It was one, though moderately successful internationally. It reached #1 in Hungary, #7 in Australia, #20 in Canada (where her mother Lorraine was born, effectively making her and her sister Wendy Canadians by descent) and New Zealand, and #28 in the UK.
For all those who are saying that this song was underrated or ignored at the time of its release, I must point out that it went all the way to number ONE on Billboard's dance chart. In fact, this song is the ONLY song by Paula that achieved that feat. (Dance Like There's No Tomorrow peaked at #2 in 2008, making it her second most successful song on the dance charts). Also, this song received a significant amount of radio airplay during the summer of 1995. I remember hearing it everyday at the public pool where I lifeguarded that year.
How do you define success? This song charted in over a dozen different countries, going all the way to number ONE in Hungary. (It also remains, to this day, Paula's only number one song on the US billboard dance charts.) And as I recall, it was played in heavy rotation both on the radio and on mtv/vh1. I'd hardly call that a failure!
It is a good song, and fits that 90s sound that Madonna had a few hits with with Bedtime Stories and Erotica. I remember seeing this video as part of the coming attractions during Batman Forever that summer of 95. The pop music of 1995 was mainly the Gen X sound of Alternative and Hip Hop, just go back to MTV here in America, no TRL or teen pop yet. Paula Abdul was known a few years earlier as a pop act. Pop music struggled in the mid 90s here in America, had better success in other countries.
The record label did very little to promote the single and album. Paula’s long time A&R rep at Virgin left the label, the long delay between albums almost 4 years (which in pop years is a long time), during which time musical tastes changed dramatically with grunge/alternative being most popular, her label signing a mega-deal with Janet Jackson who they then were putting all attention on and the rise of Mariah Carey’s massive appeal emerging and making similar music that was shattering record sales/charts.
Ofra Haza had one of the most celestial breathtaking voices I have ever heard. She was the voice of Moses mom in the prince of Egypt. It still makes me cry to here her sing that part and how ungodly she was treated and shamed for her Hiv contraction from a blood transfusion. Regardless of how she had it still devastates me the sadness she must have felt. Rest in power beautiful Ofra Haza!💜
I really enjoyed how Paula gave us a glimpse of her interpretation of her Lebanese heritage. The cinematography is evocative and I really enjoy the beat. Oh and the vocals are spot on.
Back is the summer of '95, I think I OVERplayed this song. It was addictive. I've loved Paula since I was a little girl & I still think she's a great human being.
- Paula Abdul's music video for "My Love Is for Real" was filmed in April 1995. Paula Abdul's "My Love Is for Real" includes significant Middle Eastern influences, both in its instrumentation and arrangement. - In 1994 Markus Haussmanl (who directed this video for Paula) had already directed Madonnas iconic "Take A Bow" video - Contrary to popular believe the ethereal female voice heard at the beginning of Paula Abdul's "My Love Is for Real" is that of Leila Azar, and not Ofra Haza a session vocalist brought in to contribute the authentic Middle Eastern-style vocals. - Madonna was inspired by the Middle Eastern superstar Ofra Haza when she wrote "Frozen" in 1997! Ofra is called "The Madonna OF The Middle East"! - Ofra Hazas's iconic "Im Nin'alu" (אם ננעלו) (English: If the gates are locked) is a Hebrew poem by 17th-century Rabbi Shalom Shabazi.Haza first performed this song on IBA's General Television in 1978. A remixed version of the song became a worldwide hit in 1988. - Offer Nissim's remix of Madonna's "Isaac" was released in 2006 as an unofficial remix and features Ofra Haza.
LOVE IT! I still can't believe this song didn't chart higher back in 1995. I still hear it today and I think it's EPIC! The beats slams so hard! It's so sexy and mysterious and great to dance to... Oh well, the video is sooo great too! Love Paula's abs here! Damn!
See this is what you call a Perfect concept video. Everything from costumes and singing to dance beat and choreography make sense and absolutely sizzle. Come back Paula!
@@please.665 I am very sorry to disappoint you but Paula asked to work with the director Michael Haussman after seeing Madonna's Take A Bow! Madonna successfully used the music video as a platform to express her desire to portray Evitain a biopic, which brought her the Golden Globe as Best Actress! An idea that Janet unsuccessfully copied in her "Twenty-Fourplay" (1995) a tribute to Dorothy Dandridge which was Janets failed attempt to get the main role of Dandridge- in a biopic that never materialized! Prince , Janet and Michael had never historically accurate or well researched "Period videos"! They were tacky, sloppy and cheap looking, historically inaccurate and artistic philistines! -----------------------------------Prince----------------------------------- only "Period video" was "Raspberry Beret" (1985) In this video, Prince references the 1960s with the clothing, hairstyles, and general aesthetic.Sloppy, tacky, cheap looking, improvised, low budget and half arsed -----------------------------------Janet --------------------------------only "Period videos" were "Alright" (1990), Janet Jackson paid tribute to the 1930s and 1940s era, particularly the golden age of Hollywood and the jazz culture of that time. "Twenty-Fourplay" (1995) a tribute to Dorothy Dandridge which was Janets failed attempt to get the main role of Dandridge in her biopic that never materialized! Despite looking her best ever (makeup by Janets friend the iconic Kevyn Aucoin) Janet did NOT look like Dendridge AT ALL! ------------------------------Michael Jackson---------------- "Remember the Time" music video (1992) directed by John Singleton was another failed attempt at a historical period video and ended up as a cheap, tacky, inaccurate Las Vegas version of Ancient Egypt. Embaressing! Michael is literally wearing pants that did not exist in Ancient Egypt! --------------------------- Madonna’s ----------------------------- is clearly the only one that has the artistic ability to reference different historical eras and cultural movements, often blending them with contemporary or futuristic elements to create a unique, timeless aesthetic. She always drew direct, historical and accurate references because she worked with the best of the best and is extremely educated in Arts both as an art collector, trained dancer and self thought theologist! 1. "Vogue" (1990) Era Reference: 1930s-1950s Hollywood & the Golden Age of Cinema Key Influences: Classic Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, and Jean Harlow and iconic photographer The video channels the elegance, glamor, and style of the golden age of cinema, with vintage-inspired fashion and dramatic lighting. In this video alone Madonna directly references Horst P. Horst’s “Mainbocher Corset” (1939), George Hurrell’s Hollywood Glamour Portraits, Man Ray's Surrealist Photography and Cecil Beaton’s Fashion Photography next to visually referencing Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, and Jean Harlow!!!!!!! 2. "Take a Bow" (1994) Era Reference: Spanish Bullfighting Culture (20th Century) Key Influences: The video incorporates elements of traditional Spanish bullfighting and the fashion of the 40ies and 50ies! 3. "La Isla Bonita" (1987) 4. "Bedtime Story" (1995) Era Reference: Surrealism and Avant-garde Art (20th Century) Key Influences: The video incorporates surrealist and avant-garde imagery inspired by 20th-century artists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. The dreamlike visuals reflect a distorted, fantastical version of time and reality. 5. "Express Yourself" (1989) Era Reference: 1920s-1930s Art Deco & Futurism Key Influences: The video channels Art Deco style with futuristic, industrial-inspired sets, evoking both the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s and a modern interpretation of the period’s focus on luxury and innovation. Specifically from the iconic movie Metropolis! Madonna paid 5 million dollars out of her own pocket to make sure that set and costumes are accurate and historically accurate! 6. "Sorry" (2006) Era Reference: 1970s Disco & Retro Pop Culture 7. "Material Girl" (1984) Era Reference: 1950s Hollywood Glamour Key Influences: The video references Marilyn Monroe's iconic performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Madonna channels Monroe’s glamorous 1950s style, wearing a pink satin gown and performing in a theatrical, old-Hollywood manner. 8. "Hollywood" (2003) Era Reference: 1970s-1980s High Fashion Surrealism (Influence of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton) They ALL can't hold a candle to Madonnas artistic vision, fantastic execution and knowledge in Arts, religion, performance and history! Madonna is extremely educated - except the fact that she has one of the largest private collections of Art including modern masters Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Contemporary Artists, Damien Hirst, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tamara de Lempicka, Fernand Léger, Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp Please stop. You know nothing! You are embaressing yourself.
well considering how twerking is called dancing. videos like this prove u don't have to be slutty to be sexual. I mean Paula was 33 and as a gay Man. this is sexy. not the stripper dancing that's popular now.
Not Syrian Arab. both her parents were, are Jews. But Jews and Israel are middle Eastern ( and predates Arabs and Arabic by thousands of years) but this video was inspired by LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. Most of Syria and all of Lebanon (except for Phoenicia were Northern Israel) many Jews didn't move but after invasion and occupation Israeli sovereignty changed. She also used the very famous but now deceased Israeli singer Ofra Haza for backing vocals. Look her up!
@M T wrong, the jews in Europe came from the middle east, and genetics have proved they are closely related to midlde eastern jews. national geographic and sciencedaily both published the studies. stop being uneducated.
@M T also educate yourself on The Children of Israel, an ancient nation. The Torah says " we came out of Egypt as a "mixed multitude." Of course our oppressors cause us to be mixed "DNA" wise. But we are still the Children of Israel just like your child can marry a black man, her child can marry a philipino then her child a chinese, and on and on but the very mixed great grandchild is still *Your Child.* We are the *Children* of Israel even if we are only 1% Genetics (and DNA has shown alot more than that (roughly 50%) is Levantine, I can send you the countless science studies). save your racist Hitler-esque definitions of peoplehood and what makes someone a European for your Nazi rallies. The Children of Israel dont turn identity and nationhood into a math equation calculating percents of genes. Just be thankful you havent been systematically raped for centuries on end, and dont personally know multiple women raped by Nazis, like I do.
Such a shame that this was her last album. She had so much talent. Her voice was a thing of beauty. Nowadays most people only think of her as being a drugged up crazy person. But this is the Paula I remember.
I only discovered it a couple of years ago, but it is def. my favorite! great mix of western and Eastern musical instruments and AMAZING coreography that effected for herself and for everyone. She is Jewish , you know? Jewish Israel Ofra Haza ( a dynamic singer in her own right) performed Paula's vocals.
I just love this musical journey Paula went, so experimental and explorative. Marriage of Middle Eastern rhythm and Western Pop. She's an artist and not afraid to take risk. She grew and showed her other artistic side and So what it's not a No.1 single. I love it, and that matters
Something's wrong with this world 🌍? I can't imagine what that might be..,,,! But I'm pretty sure it has absolutely nothing to do with Paula and/or her videos
Its so good! (2023 my first time ever listen to that song ) Its look like its come out yesterday, the show, the performance, the video clip, the amazing late ofra haza in the background... WOW
Just masterpiece! Another classic Paula's song - best pop in the world. Stoopid critics! The thing is that I didn't saw the video from 1996 but still remember both the song and video. I miss You Paula. We need talents like You. "Dance like there's no tomorrow" and "I'm just here for the music" are amazing too! Come back Paula!
I’m a new fan to Paula and was a big Britney Spears and it’s crazy to see Paula’s influence over Britney. People always said Madonna and Janet were Britney’s biggest inspirations but the more I see Paula perform and see her music videos, it’s like everything Britney did, Paula probably did it first. Props the Paula and she still performs amazing! I hope I can see her live one day!
Honestly, everyone was probably influenced by Paula. Not to mention that she was a great choreographer who choreographed all her videos and performances and choreographed other artists as well.
Britney was a big Janet fan and I guess it was even openly admitted that the management wanted to make her a white Janet. But alas, Paula was the one who choreographed Janet's Nasty and influenced the style Britney later copied from Janet.
This is definitely a Hypnotizing track no doubt. Reminds me of egypt in the 1930s . Has that Indiana jones feel to it. I love the song and this video is timeless. Paula looks incredibly amazing.
I believe if Ofra Haza was alive today there would be many artists hoping to work with. her. Her voice is so unique. I first learn who Ofra Haza was when this song came out. I was so sad when I learned she died. It was that same type of heartache when Aaliyah and Selena died. They are all so special and gone to soon. From God they came and to God they returned.
I think I was in seventh grade when this song came out (maybe eighth). I remember this song got played on the radio quite a bit around then. After a while, it seemed like radio stations quit playing it. Anymore now, when they play a Paula Abdul song on the radio, it's Straight Up, Rush Rush, or Forever Your Girl. This one seems to get overlooked.
Not Arab. both her parents were, are Jews. But Jews and Israel are middle Eastern ( and predates Arabs and Arabic by thousands of years) but this video was inspired by LAWRENCE OF ARABIA.
Yaz A Yes I know they are those are the real Jews The Middle Eastern Jews are the real Jews, the white people think that they are the real Jews but there not Their ancestors Converted to become Jews During the crusade, Medieval time or Something like that.
I named my daughter Ofira after her and how her music brought me closer to God /Yaweh/Jahova.... whatever you call HIM. My girl was born 2003..years after she passed... her music still brings me to tears and lifts me up at same time...I wish you luck xoxo
I always loved this video so much. I think the only reason why I liked the song a lot was because of the video. They used to air it all day on Mtv and MuchMusic in the 90s, I don't know the radio as I didn't hear stations that favored this type of music. The video is so sexy and yet is not vulgar nor "in your face". The dance is also so beautifully done.
Such a beautiful song and beautifully choreographed and filmed video! Such a waste that the video didnt win any awards. I wonder if there is away for the fans to make this number 1 again! That would be awesome.
Musically, I imagine this sound was a bit edgy for a mainstream artist at the time of its release back in 1995. It has a dark, experimental vibe somewhere between sensual and mysterious but those qualities are exactly what gives the song its enticing appeal.
What do you mean the mainstream didn't catch on? Paula Abdul was as mainstream as you can get. She was all over the radio and had a shitload of #1 dance pop singles. She is the definition of mainstream.
The first time I heard this song, I thought it was going to be a big hit. It was a new, understated sound for Paula - and Ofra Haza's vocals were just enchanting! Too bad it never blew up. I still love it though.
This was a hell of a song to come out when I was going through puberty. I remember that this shit would play at least 5 or 6 times every hour on The Box channel. You could see people ordering it all day on the TV. The Box used to play this behind the scenes short like 100 times a day where they interviewed her and the filming crew. So you got to see the behind the scenes of the filming of the video.
I remember exactly where I was (driving down 195E in Massachusetts) when I heard this song for the first time, and I thought, "WOW, what a way to come back," but, alas, the public was indifferent and the album flopped. This song remains sexy, sly and delicious 20+ years later. It's a shame it didn't connect, as it expanded her sound and was a bold yet sensible choice for a lead single. Ofra Haza's sinuous, ethereal background vocals prove to be the icing on an already excellent cake.
I've never heard this song before until this weekend on a oldies station in Tucson. It's a pretty funky tune..should have gotten more air play...adding it to my old school collection
I was 14 when this came out. Song & video blew me away!! I bought the album ASAP & loved the whole thing. To this day, it's still my favorite Paula video.
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I never understood why this was not an international hit in 1995.
It was one, though moderately successful internationally. It reached #1 in Hungary, #7 in Australia, #20 in Canada (where her mother Lorraine was born, effectively making her and her sister Wendy Canadians by descent) and New Zealand, and #28 in the UK.
@@andrewbloom7637 I did not know that, thank you!
@@NewStarConstellationIt reached no. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. It got a lot of airplay.
It went triple platinum in my house
Excellent
For all those who are saying that this song was underrated or ignored at the time of its release, I must point out that it went all the way to number ONE on Billboard's dance chart. In fact, this song is the ONLY song by Paula that achieved that feat. (Dance Like There's No Tomorrow peaked at #2 in 2008, making it her second most successful song on the dance charts). Also, this song received a significant amount of radio airplay during the summer of 1995. I remember hearing it everyday at the public pool where I lifeguarded that year.
Paula was clearly ahead of the time with this single.
This song was criminally underated. It should have charted higher!
This is one of her best songs. I don know why this song wasnt successful
How do you define success? This song charted in over a dozen different countries, going all the way to number ONE in Hungary. (It also remains, to this day, Paula's only number one song on the US billboard dance charts.) And as I recall, it was played in heavy rotation both on the radio and on mtv/vh1. I'd hardly call that a failure!
@@danielfritz4668 from what i read...this became the demise of her stardom. And aren't hits like Hush hush and straight up like billboard hita?
@@danielfritz4668be serious…this was a flop. Undeservedly so but still
It is a good song, and fits that 90s sound that Madonna had a few hits with with Bedtime Stories and Erotica. I remember seeing this video as part of the coming attractions during Batman Forever that summer of 95. The pop music of 1995 was mainly the Gen X sound of Alternative and Hip Hop, just go back to MTV here in America, no TRL or teen pop yet. Paula Abdul was known a few years earlier as a pop act. Pop music struggled in the mid 90s here in America, had better success in other countries.
The record label did very little to promote the single and album. Paula’s long time A&R rep at Virgin left the label, the long delay between albums almost 4 years (which in pop years is a long time), during which time musical tastes changed dramatically with grunge/alternative being most popular, her label signing a mega-deal with Janet Jackson who they then were putting all attention on and the rise of Mariah Carey’s massive appeal emerging and making similar music that was shattering record sales/charts.
Ofra Haza had one of the most celestial breathtaking voices I have ever heard. She was the voice of Moses mom in the prince of Egypt. It still makes me cry to here her sing that part and how ungodly she was treated and shamed for her Hiv contraction from a blood transfusion. Regardless of how she had it still devastates me the sadness she must have felt. Rest in power beautiful Ofra Haza!💜
I really enjoyed how Paula gave us a glimpse of her interpretation of her Lebanese heritage. The cinematography is evocative and I really enjoy the beat. Oh and the vocals are spot on.
Well said
I adore Ofra Haza.
I had no idea of who she was. Thank you for sharing. May you always remember her voice.
@@ronaldmalcolm5609 how is this not a big hit?
Coming back to this in 2023 and it's still as enchanting as it was when it first came out!
This song is criminally underrated. It should have charted to #1. It was a bopper!!
2024 for me :)
Right this was ahead of its times.
Best music video of her career.
That's the voice of Ofra Haza accompanying Paula on the background
The great Ofra Haza may your soul rest in peace
amen
Honestly her vocals just made this song. It wouldn't have been that interesting without it
@@YvieT81 Ofra is one of the best female voices ever!
This is not Ofra Haza. This is Leila Azar!
Bye!
Back is the summer of '95, I think I OVERplayed this song. It was addictive. I've loved Paula since I was a little girl & I still think she's a great human being.
I had the cassette single too! And I remember this video being on constantly on Mtv at the time. It still sounds just as fresh now as it did in 95 ❤
Having Ofra Haza as a backup was a really excellent touch! I think that's what made me love it even more.
Agree! It's an amazing song,and has such a unique sound to it :)
SpankRamen2 I remember crazy cool came out the summer
blacksultan85 OMG! I used to love the video for Crazy Cool!
Video was so 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Paul was a Force in the 80's ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Her best song and video omg
I love Paula Abdul's dancing in this video. For me the 80s and the 90s were the best times in music
Paula is the quintessential voice of the late 80's and early 90's
Ophra Haza's voice in the intro and background - RIP what a fabulous voice she had.
- Paula Abdul's music video for "My Love Is for Real" was filmed in April 1995. Paula Abdul's "My Love Is for Real" includes significant Middle Eastern influences, both in its instrumentation and arrangement.
- In 1994 Markus Haussmanl (who directed this video for Paula) had already directed Madonnas iconic "Take A Bow" video
- Contrary to popular believe the ethereal female voice heard at the beginning of Paula Abdul's "My Love Is for Real" is that of Leila Azar, and not Ofra Haza a session vocalist brought in to contribute the authentic Middle Eastern-style vocals.
- Madonna was inspired by the Middle Eastern superstar Ofra Haza when she wrote "Frozen" in 1997! Ofra is called "The Madonna OF The Middle East"!
- Ofra Hazas's iconic "Im Nin'alu" (אם ננעלו) (English: If the gates are locked) is a Hebrew poem by 17th-century Rabbi Shalom Shabazi.Haza first performed this song on IBA's General Television in 1978. A remixed version of the song became a worldwide hit in 1988.
- Offer Nissim's remix of Madonna's "Isaac" was released in 2006 as an unofficial remix and features Ofra Haza.
LOVE IT! I still can't believe this song didn't chart higher back in 1995. I still hear it today and I think it's EPIC! The beats slams so hard! It's so sexy and mysterious and great to dance to... Oh well, the video is sooo great too! Love Paula's abs here! Damn!
It was ahead of its time!
so true
i think paula has a belly pearcing in here?
This song should be re-released!
@@slipdisco agree!!
God she is stunning in this like an Egyptian queen wish this album did better than it did
A real gem, sadly underrated, with a sensual and hypnotic video, i love it!
I feel like this was some of her better works.
See this is what you call a Perfect concept video. Everything from costumes and singing to dance beat and choreography make sense and absolutely sizzle. Come back Paula!
This is a stupid comment. Janet already knew how to dance. Paula Abdul has given interviews herself saying the opposite of the nonsense you wrote.
Prince, Michael and Janet did it.
She had to jump on the bandwagon.
She knew that black in her was for real.
I.miss.Paula.Abdul
Reminds me so much of Remember The Time music video
@@please.665 I am very sorry to disappoint you but Paula asked to work with the director Michael Haussman after seeing Madonna's Take A Bow! Madonna successfully used the music video as a platform to express her desire to portray Evitain a biopic, which brought her the Golden Globe as Best Actress!
An idea that Janet unsuccessfully copied in her "Twenty-Fourplay" (1995) a tribute to Dorothy Dandridge which was Janets failed attempt to get the main role of Dandridge- in a biopic that never materialized!
Prince , Janet and Michael had never historically accurate or well researched "Period videos"!
They were tacky, sloppy and cheap looking, historically inaccurate and artistic philistines!
-----------------------------------Prince-----------------------------------
only "Period video" was "Raspberry Beret" (1985)
In this video, Prince references the 1960s with the clothing, hairstyles, and general aesthetic.Sloppy, tacky, cheap looking, improvised, low budget and half arsed
-----------------------------------Janet --------------------------------only "Period videos" were
"Alright" (1990), Janet Jackson paid tribute to the 1930s and 1940s era, particularly the golden age of Hollywood and the jazz culture of that time.
"Twenty-Fourplay" (1995) a tribute to Dorothy Dandridge which was Janets failed attempt to get the main role of Dandridge in her biopic that never materialized! Despite looking her best ever (makeup by Janets friend the iconic Kevyn Aucoin) Janet did NOT look like Dendridge AT ALL!
------------------------------Michael Jackson---------------- "Remember the Time" music video (1992) directed by John Singleton was another failed attempt at a historical period video and ended up as a cheap, tacky, inaccurate Las Vegas version of Ancient Egypt. Embaressing! Michael is literally wearing pants that did not exist in Ancient Egypt!
--------------------------- Madonna’s -----------------------------
is clearly the only one that has the artistic ability to reference different historical eras and cultural movements, often blending them with contemporary or futuristic elements to create a unique, timeless aesthetic. She always drew direct, historical and accurate references because she worked with the best of the best and is extremely educated in Arts both as an art collector, trained dancer and self thought theologist!
1. "Vogue" (1990)
Era Reference: 1930s-1950s Hollywood & the Golden Age of Cinema
Key Influences: Classic Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, and Jean Harlow and iconic photographer
The video channels the elegance, glamor, and style of the golden age of cinema, with vintage-inspired fashion and dramatic lighting. In this video alone Madonna directly references Horst P. Horst’s “Mainbocher Corset” (1939), George Hurrell’s Hollywood Glamour Portraits, Man Ray's Surrealist Photography and Cecil Beaton’s Fashion Photography next to visually referencing Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, and Jean Harlow!!!!!!!
2. "Take a Bow" (1994)
Era Reference: Spanish Bullfighting Culture (20th Century)
Key Influences: The video incorporates elements of traditional Spanish bullfighting and the fashion of the 40ies and 50ies!
3. "La Isla Bonita" (1987)
4. "Bedtime Story" (1995)
Era Reference: Surrealism and Avant-garde Art (20th Century)
Key Influences: The video incorporates surrealist and avant-garde imagery inspired by 20th-century artists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. The dreamlike visuals reflect a distorted, fantastical version of time and reality.
5. "Express Yourself" (1989)
Era Reference: 1920s-1930s Art Deco & Futurism
Key Influences: The video channels Art Deco style with futuristic, industrial-inspired sets, evoking both the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s and a modern interpretation of the period’s focus on luxury and innovation. Specifically from the iconic movie Metropolis! Madonna paid 5 million dollars out of her own pocket to make sure that set and costumes are accurate and historically accurate!
6. "Sorry" (2006)
Era Reference: 1970s Disco & Retro Pop Culture
7. "Material Girl" (1984)
Era Reference: 1950s Hollywood Glamour
Key Influences: The video references Marilyn Monroe's iconic performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Madonna channels Monroe’s glamorous 1950s style, wearing a pink satin gown and performing in a theatrical, old-Hollywood manner.
8. "Hollywood" (2003)
Era Reference: 1970s-1980s High Fashion Surrealism (Influence of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton)
They ALL can't hold a candle to Madonnas artistic vision, fantastic execution and knowledge in Arts, religion, performance and history!
Madonna is extremely educated - except the fact that she has one of the largest private collections of Art including modern masters
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Contemporary Artists, Damien Hirst, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tamara de Lempicka, Fernand Léger, Man Ray and Marcel Duchamp
Please stop. You know nothing!
You are embaressing yourself.
They should have used this for The Mummy. Love you Paula and love this video
Damn! I forgot how awesome Paula was back in the day.
+cornflkeboy1 she still is awsome
+cornflkeboy1 Awesome as in bad?
toyoscio as in a fine mature lady hot!!
well considering how twerking is called dancing. videos like this prove u don't have to be slutty to be sexual. I mean Paula was 33 and as a gay Man. this is sexy. not the stripper dancing that's popular now.
yes yes
This song should have been massive. Sensational video and Paula never looked better.
LOL
Sometimes people don't appreciate what's good.
Paula Abdul: Daughter of a Syrian immigrant from Aleppo. Bless you, beautiful and talented Syrian-American.
A Jewish-Syrian father.
If she was Syrian she would have no chance in life.
Not Syrian Arab. both her parents were, are Jews. But Jews and Israel are middle Eastern ( and predates Arabs and Arabic by thousands of years) but this video was inspired by LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. Most of Syria and all of Lebanon (except for Phoenicia were Northern Israel) many Jews didn't move but after invasion and occupation Israeli sovereignty changed.
She also used the very famous but now deceased Israeli singer Ofra Haza for backing vocals. Look her up!
@M T wrong, the jews in Europe came from the middle east, and genetics have proved they are closely related to midlde eastern jews. national geographic and sciencedaily both published the studies. stop being uneducated.
@M T also educate yourself on The Children of Israel, an ancient nation. The Torah says " we came out of Egypt as a "mixed multitude." Of course our oppressors cause us to be mixed "DNA" wise. But we are still the Children of Israel just like your child can marry a black man, her child can marry a philipino then her child a chinese, and on and on but the very mixed great grandchild is still *Your Child.* We are the *Children* of Israel even if we are only 1% Genetics (and DNA has shown alot more than that (roughly 50%) is Levantine, I can send you the countless science studies). save your racist Hitler-esque definitions of peoplehood and what makes someone a European for your Nazi rallies. The Children of Israel dont turn identity and nationhood into a math equation calculating percents of genes. Just be thankful you havent been systematically raped for centuries on end, and dont personally know multiple women raped by Nazis, like I do.
Such a shame that this was her last album. She had so much talent. Her voice was a thing of beauty. Nowadays most people only think of her as being a drugged up crazy person. But this is the Paula I remember.
😂
Paula Abdul is a hella of a choreographer. She is if not the greatest mass choreographer of all time. Never of beat.
She is one of the best choreographers
Awesome theme for the video. Cool to see Paula embracing her Arabian heritage.
Old world biblically, images/vocals/arrangements, provacative, yet tasteful... EPIC!!
Happy 60th Birthday Ms. Paula Abdul!!! Happy Gemini Season.
My Love Is For Real................. Most liked this song.
Thanks to Paula Abdul. I Really loved This song. From South Korea.
💗💗💜💜
18 years later, still my favorite Paula video
just a cool song
I only discovered it a couple of years ago, but it is def. my favorite! great mix of western and Eastern musical instruments and AMAZING coreography that effected for herself and for everyone. She is Jewish , you know? Jewish Israel Ofra Haza ( a dynamic singer in her own right) performed Paula's vocals.
Great song. Paula was my favourite back in the day. Bring back the 80's
Jesus Christ, she’s gorgeous.
I just love this musical journey Paula went, so experimental and explorative. Marriage of Middle Eastern rhythm and Western Pop. She's an artist and not afraid to take risk. She grew and showed her other artistic side and So what it's not a No.1 single. I love it, and that matters
This is her best song. I love how the producers combined Paula's voice with Ofra's chants.
Pained to see that such a nice song has so less views.
Something is wrong with this world.
No Shit !
This is one woman the industry never respected. They even stole her work for a commercial.
Something's wrong with this world 🌍? I can't imagine what that might be..,,,! But I'm pretty sure it has absolutely nothing to do with Paula and/or her videos
The sound is perfect the music is great the choreographics is perfect Paula Abdul tops it off with her beauty much respect
Its beautiful. The choreography simply amazing. I love this song!
I think this is one of her most distinctive and enchanting songs! And she looks sweet in the video!
Paula was & STILL is a bad a**. Always one of my favorite artist. Just unique in her own way. 💯👏👏💖💖💃💃🙌
I 100% agree. I'm not a huge pop fan, but this was so beautifully done. I don't know why it was ignored. Amazing video. Amazing song.
Its so good! (2023 my first time ever listen to that song )
Its look like its come out yesterday, the show, the performance, the video clip, the amazing late ofra haza in the background... WOW
Just masterpiece! Another classic Paula's song - best pop in the world. Stoopid critics! The thing is that I didn't saw the video from 1996 but still remember both the song and video. I miss You Paula. We need talents like You. "Dance like there's no tomorrow" and "I'm just here for the music" are amazing too! Come back Paula!
The most beautiful girl who ever walked through this world, with such a great tallent!!!!!!!
OH YES, INDEED PAULA ABDUL IS SO BEAUTIFUL & VERY TALENTED!
Love that song & video!
I’m a new fan to Paula and was a big Britney Spears and it’s crazy to see Paula’s influence over Britney. People always said Madonna and Janet were Britney’s biggest inspirations but the more I see Paula perform and see her music videos, it’s like everything Britney did, Paula probably did it first. Props the Paula and she still performs amazing! I hope I can see her live one day!
Honestly, everyone was probably influenced by Paula. Not to mention that she was a great choreographer who choreographed all her videos and performances and choreographed other artists as well.
Britney was a big Janet fan and I guess it was even openly admitted that the management wanted to make her a white Janet. But alas, Paula was the one who choreographed Janet's Nasty and influenced the style Britney later copied from Janet.
@@xenondoro8573Paula only really choreographed two control era videos .. and not even the ones known for the dancing.
@@samreed7817 she choreographed 4 videos of Control, "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Nasty", "When I Think of You" and "Control".
@@descg5438 she didn’t choreograph when I think of you but nice try
The choreography is really amazing big fan miss Paula Abdul and Ofra Haza
this video looks like a movie, it's so good!!
Before there was Sting's "Desert Rose," there was this! ,)
so so true! 🗿
NO, BEFORE THIS THERE WAS - MICHAEL JACKSON AND REMEMBER THE TIME, and before MJ there was JANET JACKSON AND IF
Desert rose came out 4 years after this song so here is the order remember the time 1992 my love is for real 1995 and desert rose 1999
This is definitely a Hypnotizing track no doubt. Reminds me of egypt in the 1930s . Has that Indiana jones feel to it. I love the song and this video is timeless. Paula looks incredibly amazing.
I can't get over how beautiful she is in this video. POW 👊
I believe if Ofra Haza was alive today there would be many artists hoping to work with. her. Her voice is so unique. I first learn who Ofra Haza was when this song came out. I was so sad when I learned she died. It was that same type of heartache when Aaliyah and Selena died. They are all so special and gone to soon. From God they came and to God they returned.
This is not Ofra Haza!
Her name is Leila Azar!
Bye
This is a masterpiece
60 years Paula, ever great!
My favorite Paula Abdul video.
I think I was in seventh grade when this song came out (maybe eighth). I remember this song got played on the radio quite a bit around then. After a while, it seemed like radio stations quit playing it. Anymore now, when they play a Paula Abdul song on the radio, it's Straight Up, Rush Rush, or Forever Your Girl. This one seems to get overlooked.
This is the song where I fell in love with Ofra Haza's Voice - RIP Ofra ❤❤❤
Very graceful choreography.
This video and choreography is a masterpiece
damm paula is so beautiful/fine in this video she was so deep into her arab roots from her dad side!
Not Arab. both her parents were, are Jews. But Jews and Israel are middle Eastern ( and predates Arabs and Arabic by thousands of years) but this video was inspired by LAWRENCE OF ARABIA.
She also used the very famous but now deceased Israeli singer Ofra Haza for backing vocals. Look her up!
Jacob K She is the real jew
@@actionfigurescollectionssu7854 Yes indeed. Jews of the Middle East are the real Jews and the cousins of Arabs.
Yaz A Yes I know they are those are the real Jews The Middle Eastern Jews are the real Jews, the white people think that they are the real Jews but there not Their ancestors Converted to become Jews During the crusade, Medieval time or Something like that.
This song should be re-released!
I agree. Even the club mixes for this song are still on fire!
I named my daughter Ofira after her and how her music brought me closer to God /Yaweh/Jahova.... whatever you call HIM. My girl was born 2003..years after she passed... her music still brings me to tears and lifts me up at same time...I wish you luck xoxo
I always loved this video so much. I think the only reason why I liked the song a lot was because of the video. They used to air it all day on Mtv and MuchMusic in the 90s, I don't know the radio as I didn't hear stations that favored this type of music.
The video is so sexy and yet is not vulgar nor "in your face". The dance is also so beautifully done.
Missy Minx I remember what your saying. How time passes. I remember when i was in ossining seeing this video play often loved,still do.
This song is so good ! The beautiful voice of Ofra Haza is like angel singing.
Who listen in 2019 ? :)
Ofra Haza had a special voice...... really enchanting....rest in Peace Yemenite Angel
I said it when I was 12...And I sure as hell will say it now! Paula Abdul is a Goddess!
No question about it!
Paula looks like a goddess in this video. I think she was looking her best around the time of this album. I liked her Spellbound look too.
Classic video choreography pure perfection
Such a beautiful song and beautifully choreographed and filmed video! Such a waste that the video didnt win any awards. I wonder if there is away for the fans to make this number 1 again! That would be awesome.
It did hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart if that counts for anything.
It was nominated for a VMA I think.
I found this in 2023 and It becomes my favorite song from hers, also Crazy Cool in second place and Straight Up in third place
She is amazing!! Love love Paula ❤️❤️❤️ you need a come back album with a world tour
Best dancer. Paula Abdul
Wonderful 1995 classic!!
You go, Paula. Be proud to be Syrian, girl.
She is so underrated it was ridiculous! Love you my sessy Paula! Listen to you on rewind on my tapeplayer as a child/teen
+Jessica Martinez Taylor Dayne blows her out of the water as far as singing goes.
+toyoscio agreed
Paula had more swag/charisma than Taylor and more hits
+LaotianLover to each
Paula Abdul is awesome. Most of us never heard of Taylor Dayne. Paula Abdul, Madonna, Michael & Janet Jackson were rule of the 90s & 80s.
Tell me another song that has such powerful beats yet with a subtle melody and great husky voice.
This song is most underrated
LOL
You want this - Janet Jackson
This video reminds me so much of Remember The Time. I loved this song and video when I was a kid.
This is 1 of those songs, where you just don't get why it didn't get more famous. Dope beat dope vocals dope MV 😢😢😢.
Musically, I imagine this sound was a bit edgy for a mainstream artist at the time of its release back in 1995. It has a dark, experimental vibe somewhere between sensual and mysterious but those qualities are exactly what gives the song its enticing appeal.
What do you mean the mainstream didn't catch on? Paula Abdul was as mainstream as you can get. She was all over the radio and had a shitload of #1 dance pop singles. She is the definition of mainstream.
The first time I heard this song, I thought it was going to be a big hit. It was a new, understated sound for Paula - and Ofra Haza's vocals were just enchanting! Too bad it never blew up. I still love it though.
This was a hell of a song to come out when I was going through puberty. I remember that this shit would play at least 5 or 6 times every hour on The Box channel. You could see people ordering it all day on the TV. The Box used to play this behind the scenes short like 100 times a day where they interviewed her and the filming crew. So you got to see the behind the scenes of the filming of the video.
Still love this song in 2014. I'm a huge Paula Fan I grew up with her music. I will always like her no matter what.
I loved this song and video back then (still do) This is in my top ten Paula songs. It was definitely ahead of its time.
I remember exactly where I was (driving down 195E in Massachusetts) when I heard this song for the first time, and I thought, "WOW, what a way to come back," but, alas, the public was indifferent and the album flopped. This song remains sexy, sly and delicious 20+ years later. It's a shame it didn't connect, as it expanded her sound and was a bold yet sensible choice for a lead single. Ofra Haza's sinuous, ethereal background vocals prove to be the icing on an already excellent cake.
saltwatercb a well written commentary on a grim I’ll-fated project that WAS “Head Over Heels”
Syrian-Brazilian-Canadian-American she is, so this is cultural to her. awesome singer.
syrian jewish*
@@rinan4058no
She is not Jew.
Now, everybody is Jew?????
Abdul is an Arab Surname.
@@tbitbi4427 lol There are videos of her calling herself a “nice Jewish girl.” many Arab Jews have arabic names, including my family
she deserved a much more successful career!!! she's awesome
I agree. But 2 #1 albums, a Grammy, 6 VMA’s, 6 number ones is still better than slot of them teeny boppers.
I love how she got Ofra Haza do to the into vocals. It's just too bad Ofra is no longer with us on this earth
😧
Ofra the best
I didn't know that Ofra Haza has passed!
@@mounaisabella3190 AIDS
@@mounaisabella3190 More like murdered!
Happy 61st Birthday Paula Abdul 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎂
I've never heard this song before until this weekend on a oldies station in Tucson. It's a pretty funky tune..should have gotten more air play...adding it to my old school collection
its got an rnb feel with middle eastern fusion..brilliant
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They're playing this on 106.3 FM The Groove now?! Maybe I'll dust off my stereo and tune in some time! 😮😍😎🎵📻💙👍
The fact that its playing on an "oldies " station is depressing.
Still one of the best for me
Oh my God! I was searching this for so long! I remember seeing this as a girl, and wishing I could be pampered by servants just like her.
This song awesome 😍😍😍
Great Paula Abdul👏💛
Why doesn’t this song have more views
Cult classic.
少しのブランクを経てから再起のプロモーション。
本来持つエスニックな美貌がマッチして衝撃的に美しく完璧なMV。
いつ見ても美しい
Still love this song. This is how I discovered Ofra Haza.
True, this song is also how I found Ofra Haza.
When her voice goes deep when singing.she sounds like T-BOZ from TLC
She’s showing her range
This makes me sooo proud to be middle eastern ;) I LOVE YOU PAULA ABDUL
Yup but many people are aware she is Middle Eastern, you know, Jewish.
I still love this song on 2021 :) what a choreography!
Paula gave me everything in this song and vid!!! One of my faves!!!
I was 14 when this came out. Song & video blew me away!! I bought the album ASAP & loved the whole thing. To this day, it's still my favorite Paula video.
very talented unlike the junk out today . oh yeah a natural beauty nothing fake on her And she a sweet person. I love her.