January 24, 1989 - Debbie Gibson Released Electric Youth

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On this day, January 24, 1989, Debbie Gibson released her second studio album, Electric Youth. The album became an instant success, reaching #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and showcasing Gibson’s growth as a songwriter and performer.

Electric Youth featured the hit single Lost in Your Eyes, which became one of her signature songs and topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s upbeat pop tracks, combined with heartfelt ballads, solidified Debbie Gibson as one of the most successful teen pop stars of the late 80s.

Fun Fact: Debbie Gibson was the sole writer and producer for many tracks on Electric Youth, an impressive feat for a 19-year-old artist at the time.

Trivia Question: What was the title of Debbie Gibson’s debut album, which included the hit single Only in My Dreams?
 
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