There were several memorable singles in the year 1989. Here's a look back at the ten best!
Number 10.
Number 10.
...there's no denying this flame...
"Flame," by Sparks
'Flame,' the infectious debut single from new act Sparks, hit radio in early November and began making its mark almost immediately. Peppy and danceable, many believe this single will just be the first in a long line of successes for the duo.
Number 9.
Number 9.
...but then there's simple, steady me...
"Steady Me," by Stacey Mullett
'Steady Me,' off Stacey's long-awaited second album, made a splash on radio in mid-to-late 1989. Introspective, yet still quite poppy, the song speaks of not falling for all that glitters and searching instead for a romance that's true.
Number 8.
Number 8.
...i've always been there and i always will be...
"Love by Your Side," by Melodi Dixon
'Love by Your Side' is a rather melancholy look at the perils of unrequited love. Watching someone you feel strongly for struggle through relationship after relationship is a painful thing, but this single, happily, charmed listeners throughout late 1989, going to number one.
Number 7.
Number 7.
...no matter what it takes, i'll follow...
"Follow," by Micah and the Mullenese
'Follow,' a thinly veiled declaration of faith, found its way onto radio in mid 1989 and promptly went to number one, continuing the wave of success the Mullenese had been enjoying.
Number 6.
Number 6.
...better days are comin', baby...
"Better Days," by Americans
More rock-oriented than any of their previous singles, 'Better Days' was a pleasant surprise for Americans fans when it released to radio in early 1989. With its peppy chorus and cutting grooves, it's no wonder the fans can't get enough of this song!
Number 5.
Number 5.
...and everybody's tried to tell her...
"Tried to Tell Her," by Trent Johnson
Similarly, 'Tried to Tell Her' was a bit rowdier than the standard Trent Johnson fare, but this ode to stubborness still became a hit in the summer of 1989, due to its clever lyrics and driving melody.
Number 4.
Number 4.
...don't walk away from love, don't walk away from me...
"Walk Away from Love," by Phoenix Reeves
Although originally penned as a ballad, 'Walk Away from Love' was kicked up a few thousand notches and scored big on radio when it was released in Spring, 1989.
Number 3.
Number 3.
...ain't nothin' but psycho babble, baby...
"Psycho Babble," by Tony Millerstein
The song that heralded the return of a king, 'Psycho Babble' hit radio airwaves in January, 1989 and stayed in the top ten for an astonishing three months.
Number 2.
Number 2.
...you've gotta wanna make it better...
"Make it Better," by Nikki Turner
Dubbed 'the song of the summer,' 'Make it Better' helped Nikki make the transition from Christian songstress to pure pop princess.
Number 1.
Number 1.
...alright, alright, i'm alright...
"I'm Alright," by A Few Good Men
Without a doubt, the song of 1989, 'I'm Alright' was hugely popular on the concert circuit before being released to radio in September, 1989. Since then, it's done nothing but rapidly climb the charts and take the nation by storm, ensuring that while AFGM may be disbanding soon, they will never be forgotten.