List of Billboard Hot 100 number - one Singles of 1990 - wikipedia List of Billboard Hot 100 number - one Singles 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. Key The yellow background indicates the # 1 song on Billboard 's 1990 Year - End Chart of Pop Singles. Issue Date Song Artist ( s ) Reference January 6 `` Another Day in Paradise '' Phil Collins January 13 January 20 `` How Am I Supposed to Live Without You '' Michael Bolton January 27 February 3 February 10 `` Opposites Attract '' Paula Abdul with The Wild Pair February 17 February 24 March 3 `` Escapade '' Janet Jackson March 10 March 17 March 24 `` Black Velvet '' Alannah Myles March 31 April 7 `` Love Will Lead You Back '' Taylor Dayne April 14 `` I 'll Be Your Everything '' Tommy Page April 21 `` Nothing Compares 2 U '' Sinéad O'Connor April 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 `` Vogue '' Madonna May 26 June 2 June 9 `` Hold On '' Wilson Phillips June 16 `` It Must Have Been Love '' Roxette June 23 June 30 `` Step by Step '' New Kids on the Block July 7 July 14 July 21 `` She Ai n't Worth It '' Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown July 28 August 4 `` Vision of Love '' Mariah Carey August 11 August 18 August 25 September 1 `` If Wishes Came True '' Sweet Sensation September 8 `` Blaze of Glory '' Jon Bon Jovi September 15 `` Release Me '' Wilson Phillips September 22 September 29 `` ( Ca n't Live Without Your ) Love and Affection '' Nelson October 6 `` Close to You '' Maxi Priest October 13 `` Praying for Time '' George Michael October 20 `` I Do n't Have the Heart '' James Ingram October 27 `` Black Cat '' Janet Jackson November 3 `` Ice Ice Baby '' Vanilla Ice November 10 `` Love Takes Time '' Mariah Carey November 17 November 24 December 1 `` I 'm Your Baby Tonight '' Whitney Houston December 8 `` Because I Love You ( The Postman Song ) '' Stevie B December 15 December 22 December 29 See also 1990 in music List of number - one hits ( United States ) References Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 01 - 05 ). `` ' Another Day in Paradise ' Remains No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 01 - 12 ). `` Phil Collins ' Single Holds on to No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 01 - 20 ). `` It 's out with the Old, in with the New ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 01 - 26 ). `` Singles List Ca n't Live Without Bolton ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 02 - 02 ). `` No. 1 LP, No. 2 Single for Abdul ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 02 - 09 ). `` It Took ' Forever ' to Get This Double ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 02 - 16 ). `` 2nd Straight Double for Paula Abdul ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 02 - 23 ). `` Abdul, Jackson Poised for Battle ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 03 - 02 ). `` Janet Jackson Wins Single Round ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 03 - 09 ). `` Abdul, Jackson all over Again ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 03 - 16 ). `` Raitt Rides Grammy to New Heights ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 03 - 23 ). `` 5 Women Occupy 5 No. 1 Spots ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 03 - 30 ). `` Newcomers Dominate Singles List ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 04 - 06 ). `` Dayne, Raitt Keep Women 's Streak Going ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 04 - 13 ). `` Page Takes over with ' Everything ' ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 04 - 20 ). `` Sinead O'Connor Courts Superstardom ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 04 - 27 ). `` On 2 Charts, Nothing Compares 2 O'Connor ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 05 - 04 ). `` 2nd Straight Double for O'Connor ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 05 - 11 ). `` O'Connor Holds on for 3rd Double ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 05 - 18 ). `` ' Vogue ' Restores Madonna to No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 05 - 25 ). `` ' Vogue ' Continues for Madonna ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 06 - 01 ). `` 2 New Entries Cause the Fireworks ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 06 - 08 ). `` Wilson Phillips Beats Parents to No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 06 - 15 ). `` Madonna 's ` Breathless ' Rockets up Album Chart ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 06 - 22 ). `` Roxette 's ` Love ' Holds off New Kids ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 06 - 29 ). `` New Kids Atop Singles, Album Lists ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 07 - 06 ). `` New Kids ' LP Bumped from No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 07 - 13 ). `` Kids Stay on Top Step on Singles List ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 07 - 20 ). `` Good Week for New Edition Connections ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 07 - 27 ). `` Mariah Carey Making Her Move ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 08 - 03 ). `` Mariah Carey Takes over 2 Top Spots ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 08 - 10 ). `` Mariah Carey Tops 3 Singles Lists ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 08 - 17 ). `` 2nd Triple Play for Mariah Carey ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 08 - 24 ). `` Jackson Puts Pressure on Carey ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 21. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 08 - 31 ). `` Sweet Sensation 's Wishes Come True ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 09 - 07 ). `` Jon Bon Jovi 's Solo Flight a Success ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 09 - 14 ). `` Wilson Phillips ' 2nd Single Hits No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 09 - 21 ). `` ' Release Me ' Holds on to No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 09 - 28 ). `` Nelson Matches Rick 's Early Success ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 10 - 05 ). `` Maxi Priest Makes Long Trek to No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 10 - 12 ). `` Michael 's ' Praying ' the Easy Winner ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 10 - 19 ). `` James Ingram Hits No. 1 as a Solo ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 10 - 26 ). `` Black Cat ' is Good Luck for Janet Jackson ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 11 - 02 ). `` Vanilla Ice 's ' Ice Ice Baby ' Freezes out ' Black Cat ' ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 11 - 09 ). `` Vanilla Ice Nails Hammer After 21 Weeks ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 11 - 16 ). `` Carey Holds on with ' Love Takes Time ' ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 11 - 23 ). `` It 's another Bright Week for Carey ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 11 - 30 ). `` Houston Replaces Carey at No. 1 ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 12 - 07 ). `` Houston 's No. 1 Song Quickly Topples ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 12 - 14 ). `` Stevie B at Top Again, but not for Long ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 12 - 21 ). `` Stevie B Holds on to Top Spot on Singles Chart ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Jump up ^ DeKnock, Jan ( 1990 - 12 - 28 ). `` New Stars Emerge on 1990 Charts ''. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 22. Additional sources Fred Bronson 's Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, 5th Edition ( ISBN 0 - 8230 - 7677 - 6 ) Joel Whitburn 's Top Pop Singles 1955 - 2008, 12 Edition ( ISBN 0 - 89820 - 180 - 2 ) Joel Whitburn Presents the Billboard Hot 100 Charts : The Nineties ( ISBN 0 - 89820 - 137 - 3 ) Additional information obtained can be verified within Billboard 's online archive services and print editions of the magazine. 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Question: what was the #1 single in the us on may 26 1990
Answer: "Vogue"