Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Official Music Video) 

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

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

Anyone here in 2024? 👇

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.

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

If RU-vid was around in the 80's this video would have billions of views

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

Song still dope in 2024!

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

Nobody appreciating the amazing tap scene in the beginning

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

This is my girl! I was 10 years old at her concert, screaming at the top of my lungs!!! What a time ❤

This song still sounds amazing even after nearly 30 years

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...

Now this what I call dancing

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.

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

That tap opening was EPIC!!

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

[Verse 1] Lost in a dream I don't know which way to go (Ah-let me say it now) If you are all that you seem Then baby, I'm movin' (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 (Ah-let me tell ya now) I keep getting chills When I think your love (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? Ah-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?) Ah-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? (Please, please, ah, please, please) [Chorus] 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 havin' 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? Now tell me Is it gonna be you and me together? (Oh, oh, oh) Or are you just havin' fun?...

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

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

Still a kick ass song and the legend Paula Abdul she is ❤

Idol was never the same after she left.

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

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

I loved Paula Abdul I was in Kindergarten my mom got me a sweater of her I wore it all the time I still have it till this day!!!! ❤ Gonna pass it down to my granddaughter

still love this song after so many years...Love u Paula!!what a voice

"Tsk tsk" "Paula Abdul?" "YES, I AM"

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

They just don't make songs like this anymore. A bop universally appealingly to all demographics and ages. Upbeat and just fun!

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

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

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

Now, she can dance. 🎉

Winner of 4 MTV Video Music Awards 1989: "Best Female Video", "Best Dance Video", "Best Choreography," "Best Editing".

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

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.

Really appreciate the dancing in this video. A lot of nature and raw talent

I never get tired of watching it! I love Paula Abdul!!! ❤

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

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

Will always thank my dad for putting me on a very diverse amount of high quality music as a kid. My dad died when I was 14 but I’m thankful that even a decade later I can still listen to these great songs we used to enjoy together and feel like he’s with me again if even for a few moments while I enjoy the music

Anyone in 2024 🎉

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

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.

Straight up talented lady!!!😊

this song pops up in my head randomly from time to time

This video was so ahead of it’s time! 🫶🏾So new and innovative. I remember being a kid seeing this and being obsessed. Paula Abdul was pure fire caught on video.❤️‍🔥What a talent she is. And the “David” that directed this music video in 1989 is in fact David Fincher in his early years before he rose to fame with Se7en! Cameos by Arsenio Hall and Djimon Hounsou. So many stars on the rise in this video. Pure fire! ❤️‍🔥

She made choreography for M. Jackson, and Janet too...

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

I remember when this first came out, it looked new, fresh and edgy. Paula's dancing, the black and white video. Everything was starting to look like a new era.

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

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.

Для 80-х шикарно!! Браво👏👏👏

2024 and still listening

This song never ever gets old.

In 1988-1989 this was played twice an hour every hour on MTV.

I just love it! Perfect mix of song and dance! I really love how Paula incorporates dance into her songs! She really punctuates the words with wonderful moves! She does that better than anyone else! This singer, song and video are all time favorites of mine! Paula's a treasure!!! And she started off with that killer tap routine! Girls BADD!!! ALL the dancers were grade A in this video! Gotta be fair and mention them as well!

It's 2024, who's still listening to this song?

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

80's the way to go!!!! Will never beat it ❣️

When the music was pop but also art.

I still love this song. I am 40 and I remember this playing on MTV every morning while my mom got me ready for school. It was Kindergarten and first grade.

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

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

She is timeless..

This song was ahead of it's time. Prove me wrong.

I had no idea j cole's workout was a sample from this. Not disappointed.

LONG LIVE THE 80'S

I am a 37 year old man, but I will freely acknowledge this song is dope AF

Paula Abdul was just amazing. She had such great talent. She Rocked the 80s.

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

I Love the 80‘s!🖤

One of the best female actors of the eighties!! Super talented lady !❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

That tap dance number at the beginning was epic

Paula's a legend IMO.Bad ass girl.

2019. Still love it. I will never get bored with this song.

This is one of the first music videos I remember seeing as a kid on MTV. I'll be 38 this year, and this song will always have a special place in my heart.

I love Paula Abdul ♥️ she is one of the greatest...

This is way cooler than modern pop music.

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

This song will always be a bop. ALWAYS.

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

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

I’d put on my Walkman and run like the wind, baby jogger too. My daughter is now 34. Makes me cry❤❤❤❤❤

Paula Abdul este o artista,coregrafa , dansatoare, talentata si are succes !🌹🌹🌹💯

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

The Choreography and Song are just MAGNIFICENT!

i keep getting chills....

I remember she was hated for a while but I still adore her. She’s amazing in the choreography of this video!!!!

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

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

Yep another platinum triple 💎

I still remember the tap rhythm even now. This was a jam back in the day. I miss the 80's.

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

Even though born in the 80s, I'm mostly a child of the 90s. 80s and 90s pop music for me is the best. Later decades have their moments but 80s and 90s is where it's at. And this song is just insane. The distorted guitar in choruses is simple but effective. Love it.

2:39 - this bridge is HARD 🔥 vocal delivery is crazy “Or am I a page in your history”

I just love her ❤

The 80s, the only era to effectively integrate rock and pop music into one song.