# 1983 vs. 1993: Who Won the Billboard Hot 100? (Michael Jackson vs. Whitney Houston)

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Podcast: [Totally 80s and 90s Recall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall-5944764)
Published: 2026-03-31T04:00:00+00:00
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Dave and Rob go head-to-head to decide which year truly ruled the airwaves, pitting the synth-pop perfection of 1983 against the grunge and G-funk revolution of 1993. It’s a nostalgic showdown between Thriller and The Bodyguard as they break down the charts, the culture, and the hits that defined two iconic decades

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