Killin' Time
May 2 "Killin' Time" debut album by Clint Black is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1990)
- May 6 34th Eurovision Song Contest: Riva for Yugoslavia wins singing "Rock Me" in Lausanne
Sports History
May 8 Paul McCartney releases remake of "Ferry Cross the Mersey" in aid of those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans
- May 15 Revival of Mitch Leigh and Ted Allen's musical closes at Ritz Theater, NYC, after 45 performances
Music Recording
May 24 Weird Al Yankovic records three tracks for his UHF soundtrack
- May 25 Weird Al Yankovic records parody song "She Drives Like Crazy"
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