The album includes the hit single, " Don't Pay the Ferryman".ġ987 Aretha Franklin and George Michaelwent to number one in the UK with " I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)", the single from Franklin's thirty-first studio album, "Aretha".ġ987 Madonna reached number one in the U.S. The song was originally recorded by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi.ġ983 British-Irish singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh reached number one in Germany with his sixth album, " The Getaway". The album produced four singles: " (Just Like) Starting Over", " Woman", "Watching the Wheels", and "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)".ġ983 American singer Laura Braniganstarted a seven-week run at #1 in Australia with " Gloria", the second single from her debut album, "Branigan". with " Celebration", the lead single from their twelfth album, " Celebrate!".ġ981 John Lennon posthumously reached number one in the UK with the album "Double Fantasy". It is included on the album " Double Fantasy".ġ981 American band Kool & the Gang went to number one in the U.S. This Day In 80’s Music Charts 1981 John Lennon went to number one in the UK with " Woman", his first single released after his death. Paula Abdul – (It’s Just) The Way That You Love Me.Images: Publicity shot of Paula Abdul (uncredited) screen capture via YouTube.Search Search 1980s Music Videos 1980s Music Videos Paula Abdul That’s the day someone will come between you and me. When the mountains crumble in to the sea, He could promise the moon and the stars above, (I need to hear that you really love me.) Paula Abdul was one of the biggest names in the pop music scene of the '90s, but the musician came from humble. You should know that I don’t need nothin’ Paula Abdul Recalls How 'Straight Up' Began in a Shower: 'It Changed My Life'. He can promise the moon and the stars above, Is it the rumor that another boy wants to take your place? ’cause I can tell that something is bringin’ you down. Hey baby, just remember I’m forever your girl.īaby, forever, and ever and ever, you know I am. The lyrics are below if you’d like to sing along… Please check out the video of Paula Abdul performing “Forever Your Girl,” and keep your eyes peeled for a pint-sized Elijah Wood. She also judged Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. In addition to her successful singing career, Abdul is also well known as an original judge on American Idol and later on the American version of The X Factor. Wood went on to star in many critically acclaimed films, such as Radio Flyer and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you watch closely, you will see an eight-year-old Elijah Wood in his first on-screen performance. The official video for the song features Abdul in the role of a choreographer and director of a children’s music video. The others were “Straight Up,” “Cold Hearted” and “Opposites Attract.” The album Forever Your Girl was released in June of 1988 and spent 64 weeks on the Billboard 200 before finally reaching #1. “Forever Your Girl” would become the second of four #1 hits from Abdul’s debut album. When she inquired as to whether he could write a song for her, he modified the lyrics to better reflect Abdul’s personality and a hit song was born. Written and produced by Oliver Leiber (son of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lyricist Jerry Leiber), “Forever Your Girl” was originally titled “Small Town Girl.” The younger Leiber had written the song about a girl he was dating in Fargo, N.D.Īccording to, Leiber played the song for Abdul, who really liked it. Straight Up is a sexy love/R&B song recorded by American singer Paula Abdul for her debut album, Forever Your Girl, and was released as the album’s third single. In the end, she vows to remain faithful to her boyfriend because she’ll always love him and be “forever his girl.” She sings, “Baby, just remember I gave you my heart / ain’t no-one gonna tear us apart / Baby, he could promise me diamonds / even in he promised me pearls / honey, you know I ain’t lyin’ / listen as I tell it to the world.”
Released in 1989 from the album of the same name, “Forever Your Girl” describes a romantic rivalry, where another boy attempts to win Abdul’s heart with promises of fine jewelry. Today, Paula Abdul sings about aggressive suitors and jealous boyfriends in her chart-topping signature song, “Forever Your Girl.” Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you hit songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title.
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