The BRITs 1990
Review
A new venue this year with a move to the Dominion Theatre where 60s TV star Cathy McGowan took over as host. U2, Phil Collins, Annie Lennox and partner Dave Stewart, as Best Producer, all carried on winning while Nigel Kennedy, Soul II Soul, Neneh Cherry and Rod Stewart were among the performers on the night.
But there was still a hint of controversy when double winners Fine Young Cannibals reacted to a video appearance by Margaret Thatcher choosing her own favourite pop song (she picked How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?) by returning their awards.
Live performances
Show Information
- Date: 18/02/1990
- Location: Dominion Theatre, London
- Host: Cathy McGowan
Winners and Nominees
Best British Album
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We Too Are OneNominee - Eurythmics
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The Raw and The CookedNominee - Fine Young Cannibals
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A New FlameNominee - Simply Red
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Club Classics Vol 1Nominee - Soul II Soul
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The Seeds of LoveNominee - Tears For Fears
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Winner - Fine Young Cannibals
Best British Female
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Nominee - Annie Lennox
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Nominee - Kate Bush
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Nominee - Lisa Stansfield
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Nominee - Mica Paris
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Nominee - Yazz
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Winner - Annie Lennox
Best British Group
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Nominee - Erasure
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Nominee - Eurythmics
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Nominee - Fine Young Cannibals
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Nominee - Simply Red
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Nominee - Soul II Soul
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Nominee - Tears For Fears
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Winner - Fine Young Cannibals
Best British Male
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Nominee - Chris Rea
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Nominee - Cliff Richard
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Nominee - Phil Collins
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Nominee - Roland Gift
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Nominee - Van Morrison
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Winner - Phil Collins
Best British Newcomer
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Nominee - Lisa Stansfield
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Nominee - Shakespears Sister
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Nominee - Soul II Soul
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Nominee - The Beautiful South
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Nominee - The Stone Roses
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Winner - Lisa Stansfield
Best British Producer
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Nominee - Coldcut
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Nominee - Dave Stewart
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Nominee - Kate Bush
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Nominee - Peter Gabriel
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Nominee - Steve Lillywhite
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Nominee - Stock, Aitkin & Waterman
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Winner - Dave Stewart
Best British Single
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Do They Know Its ChristmasNominee - Band Aid II
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Sealed With A KissNominee - Jason Donovan
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Too Many Broken HeartsNominee - Jason Donovan
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Swing The MoodNominee - Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
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That's What I LikeNominee - Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
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Lets PartyNominee - Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
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All Around The WorldNominee - Lisa Stansfield
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Something's Gotta Hold OfNominee - Marc Almond & Gene
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Another Day In ParadiseNominee - Phil Collins
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Belfast ChildNominee - Simple Minds
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You'll Never Stop MeNominee - Sonia
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Back To LifeNominee - Soul II Soul
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Ferry 'Cross The Mersey'Nominee - Various Artists
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Winner - Phil Collins
Best British Video
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Eye KnowNominee - De La Soul
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Winner - The Cure
Best Classical Recording
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Piano Concerto 24 & 25 -Nominee - Jeffrey Tate
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St Matthews Passion - BachNominee - John Elliot Gardner
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Four Seasons - Vivaldi -Nominee - Nigel Kennedy
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Walton - Façade - StravinskyNominee - Ricardo Chailly
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Porgy & Bess - Gershwin -Nominee - Simon Rattle
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Winner - Simon Rattle
Best International Artist
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Nominee - Bobby Brown
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Nominee - Gloria Estefan
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Nominee - Neneh Cherry
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Nominee - Prince
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Nominee - Tina Turner
Best International Group
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Nominee - Bon Jovi
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Nominee - De La Soul
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Nominee - Guns N Roses
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Nominee - Gypsy Kings
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Nominee - Milli Vanilli
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Nominee - U2
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Winner - U2
Best International Newcomer
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Nominee - Bobby Brown
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Nominee - De La Soul
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Nominee - Guns N Roses
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Nominee - Neneh Cherry
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Nominee - Paula Abdul
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Winner - Neneh Cherry
Best International Solo Artist
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Winner - Neneh Cherry
Best Music Video
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We Didn't Start The FireNominee - Billy Joel
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Eye KnowNominee - De La Soul
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Don't Ask Me WhyNominee - Eurythmics
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Free At LastNominee - Farley Jackmaster Funk
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Loco In AcapulcoNominee - Four Tops
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Paradise CityNominee - Guns N Roses
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Love TrainNominee - Holly Johnson
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Miss You MuchNominee - Janet Jackson
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LambadaNominee - Kaoma
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All Around The WorldNominee - Lisa Stansfield
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Pop MuzikNominee - M
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ManchildNominee - Neneh Cherry
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My Brave FaceNominee - Paul McCartney
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BatdanceNominee - Prince
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Invisable ManNominee - Queen
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Nous Pas BougarNominee - Salif Keita
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If You Don't Know Me ByNominee - Simply Red
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Sowing The SeedNominee - Tears For Fears
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A New South WalesNominee - The Alarm
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Song For WhoeverNominee - The Beautiful South
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LullabyNominee - The Cure
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Simply The BestNominee - Tina Turner
Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording
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Nominee - Aspects of Love
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Nominee - Batman
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Nominee - Beaches
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Nominee - Henry V
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Nominee - His Wife &, Nominee - The Cook, Nominee - Thief
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Winner - Batman












































