These songs were inescapable. If you turned on a radio in 1990, you heard these tracks within the hour.

Originally written by Prince, Sinéad O'Connor’s version became a cultural phenomenon. Her raw, emotional delivery and the iconic close-up music video turned the track into a haunting masterpiece. It spent four weeks at number one and remains one of the most celebrated vocal performances in pop history. 3. "Vogue" – Madonna

Before Destiny’s Child, there was En Vogue. This track—with its layered harmonies, powerhouse vocals, and polished new jack swing beat—was a perfect pop-soul record. It hit #1 on the R&B chart and #2 on the Hot 100, and it still sounds timeless.

1990 was a fantastic year for music, with a diverse range of artists and genres topping the charts. From pop and rock to hip-hop and R&B, there was something for everyone. Here are some of the biggest hits of 1990:

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