    Best Rhythm and Blues Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist):
    Light Years – Chick Corea
    Best Rap Performance:
    Parents Just Don’t Understand – D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male:
    Brothers, Bobby McFerrin
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female:
    Look What I Got!, Betty Carter
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group:
    Spread Love – Take 6
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist on a Jazz Recording:
    Don’t Try This at Home, Michael Brecker
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group:
    Blues for Coltrane, A Tribute to John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, David Murray, Cecil McBee and Roy Haynes
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band:
    Bud and Bird, Gil Evans and the Monday Night Orchestra
    Best Jazz Fusion Performance:
    Politics, Yellowjackets
    Best Country Song:
    Hold Me – K.T. Oslin, songwriter
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Male:
    Old 8 × 10, Randy Travis
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Female:
    Hold Me – K.T. Oslin
    Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Give a Little Love – Judds
    Best Country Vocal Collaboration:
    Crying – Roy Orbison and k.d. lang
    Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloists):
    Sugarfoot Rag – Asleep at the Wheel
    Best Bluegrass Recording (Vocal or Instrumental):
    Southern Flavor, Bill Monroe (MCA)
    Best Gospel Performance, Male:
    Christmas, Larnelle Harris
    Best Gospel Performance, Female:
    Lead Me On, Amy Grant
    Best Gospel Performance By a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus:
    The Winans Live at Carnegie Hall, Winans
    Best Soul Gospel Performance, Male:
    Abundant Life – BeBe Winans
    Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female:
    One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, Aretha Franklin
    Best Soul Gospel Performance By a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus:
    Take Six, Take 6
    Best Latin Pop Performance:
    Roberto Carlos, Roberto Carlos
    Best Tropical Latin Performance:
    Antecedente, Rubén Blades
    Best Mexican/American Performance:
    Canciones de Mi Padre, Linda Ronstadt
    Best Traditional Blues Recording:
    Hidden Charms, Willie Dixon (Bug/Capitol)
    Best Contemporary Blues Recording:
    Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark – Robert Cray Band (Mercury)
    Best Traditional Folk Recording:
    Folkways: A Vision Shared?A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly, various artists (Columbia/CBS)
    Best Contemporary Folk Recording:
    Tracy Chapman, Tracy Chapman (Elektra)
    Best Reggae Recording:
    Conscious Party, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers (Virgin)
    Best New Age Performance:
    Folksongs for a Nuclear Village, Shadowfax
    Best Polka Recording:
    Born to Polka, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra (Starr)
    Best Arrangement on an Instrumental:
    Memos From Paradise – Roger Kellaway, arranger
    Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s):
    No One Is Alone – Jonathan Tunick, arranger
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    The Theme From L.A. Law – Mike Post, composer
    Best Musical Cast Show Album:
    Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim, composer and lyricist (RCA)
    Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television:
    The Last Emperor, Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne and Cong Su, composers (Virgin)
    Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television:
    Two Hearts (From the motion picture Buster), Phil Collins and Lamont Dozier, songwriters (Atlantic)
    Best Contemporary Composition:
    Nixon in China, John Adams, composer
    Best Classical Album:
    Verdi, Requiem and Operatic Choruses, Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (Telarc)
    Best Orchestral Recording:
    Rorem, String Symphony; Sunday Morning, Eagles; Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: String Symphony, Louis Lane conducting Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Sunday Morning and Eagles (New World)
    Best Chamber Music Performance (Instrumental or Vocal):
    Bartók, Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion; Brahms, Variation on a Theme by Joseph Haydn for Two Pianos, Murray Perahia and Sir Georg Solti, pianos; David Corkhill and Evelyn Glennie, percussion
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
    Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, Vladimir Horowitz, piano; Giulini conducting LaScala Opera Orchestra
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (Without Orchestra):
    Albéniz, Iberia; Navarra; Suite Espagnola, Alicia de Larrocha
    Best Opera Recording:
    Wagner, Lohengrin, Sir Georg Solti conducting Vienna State Opera Choir and Vienna Philharmonic; solos: Domingo, Norman, Randova, Nimsgern, Sotin and Fischer-Dieskau (London)
    Best Choral Performance (Other Than Opera):
    Verdi, Requiem and Operatic Choruses, Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
    Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance:
    Luciano Pavarotti in Concert, Luciano Pavarotti
    Best Comedy Recording:
    Good Morning Vietnam, Robin Williams (A&M)
    Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording:
    Speech by Rev. Jesse Jackson (July 27) – Rev. Jesse Jackson (Arista)
    Best Recording for Children:
    Pecos Bill, Robin Williams, narrator; Ry Cooder, music (Windham Hill)
    Best Album Package:
    Tired of Runnin’, Bill Johnson, art director (Columbia/CBS)
    Best Album Notes:
    Crossroads, Anthony DeCurtis, annotator (Polydor)
    Best Historical Album:
    Crossroads, Eric Clapton (Polydor)
    Best Performance Music Video:
    Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
    Best Concept Music Video:
    Fat – Weird Al Yankovic
    Producer of the Year (Non-Classical):
    Neil Dorfsman
    Classical Producer of the Year:
    Robert Woods