Paula Abdul - The Way That You Love Me (1990 Music Awards) (HQ)

(HQ) Live Video from the 1990 American Music Awards

[@moonraker30]

She and her dancers ATE that choreography

[@touka7317]

One of the instances where lip syncing was COMPLETELY acceptable. Paula really gave us an award-winning performance of a lifetime!

[@JacquelineSoulchick]

uh yeah...she had to execute double pirouettes , etc here, the lip syncing was fine with me lol

[@AdrianChristian]

I agree. You have to deliver the goods when you do this, and she does this each time. I saw her live and it was electrifying.

[@dennybish67]

That synchronised split is everything.

[@jarmainharrell7084]

You know it! 👍

[@jamesdavidkmoss]

Absolutely ♥️, that was amazing. You should see the intro.these guys can dance and really dance too. check out the complete version.

[@daveheel]

unforgettable dance performance. and that's why it won an emmy for outstanding choreography.

[@MrKiwispirit]

daveheel well deserved award I'm.still in its awe inspiring

[@mhdreza]

daveheel the choreography was very solid. paula herself was a trained dancer. that is why she looked flawless here. she had the technique and deliver the emotions correctly. and the choreo.really really paid attention to the spacial dimention. and the most important was the camera let the artist perform. it u see nowadays stage performance.like this, they tend to take picture with more sophisticated technique. it is meant to produce great picture in the screen, but mostly it fails. simplicity is always best because the artist has looked fabulous already.

[@antcar1375]

It still amazes me today knowing she won an award for a performance on another award show. Has anyone else ever done that?

[@Mhill9378823]

The bass player is a bad ass

[@Parliament9502]

@@antcar1375 All the time. There are categories at the Grammys for Live Events, and the directors of the Oscars are often up for Emmys.

[@lovetodance]

She's awesome but dang those dancers deserve applause 👏

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

She's old !

[@dabigd1860]

@I time Those Men were REAL DANCERS!!! Classically trained. None of that ghetto hip hop bullsh1t!

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@dabigd1860 racist.

[@risaandjesus]

Her songs and her dancing give me chills. It’s insane. I mean who tap dances in their songs??? She fusioned the 30s and 40s with hip hop and r and b. Dang! She’s a queen!

[@JacquelineSoulchick]

This performance is all jazz dance with the exception of the tap section.

[@chai848]

And she’s SO humble and loving!!❤❤❤

[@freedolphin3077]

She's one of the best choreographers,that's for damn sure!

[@educationforblind6362]

She the best pop singer (fun pop).

[@rawlinsgilliland2406]

I gotta say I fell down the Abdul rabbit hole today & have watched this production in amazementat least a dozen times. Even to the stair step backs. Plus, this song has always been clever & happy dance track to hear. ZThat audience in 1990 must have been stunned. Damn.

[@carolki1315]

I saw live that night and I was such a huge fan of hers! This was definitely one of the best performances I’ve ever ever seen

[@saturnargentavis1901]

Why cant we have these days back? :(

[@fullplate100]

Garrett, would be somethin', wouldn't it.

[@MarcosCorderoBALDO]

@@fullplate100 Music has changed so much, and we now live in an era where social media has taken the place of radio and tv instead.Today's generation prefers more urban sounds and upfront lyrics, raw and explicit content that back in the 90s was not so common to hear or see at least at mainstream Top 40 Radio.

[@Neonlike0]

The fact that she still did those moves while holding the microphone to her mouth and in heels, despite it being lipped, is pretty cool.

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

Her moves are so clean and effortless.

[@chai848]

One of the best performances I’ve ever seen ever. ❤❤❤❤

[@sexcilli]

She don't sing but man can she perform! I don't really watch her but this is amazing! The timing transition, synchronized movement, just everything flawless! Mad respect!

[@Moviefan2k4]

Its very difficult to sing live while putting so much energy into a complex dance number. Even the best musicians struggle with it.

[@Moviefan2k4]

***** Award shows and concerts are designed as a mix of both visuals and music; if all the audience wanted was her voice, they'd have stayed home. Most performers lip-synch at least some of the time, especially if the production requires a lot of fast or repetitive movements. I'd challenge anyone who disputes this to try singing full volume while running on a treadmill, or skipping rope...all the while maintaining consistency.

[@sexcilli]

oh i agree but at an award show doing one routine there should be some kind of live singing.A full out concert is a different story.

[@educationforblind6362]

She sings in nice way, better than britiny or Madonna.

[@A1441]

PAULA ABDUL and crew teaching a master class on dance performance in an awards show.

[@gustavocaro1880]

Somebody here after the 2019 Billboard's performance? 😅

[@thebody225]

I was just about to ask the same question.

[@danapaulaaa18]

Me!

[@ImYourVj]

Gustavo Caro Palma totally. Girl in my office (some intern) talking about she didn’t know Paula. Come here. Let me show you a real pop star.

[@jamesdavidkmoss]

Yes yes yes

[@alexepic9993]

Mee

[@Moviefan2k4]

I haven't seen this performance in years, and it still rocks. Paula's a genius, and I always wondered why she only released three albums. She's a great dancer, and knows how to hold a crowd's attention without being gimmicky.

[@9890jsp]

A cartoon cat, is incredibly gimmicky.

[@9890jsp]

And she's definitely lip syncing.

[@Moviefan2k4]

9890jsp She only used the MC Skat Cat character for one music video, and many award-show performances are at least partially lip-synched.

[@daveheel]

Moviefan2k4 she had a greatest hits album too but the third album didn't do well. i'm sure she fulfilled her contract.

[@Rosalyn4267]

It was medical. She was in a plane crash during her last tour. She is genius.

[@joharyramosseguinot]

One of the coolest and well choreographed, produced and danced numbers on an awards celebration! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[@dijasillah]

that mic was off honey but paula was dancing for her lifeeeee

[@psychpatel9482]

I remember seeing this as a kid and was completely blown away!!! 2019 mind still blown!! She was incredible!!

[@SuperTruck1]

I was born in 1980...grew up with all of this awesome talent on tv all the time. Im 41 now..seeing this for the 1st time...and damn...that was pure awesome. 2021 sucks...nobody does it like this, and hasnt for a long time

[@bethmccullough5896]

Ahhhh to be 12 again seeing this for the very first time in 1990. Fantastic memories

[@shelbyblue61]

I remember this night like it was yesterday, Paula was at the top of her game that night. Bobby brown wasn't too bad either.

[@julesmail639]

What a flawless choreography..

[@julesmail639]

Such a flawless choreography..perfect dance..

[@SuperLovebug8]

Paula's dance moves were electric so good and her performances were always outstanding such a legend

[@Jaytecx]

Electrifying performance. Now that's how it's done!!!

[@ImYourVj]

Here BBMA 2019 really reminded me what pop music is missing. Ugh 😍😍😍

[@jamesdavidkmoss]

ImYourVj Paula was amazing,after all these years ,she was the best by far,she knew it and so did every one else.

[@marcushill5060]

Lookin at this man I miss the 90s

[@fullplate100]

BTW, the conga player on this track is KILLIN' IT!!

[@TheDiamondLife90]

My favourite part

[@dtmaravillajr]

This is so perfect! Paula Abdul is the best choreographer/entertainer for me. ❤️

[@rheadejaneiro1404]

I need to learn this choreography ASAP 😻

[@CTG4-b3x]

I don't think anyone can ever top this. Anyone, ever.

[@catherine5654]

nah fr

[@MrKiwispirit]

I would love to know if any of these dancers watch this? over and over as I do its amazing:)

[@LostinMIA]

She is still at it at 61! An incredible choreographer wow!! Paula has trained some of the most successful singers in history!

[@DuhAverageJoe]

The sexiest choreography ever!!!

[@NidalWorld]

I prbly already commented a million times here, but THIS PERFORMANCE👑 IS SUCH PERFECTION!❤️ Like it's literally undouplicable. Her entire performance is the best choreo i've literally ever seen. Like better than Beyonce, yup. Like, let's be real. Paula knows HOW TO DANCE man.😎 She just hot.

[@GeorgeKing-v9g]

She choreographed videos for Janet. And Janet took those moves into another demetion. Brilliant performance Paula and great album. Bravo ❤🎉

[@Audiomaniac84]

OMG! Even after years performance looks awesome!

[@baglady2652]

Everything about this performance is perfect

[@jarmainharrell7084]

I can never get tired of watching this. 🔥❤️👍

[@fannysyarifulalam2082]

i believe Paula created this coreography

[@jarvisfrederick4315]

I don't think I will ever put a performance by anyone on top of this. I mean just WOW

[@kevinonthank]

Absolutely amazing Choreography

[@coreyjames3928]

she (and of course her amazing dancers) popped all the way off on that stage. and she was in heels!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@plur2179]

I came to see this after watching her 2019 Billboards. Not bad 30yrs almost and still amazing.

[@Starboyzy]

What did i just watch!? jaw drop.

[@markcoycoyescueta6922]

Freakin funky choreography..WAW!!!

[@baglady2652]

Omg what a show

[@supme7558]

Ah i remember it live so great thank you

[@aronkolk8877]

Absolute goooooooosebumps!! I remember watching this LIVE!!

[@StrickenWithFear]

What an amazing performance.

[@daniella5519]

Absolutely amazing! ❤🔥

[@sajithsatheesan7678]

Freaking choreography woww

[@elliottbradley6302]

Still in ❤...it😂🙏🏼 great production ✨✨✨✨👍🏼

[@tj205bama]

This was brilliant

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

paula abdul look great at 1990 music awards !!

[@freeinghumanitynow]

Old school Paula COOKS these young artists today. The "choreography" featured in most music vids these days is just spastic twitching and demonic jerking. Real dance has seemingly gone extinct in pop music.

[@ylleirda4735]

2020?💓

[@baglady2652]

Underrated queen

[@henkprinsloo1743]

Absolutely incredible. True performing artist

[@erikuszynski8483]

Award shows when they were the greatest!! Long Live Paula Abdul!!!

[@thecat1250]

absolute genius of a choreographer

[@idanilee3]

Yeeeaassssssss PRODUCTION! 👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@torresongs2]

In the wake of all her American Idol shenanigans, we forgot that she was a real performer at one time. This totally kicks ass. What was up with the weird cut in the middle?

[@lizbethcoronado6966]

it was the intro to the awards try cut it off.

[@SuperLovebug8]

torres songs she was in serious pain during idol and super sleep deprived that's why she was so loopy she fought through the pain that's one strong woman

[@chuckles1972]

The cat involved then announcing everyone that was going to be on the award show!

[@chuckles1972]

It was quite common back then on the 1988 Grammy awards they did the same thing when Whitney Houston saying I want to dance with somebody who loves me!!

[@educationforblind6362]

She is pop queen

[@Jleet7too]

Man, I watched this over and over on video casette for such a long time. She was my choreographic inspiration, and has always been. Such a beautiful artist and person. Love you Paula! xj

[@michaelhasselmann-guyette7557]

1989 to 2019. 30 years and still can out do her best performances!!!! Love ya Paula!!

[@julienicholson6086]

Incredible 👏👏👏

[@UncleStonie]

Who's here after her Bill Board performance 😍

[@nanitamavil]

hawthorne Meeee! Lol

[@UncleStonie]

@@nanitamavil yaaaas let's so who else joins the party girl!

[@JamesWhite-vc5kc]

I love the frenetic, super upbeat remix they used for this performance. I’ve never been able to find this exact version of the song (other than this performance).

[@robertversluis5744]

This woman is a fantastic dancer and choreographer! Damn Paula!!!

[@educationforblind6362]

And singer

[@nurulillyana]

OMG!!!!! i grew up with this!!!!!... this was when my love for Paula and Janet started!!!!... Thanks so much for this, good HQ audio too!!!!... I love ur channel!!!!

[@clayryan1196]

That's mind blowing

[@kiheirc3195]

Take me back to 90

[@lilchicklets]

That is killer choreography.

[@bethielarson4661]

You are a phenomenal artist !!! LOve you Paula.

[@Alyisme1]

this is iconic behavior, I fear

[@onyxell]

This generation is lacking severely!

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

The Greatest Dancer EVER!

[@marisafaith8664]

YASS

[@educationforblind6362]

She is pop queen

[@tsvvideos3435]

One of the few performances that has brought me to tears, it is so perfect!!!

[@rellenoz]

I thought of this performance while driving home from work and my eyes started to tear up just from the memory.

[@watermeloniesha]

I wish popstars worked this hard. L9ve me some Paula dance girl!@@

[@A1441]

You should see some of BTS' iconic performances (like their performance of ON at the Grand Central Station, or DIONYSUS 2019 MMA, BUTTER at the Grammy Awards, and finally, IDOL at Melon Music Awards 2018 which took stage performance to an entirely new level (just watch the intro alone...it's marvelous).

[@choreographer101]

TEAM PAULA ABDUL!!!

[@catherine5654]

I WATCH THIS SM

[@mothcub]

QUEEN

[@edwardpate6128]

33 years later and Paula still amazing!

[@theo8517]

Ooooohhhh the choreo snatch me!!!!

[@tsampy79]

people can criticized her songing but monody can doubt that she is an awesome performer

[@baglady2652]

Brilliant performance

[@buds8420]

Best male pop dancer and choreographer in history is Michael Jackson. Best female pop dancer and choreographer in history is Paula Abdul.

[@kwuanbrinson5006]

👌Sho Yo Rite👌

[@helgafever768]

Madonna 💅👠

[@ST-nz4bf]

Helga Fever Madonna is very Good. But Paula Abdul is just on a another level !!! I’ve never seen such slick choreography in my life!!

[@helgafever768]

@@ST-nz4bf Sorry, honey! This is iconic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXEiaeNjLdkbKM

[@kwuanbrinson5006]

@@ST-nz4bf 🏆 KZbin's Oscar winning comment of the evening 🏆 Don't get me wrong I also love Janet Jackson and it kinda ticks me off that she doesn't recognize Paula's contributions to her success as a dancer and performer. Paula was the one who cultivated her period. Look at Angela Winbush's Run To Me and see the eerie striking resemblance to Janet Jackson performances and why🤔 cause Paula taught both of them. Paula was/is phenomenal. Madonna is my 💗💛💗 but she can't touch Paula. Very rare and seldom di you find an album/CD were every cut is a phenomenal hit and Paula's Forever Your Girl is one of those rare gems and every video from it is sensational.

[@naledinyalambisa4883]

this choreography is sick

[@m6952b]

IN 2020 😍😍😍 I LOVE U PAULA ABDUL

[@drshrinklet]

Just brilliant

[@baglady2652]

Queen of choreography

[@juanruiz8147]

Wow! Esque todo está tan perfecto.👏👏👏👏

[@beverlynielsen860]

PAULA ABDUL STILL HAS IT GOING ON TODAY IN 2023 CENTURY.

[@triggerhydepark2764]

Never get tired of watching this one

[@catherinediorr7869]

I've always loved this lady performances. Wow Paula is Awesome.!!!! I Love Paula😊 ...#1 fan💓

[@silviomendes6958]

2:01 sensacional!!!!

[@xoxoxo4Angelique]

Love it! I actually ripped this from the actual awards show using my VCR back in the day. Still have it, but no VCR to watch it. Glad it's here. =)

[@deborahagodwin4509]

Paula is just natural- she is so feminine and graceful. Janet is a great dancer she is technique - a bit of a tomboy....

[@kwuanbrinson5006]

🏆 PHENOMENAL 🏆