Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1989 Rankdown (COMPLETE)

[Soulsista]

Time to close out the '80s in the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Rankdown series. Here are the 37 songs that topped the soul chart in '89:

Oasis - Roberta Flack
Superwoman - Karyn White
Can You Stand The Rain - New Edition
Dreamin' - Vanessa Williams
Just Because - Anita Baker
Just Coolin' - LeVert feat. Heavy D
Closer Than Friends - Surface
Lucky Charm - The Boys
Girl I Got My Eyes On You - Today
Every Little Step - Bobby Brown
Love Saw It - Karyn White & Babyface
Real Love - Jody Watley
Start Of a Romance - Skyy
My First Love - Atlantic Starr
Miss You Like Crazy - Natalie Cole
Me Myself & I - De La Soul
Have You Had Your Love Today - The O'Jays
Show & Tell - Peabo Bryson
Keep On Movin' - Soul II Soul
Turned Away - Chuckii Booker
Shower Me With Your Love - Surface
On Our Own - Bobby Brown
Batdance - Prince
Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) - Stephanie Mills
It's No Crime - Babyface
My Fantasy - Teddy Riley feat. Guy
Remember (The First Time) - Eric Gable
Can't Get Over You - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Back To Life - Soul II Soul
Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
Baby Come To Me - Regina Belle
You Are My Everything - Surface
Don't Take It Personal - Jermaine Jackson
Home - Stephanie Mills
Here And Now - Luther Vandross
Ain't Nuthin' In The World - Miki Howard
All Of My Love - The Gap Band


Final rankings will use an inverse point system.

You may rank whatever version you prefer (single edit, remix, etc.)

Submissions are tentatively due July 2.

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[back2blk]

OOOOOOHHH WEEEE I see my No. 1!!

[Private Dancer]

Now this will be a bloody rankdown. I'm here for it!

[Jay D83]

A definite bloodbath. My top 5 is going to change depending on the day and my mood. The few songs that I don’t know, I’m just gonna tank. There are waaayyy too many “all time favorites” for me to choose from.

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[#LisaRinna]

BITCH this is hard!

[Soulsista]

Kicking off the extras is the first charted single by a trio from Indianapolis whose members included 2 older brothers of Babyface. This song peaked at #5 on the soul chart, but initially stalled at #74 on the Hot 100. It fared much better on that chart when it was re-released a year later, peaking at #19.

Heat Of The Moment - After 7

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the first Top 40 hit on the soul chart for this rapper from NYC, peaking at #11. It was also his only song to top the rap chart.

Smooth Operator - Big Daddy Kane

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the first #1 on the rap chart when it was introduced in 1989, staying there for 10 weeks. It's by a collection of rappers based on the East Coast encouraging the hip hop community to stop committing violent acts against each other. Rappers who participated include Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, and Public Enemy. In addition to topping the rap chart, the song also peaked at #30 on the soul chart. Proceeds, which totaled over $100,000 went to the National Urban League.

Self Destruction - The Stop The Violence Movement


The music video also included West Coast rappers Tone-Loc and Young MC.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the 5th and final Top 10 on the soul chart for this singer from California, peaking at #4.

Affair - Cherrelle

[Soulsista]

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[back2blk]

I'm on it. It'll get to you soon!

[divasummer]

Ugh, I'm going to have to take my time with this....
SO good!

[craziaskowboi]

Whoa, I see Chuckii Booker on this list.

"Games" is the only song of his that I know so far.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra was the first charted single by this Bronx-born singer. A "My Prerogative" soundalike, it danced its way to #4 on the soul chart.

Talk To Myself - Christopher Williams


Fun fact: Ella Fitzgerald was his aunt.

[divasummer]

^^ Oh, it does sound like bobby's classic. ^^
Was this done by the same writers/producers as "My Prerogative"? I'm almost surprised there was no lawsuit involved.
I like it though.. lol

[Soulsista]

Different producers, though Timmy Gatling, who co-produced "Talk To Myself", used to be a member of Guy with Teddy Riley, who produced and co-wrote "My Prerogative".

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[Soulsista]

And here are a couple of hip hop extras. Up first, the first Top 40 hit on the soul chart for this duo from NYC, peaking at #11. It contains a few samples, including Ripple's 1973 hit "I Don't Know What It Is But It Sure Is Funky".

Rollin' With Kid N' Play - Kid N' Play

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Next, another that samples the Ripple song. It comes to us from a teenage rapper from Brooklyn, who took it to #18 soul.

I Got It Made - Special Ed

[Soulsista]

Two more hip hop extras today. First, the second and final Hot 100 entry for this duo from Harlem. It was their biggest hit on the soul chart, peaking at #11. The title is the same as the Maze and Frankie Beverly song that it sampled.

Joy And Pain - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

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Next, the biggest hit by the man dubbed The Clown Prince Of Hip Hop. Interpolating the Freddie Scott song "(You) Got What I Need", it peaked at #37 soul and was his only Hot 100 entry, climbing to #9. Mario recorded an updated version in 2002 (with some notable differences), and Austin Mahone sampled it in 2012 for his song "Say You're Just a Friend".

Just a Friend - Biz Markie

[Jay D83]

"Joy and Pain" has been a party/cookout staple in my family since it came out.

[Soulsista]

Today's extra is a cover of the song that Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock sampled in their hit. She took her version to #3 on the soul chart.

Joy And Pain - Donna Allen

[Soulsista]

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[Soulsista]

Got a couple of extras today. First, this NYC-born singer got her start as a member of the group High Fashion with Meli'sa Morgan. Her breakthrough hit on the soul chart peaked at #3.

Sleep Talk - Alyson Williams

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Next, the first charted single by this British singer. It peaked at #7 in the UK and #15 on the soul chart in the US.

My One Temptation - Mica Paris

[singingrulebritannia]

hopefully "Me Myself and I" doesn't get tanked just because it's a rap song with substantive lyricism but I'm not holding my breath

[Soulsista]

Today's extras come to us from this NYC-based rapper. His biggest hit on the soul chart peaked at #3, and rose to #2 on the rap chart.

They Want Money - Kool Moe Dee

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The follow-up to "They Want Money" went to #5 rap and #13 soul.

I Go To Work - Kool Moe Dee

[Soulsista]

Today's extras are by this hip hop group based out of Mount Vernon, NY. Their first Top 10 hit on the soul chart peaked at #10, and also hit #3 on the rap chart.

We Got Our Own Thang - Heavy D & The Boyz

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The follow-up to "We Got Our Own Thang" features vocals by Al B. Sure! and was their first song to top the rap chart. On the soul chart, it rose to #8.

Somebody For Me - Heavy D & The Boyz

[Soulsista]

A couple of extras today. First up, the first charted solo single by the lead singer of The Manhattans. It peaked at #6 on the soul chart.

Take Me Where You Want To - Gerald Alston

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Next, one of his 6 Top 10s on the soul chart, peaking at #8.

It's Real - James Ingram

[B-Boy]

I’m gonna submit my list today. That year had so many number ones. lol. lawd.

[Soulsista]

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[ccarter1023]

Yep I'm working on this one too. So many great songs and a few not so great...