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

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...

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.

Man ..this deserves at least half or a billion views 80s people where ya'll at?

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

If KZfaq was around in the 80's this video would have billions of views

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

To all those 70, 80’s babies- I wish you all peace and happiness. These were amazing times. We’ll never have anything like it. But we are all still here. Enjoy each day! Love, 70’s baby in 2024; ☮️🌎☮️

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

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

Song still dope in 2024!

Someone I know who met Paula says she's a really kind, good person.

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

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

Anyone here in 2024? 👇

My mom lost her battle of mental health 4 days ago. She loved this song so much.

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

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

A 1980s iconic Classic!

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

Nobody appreciating the amazing tap scene in the beginning

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

70s 80s n 90s will never disappoint me

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

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.

This song still sounds amazing even after nearly 30 years

2024になっても充分に通用するナンバーです🤩🤩 ポーラのこのPVを観てしまったら完全に中毒症状に陥ってます😵‍💫ダンスの激しさ、歌のパワフルさ全部完璧だど思います💯💯💯

I love Paula Abdul. She’s a wonderful dancer and I hope she’s singing still.

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

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

She is an amazing dancer!! My husband said he went to school with her. She is extremely talented and gave me so much inspiration to dance. Thanks Ms Abdul 4:07

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

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

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.

Idol was never the same after she left.

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

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

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

See it's not just me This song came out when I was in college

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

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

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

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

Who’s still listening 👂 to this classic song 🎵 🎶 from maestro Paula Abdul in 2024 and beyond?????? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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

That tap opening was EPIC!!

Anyone in 2024 🎉

There’s an amazing story behind this. There was no faith in it but still Paula believed in this song and went on to record it, next thing she knew... It became an instant massive hit that sold over a million copies in ten days. It’s funny how the most unexpected things are sometimes the ones that bring big surprises. Paula, you rock!!! ❤️

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

В детстве я с двоюродной сестрой любили танцевать под эту песню, эх ностальгия...

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.

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

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

Now, she can dance. 🎉

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

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

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

Паула Абдул могла бы быть сейчас эталоном, как выглядеть прекрасно без лишней пластики и нелепых татушек.

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

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

I met her at The Cheesecake Factory about 16 years ago. She was SO sweet she got up gave me a hug even wrote me out a really nice message and signed it. Love her! 💓

Straight up talented lady!!!😊

Straight up now tell me Do you watch it in 2024?

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

Paula was one of the best dancers back then and also she was a backup dancer and choreographer for Janet Jackson.

2024 AND STILL A BANGER ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

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

Paula's a legend IMO.Bad ass girl.

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

Paula Abdul este o artistă, coregrafă, dansatoare, talentată și are succes !🌹🌹🌹💯

Amazing dancer, flawless voice, absolutely beautiful, endless stage presence. Paula Abdul is perfection.

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

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

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

I Love the 80‘s!🖤

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.

ONE OF. MOST ICONIC MUSIC VIDEOS OF ALL TIME

When the music was pop but also art.

Radio: plays work out by j. Cole Me: don’t do it My brain: i must listen to straight up by Paula Abdul now!

This is way cooler than modern pop music.

I love Paula Abdul. ❤❤❤ Her singing and dancing are pure perfection. Fresh as ever, I could watch her all day.

What a GENIUS!!! PAULA is simply a magician, working wonders musically, athletically and lyrically. Bravo!!! This vid could have ripped off top awards had it been filmed today. 🎉תודה

Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Pebbles, Karen White, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey were my favorites in the late 80's/early 90's. Definitely miss those days.

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

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

O mesmo impacto que tive da primeira vez que vi esse clip nos anos 80, tive hoje! Clipe lindo e performance irretocavel, paula abdul é sensacional ❤

Haven’t heard this for so long, I had totally forgotten about it. Then it pops up on my music app and bam!! I’m back in time, and dancing my ass off on the balcony. And I’ll be 72 in a week. I’ve played it at least 15 times since then, and I mean just this afternoon. My neighbors even came over to check out, as they say “why are you dancing so hard, Phil”. Absolutely love this tune!!

In my high school, there were two groups: Team Madonna and Team Paula. Needless to say, I was on PAULA'S side! She can sing, dance up a storm, AND she's a nice person.

2024 und immer noch ein geiles Lied. Anders als der ganze Müll heute.

Paula Abdul tem 61 anos nasceu 19/06/1962 eu nasci 19/06/1972 e tenho 51 anos! O que posso dizer é que quem nasceu nessa data 19/06 é uma pessoa extremamente inteligente, tem uma grande percepção da vida e das coisas num modo geral. Quem nasceu nessa data além inteligente, é bondosa, tem espírito de liderança e equipe. É versátil e muito criativa aliás criatividade e talendo é um dos seus pontos forte. Tem muita facilidade de aprender coisas novas. Quando ama, ama de verdade, mas quando percebe algo de estranho, muda da água para o vinho.

This song was big in it's time :) A lot of people don't know this about Paula but she was a cheerleader for the LA Lakers before her singing career.

Paula Abdul has more talent in her pinky than most have their entire body. Not just a pretty face, although she is beautiful. Could sing, dance, and also had substance to her music. True legend.

Had a crush on Paula when I was 5❤ I’m 39 now still love her music lowkey😅

This videoclip is soooo cool! Also the dancing moves of each dancer are epic! Paula Abdul is such a beautiful woman ❤

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

Back when there was skill involved to make music

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

This song will always be a bop. ALWAYS.

POP MASTERPIECE