In 1991, The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, saving both Russia and the United States billions of dollars. And, Iragi leader Saddam Hussein announced the withdrawal of troops from Kuwait just one month after the United States sent troops to reverse the Iraqi takeover. Iraqi soldiers set fire to Kuwait old fields as they retreated.
In music, these 10 songs were among the year's best:
Hole Hearted
Still Got The Blues
Things That Make You Go Hmmm
Set The Night To Music
Blowing Kisses In The Wind
Cry For Help
Touch Me (All Night Long)
Summertime
Good Vibrations
In music, these 10 songs were among the year's best:
#60:
Extreme
At #60, this Massachusetts band which also gave us "More Than Words" in 1991.
#59:
Gary Moore
Here's the elite guitarist once with Thin Lizzy who delivered a phenomenal album in 1991. This is the title track from Gary Moore.
#58:
C + C Music Factory
This group had a huge year in 1991--all four singles from their debut album reached #1 on the Dance chart.
#57:
Roberta Flack with Maxi Priest
Superstar Roberta Flack combined with Maxi Priest for this song which was also recorded by Jefferson Starship.
#56:
Paula Abdul
Likable Paula Abdul had another fine year in 1991. We heard her at #81 with "The Promise Of A New Day" and here she is at #56.
#55:
Rick Astley
This British artist has now sold over 40 million records worldwide.
#54:
Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis scored an international hit when this song reached the Top 10 in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and Ireland.
#53:
D.J. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
This song hit #1 on the R&B chart and earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
#52:
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch Featuring Loleatta Holloway
Mark Wahlberg went on to become a successful actor, but in 1991, this song went to #1 in the U.S., Sweden and Switzerland
#51:
Tell Me What You Want Me To Do
Tevin Campbell
Tevin Campbell
This million seller is from the Waxahachie, Texas singer who first signed with Warner Brothers Records in 1988. He went to work on his debut album, which contained the hit "Round And Round". He enjoyed an even bigger hit on the album with this one.
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