On This Day: February 11, 1989 - Straight Up by Paula Abdul Became the #1 Song in America

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On This Day: February 11, 1989 - Straight Up by Paula Abdul Became the #1 Song in America.

On this day, February 11, 1989, Straight Up by Paula Abdul hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot from February 11 to March 3. The breakout hit also reached #1 in Canada and Norway, cementing Abdul’s status as a rising pop star.

Straight Up, the third single from her debut album Forever Your Girl, was a game changer for Abdul. The infectious beat, slick production, and her signature dance moves made it one of the most iconic songs of the late 80s. The track's success...
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