1991 was an interesting year. The Gulf War was in its early stages, Clarence Thomas was being vetted in public hearings for his inclusion into the Supreme Court, and AIDs was still a very scary public health issue. What were the ‘Top 9 Songs’ 25 years ago? Check them out!
1.) I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
2.) Don’t You Want Me? By Human League
3.) Tainted Love by Soft Cell
4.) Super Freak (Part I) by Rick James
5.) Physical by Olivia Newton-John
6.) Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
7.) In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
8.) Start Me Up by the Rolling Stones
9.) Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield
Prologue: Joan Jet, Phil Collins (as a member of Genesis) and the Rolling Stones are all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s a safe bet Journey will join the Hall next year. We’ve lost Rick James, Olivia Newton John had a cancer scare a while ago, and Phil Collins has battled back to good health.
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