January 11, 2008
Battle of the 80’s teen queens: Tiffany vs. Debbie Gibson
Teenpop just doesn’t get any better than this. Back in the 80’s, being a teen idol meant performing in malls and being young and wide-eyed and wholesome (I’m talking to you, Britney…).
Top 3 Tiffany:
1: I Think We’re Alone Now (1987)
Originally performed by Tommy James & the Shondells, but this version is much better.
2: All This Time (1988)
Very Madonna-esque song (Live to Tell/Crazy for You), singing flat never sounded so good.
3: Could’ve Been (1988)
Could Tiffany possibly be Axl Rose’s twin-sister?
Top 3 Debbie Gibson
1: Shake Your Love (1987)
Looking and acting like you’re in an after school special-and doing it without irony. She’s good..
2: Only in My Dreams (1987)
Her wildest dreams feature a white picket fence and her mom doing the laundry! How cutesy is THAT?..
3: Electric Youth (1989)
Debbie does happy/sentimental, with great choreography.
