George Michael (5 songs in the year-end chart), Tiffany, INXS, Rick Astley , and Whitney Houston .
The music business was experiencing "new life and excitement," though there was tension regarding the high volume of airplay devoted to certain pop groups, notably following the British Invasion legacy. BBH100-1988.zip.002
The IBM PC was rapidly becoming the dominant computer system in both homes and businesses, fueling software development. George Michael (5 songs in the year-end chart),
The era saw a push to reduce CD prices, aiming to make them more competitive with vinyl and cassettes. BBH100-1988.zip.002