A NEW ONE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Tiffany - I Think We’re Along Now REACTION

[@chriso6719]

This is a cover. Original sung by Tommy James and the Shodells in 1967. Tiffany's version is 1987(released not long before her 16th birthday) and it went to #1 in the US. The original went to #4.

[@kristopherheenk2710]

And the song that Tiffany knocked out of the #1 Spot? Mony Mony by Billy Idol Which was also a cover song that was originally performed by --- Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968.

[@stephentaylor6617]

Replaced at #1 by another Tommy James and the Shodells cover “Mony Mony” by Billy Idol

[@sundayze]

I was a teen for the original, my kids were teens for Tiffany's version. My kids were shocked that I knew all the words, lol!

[@willowb1527]

Yes I hope they react to the original now since they played the cover. The original is so awesome too. From the 1960s. ✌️♥️

[@itsmedino]

Chris with the info

[@MrRolemaster]

Tiffany based all her success on an intense Mall-Tour at the beginning of her career. She literally went through all the american malls and played there, sometimes for free, and that made her a star back then. Fun Fact: If you know the TV Show 'How i met your mother', the character 'Robin Sparkles' and her hit 'Lets go to the mall' are a hommage to this.

[@Shrykespeare]

Well, dang. Now that you've done Tiffany, you have to do Debbie Gibson. These two were the teen queens of the mid-80s, and were on the radio so often they were practically interchangeable. (They were a breath of fresh air since the Go-Gos had broken up by then.) Tiffany had huge hits with this one (which is a remake of a Tommy James) song, as well as "I Saw Him Standing There" (a Beatles song with a twist), "Could've Been" and "All This Time". Debbie, around the same time, had huge airplay hits with "Only In My Dreams", "Shake Your Love", "Foolish Beat", and "Lost In Your Eyes". Neither one built a fanbase as huge as Madonna's, but they sure gave it their best shot. Both are now in their early 50s and still going (and still hot)!

[@michaelconnor1542]

Both are damn hot too.

[@mattgarfinkle978]

They should do Only in My Dreams or Out of the Blue.

[@Shrykespeare]

@@michaelconnor1542 That's what I thought too. There were literally the first pop stars in my life that were the same age as me (actually, about a year younger). (Yes, there were a few kid bands in the early 80s, but they were all boys.)

[@special420player]

Definitely decent but a part of the 80s

[@ednanicholson8553]

They have to do Cover Girls Expose and Sweet Sensation

[@carmenohio8735]

I saw Tiffany in concert 2 years ago with Debbie Gibson, Salt N Pepa, Naughty By Nature, and NKOTB. They were all amazing

[@caoilte8097]

what a line-up

[@carmenohio8735]

@@caoilte8097 Yeah, it was great. Debbie & Tiffany are both gorgeous. Tiffany isn’t fat but she’s really thick and curvy🥵😍

[@btetschner]

That would be a fantastic concert.

[@beckstar78]

i saw tiffany back in the day and nkotb opened! i was in grade 5

[@btetschner]

@@beckstar78 That would have been so cool!

[@foreveralone11w]

Grade school flashbacks! “Could’ve been” and “All this time” by Tiffany are STILL on my playlist! ❤️

[@JennRighter]

Could’ve been was an absolutely epic song.

[@PrettyDeadThings]

Same! At school my friends and I did a talent show dance with glow sticks to this song (4th grade I think). So many good memories ❤

[@mkmstillstackin]

Agreed, "Could've been" was an awesome song! Brings back HS memories.

[@deannatyler880]

Still on my playlist too. My girls ages 7 and 9 love my 80’s and 90’s music. So does my 18 yr old son!

[@kj6446]

Feelings of forever!

[@rfun17]

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were our generation’s Christina and Brittney! 😉 Continue with Tiffany “Could’ve Been” great vocals on that one.

[@charleswagner2984]

Was Tiffers the one that sang "All This Time" ? I wasn't into pop music in the '90s, but I heard that song on Kids Inc. and loved it so much I had to hunt for the original. I think that's how I discovered Tiffers.

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

Sweet Reactions! In an MTV interview, Tiffany said she did that little vocal grind in honor of Stevie Nicks. Stevie was a huge inspiration for Tiffany

[@slimlouis6441]

I loved this version and her voice as a teen. She was huge for a bit and then she just fizzled out. But she had a good 3 or 4 tunes over two good records. Then I moved to Hollywood/WeHo in my 20s and she lived in my neighborhood, shared same dog park. Such a lovely kind person. Still performing. She actually dog sat for me once in a pinch and I did the same for her when she traveled. Rarely talked about her career, it’s kind of not cool to do unless you really know someone or they bring it up somI never asked. But I did tell her I was a fan and saw her in concert. Not in a mall lol.

[@Lensmaster1]

Mall concerts weren't common but her main fan base was teenagers, and that's where they hung out. The 1980s was the height of mall culture. So, she was sent on a tour of malls and it worked.

[@graverob871]

I have met Tiffany twice, she is so down to earth. Lovely person. She loves her fans.

[@kenbrandon6434]

This was an interesting phenomenon. Tiffany was one the first to use mall touring/concerts to build a fan base and promote songs. Also, this is a cover of one by Tommy James and the Shondells (forgive spelling) and almost at the same time, Billy Idol was covering Tommy James’ “Mony Mony”, pretty much trading spots for #1. James was happy since the covers were both good and other artists, like Joan Jett” were reviving his songs.

[@misterdoe]

What's to forgive? You got it right! 🙂

[@stevenbergom3415]

Tiffany used malls because she was under 21 so the normal alcohol-serving venues were closed to her.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

Yes Joan jett's version of crimson and clover is awesome

[@bonniespruin6369]

She was on the 80s Cruise and was so nice! She sang with Jessie's Girl on the pool deck. I was amazed! She can really rock! She sang Sweet Child O' Mine and was great! I saw her at the midnight buffet and told her I thought she was great and she was so nice. She got in the buffet line a few people behind me! :)

[@thomasjustice1716]

I was on that same cruise and you are right, she was super nice! I saw her at the buffet as well on several occasions, she would always wave and say hello.

[@bonniespruin6369]

@@thomasjustice1716 Awesome! Did you see her on the other cruise too? We've been on all 6 of the 80s Cruises. :)

[@Pushindazees]

I remember seeing Tiffany on her mall tour in Colorado Springs in the 80s. I don't think malls get enough traffic now for mall performances to pay off, but at one time it was THE place to hang out. I remember crowds in the mall where it was hard to walk through the throng of people.

[@stevonic719]

The Citadel mall 1987

[@goosesmom7926]

The Greenwood Park Mall

[@maryellenazack4466]

Amber on point here. Being underage , mall performances were her thing. 👍

[@austinbutler2237]

The first time I heard of Tiffany, and specifically this song, was from Full House. I remember DJ got in trouble for staying up late to watch Tiffany live from Tokyo. The random memories that can be triggered from music is crazy. 🤣

[@noemistephanie93]

Same lol

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Squeee!! So excited to finally see some Tiffany on here. Yes - this is how she started out - singing in malls. She and Debbie Gibson EXPLODED in the 80's. This was Tiffany's first hit - a great cover. Check out All This Time, I Saw Him Standing There (Beatles cover), and Could've Been. And you MUST check out Debbie as well. She wrote ALL of her own music at 16 - and is an incredible artist. Lost in Your Eyes, Electric Youth, Over the Wall, and Foolish Beat are my personal faves. But she has an amazing 30 year rabbit hole to go down. Official videos please :)

[@styrophome3342]

I think the mallthing was a canadian marketingthing. Allanise morissette was also a mallqueen. Weird name, I was bound to misspell it, out of my hands, pardon' moi Canada.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

@@styrophome3342 It could be true for Alanis - but Tiffany is American :)

[@styrophome3342]

@@jeannieschmidt2217 Dang, that is not good. I might be wrong, and I did not use to like that very much in the past. I had better start enjoying it now. I am wrong and proud about it, is that how we go in theese times? Pride is wrong, so it has to be happy instead. I double down on the wrong I am very happy about being wrong on, and think there might be some management thing with candians then. Pardon moi, les canadiens ver sterotypacasa los canafrenchies. Perfect french.

[@kimberleighlivingston9411]

Yes, in the 80's new artist would perform in Malls and Clubs. That way they build a fan base before they were signed. We didn't have THE VOICE and AMERICAN IDOL. I think if THE VOICE or AMERICAN IDOL were a thing in the 80's, there would have been an Avalanche of talent but WE didn't. WISHFUL THINKING

[@eolson1964]

This is a cover from Tommy James and the Shondells and the 80's really opened to the young pop stars. Yep, Her promotional tour started in a malls across America. Many think she was a one hit wonder at age 15 but followed up another hit Hold an Old Friend's hand and later released another album in 2005 Dust off And Dance. Her video brings back all the 80's Teen romance and angst films of the 80's

[@ryno7660]

I was going through their album and this song came on and I was like..wait a minute..I know this from somewhere lol

[@mascottie]

She had a lot of hits on the first album

[@jedislap8726]

Could've Been is my fave Tiffany song.

[@MikeWahlY2Jin99]

4 Top 10 songs (Two #1)

[@scottNNJ]

She also covered The Beatles “I saw her/him Standing There” - it was released just after this song.

[@robertg330]

Shopping malls were much different in the 1980s. They served as a social gathering place for teenagers (remember, this is pre-internet, pre-social media days)... not just a place for shopping. Malls were a huge deal and packed all the time. It's where you went to hang out with friends, spend time with friends from other schools, etc. Tiffany did a mall tour, playing concerts at various malls (and yes, many malls actually had a stage in the center of the mall). I can't imagine a teenage today saying "Hey, mom/dad, I'm going to go hang out at the mall."

[@kaydee63]

Yes, mall concerts were extremely popular back in the 80's.

[@Shrykespeare]

Malls were the TikTok of the time.

[@special420player]

Malls are dieing

[@kaydee63]

@@special420player Unfortunately

[@SimranSilva]

I remember seeing Leif Garrett in the mall...actually the Ann & Hope plaza. Lol

[@special420player]

@@SimranSilva yea it is but I think most brick an mortar stores will go away as well most people use the internet as a mall in there hands anymore

[@filmsensei]

Love that you got to Tiffany! Yes they definitely had mall tours in the 80’s…was a free way to get your name out there! She actually has a really good voice. One of my favorites of hers is “All This Time”. A lot of people mentioning Debbie Gibson and I agree you need to check her out, too. Back in the day, fans and press tried to pit the 2 of them against each other (I guess you couldn’t have 2 popular teen female singers at the same time😅) and they tried to make it seem like they were stiff competition and at each other’s throats or something. The ladies maintain that unbeknownst to the press they were admirers of each other and became very good friends. They later toured together. I always loved that about them and made me admire them more😊

[@MichaelHHHH]

I was a huge fan of this song in my childhood. Now 30 or so years later and I still love it. Love this cover by Tiffany.

[@angelh1743]

Actually Tiffany's nick name was "Queen Of The Malls". Performers did this a lot back in the day. Tiffany was the first artist who was very successful in starting this trend.

[@samueltabo3390]

Tiffany was part of the teen pop wave of the late 80s. Debbie Gibson and New kids on the block were also part of that

[@Musicvegan01]

You should try the Weird Al version "I Think I'm A Clone Now". 😄 Since Amber is a Michael Jackson fan, it's on the same album as "Fat" called "Even Worse". You've recently reacted to George Harrison, Al's version is "This Song's Just Six Words Long".

[@Cyssane]

Personally I think this song is just okay, but Weird Al's is sheer genius! 🤣

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

@@Cyssane I really didn't like this song when I first heard it, and I think my husband used the phrase "I think I'm a clone now" before Wierd Al did.

[@istari0]

I think I'm a Clone Now is brilliant as are so many of Yankovic's songs.

[@serasmile6026]

@@Cyssane Perfectly said.

[@Pauba1946]

If you do Weird Al you should actually react to “Amish Paradise”. Jay will like it since he likes rap.

[@chrystiholt5273]

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson love them both

[@RiverRat1953]

This is a Tommy James song but not bad!

[@karlsmith2570]

If I remember correctly, Tiffany recorded this in 1987, when she was 17 She'll be 51 in October,, which I know because she's 2 months younger than me ❤

[@rayjenkins3867]

she was 15 when she had a hit with this

[@karlsmith2570]

@rayjenkins3867 you may be right. She'd likely recorded this a couple of years earlier than it's release

[@resin3100my]

She did a lot of these pop/techno covers of older songs,but when she slows it down and does a ballad,she show what a fantastic voice she has.And,she is only 16.Give "Could have been" a listen.The girl can sing.

[@chrisbayliss3532]

Techno?, behave yourself !

[@mattperiolat]

Tiffany was my first concert EVER! My sister was a huge fan and I admit to liking the music, so one Saturday, went to Knott’s where Tiffany was performing and got a concert out of it. And yeah, that song was just EVERYWHERE for a while in the 80s.

[@rileyandmike]

Yes many “pop” artists performed in the big malls, esp in SoCal because there was no social media/ KZbin. It’s was a cheap way to get the young people to buy records on the spot and spread via word of mouth

[@houseofsledge6891]

She has a ton of grit and growl in her voice - so, so glad you're digging i to Tiffany's work. Yes indeed, folks did perform in malls back in the 80s - that's where Tiffany built the fan base that took her to the top of the pop charts, touring local malls. Please also react to her songs "Hold an Old Friend's Hand," "All This Time," and "Danny" as well.

[@melaniebrown4660]

And yes, mall performances were huge for young, new stars in the 80’s. It was a great time to be young ❤

[@allieren]

My mom took me to see Tiffany in concert when I was in fourth grade and I remember that I was just over the moon. She and Debbie Gibson (check out her songs, “Only In My Dreams” and “Foolish Beat”) were the queens of bubble gum pop music back in the day. I think Tiffany was 15 when she released this song, and Debbie Gibson wasn’t much older when she came on the scene. Us grade school girls thought they were both just sooooo cool. Edit: And the mall thing was kind of started by Tiffany; I think that’s how she built her fan base. Also, remember that malls were THE place for middle and high schoolers to hang out and be seen back then. Even in high school in the 90s my friends and I used to spend hours walking around the mall doing absolutely freaking nothing (because we had no money) and having a blast doing it.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Everyone back in the day LOVED Tiffany!!! This song was playing on the Airwaves Everywhere!!!! It was a song of rebellion!!!!

[@heathera6513]

This song was sooo popular in the late 80s. I was in elementary school and this was the first record I had that wasn't "kid"songs. I remember clear as day in 3rd grade music class, we would all sing it! I even think in homeroom class, we would all just break out and sing the chorus to this song. It was catchy and especially kids and pre teens loved this song! It was Tiffany and New Kids on the Block we were obsessed with! And yes, she sang in malls! It was a huge thing to reach younger kids.

[@MrsScootsey]

Tiffany gave New Kids on the Block their big break opening for her on her tour.

[@jillgehrke7262]

By the time, I saw them, NKOTB was so huge that they switched the headliner and she opened for them.

[@hena1937]

Have they reacted to any NKOTB? They should!

[@RoGueNavy]

I'll forgive her for that mistake.

[@wantutosigh1117]

@@RoGueNavy Haha. I'm with you.

[@melissawagner1339]

@@hena1937 yes. Step By Step

[@jerickson725]

"Could've Been" should be your next Tiffany song. It really reveals the incredible vocals she had at the young age of 15-16. And yes, in the late 70's and early 80's many new, not-yet famous young artists did "mall tours" across the US to build a fan base and promote their music. Funny to think about now; but it obviously worked!

[@9Tailsfan]

Fun fact Tiffany voiced Judy Jetson in the Jetsons Movie. She also sang some of the songs in the movie " Me And You" "Home" , and "I Always Thought I'd See You Again"

[@houseofsledge6891]

"I Always Thought I'd See You Again" is also a legit good pop song too.

[@Ditzyjbean86]

I love the songs in The Jetsons Movie by Tiffany! I wish they were available on like Apple Music and whatnot

[@richmayes8451]

I remember when this song was released back in 1988. That was the year I left school for college at 16. I saved up my money to buy a compilation album, The Greatest Hits of 1988, featuring songs from the UK charts. This song was on it and was really popular. There was another song on it by Tiffany called Could've Been. Not so many people know that song, but I think it really shows off her vocal talent. 34 years ago, I dismissed it in favour of this upbeat song, I Think We're Alone Now, but as I have got older I have come to appreciate it more.

[@michaellockhart554]

As has been mentioned, one of many that was originally performed by Tommy James and the Shondells then covered by others, check out Crimson and Clover, you've already reacted to Crystal Blue Persuasion

[@bobholtzmann]

Another of my fav Tommy James hits (and he does has lots of them) is "Sweet Cherry Wine" - the bell at the beginning peals, and then it climbs to incredible heights from there.

[@LoveOldMusic808]

Billy Idol covered their song "Mony Mony". The first Tommy James and the Shondells songs I heard was "Gettin' Together". Really good song, my brother bought the 45.

[@chicagocubs71]

Yes, Amber & Jordan. Tiffany started doing the Mall Concerts in the 1980's to promote her music. She was also doing concert with New Kids On The Block. She a thing for Jonathan from New Kids On The Block.

[@chrissywalls5902]

It's true! Mall performances were absolutely a thing. I worked at a mall in 1999 and (true story, I swear) Destiny's Child did a show. The group/Beyonce blew up the next year and we had no idea we were watching a legend in the making. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chrispruett81]

I was 6 when this song came out by Tiffany... I got the record.. and played it over and over!! Takes me back to my childhood for sure!! :)

[@bradsullivan2495]

Came out in the summer of 1987. The mall concept was used to promote up-an-coming singers/group, since there were record stores located there for attendees to buy their records. The decline of malls and record stores are somewhat connected.

[@shawnstoll8489]

Checkout some of Tiffany's other songs: "Could've Been", "Radio Romance", "Hold An Old Friend's Hand", "I Saw Him Standing There", "All This Time", "I Will Not Breakdown", "Betty", "Beautiful", "Feels Like A Storm", and "King Of Lies".

[@Latinguy314]

Miley Cyrus has a similar voice to Tiffany....Now you must dive into Debbie Gibson. She is still making albums. Her latest is The Body Remembers and the tour of the same name just wrapped up. Start with Only in my Dreams and do her videos in order. Artist had to grow and change slowly back then which really highlighted the change as opposed to todays acts. Debbie is a prodigy and still holds the book of guiness world records for youngest artist to write, produce & perform a #1 hit Foolish Beat, beating Stevie Wonders record. She plays multiple instruments and even owns Liberacies mirrored piano. Let's see if I can turn you guys into Debheads.

[@Loganman45]

interesting

[@pumpwellington6631]

Don't be encouraging them to do Debbie Gibson, I'm begging you.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

@@pumpwellington6631 and especially expecting Debra to carry this channel with her 'catalogue'.... 🤣

[@amandabispo2949]

The Mall Beat was so hot and popular in the 80s and this was one of their Queens. Love her 1st album...so many good songs. My favorites are her songs "Danny" and "Johnny's Got the Inside Moves" but neither of them got any radio play.

[@darrinlindsey]

This is a remake of Tommy James, from the 60s. Tiffany made it her own and 80s-fied it. This was my absolute favorite song being played on the radio, at that time.

[@stevenblock9712]

Tiffany was one of the early pop princesses and she used to perform at shopping malls for her young female fans. This song from 1988 was a cover of the original 1967 version by Tommy James and the Shondells (their first hit).

[@BlueAdept596]

Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Kylie Minogue were teen popstars during that time. Kylie MInogues hit was Locomotion which was also a cover previously done by Little Eva in 1962 and Grand Funk Railroad in the early 70s. Since you are a fan of the 60s you may want to listen to Little Evas version.

[@jedislap8726]

And of course Kylie is still smashing it and selling out stadiums wherever she goes.

[@taoist32]

@@jedislap8726 Easily the hottest out of the three.

[@Arieeeee]

Heh I remember the height of the "Tiffany Vs. Debbie" wars of the 80's.

[@Slvrdrgn77d]

Her and Debbie Gibson were “mall queens” in the mid 80’s. She did a remake of this song in 2019 that is more of a rock version of this song.

[@Noah-fv6dt]

Now you have to listen to the original.

[@Slvrdrgn77d]

@@Noah-fv6dt I grew up with the original, it came out when I was in elementary school

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

We used to have a large poster of Tiffany on our wall , I had a huge crush on her growing up ( as did many people) , she's still singing, performing live & recording to this day

[@catindigo9907]

I was a punk rocker in the 70s and 80s, and to be honest this was a guilty pleasure song of mine. I totally denied it of course, blasting the Dead Kennedys or Sex Pistols, etc... if anyone said anything. She had a couple of good songs and her voice still hits a good nerve with me. This is one if the songs I listen too to cheer myself up.

[@sallyh5413]

Yes, she did play at malls, her and Debbie Gibson, NKOTB, and the actors from Beverly Hills 90210 all did mall appearances at that time. I was about 12 or 13, what a time to be alive!!🙌💘

[@williamarmstrong7721]

"I Think We're Alone Now" was also covered by the British all-group band Girls Aloud.

[@robertg7396]

I believe Tiffany was discovered while singing in malls, so it sort of became part of who she was. She used to sing covers of songs, this one included. For another teen girl artist from the 80's who was very talented, I'd recommend "In your eyes" by; Debbie Gibson. 😁

[@michaelshelton5488]

Slight correction- the Debbie Gibson song was Lost in Your Eyes. 😎

[@facts2741]

@@michaelshelton5488 Which Gibson actually wrote and arranged. Tiffany never wrote or arranged anything, and probably couldn't even play chopstick on a piano.

[@caretaker158]

1. Now you need to listen to the original. 2. I second, third, fourth, fifth, whatever, the vote for you to react to Debbie Gibson. What an amazingly talented artist, doing SO much not only in front of, but behind the microphone and mixing board, and hitting the charts at such a young age.... yeah, definitely voting for Debbie (or Deborah as she likes to be called now)

[@charleswilliams6236]

This song is so beautiful they called her the mall queen

[@ivandeklerk697]

Tiffany made a new version of this song a few years back I think it was in 2020. Love that version too. This version takes me back to when I was still a teenager in school. Those were the days. I miss the 80s. Great reaction video.

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, her "Could've Been" is next for you! I Think We're Alone Now is a Tommy James & The Shondells cover. You've done 2 Tommy James songs, but not that one.

[@williamwhalen746]

Sweet memories. I was one of many teen boys who had a major crush on Tiffany. Note: the song is a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells. I believe Tiffany's version is the best known.

[@liaboyd8464]

Well, now you have to do Debbie Gibson. They were vying for top pop princess for years! There is no modern comparison to mall culture of the 80s and 90s. It was everything. Playing malls is how she became famous. P.S. you should watch Mallrats on the movie channel!

[@cariblount6639]

Kevin Smith!!! Definitely agree with a Mallrats reaction. My fave Kevin Smith movie, though, is Dogma. 😊

[@goosefarm3602]

Debbie Gibson- "Only in My Dreams" is ICONIC

[@lorispiro-pioggia4289]

She toured with new kids on the block. She was great. Debbie Gibson is a must. The mall thing was a start for her. It worked great.

[@Compuman202]

My first big crush 😻. Had to have been 12-13 years old. Got my first autograph from her at a Six Flags concert. She did do a huge Mall tour and free concerts to promote the record. This was late 80’s. To this day I still love red heads and it’s probably Tiffany’s fault

[@richardhenderson9767]

Debbie Gibson, "Lost In Your Eyes", is what you should start with for her.😀

[@fnjesusfreak]

The mall concert stuff was definitely a Tiffany thing, from what I've heard. Three Tommy James and the Shondells covers took off in the 1980s - Joan Jett's "Crimson and Clover", Billy Idol's "Mony Mony" and this. In fact "Mony Mony" and this song fought it out at the top of the charts in 1987.

[@90hatter90]

I doubt there wasn’t a young boy(including me) that did not have a crush on Tiffany. She was sort of “The Shopping Mall singer Queen”. That’s not an official title for her but she had a huge shopping mall tour thing going on when she debuted. Debbie Gibson and her were like the two main crushes we all had. Yup Debbie Gibson is next on your list.

[@unklebacon44]

Haha, such a high school crush. Same age as me and was doing mall tours the first time I saw her. She still plays smaller venues, caught her at a local casino pre COVID.

[@nickitacocat]

For female friday please listen to Susan boyle, the original audition from 2009 is usually the best place to start. Shows how much of an inspiration she is!!

[@gthekid08]

Agree that now you've done Tiffany, Debbie Gibson is next! Starting with her first hit "Only in My Dreams" (it has something for Amber hint hint). I was a teenager in the 80's and it's so refreshing to see you guys enjoying this music.

[@jschrauwen]

Nobody does it better then the original group, Tommy James and The Shondells. And my favorite from them is "Mirage".

[@matthewvade6553]

Tiffany's mall tour was an idea her management came up with to showcase her music. Most bands establish themselves by playing in bars and night clubs. However, Tiffany was only 16 when her album came out. Most states would allow someone under 18 to perform in a bar, but they had to leave as soon as their show was done. And the way bands established themselves wasn't just by playing, but by doing meet and greets after the show signing autographs, taking pictures, etc. Since she had to leave as soon as she finished playing, she couldn't stick around to meet the fans. Her management realized that most of her fans were going to be teenagers, who in the 80's spent most of their free time at the mall, and the mall tour was started. I'm sure there were other bands who did this as well, but Tiffany is the only one I can remember where MTV showed up to some of her mall shows. This song was the second single released from that first almbum and hit number 1 on the Billboard charts along with her follow up "Could've Been." She became the youngest artist to have two consecutive number 1 singles and the youngest to have a number 1 album. Billboard ranked it as the number 9 album of the year in 1988. As others have mentioned, there was a big rivalry between Tiffany and another teen female act Debbie Gibson. I'd say Debbie probably had the bigger career overall, with more singles that charted than Tiffany, but both had very similar vibes. In the 2000's they both ended up posing for Playboy. They later got together and starred in the SyFy Channel movie "Mega Python vs Gatoroid" (not kidding, that was the title). In the movie they played up their rivalry from a couple decades earlier and had a huge catfight in the movie that was pretty hilarious.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were the pop Princesses of the 1980’s Tiffany gave the New Kids on the Block their big break by letting them be her opening act. This is a remake of a Tommy James and the Shondells song.

[@davidroyston1918]

Thank you for reacting to Tiffany! Still a favorite of mine today! Give these two songs a listen: "Could've Been" and "All This Time" Really highlights her amazing voice!

[@Momspennies2]

I have a feeling this was in the early days of MTV, when it was the best way for pop artists to get out in front of the public by performing in Malls around the country. In fact, I think I may have even seen her myself. I am old so my memory is not totally in tact some days.

[@shwicaz]

Tiffany still rocks, today. Got to meet her after her show at City Winery in Boston. Older, wiser, and a hell of a voice, still. And yes, the 'mall tours' and performances... Yes, it was a real thing.

[@jacqueline4514]

My brain hurts from this song 😂. 35 years and still not a fan, but, Jay and Amber, you are both still a joy to watch!!

[@timothygarrett2785]

Agreed, I took my 14-year-old niece to concert with her and the new kids on the block. My sister begged me to do it and I was definitely not a fan.

[@the_vile_one.]

Tiffany was only 16, and yes, mall entertainers were really big in the 80's. One of my favorites by her is Radio Romance. It's a really fun song and video.

[@MelissaK.]

NKOTB, Tiffany, Tommy Page (RIP), Debbie Gibson...my late childhood and earliest teen years in a nutshell.(NKOTB is still fantastic...seeing them later this summer.) For Debbie, try Only In My Dreams or Electric Youth Tommy's best known song is I'll Be Your Everything, with some of NKOTB as co-writers and background vocals.

[@toeknee713]

I spot a fellow Blockhead.

[@cariblount6639]

I saw them on June 4th! You are going to see a fantastic show!!!

[@MelissaK.]

@@toeknee713 Absolutely, 30+ years. Upcoming show will be #13

[@jersey39]

You definitely need to check out Debbie Gibson now. Only In My Dreams, Out Of The Blue, Shake Your Love and Electric Youth are all great starting points. Then head into the softer side of her with Lost In Your Eyes, Foolish Beat and No More Rhyme.

[@frankoshields6643]

Tiffany did a good job covering this classic from Tommy James and the Shawndale's y'all have covered Crystal Blue Persuasion by them. They were quit popular in the late 60's early 70'. Mony Mony, Dragging a Line, Crimson and Clover, Hanky Panky.

[@azrael3758]

In the late 80' and 90's the artist would go on mall tours to promote their music and meet their fans. especial the teen artist like Tiffany, Debbie Gibson cause most of their target adiences usually hungout at the malls.

[@brentcox7772]

Nice cover!! Try Donnie Iris “Ah! Leah”!!🤘🔥

[@miriamswellspring]

I LOVE Tiffany! I basically exclusively listened to her and New Kids on the block from 1988-1991 LOL She's still recording and performing!

[@user-DJDreamworld]

I had this album Could have been is a great song by her

[@1776SOL]

As a boy in the 80s growing out of the "girls a icky" stage, going to 5th & 6th grade dances... Tiffany & Debbie WOW!!!

[@AcidBathFreakshow]

Loved this, along with the bangles it was all over my musical tastes when I was young. May I suggest another of my favourites of that time with Martika - Toy Soldiers

[@beachem1]

The motion for Martika is hereby seconded!!! Toy Soldiers!!!

[@bonnielee78]

i'm pretty sure they reacted to that already but I can't find it on their channel?!? maybe they had to remove it .... or I am going insane lol

[@WolfsDE]

As others have pointed out, Tiffani did a cover on this song, but she did have a couple of more songs after this before disappearing for awhile. Now, she appeared on the Talk Is Jericho podcast (Chris Jericho hosts) I think last year....and she still sings this song, but does so as a rock cover. So it is less pop and more rock from her now. Also a side note, Tiffani is from Syria originally. And for those wondering Syrian people have a high rate of people who are redheads. Ginger. Almost as many as Ireland. WWE wrestler Sami Zayn is another notable name who is from Syria originally as well.

[@elle2329]

I saw her in concert at Jones Beach in the late 80s when I was around 10 or 11. New Kids on the Block were just starting to blow up & they opened for her. Great concert! Also check out Debbie Gibson. I saw her in concert too & she’s another fun artist to see live.

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

How 80s can you get? Yes, Tiffany made a name for herself singing in malls. Ask anyone who was cognizant of pop culture in the late 80s about Tiffany and they'll say "That's the girl who did the mall concerts." I know you love everything you've heard from Tommy James & The Shondells. This was originally recorded by them, you should check out the original. Although Tiffany's is a good arrangement with the drum beat & violin shots. If you want to see some killer dance moves, check out "Makeba" by Jain. Would be good for Female Friday.

[@meredith2588]

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson and others like them were the inspiration for Robin from How I Met Your Mother's teenage alter ego Robin Sparkles and her song Let's Go to the Mall. Also, you should definitely react to Debbie Gibson Electric Youth

[@cricket1984]

Loved that episode. Let me understand. You want us to go to the mall … today?

[@dv3507]

Yes, hilarious! I thought of the show while watching this too!

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

That's trippy, I was just listening to the original about an hour ago, and I hadn't heard it in forever -- I was in a seldom-used playlist. Then I come here to my RSR page and here you guys are. This was such a major hit, you don't even know. Girls like her, literally performing one song in a mall, for screaming girls, and selling tapes, t-shirts, posters......whatever the kids would buy. Then she was in Playboy, and oooo-eeee!

[@lisalockhart5407]

As a proud child of the 80's those mall performances were amazing! I freaking LOVE Tiffany SO much, this is definitely a rabbit hole you both must go down. Want more songs? I got tons of faves lol they include Radio Romance, Feelings of Forever, Kid on a Corner, I Saw Him Standing There, Could've Been, All This Time. More Tiffany for Female Friday please!

[@tinahairston6383]

Yes some teens performed in malls as a way to be seen but also to get a fan base. You have to remember these were the days before boy/girl bands were the big thing and social media was nonexistent so this is how you got promoted. I wasn't a fan of Tiffany like I was of Debbie Gibson because Tiffany didn't sing any original songs but covers. If she did, I don't remember her ever releasing them. Debbie Gibson wrote, sang and played on all her music. We're the same age (Tiffany a year younger) so it was so cool to see someone my age rocking it out on MTV.

[@kristyduffy520]

Love love! My sister and I used to have fights about who was better; Debbie Gibson or Tiffany. Anyways she was the queen of the mall and I believe only 17 when she released this song. Her whole debut album is awesome.Debbie Gibson was my first concert, Tiffany was my second. ✌️

[@NickIlasi]

My first teen crush! I still love Tiffany! Saw her live (at Epcot in Walt Disney World of all places) a few years ago and she can still bring it! Amazing vocals!

[@daverhoden445]

I still have this album on vinyl. Good choice. If you've watched How I Met Your Mother, you might remember that Robin was a teen pop sensation who had a big hit with Let's Go To The Mall. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4SqnJeLmtNqoqs

[@hayleymariemills]

I have so many emotions attached to Tiffany. I was super obsessed as a young girl. Her tape was my prized possession & I kept it under my pillow. My dad raised me as a single father & every morning he would get the tape from under my pillow & blare it SO SO LOUD to wake me up for school. Such a wonderful memory & gosh I miss my dad. He was the best.

[@peteromalley9944]

I do remember these young pop singers, especially females like Tiffany & Debbie Gibson, singing in malls in the 80's (and where we lived there was a lot of malls). My request to you is for Female Friday for an Elvis cover of "Suspicious Minds" that is a brand new FANTASTICALLY AMAZING version by Angelina Jordan (now 16 yrs. old). You haven't done her in a long time. You love Elvis and you won't regret reacting to Angelina's rendition. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXFfJuhmMqFZpI

[@LuisM1416]

I love Tiffany I remember her when she was at are mall and I was at the Peach Records and I was buying her records. When she was siging "I Think We're Along Now' Everyone ran towards the stage. My all time favorite song of hers is "Could've Been" going up in the 80s music was amazing. Hearing her song at the ice arena on Friday Nights with my friends. Oh the good old days. Freestyle music too.