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Source International Tap Association: On Tap! International Tap Association Newsletter. (Dorothy Wasserman, "Paula Abdul Tps on Music Video" ITA Journal vol I, no. The taps were dubbed in later, a technique that has been in practice since Fred Astaire's day. Â Staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for a solid three. The shoes she dances in are obviously not the ones making the tap sounds, although she never appears to miss a beat. 'Straight Up' The quintessential Paula Abdul track, 'Straight Up' put the pop singer on the map and showcased her amazing dance skills. Paula Abdul - My Love Is For Real Paula Abdul - Knocked Out reviews Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl Paula Abdul - Straight Up reviews Paula Abdul - 1990 Medley Mix (official music video) Paula Abdul - Crazy Cool reviews Paula Abdul - Rush, Rush Paula Abdul - Rush Rush with lyrics Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson - Dance Like There's No.
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Her attire (leather pants and jacket) adds to the "don't mess with me" look. Seeing her lay down her rhythms, you know she has the strength required to stand up to her rather ominous-looking boyfriend. She began taking dance lessons when she was eight. She dances with force, commitment, and underlying passion. Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. Written and produced entirely by Elliot Wolff, the song was released as the albums third single on November 22, 1988, by Virgin Records. The song is a mid-tempo dance-pop song with influence from the pop rock and new jack swing genres. It was shot in black and white in Los Angeles. The video features a special appearance by Paulas friend, talk-show host and comedian Arsenio Hall. As in a warrior's dance before battle, Abdul uses tap to prepare herself for the oncoming confrontation. 'Straight Up' is the breakthrough song for American recording artist Paula Abdul from her debut studio album Forever Your Girl (1988). Straight Up (Paula Abdul) Straight Up is choreographed by Paula and won four 1989 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video, Best Editing, Best Choreography, and the first Best Dance Video. "Straight up now, tell me do you really want to love me forever" she sings. Abdul's "Straight Up" (released Winter 1989) opens with a solo a capella tap dance that is aggressive, funky, and technically proficient. Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" / Paula Abdul Title Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" Performer Abdul, Paula Published/Created 1989 Genre Television/Video Abstract Born Los Angeles, California June 19 1963, Paul Abduhl created the first music video to utilize tap dancing ("Straight Up").