The U.K.'s
Now series features timely selections of pop hits and provides a convenient way for casual pop fans to stay on top of the most popular singles. The sets are almost always naturally well-rounded, encompassing dance music, R&B, hip-hop, teen pop, and rock. And though they might expire, in a sense, since they're based on trends in pop music, they work as more than adequate snapshots of specific points in time. The 16th volume, released in 1989, includes
Tears for Fears'
"Sowing the Seeds of Love," Wendy & Lisa's
"Waterfall '89," Richard Marx's
"Right Here Waiting," Technotronic's
"Pump Up the Jam," Lil' Louis'
"French Kiss," De La Soul's
"Eye Know," and
Big Fun's
"Can't Shake the Feeling." ~ Andy Kellman