Dateline: Events/Week of February 15, 1991 In News, Pop Culture, Tech, Celebrity, Entertainment & Fascinating Facts
In The News
Unless Iraq surrenders or strikes a deal, The United States plans to unleash a ground, air and sea assault against Iraqi troops in Kuwait and southern Iraq.
Iraq offers to withdraw from Kuwait if the United States and its allies meet several conditions, but the offer was deemed null. President Bush rejected the plan, calling it a “cruel hoax.”
Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev in a surprise attempt to avert an approaching ground war between Iraq and U.S. led forces, urges Kuwait to pullout and offers a peace proposal, which later, President Bush said fell short.
Thousands of military families across the country are facing excessive long-distance toll fees, in order to talk to their loved ones in Desert Storm. Typical phone charges are just over $3.00 for the first three minutes plus around $1.15 for additional minutes. Plus, there’s a “set-up” fee per call at $5.75. Fees are just about the same for AT&T, MCI or the Military Communications Corp. (MCC).
Medical news – February 15, 1991
A 4-year-old girl – the first patient to be treated with gene therapy, is responding well. The child is suffering from an immune deficiency.
Entertainment news – February 15, 1991
The New York Post reports that actress Vanessa Redgrave has been dumped from the national company of Peter Shaffer’s hit play “Lettice & Lovage.” She is considered a political hot potato because of her anti-war, pro-Iraqi headlines.
Television news – February 15, 1991
The PBS MacNeil/Lehrer report says it is running over budget, covering the Persian Gulf War. The show is now $35,000 budget.
Radio news – February 15, 1991
Dick Bartley and his show “Dick Bartley’s Original Rock & Roll Oldies Show” are leaving Westwood One. Surely, another network will pick him up.
Kevin Metheney, who was with The Radio Group consultancy, is the new program director of KXXX (X100) San Francisco.
Denny Somach Productions plans to bring the best from the old “Ed Sullivan” variety show to radio. That is, performances from popular artists such as Elvis, the Beatles and many others.
Music news - February 15, 1991
Vanessa Williams is set to host “The Soul of VH-1” – a new series beginning in early March. It’s videos, interviews with classic and contemporary soul artists.
Both BET and MTV claim an exclusive on M.C. Hammer’s “Here Comes The Hammer” video.
Female rappers Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, M.C. Trouble, M.C. Smooth, Yo-Yo, Nefertiti, Ms. Melodie, M.C. and Nikki D. will participate in a Black History Month rap concert this week in Los Angeles.
Are some folks angry over white rapper Vanilla’s Ice’s being named best new artist and best new rap artist by the American Music Awards?
33rd annual Grammy Awards – some winners:
Hosted by Garry Shandling From Radio City Music Hall
Record of the year – “Another Day In Paradise” – Phil Collins
Album of the year – Quincy Jones
Song of the year – “From A Distance” written by Julie Gold
New artist of the year – Mariah Carey
Best pop vocal male – “Oh Pretty Woman” – Roy Orbison
Best pop vocal female – “Vision of Love” – Mariah Carey
Rock vocal male – “Bad Love” – Eric Clapton
Rock vocal female – “Black Velvet” – Alannah Myles
Metal performance – “Stone Cold Crazy” – Metallica
Alternative performance – “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” – Sinead O’Connor
R&B vocal – male – “Here and Now” – Luther Vandross
R&B vocal female – “Compositions” – Anita Baker
R&B song – “Can’t Touch This” – Rick James, Alonzo Miller and M.C. Hammer
R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal – “I’ll Be Good to You” – Ray Charles and Chaka Khan.
Top music albums – February 15, 1991
To The Extreme – Vanilla Ice
Mariah Carey – Mariah Carey
The Immaculate Collection – Madonna
The Simpsons Sing The Blues – The Simpsons
Wilson Phillips – Wilson Philips
I’m Your Baby Tonight – Whitney Houston
Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em – MC Hammer
The Soul Cages – Sting
The Razors Edge – AC/DC
Some People’s Lives – Bette Midler
Shake Your Money Maker – Black Crowes
Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees
Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 – Janet Jackson
Serious Hits… Live! – Phil Collins
Rhythm of the Saints – Paul Simon
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 – George Michael
Five Man Acoustical Jam – Tesla
Gonna Make You Sweat – C&C Music Factory
After the Rain – Nelson
The Future – Guy
X – Inxs
Poison – Bell, Biv, DeVoe
Heart Shaped World – Chris Isaak
Recycler – ZZ Top
Ralph Tresvant – Ralph Tresvant
Top Modern Rock Music Tracks – February 15, 1991
This Love – Daniel Ash
Right Here, Right Now – Jesus Jones
All This Time – Sting
When It Began – Replacements
Bitter Tears – Inxs
I Touch Myself – Divinyls
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
Love Rears Its ugly Head – Living Colour
Like A Drug – They Eat Their Own
Sadness Part 1- Enigma
Happy Mondays – Kinky Afro
Top pop hit music singles(top-40) – February 15, 1991
Gonna Make You Sweat – C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams
The First Time – Surface
All The Man That I Need – Whitney Houston
I’ll Give All My Love To You – Keith Sweat
Some Day – Mariah Carey
Play That Funky Music – Vanilla Ice
Love Will Never Do (Without You) – Janet Jackson
Disappear – Inxs
Where Does My Heart Beat Now – Celine Dion
One More Try – Timmy T.
I Saw Red – Warrant
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
Love Makes Things Happen – Pebbles
Around The Way Girl – L.L. Cool J.
Sensitivity – Ralph Tresvant
All This Time – Sting
Heat of the Moment – After 7
High Enough – Damn Yankees
This House – Tracie Spencer
Moneytalks – AC/DC
Show Me The Way – Styx
After the Rain – Nelson
Get Here – Oleta Adams
Iesha – Another Bad Creation
Come Out Of the Dark – Gloria Estefan
Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
Top Rap Hit Music Singles – February 15, 1991
Gold Digger – Emdr
Threat ‘Em Right – Chubb Rock
Around the Way Girl – L.L. Cool J
Looking At The Front Door – Main Source
What’s It All About – Run-D.M.C.
Melt in your Mouth – Candyman
Wanna Be Dancin’ (Buck Whylin’) – Terminator X
Play That Funky Music – Vanilla Ice
Can I Kick It – Tribe Called Quest
I’ll Do 4 U – Father M.C.
Top Jazz – February 15, 1991
We Are In Love – Harry Connack Jr.
Droppin’ Things – Betty Carter
Roots Revisted – Maceo Parker
Freddie freeloader – Jon Hendericks and Friends
African Exchange Student – Kenny Garrett
Top Contemporary Jazz Albums – February 15, 1991
Medicine Music – Bobby McFerrin
Dream Come True – Gerald Albright
Ashes to Ashes – Joe Sample
The Hot Spot – Soundtrack
Inner Motion – David Benoit
Playing With Fire – Sam Riney
Top Country Hit Music Singles – February 15, 1991
Brother Jukebox – Mark Chesnutt
Daddy’s Come Around – Paul Overstreet
Walk On Faith – Mike Reid
These Lips Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye – Doug Stone
Rumor Has It – Reba McEntire
Love Can Build A Bridge – The Judds
You’ve Got To Stand For Something – Aaron Tippin
Forever’s As Far As I’ll Go – Alabama
I Couldn’t See You Leavin’ – Conway Twitty
What A Way To Go – Ray Kennedy
Top Rock Music Tracks – February 15, 1991
All The Time – Sting
King Of The Hill - Roger McGuinn
A Lil’ Ain’t Enough – David Lee Roth
Righteous – Eric Jonson
It’s Love – King’s X
Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
Headlong – Queen
She Talks To Angels – Black Crowes
Another Deal Goes Down – Steve Winwood
Rocket of Love – The Knack
Top pop hit singles in Britain – February 15, 1991
Do The Bartman – The Simpsons
3am Eternal – Klf/Children of the Revolution
Wiggle It – 2 in a Room
Only You – Praise
Why Do I Have To Do – Kylie Minogue
(I Wanna Give You) Devotion – Nomad/MC Mikee Freedom
I Believe – EMF
Get Here – Oleta Adams
Hippychick – Soho
G.L.A.D. – Kym Appleby
Top movies – week of February 15, 1991
Home Alone
White Fang
Dances With Wolves
Once Around
Awakenings
Kindergarten Cop
Popcorn
The Grifters
Hamlet
Run
Flight of the Intruder
Lionheart
Edward Scissorhands
Green Card