On this day, February 6, 1988, Could’ve Been by Tiffany became the number one song in America, holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks until February 19. The emotional ballad also reached number one in Canada and Ireland, further cementing Tiffany’s status as one of the biggest teen pop stars of the late 80s.
Could’ve Been was the third single from Tiffany’s self-titled debut album, following her breakout hit I Think We’re Alone Now. Unlike her previous upbeat songs, this track showcased a more vulnerable side of the young singer, featuring heartfelt lyrics about lost love.
Fun fact: Tiffany was only 16 years old when Could’ve Been became a number one hit, making her the youngest female artist at the time to have two consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Trivia question: What was the name of Tiffany’s first number one hit, released before Could’ve Been?
Could’ve Been was the third single from Tiffany’s self-titled debut album, following her breakout hit I Think We’re Alone Now. Unlike her previous upbeat songs, this track showcased a more vulnerable side of the young singer, featuring heartfelt lyrics about lost love.
Fun fact: Tiffany was only 16 years old when Could’ve Been became a number one hit, making her the youngest female artist at the time to have two consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Trivia question: What was the name of Tiffany’s first number one hit, released before Could’ve Been?
