1990
in MusicAlbums
12
Artists
17
Milestones
22
Notable Releases
No Fences
Garth BrooksBrooks' breakthrough album and highest-selling album with 17 million domestic shipments, featuring his signature song 'Friends in Low Places' and establishing him as a major commercial force in country music.
Friends in Low Places
Garth BrooksBrooks' signature blue-collar anthem that reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and became one of the most iconic country songs of all time.
Carreras Domingo Pavarotti in Concert (Three Tenors)
Luciano PavarottiFirst Three Tenors concert recording from the 1990 FIFA World Cup, became the best-selling classical album of all time
Nessun dorma
Luciano PavarottiPavarotti's performance from Puccini's Turandot as BBC's 1990 FIFA World Cup theme, achieving pop status and becoming his trademark song
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George MichaelSecond solo album reaching No. 1 in UK; showcased Michael's artistic maturity and refusal to participate in typical promotional activities.
Freedom! '90
George MichaelInnovative single with David Fincher-directed video featuring supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford instead of Michael.
Crazy
SealBreakthrough debut single that became an international hit and introduced Seal's distinctive baritone voice to global audiences
Better the Devil You Know
Kylie MinogueReached top ten in Australia and UK, marked first time Minogue felt part of creative process in music videos
Significant Milestones
Industry Recognition at Age 20
AchievementAt just 20 years old, Franklin led the DFW Mass Choir at the Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention after impressing gospel legend Milton Biggham with his compositions.
Discovered by Ben Tankard
AchievementDiscovered by producer/keyboardist Ben Tankard and signed to his independent label Tribute Records, releasing *Through the Storm.*
No Fences Breakthrough
BreakthroughNo Fences spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and became the highest-selling album of his career, establishing Brooks as a superstar.
Three Tenors Concert and World Cup Theme
TourRendition of 'Nessun dorma' became BBC's 1990 FIFA World Cup theme song, achieving pop status. First Three Tenors concert held on eve of World Cup Final with Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, producing best-selling classical album of all time.
Album Ban
AchievementAlbum "Trop, C'est Trop" banned by Mobutu regime as subversive political content.
