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That was a fun read! Couple thoughts...

- I kept thinking you would mention Donna Summer who had her last Top 10 in 1989. Granted, she had some terrific Dance hits in the 90's but never returned to the Top 10 on the Hot 100.

- Also, Linda Ronstadt had her last Top 10 in 1989. She had some follow-ups from her 1989 album hit the charts in early 1990 but no more in the Top 10.

- Another name that came to mind but likely didn't meet your criteria with their last Top 10 in 1989 was: Alice Cooper ... and a couple who just barely missed the Top 10 with their last Top 20: Aretha Franklin (although continued her success in the R&B charts), Stevie Nicks (although Fleetwood Mac continued...and her "Sometimes It's a Bitch" from 1991 should've done better than #56), and (Jefferson) Starship had "It's Not Enough" peak at #12. Paul McCartney's last Top 40 "My Brave Face" (great song) peaked at 25 (but would return Top 10 with Beatles releases.) Billy Ocean's chart success comes to an abrupt ending with #32 peaking "License to Chill." Paul Carrack (Ace, Solo, Mike & the Mechanics, Squeeze, etc.,) comes to mind too but that's too much research...I'll stop.

Thanks for your work!

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