List of number-one singles of 1989 (Canada)
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RPM was a Canadian magazine that published the best-performing singles of Canada from 1964 to 2000. During 1989, twenty-six songs became number-one singles in Canada. Chicago began the year with "Look Away" at the summit while Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise" was 1989's final chart-topper. Twelve artists attained the number-one spot for the first time this year: Will to Power, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Debbie Gibson, Mike + the Mechanics, Fine Young Cannibals, Paula Abdul, Michael Damian, Love and Rockets, Richard Marx, Milli Vanilli, Roxette, and Bad English. Madonna obtained three number-one singles this year—"Like a Prayer", "Express Yourself", and "Cherish"—while Phil Collins, Fine Young Cannibals, and Richard Marx all picked up two number-one hits.
No Canadian acts reached number one in 1989. Two songs peaked at the top for five weeks: "Like a Prayer" by Madonna and "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx; the former song became the most successful single of the year in Canada. Altogether, Madonna spent nine weeks at number one with her three chart-topping hits. Phil Collins totalled seven weeks at number one: a four-week stay with "Two Hearts" and a three-week stay with "Another Day in Paradise", while Richard Marx topped the chart for six combined weeks with "Right Here Waiting" and "Angelia". Fine Young Cannibals spent four weeks at number one, and those who spent at least three weeks atop the chart were Debbie Gibson with "Lost in Your Eyes" and Tears for Fears with "Sowing the Seeds of Love".
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Chart history[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – December 24, 1988" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 10. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – January 14, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 11. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – January 21, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 12. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – January 28, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 13. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – February 4, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 14. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – February 11, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 15. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – February 18, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 16. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – February 25, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 17. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – March 4, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 18. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – March 11, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 19. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – March 18, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 20. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – March 25, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 21. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – April 1, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 22. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – April 8, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 23. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – April 15, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 24. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – April 22, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 25. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles of '89". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – April 29, 1989" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 49, no. 26. p. 6. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – May 6, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – May 13, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – May 20, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – May 27, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – June 3, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – June 10, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – June 17, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – June 24, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – July 1, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – July 8, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – July 15, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – July 22, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – July 29, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – August 5, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – August 12, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – August 19, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – August 26, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – September 2, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – September 9, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – September 16, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – September 23, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – September 30, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – October 7, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – October 14, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – October 21, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – October 28, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – November 4, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – November 11, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – November 18, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – November 25, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – December 2, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – December 9, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – December 16, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "RPM 100 Singles – December 23, 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
External links[edit]
- Read about RPM Magazine at the AV Trust
- Search RPM charts here at Library and Archives Canada