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List Of Number-one Dance Singles Of 1988 (U.S.)
These are the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Disco Club Play and 12 Inch Singles Sales number-one hits of 1988. See also *1988 in music *List of number-one dance hits (United States) *List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart References {{US Dance Chart 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platform Piper Alpha explodes and collapses in the North Sea, killing 165 workers; The USS Vincennes (CG-49) mistakenly shoots down Iran Air Flight 655; Australia celebrates its Australian ... 1988 record charts 1988 in American music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies. At 20 years old, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Figure (George Michael Song)
"Father Figure" is a song by English singer George Michael from his debut studio album, ''Faith'' (1987). It was released on 28 December 1987 as the album's fourth single by Columbia Records. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Additionally it was a top 5 hit in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain. Background George Michael had this to say on the genesis of "Father Figure": Composition This song was an R&B ballad, and also features elements of Middle Eastern music and gospel. On the tracks origins George Michael said:It started off with a rhythm track with a snare, and when you play it like that it sounds a bit like Prince. But I must have been listening to it without the snare and gone, “Oh my God, that totally changes the record!” It suddenly becomes a gospel record. Music video The music video depicts a relationship between a cab driver (Michael) and a high-fashion model (Tani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kane Gang
The Kane Gang were an English pop trio formed in Seaham in 1982. The group comprised Martin Brammer, Paul Woods and Dave Brewis. They scored several UK and US hits in the 1980s. Named alluding to the movie '' Citizen Kane'', the trio recorded for the record label Kitchenware, which was also home to Prefab Sprout. History Vocalists Martin Brammer (born 13 May 1957, Seaham, County Durham) and Paul Woods, with multi-instrumentalist Dave Brewis, formed the trio in 1982, after meeting while in small local bands, and signed to a small record label, which led to a deal with London Records in 1984. Their debut album, ''The Bad and Lowdown World of the Kane Gang'' (released in the US as ''Lowdown''), was released the following year. It spawned two UK hit singles: "Closest Thing to Heaven" (No. 12) and a cover of the Staples Singers' " Respect Yourself" (No. 21). The latter was also a hit in Australia, reaching No. 19. The album was produced by Pete Wingfield, and featured P. P. Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Look Any Further
"Don't Look Any Further" is a 1984 song by American singer Dennis Edwards featuring Siedah Garrett, and is written by Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert and Duane Hitchings. It is taken from the singer's debut album by the same name and peaked at No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Black Singles chart and No. 72 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In the UK, the song peaked at No. 45. Guitar, bass and drum programming were by Paul Jackson, Jr. Sampling The recording is renowned for having been sampled by many prominent artists. *The 1986 single "City Lights" by William Pitt, which was a European hit, uses the same bassline and chord structure. *The first well-known sample of the song's distinctive bassline is in Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 single " Paid in Full". *2Pac's diss song "Hit 'Em Up", the B-side to his 1996 single "How Do U Want It", also samples "Don't Look Any Further". *R&B group TLC sampled the song on the track "Das da Way Like 'Em", which was released and appeared on their 1992 debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Company B (band)
Company B is an American Latin freestyle trio formed in 1986 by Cuban-American producer Ish "Angel" Ledesma, featuring members Lori L. (Ledesma), Charlotte McKinnon and Susan (Gonzalez) Johnson. Before the group's self-titled album was released, Charlotte McKinnon left and was replaced by Lezlee Livrano. After the group’s self-titled debut album, Susan Johnson left and was replaced by Sheena B. For the group's second album, 1989's ''Gotta Dance'', Sheena B. and Lezlee Livrano both left the group and were replaced by Donna Huntley and Julie Marie (who also was a rotating performer with Exposé). Overview Company B resulted from the music trend of producer-driven girl groups in the late 1980s and early 1990s, most successfully the group Exposé. Company B's first single "Fascinated" was released in 1986 on the independent label The Summer. The song created so much buzz in clubs around Miami that it soon made its way to local radio stations. This in turn led to its being picked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pebbles (musician)
Perri Arlette Reid (née McKissack; August 29, 1964), known professionally as the recording artist Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, businesswoman, record producer, and music executive. Reid is known for her hit songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s such as "Girlfriend" (1987), "Mercedes Boy" (1988), " Giving You the Benefit" (1990), " Love Makes Things Happen", (1990), and " Backyard" (1991). In addition to a recording career, Reid helped develop the successful contemporary R&B group TLC. She is now an Atlanta-based minister, known as "Sister Perri". Early life Reid was born Perri Arlette McKissack on August 29, 1964, one of four siblings to two mixed African-American parents. Reid's parents divorced when she was around six years old. Her mother raised Reid and her siblings on the income of a waitress and housekeeper. Career Reid got her start at age sixteen in 1980 as a backing vocalist for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk band Con Funk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girlfriend
A girlfriend is a female friend, acquaintance or partner, usually a female companion with whom one is platonically, romantically, or sexually involved. In a romantic context, this normally signifies a committed relationship where the individuals are not married. Other titles for example "''wife''" or "''partner''" usually signify that the individuals are legally married or otherwise in a form of wedlock. A girlfriend can also be called a ''sweetheart'', ''darling'', ''babe'', or ''honey''. The analogous male term is "boyfriend", which almost always implies romantic involvement. In the context of a platonic relationship, the term is usually used to refer to female-female relationships. The two word variation "girl friend" (or even "friend girl") may be used to avoid implying a romantic or sexual relationship between the individuals. Scope Partners in committed relationships are also sometimes described as a "significant others" or simply "partner", especially if the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinking Of You (Earth, Wind And Fire Song)
"Thinking of You" is a song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in January 1988 on Columbia Records as the third single from their fourteenth studio album, '' Touch the World'' (1987). It reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. Overview "Thinking of You" was produced and arranged by Maurice White. White also composed the song alongside Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn of the Emotions. Thinking of You came off EWF's 1987 album '' Touch The World''. "Thinking of You" spent two weeks atop the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1988. During January 1988 a four minute long music video was issued by Columbia. The video was directed by David Hogan. Critical reception Phyl Garland of '' Stereo Review'' declared "and for that one unforgettably great song that graces every EW&F album, the candidate this time is Thinking of You, with its strutting rhythms, sassy horns and sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa (also stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa or Salt 'N Pepa) is an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, ''Hot, Cool & Vicious'' (1986), sold more than 1 million copies in the US, making them the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Salt-N-Pepa Outsold Wu-Tang, So Why Don't We Talk About Them More? Medium. Retrieved on February 28, 2019 The album included the single, " Push It", which was released in 1987 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push It (Salt-n-Pepa Song)
"Push It" is a song by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa. It was released as the B-side of the "Tramp" single in 1987. It peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 1988 and, after initially peaking at number 41 in the UK, it re-entered the charts after the group performed the track at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday concert, eventually peaking at number two in the UK in July 1988. The song has also been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song is ranked number 446 on ''Rolling Stone''s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was ranked number nine on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. History The original version of "Push It" was first released as the B-side to the 12" single "Tramp" in 1987. The corresponding 7" single contained a "Mixx-It" remix by San Francisco DJ and producer Cameron Paul; this was the radio version that gave the group its first mainstream hit. It advanced into the US ''Billboard'' Top 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Mercedes
Blue Mercedes were a pop music duo from London, England, comprising David Titlow and Duncan Millar. Their debut album, ''Rich and Famous'', was produced by Phil Harding and Ian Curnow for PWL, with songs written by Titlow and Millar. "It was dance pop, out and out; it needed to work on the dance floor," recalled Harding of actioning the brief given to him by the band. Their song "I Want to Be Your Property" was a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit, peaking at #66 in 1988, and they achieved additional success on the US Dance Charts where they spent four weeks at #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Love is the Gun" peaked at #46 in the UK national chart and #5 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Love Is The Gun" was ''Smash Hits'' "Single of the Fortnight" in June 1988. "See Want Must Have" reached #18 in the Hot Dance Club Play chart, and in the UK "I Want To Be Your Property" reached #23 in the national chart. After releasing the single "That Beauty Is You", they evolved into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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