Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Official Music Video)

[@mooki33]

She deserves endless praise for that opening tap sequence alone. It was perfection!

[@A.Verdade.Incomoda]

Yes!!!😮😅😊❤

[@peachpathfinder]

Yes! I revisit this video often just to watch and rewatch the tap!

[@robinkish-miller2990]

Paula is awesome

[@A.Verdade.Incomoda]

She's wonderful!!!

[@lvelvetj]

I still think of it. It's my favorite part of the video from the first time I saw it when the video came out.

[@nicholasmorales3721]

If you lived through this era than you know Paula and Janet were radio queens of pop.

[@iainmacaulay8081]

I promise people cared but time is just evil to humans, things change as a natural progression but not for the benefit of humans.

[@chipperthompson8746]

Miss Jackson, if you're NASTY!!!!

[@Pur3jibbz]

SHE WAS POP JANET JUST filled in

[@shemekacash6927]

Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson definitely ruled the 80s and 90s I grew up on their music had all their albums 😊

[@shemekacash6927]

I agree with you I grew up in the 80s and 90s and Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson definitely ruled the 80s and 90s 😊

[@musique4581]

This is a powerhouse of a song, so is Paula Abdul!

[@lisaperry5003]

❤

[@RussellHargreaves-n4k]

Them pins😂❤

[@marlonhosten4693]

Back in these days, it was impossible to live without MTV !

[@Z0RDR4CK]

It was possible, because of the great radio stations!

[@JenniferAuroraBrander]

❤❤🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@19619]

Тогда музыка была хороший.

[@Tito_the_fish]

@@Z0RDR4CK Ned's dad was a teacher and forced their family to watch only PBS. Ned was not very popular. Your point, again?👂🏾

[@dimebagguitar5555]

@@19619 однозначно качество упало муызки)

[@ゆうじ松山]

2024になっても充分に通用するナンバーです🤩🤩 ポーラのこのPVを観てしまったら完全に中毒症状に陥ってます😵‍💫ダンスの激しさ、歌のパワフルさ全部完璧だど思います💯💯💯

[@okanklnc6294]

simple,elegant

[@cristhiansunsin]

Divina 😊

[@gihan-w]

So lucky that I was born in 1977! Had a chance to enjoy the best of both 1980s and 1990s. What a tune ❤

[@EnDependance123]

Right with ya 1976😮😮

[@alsadat77]

Me too

[@Musicalfan69420]

My dad was born then too❤😂

[@DirectorHMAN]

I'm 1990 but my siblings were 80s kids so I got to enjoy a lot of this growing up.

[@duskyj3w31]

'77 here too and I definitely loved the 80s and early 90s!Best music!❤

[@Myidentityhidden]

Paula Abdul was 1 of the most gorgeous women of the 80's, I don't care what anybody says..

[@mrhat9608]

totally agree! still is

[@rhonnesanelms8969]

I honestly believe that everyone would agree with you. 🌹

[@musique4581]

100%

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

O, that wasn't a revelation. That was just a FACT 😍🔥

[@jodiedoucette4723]

2024.always

[@bluepacificsurf]

Paula's music videos are so cool because she includes numerous close up shots of her face which reflects the mood/tempo/feeling of the song at that moment. It is just like she is addressing you personally. She is the best of the best in her choreography and execution.

[@gahan101]

Thank to David Fincher for that.

[@bleep77]

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them

[@RareGemLove]

Yes and this is definitely one of those songs ❤

[@АндрейГорюнов-ф2й]

@@RareGemLove чтоа главное чтобы они могли не

[@jonathanx8528]

Definitely know where your coming from....... today's music just doesn't do that.

[@nictheartist]

@@jonathanx8528 I think that for today's kids, today's tunes will have a similar effect, but whatever decade you grew up, I think that whatever music played during your teenage days will always be special. I used to think that any modern music post 2000 was a bit lame, but every now and then, there's still a good one that is super catchy. My teenage days were firmly in the 80s, but I also think that not all songs back then were great.

[@Sarasapien]

Aww hell yeah 🤧🤟

[@lolahernandez6871]

At 41 years I still feel like my young self whenever I hear this song!! ❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lccast777]

I'm 47 and I feel ya!!👊🏽😎

[@Spiritualchick82]

I'm the exact same age and I totally feel the same way! I miss the early 90's!!

[@TheMutsen]

Me to😂 #41

[@marcinmorun]

42. I know how you feel.

[@JavierTorres-py6rp]

65 and I know what you mean.

[@michaelbischoff810]

Nobody appreciating the amazing tap scene in the beginning

[@billolsen4360]

That tap scene made this my favorite video of the 80s

[@cassied9327]

I was just thinking the same thing... Was the legitimately her? 😳 Update: My mother has informed me she choreographed and performed her own routines. Gotta love having an 80’s raised mom!

[@bethmaldonado9241]

It's incredible!

[@rcjay17]

I appreciate it. She's one of the few singers that can do it all - including tap. Remember, she started out as a choreographer.

[@mpatanse8190]

Michael Bischoff EVERYBODY DO! We have NO WORD

[@Roxana.LC777]

Best dancer and singer in her style... unique... queen , creative,,, genuine , so SHE. PAULA... REAL QUEEN.

[@shemekacash6927]

I grew up in the 80s and Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson definitely were the queens of the 80s and 90s 😊

[@halloweenville1]

Madonna was bigger than both of them put together.

[@Natasha_835]

My word Madonna was massive in the 80s & 90. 💯 she was the Queen

[@halloweenville1]

@@Natasha_835 I know right, shemekacash6927 obviously wasn't alive in the 80's, lol.

[@andresaltafulla1021]

Cindy Lauper

[@Tito_the_fish]

@@halloweenville1 I was there too. Women in general didn't do that bad, during the 80s! Dolly Parton, Sheila E, Lisa Lisa, Olivia Newton-John, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, and yes there was Paula vs Janet... MTV chose Madonna. I'll never forget the shock of seeing Janet Jackson lose Best Female Artist (or whatever) to Katie Lang. MTV loved that "If" video while Lang wasn't even in their program rotation, haha. I didn't even get into Madonna until Vogue...

[@MichaelAnderson-ok4qs]

If KZbin was around in the 80's this video would have billions of views

[@aaroncurtis6194]

Trillions maybe!!!!

[@colinsushiboy745]

It's better to sell CDs and records in the 80s than crummy KZbin views today lol. Means more $.

[@zona999]

No need because at the time there was a thing called MTV that did nothing but play music videos:)

[@mangafq8]

Sorry BORING. YIKES.

[@mariamorgan9817]

I remember when this song was played on MTV all the time. Ahhhhhh, the sounds of my childhood! 😉💚

[@resaboutb.9566]

It's 2023 and this video is still *EVERYTHING!* The editing and production is so great that 30+ years later, it still holds up.

[@misssweetpeachez]

I know right!!! Classic!

[@AnnaPinguin]

And Paula is still great !!!!!!!!!! for real!!!!

[@rtgdent8376]

David Fincher quality

[@nezukochan3890]

It’s 2024 wtfym

[@resaboutb.9566]

@@nezukochan3890 WTFIM? I typed this comment 11 months ago ... when it was *2023,* duh.

[@MadMax78119]

Best choreographer of the 80's and 90's! She choreographed everyone from Janet Jackson to Michael Jackson and all the Jackson's!!!! Wow the GOAT!!;

[@SuzanneB-s7u]

And Coming To America! She choreographed that African dance number.

[@alejandrogonzales9]

This is the most under appreciated music video of all time. Its aesthetic is unmatched. It’s mysterious, urban, fun, well choreographed and well edited. It’s aged like wine.

[@gldmj55]

Directed by David Fincher

[@anteerat]

lame

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

It beat Vogue. It was OVER-RATED

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Well said!!

[@jeffrycass4352]

I could not agree more!! The production value, choreography, lighting and editing are as fresh today as it was in the 80s

[@giuseppeianniello1998]

The Straight Up video won 4 VMAs in 89 • Best Female Video • Best Dance Video • Best Choreography • Best Editing

[@lukestocks4370]

And best body!!

[@call_me_stan5887]

and rightfully so!

[@reeses_unicorn]

No surprise there.

[@antimatterwave3747]

Whitney houston said she can't sing, she's off key

[@calebniederhofer6529]

@@antimatterwave3747 She can't. This is still a awesome song though.

[@Quickstar989]

Paula Abdul = One of the greatest dancers of all time.

[@Barry80Elms]

I think Michael Jackson might have something to say about that one

[@Quickstar989]

+barry elms that's why I said ONE OF the best.

[@tinasea1]

+Quickstar989 MJ is

[@Quickstar989]

+tinasea1 What don't you get about the term "one of"?

[@daraxiong19]

He said "one of the best" not "the best dancer ever."

[@karolsaja5091]

I have admired Paula since the 1990s, when my teacher gave me a cassette with the album Straight Up and I listened to this cassette on a mono player. These sounds formed my soul...

[@hungerhealers4218]

She was way ahead of time! Pure class!!!

[@martajimeno-salazar5143]

She was actually right on time in her time..fk this generation 🤠🖕🏽

[@challengerbrant]

I hope you are a bot.

[@hungerhealers4218]

@@challengerbrant not a bot but a 40yr old guy from India who appreciates quality that was way ahead of it's time !

[@pineappleparty1624]

Well, the hip thrusting was a bit off putting lol but she can shuffle better than most! Makes me want to try my hand at dancing.

[@Blessed_dna]

@@challengerbrant haha

[@KillerFix24]

The 80’s were such a great decade for music.

[@KishorTwist]

The most unique. My song folder has no other music genre than the 80s!

[@dawnfulk3460]

Yes it was I can totally agree

[@frijoleroman5346]

@@Ghostxfied ok then bud

[@anna_carbf]

Jsn Ynk18 yesss

[@jbro8934]

@Dee Dokken I was an 80s teen and I agree. Also, the year 2000 was pretty lit when it came to music.

[@djguy100]

This song still sounds amazing even after nearly 30 years

[@victoriadamon5964]

Absolutely true!👏🏾

[@cappyhassan3440]

+vikki d ♡

[@AnusMcFeggot]

well thanks for letting me realise how old i am......

[@jaiblue25]

And she still looks the same wtf?

[@amandamoon583]

I gotta agree!

[@ChrisNorwood-ql6rd]

Paula is an absolute perfect performer. She helped define the 80's for the music and the videos.

[@juniormichelesperant6372]

Man ..this deserves at least half or a billion views 80s people where ya'll at?

[@cristianmicu]

prolly taking catre of the second round of kids

[@macrick]

Here, from Singapore

[@juangmarinz2594]

Adoro está época no cambio la verdadera música por la actual ❤❤❤❤

[@denisemataragas3649]

I'm right here

[@jckiddone]

we be here 😊

[@tinamarie3546]

I believe everyone adored, Paula. She was straight up.

[@beccauridge1615]

Tina Marie she’s not dead

[@Whoflungpouu]

R.I.P Paula you will be missed

[@JoseCastillo-jg7df]

U damm skippy

[@CraySanchez]

​@@Whoflungpouu u r so stupid PA is STILL ALIVE!

[@ellencoleman8115]

That tap opening was EPIC!!

[@momokobe1973]

Yea she killed it like insanely

[@majordavis4688.]

get it paula.

[@majordavis4688.]

love me some paula abdul.love her.and also love this classic song as well.

[@addicted367]

Yep she's the bomb, wish I could do that!!

[@MaxiDsn]

...fail

[@waterbearer4627]

This is probably the best edited video of all time. It is on beat and incredibly dynamic. Stunning dance moves, Paula ia fierce and graceful at the same time.

[@jayhawk88z]

Someone I know who met Paula says she's a really kind, good person.

[@williejrobinson9902]

Please keep me posted 📫 😊❤thanks 😅

[@christina2064]

She is - and down to earth too.. I met her back in 2019 she’s awesome 😀

[@dasistdiewahrheit9585]

Friend of a friend of a friend...

[@임현진-d7j]

고딩때 폴라 첨 접했는데 그 갬성 아직도 느끼고 있어요 넘 좋아요

[@craigmallen7499]

She has kind eyes , so I agree

[@kbob1394]

Paula is underrated. We need to give her her flowers NOW⚘⚘⚘

[@ricog8209]

Close your eyes and she sounds like Madonna .

[@all_that_ish]

@@ricog8209 They sound similar but Paula has a certain quality that is different from Madonna.

[@justmimi9527]

I agree!!

[@waldwassermann]

Flowers are always nice.

[@tyliekinc.]

She’s never underrated

[@epicrob1694]

I'm man enough to admit that this CD was my jam in the 90's.

[@cjturner2008]

Same

[@mattfrictiom90]

I'm man enough to admit this cd is still my jam

[@PS-cb5eh]

First cassette I ever purchased. Actually I asked my mom to buy it for me. I was 11. She asked if I was sure. I said yep, 'Shes Hot'...

[@williammorse8330]

connection with dates I had in the East Village..... early 90's

[@joefair3391]

Not a damn thing wrong with that! I mean...im 43 and im here...

[@tafsir5780]

Whoever shot this video in black & white is a legend , absolutely love this song even all these years later 🥰

[@admiralbeez8143]

I wonder if Mark Walberg’s Good Vibrations video was the same producer.

[@nmmad]

The black and white video, directed by David Fincher and choreographed by Abdul herself in mid-January 1989, won four 1989 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video, Best Editing, Best Choreography, and the first Best Dance Video. The video features an appearance by her friend, comedian Arsenio Hall, whose popular talk show had premiered a few weeks prior to the video shoot. Djimon Hounsou also appears.

[@King4sshole89]

Me: *About to go to sleep* My brain: You haven't heard Straight Up by Paula Abdul in a long time... Me: You're right...

[@rosannaburt3048]

That's totally me

[@alexisblackledge2972]

i swear

[@itsmargyall9505]

Sooo true!

[@alexisblackledge2972]

guess who's back at 3am

[@jadedemotions9891]

Dude wtf, that just happened to me!

[@loved80s77]

If 80's music is a diamond, music now is a garbage.

[@JoshuaTraffanstedt]

Stop it. There was plenty of garbage in the 80s. Its literally where garbage music originated.

[@anwarpopi8168]

he sàid IF...​@@JoshuaTraffanstedt

[@anwarpopi8168]

😂❤

[@dorothyanntalbert7070]

Yes, I agree

[@littletraveller5428]

Unless you were around you’d have no idea how big this track was

[@aurktman1106]

It was epic!

[@cjturner2008]

Exactly!

[@ahmir2382]

Wasn’t around and I know how big this is, culture run deep in my family

[@jesse8630]

Paula is a legend

[@rasheedjeffries5754]

As a kid I always waited for this shit to come on the radio..... dope track

[@cindyp9857]

One of my favorite songs. Reminds me of high school 1988-1989.

[@lamesciathestretchpro]

I swear this woman is so underrated!!! One of the most gifted dancers and choreographers of all time! People swear these girl performers today can dance but none like this lady!

[@MegaMoose1989]

She was from an era of professional dancers/choreographers who became pop stars, first was toni basil, then Madonna(who Paula worked with), then Paula herself and finally Jennifer Lopez. All used their dancing to break into the music scene, well J-lo needed a movie to get it going.

[@AnahuarqueQuintanilla]

@ LaMescia Montoryas exactly!

[@nikders82]

She taught Janet Jackson how to dance and choreographed a lot of her videos. Paula even appears in "Nasty Boys" as one of Janet's friends.

[@RedAlertLive]

Paula is an amazing person! Check out our latest interview with Paula where she reveals surviving Lupus due to her dancing injuries. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXLOYqyvgMl_Z5Y

[@MalaynaM13]

Hi

[@GranPuba]

A piece of pop trivia. When the man is dancing in the trench coat with the Cain, while in his flip his hat falls off. That was unintentional and the dancer naturally did the splits to recover the hat. They left it in the video.

[@joebloggs4925]

Woah that is crazy!! Real history right there.

[@shannon5492]

That looked pretty cool tho

[@ethansiebel2689]

1:40

[@GranPuba]

@Honest Person nobody knows 🤷 I remember him in it though.

[@RBS_]

...yet, I keep telling everyone WHY Arsenio was blurred from the video, YOU gimme this trivia, and I've been watchin' this damn video since 1988!! ....how'd I didn't KNOW this!? ...THANKS, Papa!!

[@breakingrick778]

if released today, this would be number 1. still listening in 2020

[@poopybutt4117]

No it wouldnt lmao. Dont get me wrong this song is godlike and I think it SHOULD be #1 but theres no way in hell it actually would get #1. Have you heard todays music? Kids/Teens are too used to their Billiard Ireland's and Nicki Minaj's. Sure they might like it, but it being #1 would probably be impossible

[@kiwisen]

Yesssssss

[@Neog2]

Yeah even J. Cole Only got it up to the number 13 spot on the Billboard Top 100 with this sample.

[@lianasoares8052]

Breaking Rick, she was a hit.

[@user-wy3kp5om8d]

Mmm

[@ЕвгенийСоколов-и6х]

Просто Божественно! Почему сейчас нет таких талантов?! Я познакомился с творчеством Полы Абдул в далеком 1993-м году на видеокассетах, на моем первом видеомагнитофоне. И до сих пор для меня нет лучше девушки в поп-музыке, которая прекрасно танцует и прекрасно поет! Бритни? Леди Гага? Даже Дженнифер Лопес - это совсем не Пола Абдул! Они так не умеют. Разве что Шакира, но там другой стиль.

[@zedtinsley8231]

Hard to believe this song is 31years old.....Paula is a living legend!!!

[@chaseholstein7083]

Legend? LMFAO... You people want to call everyone a legend... 30 years from now everyone will claim the "catch me outside" girl was a legend.

[@79tazman]

It makes me feel old

[@zedtinsley8231]

@@chaseholstein7083 2 each it's own Bro....have a good year

[@aengusog3415]

Zed Tinsley it’s funny cuz 30 years from now iggy azalea or cardi b are gonna considered legends

[@TashiSoCali]

I feel attacked

[@dreface2]

Song still dope in 2024!

[@xavierbaudry]

Toujours 🤣🤣😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@방탕중년단-b7u]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ me too

[@TrinityDoty]

Agreed ❤

[@caringguy32]

It is, Paula had, still has a pretty voice.

[@yoyo-jc5qg]

and rad too 😆

[@siriusblack7714]

This is the most 80s thing I've ever seen and heard. Love it

[@rebecca8525]

I thought it was from the early 1990’s.

[@dundee6402]

@@rebecca8525 This style of freestyle was agreeably bigger in the early 90s than the late 80s

[@EdwardRock1]

@@rebecca8525 this was released in late 1988

[@DanielMazahreh]

LOL! I’m worse! Thought it was post-2000s music.

[@katec9893]

I think you're all right. It has a late 80s moving into 90s vibe, but also sounds quite original even today.

[@juliemc8460]

The tap dancing at the beginning though👏 Talk about unstoppable!

[@bicyclist2]

I remember when this was new and played on the radio all the time. This brings back memories of High School dances. Thanks.

[@jacoblavoie8326]

Junior high for me

[@lynneb859]

Brings me back memories of kindergarten!! I just thought this song was so cool!

[@donaldshrader3174]

I bought the cassette

[@mrbateman360]

This reminded me of the time my arabian friend who sacrificed his life for me came back to life to save me from this genie

[@chrismaystar3014]

About 3 weeks ago for me. I’m young and got here thanks to JoJo’s

[@jadedheartsz]

Idol was never the same after she left.

[@arevalodude7962]

True!😢

[@-Amans-]

It's one of those songs that don't die over the years. Nothing will overshadow it. There will be remakes and remixes. A lot of things. I am happy that I lived at a time when this song thundered and blew up the world. Thank you. We remember. Love. We live by this music.

[@federicochang3249]

I love it, but it really doesn't come on the radio that often as "many other 80s classics" - I do listen to it a million times - from time to time.

[@Raf-Adler]

Real...

[@kimberlyedwards1534]

This gal has talent. Look @ the video verses what's out there now. Yes quite a difference in years. There is still TALENT PLUS KNOWLEDGE

[@papaaggi]

Her dance talent is out of space !!!!!!!! A true Artist from the bottom of her heart and soul !!!!

[@mariotalassa7275]

Crazy how a song that feels so modern so 35 years later !

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

To all those 70, 80’s babies- I wish you all peace and happiness. These were amazing times. We’ll never have anything like it. But we are all still here. Enjoy each day! Love, 70’s baby in 2024; ☮️🌎☮️

[@sashafoster2076]

I too

[@UberWolf712]

Love ya baby!

[@Dorothy-rp6kb]

This is to all the teens and young adults at this time in the 80s lol..Paula Abdul is 62 now lol..I know this is the best music and you want to claim it ..but not your era ..you was a kid lol

[@Fanny-ce7vm]

Bonsoir je suis de la génération 80 super époque les potes discothèque et j'en passe que de bon souvenirs repartir aller simple je dirais pas non 😅😂

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Love you too Uber!!

[@GregoryYork-g3n]

She is great. Love her style

[@JimSting]

One of the great dance songs. Fat beat, killer bassline, amazing choreography, wrapped in the black and white visual aesthetic. From the era when art worked on several levels.

[@JohnHassink]

100% agree. Very nicely put by you. Even if I think this goes beyond 'dance' or even the pop genre; it's a truly well-made piece of art - the composition, arrangement and everything around it.

[@stormchasingandresearchsociety]

A pretty sick electric keyboard there at the end too

[@httmai]

True! The beat is good even to this day. Also, the bu-bu-bu-bu-bye and the the tune that sounds like a whistle!

[@DanaMyersK6JQ]

All true & gated reverb as icing😁

[@thomaswoods8504]

@Matt Flynn✨ JUST SO STRAIGHT UP 👌 IN THE 22:51.P.M. 🌃 ✨PAULA ABDUL✨ I'LL AGREE SHE'S😝 ICONIC TOO ANNA BEAUTIFUL LIFE TIMES YA' KZbinR'S💋 IN YOU TOO.😅

[@1Helmet1]

Happy Birthday to Paula Abdul! I still remember exactly where I was the first time this video came on and I FREAKED! She changed the game.

[@victoriadamon5964]

True!! She is a legend👏🏾

[@TheAirtrans]

absolutely

[@jermsolo]

Why is Arsenio Hall blurred out on this video?

[@TheAirtrans]

jermsolo because hes suppose to be a prop to the setting of the backprops and anothet upcoming face but the main focus is on Paula Abdul .Omg who wants his face for her music video

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Eternal Darkness - Just because you don't know about all the work she's done, does not change the fact that she is a legend! Just a few hits in the 80's? You better look her up, her work goes way beyond all the music she has recorded herself... For instance she is also a choreographer. She is in the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame for a reason...

[@DoubleDeuce2500]

Paula Abdul has more talent in her pinky than most have their entire body. Not just a pretty face, although she is beautiful. Could sing, dance, and also had substance to her music. True legend.

[@bobshaw8558]

her choreography was second to none👯

[@Joe-ff9ck]

That tap dance intro was str8 fuckin 🔥

[@jeanetteconway6058]

Most definitely.!!!

[@burnsiet]

You know she didn't write this song?

[@DoubleDeuce2500]

@burnsiet doesn't change my opinion one bit

[@TinaLouise73]

THAT tap dance omg! cud watch n 're watch thst a gazillion times over n over!!!

[@vitaozolina8795]

Look, how stylish this still looks even 30 years later! The music and video are really timeless.

[@mysticakhenaton1701]

36 years to be exact. 1988.

[@shark1347]

I Love the 80‘s!🖤

[@eastwest6851]

Me too

[@AlvaroTheAlbertFan]

Shark 13 it’s actually the 90’s

[@r3dm1st12]

Omg this song can't be over 30+ years old wow. I remember this like it was yesterday.... she still looks great though

[@damirsimicevic5772]

You look great tho to 🙂

[@moomahchaloopa3164]

She doesn't age

[@BruceBanner]

Watch her perform this song on stage from 2019.

[@katymorgan327]

@@moomahchaloopa3164 maybe she is a vampire !

[@pavy415]

So you were there when this song came out how old were you back then

[@Anke1887]

Takes me back to the times when the world seemed to be a better place.

[@flexairz]

Then came the left politics..

[@williamk2257]

A lot less people was awesome to me more places to roam as a kid;slower pace. Better music, not stupid social media like this to spread hate and lies. It started out purposefully a way to keep in touch with everyone then the keyboard warriors came to power. 🫤Tough from their hideouts 😅

[@Anke1887]

@@williamk2257 👍

[@juniorboyd6974]

I had a huge crush on Paula Abdul. Loved the 80s music. Didn’t realize it wasn’t going to last.

[@creepyd444]

Paula's a legend IMO.Bad ass girl.

[@rareperson7186]

+creepyd444 just what i was going to say :) - bad ass dancer.. :)

[@angelasoria2080]

Yeah, exactly what I was thinking. She danced her ass back then and taught so many people you dance. She's great.

[@MrEuphoniumps4]

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[@emmanueldunk8290]

+creepyd444 Tap dancing gives me erections.

[@emmanueldunk8290]

Nicholas James It's fucking true. Especially from females.

[@Keezie27]

Pop classic. This song and choreography will never get old. Paula was really that girl. Better than anything on radio today.

[@lukewright9031]

True, without her (choreography guidance) there would be no 1980/90s George Michael or Janet Jackson.

[@KC-fx2vy]

This is not Pop. It's called New Jack Swing or Swing Beat

[@Keezie27]

@@KC-fx2vy It absolutely can be classified as pop and/or dance as well. This is why the song was nominated for best POP female vocal performance at the 1990 Grammy's.

[@KC-fx2vy]

@@Keezie27 Cool

[@michalkowalski9082]

Masterful performance, diction, dance. The 80s were the best. Greetings from Poland to all listeners.

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Paula Abdul... you're songs still kicks ass even in 2017. oh and your still fiiiiine love you Paula ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NukeA6]

Oh look, a butthurt Trump hater. Must be the sexual repression.

[@NukeA6]

SexuallyRepressedMegalodon Because a sane person should vote for a warmongering lesbian who supports everything she claims she's against plus pedophile rings. And I really don't care what your username stands for. Just replying to another left-winger who brings in politics where it doesn't belong. Regardless, Paula Abdul is 54 years old. She's 30 years past her prime so of course she doesn't look that good anymore.

[@NukeA6]

SexuallyRepressedMegalodon You already made it a discussion and even ignored the part where I actually went on topic for the music video. It's your own fault. I also never said Hillary is a pedophile. You leftists all share the same bad reading comprehension.

[@ashleycarino9090]

Geeked-OutTurtlesFan36 That's true! Im only 13 yrs old but I love this song still also her,Forever my girl!!!!

[@lerriejaded2995]

Ashley Cariño same I love it😍

[@billparker9584]

This women ages like wine, she looks just as good now as she did back then

[@dylancooper8095]

If you mean turns to vinegar then yes she does age like wine

[@billparker9584]

No my eyes are fine. You just can’t give a positive comment anymore. Someone’s ass is gonna get red to just disagree with you.

[@lauripartanen9749]

Sure

[@i.m.7710]

Yes she is still incredibly beautiful. But she had a very hard time with pain from years of dancing and pain meds. Like prince. 😢

[@VikingsQueen84]

@flynavy2222 haha

[@rebeccamae9720]

In my high school, there were two groups: Team Madonna and Team Paula. Needless to say, I was on PAULA'S side! She can sing, dance up a storm, AND she's a nice person.

[@tyliekinc.]

Don’t forget Whitney female pop stars from 80’s

[@fuckuboi8726]

Paula who?

[@gtb2009b]

Madonna nice

[@orlandoaguasvivas6580]

They are booth good in their own way

[@jksixjfk3006]

@@fuckuboi8726 Paula Abdul. Stop being dense

[@dclark9734]

I always thought this is one of the greatest artistic videos I have EVER seen! She was so talented, that in a decade of the most talented artist ever, she stood out.

[@appletoshmartin5352]

There’s an amazing story behind this. There was no faith in it but still Paula believed in this song and went on to record it, next thing she knew... It became an instant massive hit that sold over a million copies in ten days. It’s funny how the most unexpected things are sometimes the ones that bring big surprises. Paula, you rock!!! ❤️

[@veramariecano289]

Thanks for the trivia. I remember singing and dancing in Houston, to all of Paula’s music!!!

[@abeandersonmusic]

Riveting...

[@Mario_N64]

It wasn't an instant hit. It wasn't the first single from the album. The album was relaunched after it flopped with this song. Then it succeeded.

[@bushman143]

Paula Abdul is a wonderful singer. I love this song and the era. No internet or social media, great music, films & tv, Coke v Pepsi, Tyson v Bruno. Much happier times.

[@nicolasmilo2296]

And madonna with michael Jackson.... A beautiful time😍

[@calvalita]

Really truly happier times!!!

[@cph4]

One of the greatest music videos of all time. Everything working together, razor sharp.

[@accomplushed]

her facial expressions are amazing

[@jayzonone]

David Fincher master class

[@aro5490]

@@jayzonone Wow I've always thought this video was stellar, but didn't realize Fincher had directed it. That explains so much.

[@fromthehaven94]

​@@aro5490The Aerosmith video for "Janie's Got a Gun" also directed by David Fincher- it is cinematic.

[@ОльгаЛунева-о3ь]

Клип выше всяких похвал!!! Всегда очень нравился и Пола конечно супер!!!❤

[@jorgetavares3234]

Lost in a dream I don't know which way to go (A-let me say it) If you are all that you seem Then, baby, I'm movin' (movin') way too slow I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door How about some information, please? Straight up Now tell me, do you really wanna love me forever (Oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up Now tell me, is it gonna be you and me together (Oh, oh, oh) Or are you just having fun? Time's standing still Waiting for some (Waiting for some) small clue (A-let me tell you know) I keep getting chills When I think your love (when I think your love) is true I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door How about some information, please? Straight up Now tell me, do you really wanna love me forever (Oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up Now tell me, is it gonna be you and me together (Oh, oh, oh) Or are you just having fun? You are so hard to read You play hide-and-seek With your true intentions If you're only playing games I'll just have to say A-bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye A-do-do you love me, do-do you love me, baby? A-do-do you love me, do-do you love me? A-hey, baby A-do-do you love me, do-do you love me, baby? Come on now A-do-do you love me, do-do you love me? A-tell me, baby I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door Are you more than hot for me Or am I a page in your history book? I don't mean to make demands But the word and the deed go hand in hand How about some information, please? (Please, please, ah, please, please) Straight up, now tell me (tell me) Straight up, now tell me (tell me) Straight up, now tell me (tell me) Straight up, now tell me Straight up, now tell me Straight up Now tell me, do you really wanna love me forever (Oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up Now tell me, is it gonna be you and me together (Oh, oh, oh) Or are you just having fun? Straight up Now tell me, do you really wanna love me forever (Oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up Now tell me, is it gonna be you and me together (Oh, oh, oh) Or are you just having fun? Straight up! Now tell me, do you really wanna love me forever (Oh, oh, oh)

[@kitkatpoetess]

Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Pebbles, Karen White, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey were my favorites in the late 80's/early 90's. Definitely miss those days.

[@LYBism]

Paula and Pebbles sounded a lot alike.

[@timothytheron865]

Lolita Brown did they both sing "off key on the record"?

[@LYBism]

Timothy, what do you mean?

[@timothytheron865]

Lolita Brown search Whitney Houston Paula Abdul.

[@LYBism]

Timothy, I'm not sure what you mean. . .Are you intimating that Paula and Pebbles sing off-key? If so, I don't really think it's off-key (maybe Pebbles, a bit), but as for Paula, I think it's just more of a nasal sound.

[@philmay7834]

Haven’t heard this for so long, I had totally forgotten about it. Then it pops up on my music app and bam!! I’m back in time, and dancing my ass off on the balcony. And I’ll be 72 in a week. I’ve played it at least 15 times since then, and I mean just this afternoon. My neighbors even came over to check out, as they say “why are you dancing so hard, Phil”. Absolutely love this tune!!

[@AthyDuGard]

Keep on dancin', Phil!! 😊

[@davidsmart-xy3su]

My neighbours smashed my windows at 2am I think they couldn't hear it properly😂

[@Isochest]

A 1980s iconic Classic!

[@edwinabraham1735]

1989 35yrs. Ago

[@Horizon25]

Right, most men need to know how to treat women instead of playing mind games with their emotions and feelings, women are fiercely bold and powerful and they deserve affection and appreciation is what women deliver to men but what do most men do, play mind games, play hard to get and many more the list goes on, this song states facts its an absolute masterpiece

[@TheArkhatron]

This woman is molten lava. Always was, still is! 80s forever!

[@MysterioBerlin]

TheArkhatron 1989 😂

[@marmary5555]

Never tired of this song. The beat, the melody, the lyrics... Everything still applies today 👍❤️

[@codyferrell1031]

I CANT BELIEVE UNTIL NOW that I thought this song was done by Madonna!!! hahaha SMH... I am only 33, but I grew up on 80s music due to my older sisters.. Which in turn made the "80s' like my favorite decade genre of music... So i have always knda pride myself on knowing songs and artists of that period. So it is utter shock that I thought this was a Madonna song til tonight?!?!? crazy. lol

[@EviMlcak]

For sure, for sure, not to mention that Paula is just as good as Fred Astaire.

[@christinaivy6751]

​@@codyferrell1031 you are cvcckujl

[@nasirjaafar63]

Additional. Super choreographer

[@seanbedard9455]

Unfortunately bad management destroys good people in this biz. She was and is still a great performer.

[@karicewillis]

Sometimes Management TRIES to make their Talents/Clients Careers BETTER, but makes it WORSE like My Fictional Band Manager who wanted his HEAVY METAL Band to go POP because he felt they could get into the Hall Of Fame. What a STUPID IDEA! 🤦‍♀️

[@risingphoenix1484]

i'm so glad I grew up in this era.... I was 19 when this song came out.... my mom loved the video because she tapped dance...she had passed in March and my sister got married in September of '89..... makes you ask where did the years go.

[@vincent8199]

There is nothing like the videos that were created in the 80’s! We will never see a style or a sense of fresh clean fun-ness like that again!

[@marcoaurelio9645]

É verdade!

[@GoldwaterB]

Whoever put this in high contrast black and white was a genius.

[@EvgenySalmin]

Well, that's David Fincher for you, haha.

[@davidgonzales5390]

Damn, Paula was beautiful in this video. Plus she choreographed all of her own moves. Beautiful woman!

[@andreyberezovskiy2866]

Всё тут идеально-песня, слова, ритм, танец, Пола Абдул . Шикарно 😁

[@bacchuslax7967]

You had to have lived in 88/89 to understand how massive this album was.

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Bacchus LAX I was born in ‘89, does that count?

[@bacchuslax7967]

Aidan Vaughan you bet!

[@mummyaqeem3661]

Im in

[@abbysabbaya5335]

I still have the cassette

[@kcheylin9957]

Yep. It was seamlessly brilliant. Excellent pop song, excellent music production, untouchable eye candy and choreography with Paula, a vocal track that was all it needed to be. Full package. With all the hits on this album, it was a gorilla for weeks and weeks. Rightly so.

[@brandonmaze6119]

When Paula Abdul took ownership of MTV. Wow the nostalgia, I remember it Paula,Janet,Michael and Madonna were in constant rotation. The best choreography category at the VMAs was a big deal.i miss those days.

[@raychelnixxx.1035]

✊🏼💜💃🏻💫

[@nicolebaxter824]

Seems like times are so much crazier now. Think back to the mid 80s to early 90s and I wish I would have appreciated life more.

[@pikehunter23750]

I miss the days when Mtv actually played music videos. I watched the very first broadcast of Mtv and stopped watching when they started those unreality shows.

[@boneshakercrane7869]

I can dance just like Paula she my mentor

[@theopillay6001]

And Whitney Houston and Prince as well

[@christinat.7171]

This song never ever gets old.

[@jamesgokux]

i think u dont know what the word old means.......

[@moseselias80]

Never!

[@blackbat908]

It literally does

[@juventusventuno9213]

oh it got old all right

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty woman ,hello my Beauty ?

[@blackdragon6]

When I was a kid this was the shit! 🔥 She was also one of my many 80's crushes. So much nostalgia in this video, i was like 7 when this was released 🥹

[@林秀美-s9u]

Lost in a dream I don't know which way to go (A-let me say it now) If you are all that you seem Then, baby, I'm movin' way too slow [Pre-Chorus] I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love caught In the slammin' door How about some information, please? [Chorus] Straight up now, tell me Do you really wanna love me forever (oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up now, tell me Is it gonna be you and me together (oh, oh, oh) Or are you just havin' fun? [Verse 2] Time's standing still Waiting for some small clue (A-let me tell ya now) I keep getting chills When I think your love is true [Pre-Chorus] I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love caught In the slammin' door How about some information, please? [Chorus] Straight up now, tell me Do you really wanna love me forever (oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up now, tell me Is it gonna be you and me together (oh, oh, oh) Or are you just havin' fun? [Bridge] You are so hard to read You play hide-and-seek With your true intentions If you're only playin' games I'll just have to say Abb-b-b-bye, b-b-b-bye [Breakdown] Do, do you love me? (Do, do you love me, baby?) Do, do you love me? (Do, do you love me? A-hey, baby!) Do, do you love me? (Do, do you love me, baby?) C'mon now, do, do you love me? (Do, do you love me?) A-tell me, baby [Pre-Chorus - Extended] I've been a fool before Wouldn't like to get my love Caught in the slammin' door Are you more than hot for me Or am I a page in your history book? I don't mean to make demands But the word and the deed go hand in hand How about some information, please? [Chorus] Straight up now, tell me Do you really wanna love me forever (oh, oh, oh) Or am I caught in a hit-and-run? Straight up now, tell me Is it gonna be you and me together (oh, oh, oh) Or are you just havin' fun?

[@warrenasmith1]

林秀美 I

[@jessicathomason7490]

Who's the dancer and band?

[@Franzie2105]

Thank you

[@GoblinGoodfella]

Paula was one of the best dancers back then and also she was a backup dancer and choreographer for Janet Jackson.

[@GoblinGoodfella]

She is one sexy Mutha f*ckn woman.

[@Ieatpaste23]

And LA Laker cheerleader.

[@iCarilloninChrist]

*_Not just Paula singing ... and she and her crew dancing ... but everything about this is MASTERFUL and OUTSTANDING !!! The black and white choice ... BRILLIANT !!!_*

[@isaacortiz4617]

It's Madonna is singing this song.

[@iCarilloninChrist]

@@isaacortiz4617 *_What in the world makes you think that???!!! Doesn't even sound like Madonna !!! You are SO wrong !!! STRAIGHT UP crazy wrong !!!_*

[@olegy9930]

Ностальгия!!! Прямо вернулся в 90е!

[@malbertius]

Как же давно это было. И какая же она всё таки офигенная!

[@lara-ax1ym2ka5a]

👍😉 Согласна! Кайф!

[@alpachino7659]

Ностальжи

[@nullvid]

32 years ago

[@andreyberezovskiy2866]

Обалденная

[@DiddyKatt]

Paula Abdul still doing this today @ 56.... Amazing !!!

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

56 ???? Is not old . I'm 52 and I destroy newbies at my job . GO see The Rolling stones and The Who . ( Roger and Pete , still alive )

[@angeloc1340]

BRUTUSPLAC what job? 🤔

[@andrewharrison9366]

Fifty-six... or "Fifty-FINE"? EH? YEAH??

[@joshuataubel4086]

All the artists i grew up with are either getting old or dead sad this is when real music was still being made....makes me fell old im 40.

[@danielfrench753]

Paula looks amazing in this video, song is killer and the choreography is off the charts!!

[@Starsurfer1988]

You can hardly see her in this Video 😂😂😂

[@thescentman3678]

On point analysis

[@Natasha_835]

She was the best choreography in the 80s & 90s. Love watching her dance 💃

[@BrandonLovette-r4z]

This is a professional at her peak

[@NeuroPulse]

This is way cooler than modern pop music.

[@7th_Heaven]

Pretty spot on comment

[@codyferrell1031]

I CANT BELIEVE UNTIL NOW that I thought this song was done by Madonna!!! hahaha SMH... I am only 33, but I grew up on 80s music due to my older sisters.. Which in turn made the "80s' like my favorite decade genre of music... So i have always knda pride myself on knowing songs and artists of that period. So it is utter shock that I thought this was a Madonna song til tonight?!?!? crazy. lol

[@nuanil]

@@codyferrell1031 They do have very similar voices and styles.

[@Jil8840]

Totally agreed!!!

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Had no idea, Djimon Hounsou is in this video.

[@zafnatpaneaj4992]

Paula Abdul The Queen of Tap Dance !!!

[@bethielarson4661]

Wow!!!WoW!!!Wow!!! Pure talent... I always adore you Paula...You are very remarkable...You should revive this...make new albums too, you are very relatable...You are awesome!!!

[@thunderchaser2042]

We could only wish that she could push acts like Cardi B and Beyonce out of music. But the labels can make too much money from these women who get up on stage looking like $2 hookers whose only real talent is that they can follow choreography that someone else made up.

[@jozsefnefrischmann6197]

I agree!!!

[@alexandraalvesdasilva7294]

Estava deslumbrante e com um visual extremamente perfeito, incluindo, corte de cabelo, cor das madeixas e acessórios. Pode se dizer que tudo preenchia em sua harmonia .. .Demais❤️