Here are the non-crossover #1s, the hits for 1994 in adult contemporary and rhythm and blues.
Adult contemporary, besides the Celine Dion and Boyz II Men crossovers:
Now and Forever – Richard Marx, 11 weeks at #1. I have but a vague recollection of this song.
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John, eight weeks at #1. I’ve seen at least five productions of The Lion King, including one in which my daughter appeared. I saw Elton perform in Albany in 1998.
Wild Night – John Mellencamp/ Me’shell Ndegeocello, eight weeks at #1. I remember this mostly because it reminded me of the Van Morrison original.
All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow, eight weeks at #1, from an album I actually own.
I’ll Remember – Madonna, four weeks at #1. It is from the soundtrack to the motion picture With Honors, a film I do not recall. While I’ve owned earlier Madonna music, I wasn’t familiar with this song.
There are only seven AC #1 songs in total for 1994.
Another tidy list
Hot R&B singles, besides R. Kelly and Boyz II Men crossovers:
Any Time, Any Place – Janet Jackson, ten weeks at #1. When I saw her at SPAC in 2018, this song was on the setlist, but I wasn’t familiar with it.
Creep – TLC, nine weeks at #1, gold record. The post title is a bit of a misnomer for this song. Creep did go to #1 pop for four weeks, but not until January 1995.
Seven Whole Days – Toni Braxton, five weeks at #1. I own this album as well.
Cry For You – Jodeci, four weeks at #1
I Wanna Be Down – Brandy, four weeks at #1
Back & Forth – Aaliyah, three weeks at #1. She’s likely my daughter’s favorite 1990s artist.
Practice What You Preach – Barry White, three weeks at #1
Understanding – Xscape, two weeks at #1
There are only ten R&B songs in total for 1994.
