UK number one songs in 1989

What songs were number one in 1989? This is the full list of the UK number one songs from the year 1989. There were a total of 19 UK #1 tracks in the year 1989 starting with Mistletoe and Wine by Cliff Richard which went to #1 on 10th December, 1988 and remained at the top spot for 4 weeks.

The UK song that was number one for the longest single run in 1989 was Ride on Time by Black Box which went to number one on 9th September, 1989 and stayed at the top slot for 6 weeks.

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Dec 1988
Cliff Richard - Mistletoe and Wine

Mistletoe and Wine

Cliff Richard

Went to #1 in UK on December 10, 1988 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 40/100
Jan 1989
Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan - Especially for You

Especially for You

Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan

Went to #1 in UK on January 7, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 50/100
Jan 1989
Marc Almond - Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

Marc Almond

Went to #1 in UK on January 28, 1989 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 52/100
Feb 1989
Simple Minds - Belfast Child

Belfast Child

Simple Minds

Went to #1 in UK on February 25, 1989 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 62/100
Mar 1989
Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts

Too Many Broken Hearts

Jason Donovan

Went to #1 in UK on March 11, 1989 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 49/100
Mar 1989
Madonna - Like a Prayer

Like a Prayer

Madonna

Went to #1 in UK on March 25, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 72/100
Apr 1989
The Bangles - Eternal Flame

Eternal Flame

The Bangles

Went to #1 in UK on April 15, 1989 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 69/100
May 1989
Kylie Minogue - Hand on Your Heart

Hand on Your Heart

Kylie Minogue

Went to #1 in UK on May 13, 1989 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 45/100
May 1989
The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney - Ferry 'Cross the Mersey

Ferry 'Cross the Mersey

The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney

Went to #1 in UK on May 20, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 0/100 😞
Jun 1989
Jason Donovan - Sealed with a Kiss

Sealed with a Kiss

Jason Donovan

Went to #1 in UK on June 10, 1989 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 47/100
Jun 1989
Soul II Soul - Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)

Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)

Soul II Soul

Went to #1 in UK on June 24, 1989 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 53/100
Jul 1989
Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me Loving You

You'll Never Stop Me Loving You

Sonia

Went to #1 in UK on July 22, 1989 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 43/100
Aug 1989
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Swing the Mood

Swing the Mood

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Went to #1 in UK on August 5, 1989 for 5 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 51/100
Sep 1989
Black Box - Ride on Time

Ride on Time

Black Box

Went to #1 in UK on September 9, 1989 for 6 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 64/100
Oct 1989
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - That's What I Like

That's What I Like

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Went to #1 in UK on October 21, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 41/100
Nov 1989
Lisa Stansfield - All Around the World

All Around the World

Lisa Stansfield

Went to #1 in UK on November 11, 1989 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 64/100
Nov 1989
New Kids on the Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)

You Got It (The Right Stuff)

New Kids on the Block

Went to #1 in UK on November 25, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 54/100
Dec 1989
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Let's Party

Let's Party

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Went to #1 in UK on December 16, 1989 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 27/100
Dec 1989
Band Aid II - Do They Know It's Christmas?

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Band Aid II

Went to #1 in UK on December 23, 1989 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 14/100

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