Historical Artist Profile
Paula Abdul
Biography & Overview
Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by the Jacksons. After choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson, Abdul became a choreographer at the height of the music video era and soon thereafter she was signed to Virgin Records.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
9 Charted Tracks
"Straight Up"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Forever Your Girl"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Cold Hearted"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Rush Rush"
Entered Charts: 1991
#1 HIT
"Promise Of A New Day"
Entered Charts: 1991
#1 HIT
"(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #3
"Blowing Kisses In The Wind"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #6
"Vibeology"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #16
"Will You Marry Me?"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #19
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
11 Charted Tracks
"Straight Up"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #3
"Rush Rush"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #6
"Vibeology"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #19
"Knocked Out (Pettibone Mix)"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #21
"Forever Your Girl"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #24
"My Love Is For Al"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #28
"Cold Hearted"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #46
"Promise Of A New Day"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #52
"Will You Marry Me?"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #73
"(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #74
"Knocked Out"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #98