Song

Straight Up

by Paula Abdul

Straight Up is a 1988 song by Paula Abdul, 4:11 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Direction song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke version available

Released 1988 Hot 100 peak #1 · 25 weeks Length 4:11 R&B, Dance Pop

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Performance tips

• Focus on the sharp, percussive vocal delivery during the verses
• Maintain a confident, no-nonsense attitude
• Nail the iconic, rhythmic dance-pop pauses

In these themes

• 🧭Direction"Up"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Straight Up" karaoke

More songs by Paula Abdul

• Blowing Kisses in the Wind1991 · 4:41
• Cold Hearted1989 · 4:09
• Forever Your Girl1989 · 5:00
• (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me1988 · 4:01
• Knocked Out1988 · 3:35
• My Love Is for Real1995 · 5:24
• Opposites Attract1989 · 4:24
• The Promise of a New Day1991 · 4:16

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