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List Of Number-one Dance Singles Of 1992 (U.S.)
''Billboard'' magazine compiled the top-performing dance singles in the United States on the Hot Dance Music Club Play chart and the Hot Dance Music 12-inch Singles Sales chart. Premiered in 1976, the Club Play chart ranked the most-played singles on dance club based on reports from a national sample of club DJs. The 12-inch Singles Sales chart was launched in 1985 to compile the best-selling dance singles based on retail sales across the United States. On the issue dated June 20, 1992, ''Billboard'' began to tabulate cassette tape and CD maxi-singles along with 12-inch singles, and the sales chart was renamed as the Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales. Charts history See also *1992 in music *List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart References {{US Dance Chart 1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Comfort Zone (song)
"The Comfort Zone" is a song by American singer and actress Vanessa Williams, released in October 1991 as the second single from her second studio album of the same name (1991). The song peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (behind Shanice's " I Love Your Smile") and was nominated for the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. In interviews, Williams has stated that she had wanted this to be the lead single from her album but her record company chose " Running Back to You" since it was summer and they wanted an energetic song. Critical reception Mike Joyce from ''The Washington Post'' described the song as "punchy", viewing it as one of the "more likely candidates for radio exposure".Joyce, Mike (September 22, 1991). "The Second Time Around: Carey, Williams and White". ''The Washington Post ''The Washington Post'', locally known as ''The'' ''Post'' and, informally, ''WaPo'' or ''WP'', is an American daily newspaper publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CeCe Peniston
Cecilia Veronica "CeCe" Peniston (; born September 6, 1969) is an American singer and former beauty queen. In the early 1990s, she scored five number one hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play. Her signature song " Finally" reached the number 5 US Hot 100 and number 2 in the UK. Peniston has performed at private engagements for Aretha Franklin's private birthday party in Detroit, Michigan, Pope John Paul II in Rome at the Vatican (as a member of the gospel band Sisters of Glory) and the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, during both of his inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C. She was the first foreign female entertainer to perform in post-apartheid South Africa. According to Peniston, her vocal range vacillates between "five to seven octaves". In February 2011, Peniston signed a record deal with West Swagg Music Group/ Bungalo Records, with full distribution through Universal Music Group Distribution, and announced release of a new s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Got A Love Thang
"We Got a Love Thang" is a song by American singer-songwriter CeCe Peniston, released on December 30, 1991 by A&M Records as the second single from her debut album, '' Finally'' (1992). The song was co-written by Chantay Savage and produced by Steve "Silk" Hurley, and became the second number one hit for the artist, remaining on the top of the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for two weeks. In the United Kingdom, the title scored number six, while on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it reached number twenty. The song contains a sample of the drum break from "Rock with You" by Michael Jackson. Critical reception Larry Flick of ''Billboard'' wrote, "Duplicating the magic of the now-classic club anthem " Finally" was a seemingly impossible task. However, with the aid of producer Steve "Silk" Hurley, Peniston has come pretty darn close on this delicious pop/houser, on which she exudes immeasurable charm and the sass of a diva." A reviewer from ''Cash Box'' described the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Said Fred
Right Said Fred are an English pop band formed by brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass in 1989. They are best known for the hit 1991 song " I'm Too Sexy". History 1989–1991: Formation Prior to forming Right Said Fred, the Fairbrass brothers had been playing music since the mid-1970s: as part of a band called the Actors, the brothers had toured with Suicide and supported Joy Division at the Factory club in Manchester. The Fairbrass brothers formed the group in 1989, with Richard on lead vocals and bass and Fred on guitar. Prior to forming the group, Richard was employed as a session bassist for artists including Boy George, Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and appears as the bass guitarist in Bowie's short film '' Jazzin' for Blue Jean''. In 1987, Fred appeared as a guitarist in the Bob Dylan vehicle '' Hearts of Fire''. The group was named after the novelty song " Right Said Fred", which was a hit single for singer and actor Bernard Cribbins in 1962. The Fairbrass b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Too Sexy
"I'm Too Sexy" is a song by British pop band Right Said Fred, released in July 1991 by Tug Records as their debut single from their first album, '' Up'' (1992). The song was written by band members and brothers Fred Fairbrass and Richard Fairbrass with Rob Manzoli and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Outside the United Kingdom, it topped the charts in seven countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United States. James Lebon directed the music video for the song, featuring various clips of models walking on the catwalk. In 2023, ''Billboard'' magazine ranked "I'm Too Sexy" among the 500 best pop songs of all time. Composition and recording The idea for the song came about when the Fairbrass brothers were running a gym in London where, according to Richard, there was "lots of narcissism and posing". One day, he took his shirt off and started singing "I'm too sexy for my shirt" in front of a mirror as a joke. The band originally recorded it as an i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Etienne (band)
Saint Etienne ( ) are an English band from Greater London, formed in 1990. The band consists of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. Commonly associated with the indie dance scene of the 1990s, their music blends club culture with 1960s pop and other disparate influences. Their debut album, '' Foxbase Alpha'', was released to critical acclaim in 1991, featuring their most enduring hits " Only Love Can Break Your Heart" and " Nothing Can Stop Us". It was followed by '' So Tough'' (1993), with the number twelve single " You're in a Bad Way", and the techno folk experiment of '' Tiger Bay'' (1994); both albums reached the top-ten. Their early period was rounded out by the gold-certified compilation '' Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995'', producing the band's highest-charting single, " He's on the Phone" with Étienne Daho. The band embraced indie pop on '' Good Humor'' (1998), with its lead single " Sylvie" reaching number twelve. By the new millennium, Saint E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" is a song written by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young. It has been covered by many other artists. Genesis and recording The song is the third track on Neil Young's album ''After the Gold Rush''. The song was supposedly written for Graham Nash after Nash's split from Joni Mitchell, though Young in interviews has been somewhat tentative in admitting or remembering this. Bob Giuliana, a filmmaker, claimed the song was about him: "Neil Young wrote a song called 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart.' Neil Young and I shared a best friend, and this friend, Larry Johnson, told me that Neil wrote the song about me. I had never heard it, because I wasn't a Neil Young fan. People think it's about a romance, but it's not. Larry told Neil about the whole story of me leaving the Paradigm film company, which was not fun for me - it was heartbreaking - and then he wrote the song about it." Released as a single in October 1970, it became Young's fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clivillés And Cole
Robert Clivillés (born July 30, 1964) and David Cole (1962–1995), known collectively as Clivillés and Cole, were American record producers, songwriters, and remixers active from the late 1980s who achieved success in the 1990s. Career Beginnings David Cole and Robert Clivillés both performed in club Better Days (Clivillés as DJ and Cole as keyboardist) in the late 1980s. They become friends following a joint DJ session at Better Days club. Their first official released collaboration was a 1986 remix of the song "It's Too Late (For Love)" by Stardom Groove, featuring Tonya Wynne. In the late 1980s, Clivillés and Cole were active in the groups 2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a Dominican and The 28th Street Crew. At the time they were the driving force of the short-lived Brat Pack. The duo were also responsible for the formation of pop group Seduction, for whom they wrote and produced a string of Top-10 hits. They contributed to the career of former The Weather Girls voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Deeper Love (song)
"A Deeper Love" is a song written by American producers Robert Clivillés and David Cole, and performed by them as Clivillés & Cole featuring vocals by Deborah Cooper. Released by Columbia Records in 1991, the song was the duo's fifth number-one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. On other US charts, "A Deeper Love" peaked at number 83 on the soul singles chart and number 44 on the pop chart. Overseas, especially in Europe the single charted higher, going to number 15 in the UK and number eight on the Dutch Top 40. Originally, Clivilles & Cole released an LP-single A-side that had their version of U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)", featuring Deborah Cooper and Paul Pesco, which peaked at number six on the US dance chart as well as peaking at number 54 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Critical reception Clark and DeVaney from ''Cash Box'' wrote, "This single is your basic "house, club-styled" cut that will easily find its way into the club scene after the buzz s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Michael Jackson, one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, List of Michael Jackson records and achievements, his music achievements broke Timeline of African-American firsts, racial barriers in America and made him a dominant figure across the world. Through songs, stages, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music; popularizing street dance moves including the Moonwalk (dance), moonwalk, the Robot (dance), robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time based on his acclaim and records. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his public debut in 1964 at age six, as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). After signing with Motown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Or White
"Black or White" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on November 11, 1991, as the first single from Jackson's eighth studio album, '' Dangerous'' (1991). Jackson wrote, composed, and produced the track with record producer Bill Bottrell, who provides an uncredited guest performance. Epic Records described it as "a rock 'n' roll dance song about racial harmony". "Black or White" reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on December 7, 1991, the fastest to reach the position since the Beatles' 1969 single " Get Back". It stayed at the position for seven weeks, making Jackson the first artist to have multiple number ones on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In addition to having received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), "Black or White" reached number one in the charts of at least 20 countries and territories, including the UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
