Paula Abdul
8 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul's career connects dance, choreography, singing and television. After performing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleading squad, she choreographed for artists including Janet Jackson. Her Virgin Records debut Forever Your Girl included Straight Up and Opposites Attract, followed by Spellbound and Rush Rush. In 2002 she became a judge on American Idol, adding a prominent television role to her recording and dance work.
Artist background sources
Paula Abdul - official biography
Dance and choreography background, Janet Jackson work, Virgin debut and follow-up repertoire, and 2002 American Idol role. Inconsistent award totals and tour dates are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
All songs for this credit
Recording years are first-release years where available; * marks a reported year awaiting verification. Classical work dates are labeled comp., prem. or pub.. Open an entry for its date evidence and background. Artists sort without a leading "The"; composers sort by surname.
- (year unknown) Blowing Kisses in the Wind
- (1989*) Cold Hearted
- (1988*) Forever Your Girl
- (year unknown) (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me
- (year unknown) Opposites Attract
- (1991*) Rush Rush
- (1988*) Straight Up
- (1991*) The Promise of a New Day
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