Sunday, July 31, 2011

My latest podcast with Tiffany at Podomatic

James Downing
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Debbie Gibson, Tiffany reunite for tour

NEW YORK — The two biggest female teen-pop stars of the 1980s will start a tour together Friday night, in Westbury, NY. So let's cut right to the chase: Were Debbie Gibson and Tiffany ever rivals?

Hardly, they insist. Gibson, now 40, recalls listening to Tiffany's breakthrough single, a chart-topping 1987 cover of I Think We're Alone Now, "every time I was on a plane, during takeoff, because it's so driving. My sister and I had a Walkman, and we each had headphones, and we'd listen together."
And Gibson's 1988 ballad Lost In Your Eyes, another No. 1 hit, "is one of my favorite songs," coos Tiffany, 39.
"Aw, thank you," says Gibson. "See? It's been mutual admiration, always."
Speaking in a rehearsal studio days before launching "Journey Through the '80s" — which includes five additional dates, wrapping in Chicago Aug. 13 — Gibson and Tiffany present a study in complementary contrasts. Tiffany, now pursuing a career in country music, is sporty in a jersey shirt and acid-wash jeans. Gibson, who spent much of her 20s and 30s performing in musical theater, looks pertly elegant in a long-sleeved mini-dress.


The two initially joined forces for the cheeky horror flick Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, which aired on Syfy earlier this year. "I thought it would be something our fans would love," Tiffany says. "But people had really always expected us to do something musically."
Gibson notes, "We're very different artists, with totally different influences. But that's why this show is so cool."
As its title suggests, the tour will be, in Gibson's words, "unashamedly about the '80s," with each singer offering both her own hits and personal favorites. (They'll also perform together.) Gibson is "incorporating lots of straight-up pop, like Michael Jackson and Madonna," in addition to a medley of show tunes. "Tiffany suggested that, since Broadway influenced me greatly."

Tiffany plans to include selections by Stevie Nicks, Guns N' Roses and John Mellencamp. "And Joan Jett, because when I was 12, before I got a record deal, I used to sit on my lawn and listen to I Love Rock & Roll, and think, 'One day I'm going to get out of this town.'"
In their private lives, too, the women have pursued disparate paths. Tiffany is now in her second marriage — "I've lived country music," she quips — and has a 19-year-old son, a college sophomore studying to be a civil engineer. Gibson has never wed, though she has been with her current boyfriend, a doctor specializing in preventative medicine, for three and a half years.
"I'm just now learning how to integrate a real relationship into my career," Gibson admits, adding, "There are a lot of successful but lonely women in theater, and that's where I spent the better part of 17 years, between the ages of 21 and 38. When you do eight shows a week, you don't have time for much else."
Both nonetheless consider themselves lucky survivors of early stardom. Gibson observes that in their heyday "teen stars weren't as big as they are now. We weren't up for Grammys, like Justin Bieber was. With us, it was, 'Oh, they don't really count.' Now they have whole award shows for teens."
Tiffany figures that she and Gibson may have retained their sanity through the years "because we're songwriters. For me, songwriting has been like therapy. It's kept me out of therapy."
Gibson laughs. "I'm in therapy, and I write songs."

She's working on an album of original material and will release a single on iTunes, Rise, later this year. Tiffany is promoting her own new album, Rose Tattoo, and writing a book that she hopes to publish next year. "It's about my life, and how to survive in the music business."
Her advice for today's young aspirants? "You need to learn to be your own best friend, as stupid as that sounds," Tiffany says. "I think Debbie and I are success stories, because we've shown that you can be a teen artist and still have a life. We're positive role models in that sense."

Deborah Gibson and Tiffany: Journey Through The 80s

On July 29, 2011, I took a "Journey Through The 80s" with Deborah Gibson and Tiffany at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island for the opening night of their tour. The evening was "Electric" for many reasons! First of all, I got to see two amazing artists together on stage, hitting all the right notes! Secondly, I attended the concert with my friend Sara whom I've been friends with since 4th grade and I reconnected with my friend Natalie who I initally met at Deborah's CD signing in 2001 for her album "M.Y.O.B." at Sam Goody in the Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island. It was so great to see Natalie and once again, because of Deborah, we were brought back into each other's life. Finally, I had the opportunity to meet Deborah and Tiffany backstage after the show, which was truly wonderful!


The electricity really started when the lights went down and Deborah and Tiffany took the stage together, opening the show with a great duet of the Eurythmics' "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves." Both Deborah and Tiffany still have what it takes to capture an audience! After another duet, Tiffany stayed on stage by herself to perform. She sang her hit songs "I Think We're Alone Now," "Could've Been," and "I Saw Him Standing There" along with a few songs from her new country album "Rose Tattoo" including "Feel The Music," "He Won't Miss Me," and "Love You Good" as well as a host of cover songs by Stevie Nicks, Guns 'n Roses, and Joan Jett. I have to say, going into the concert, the only Tiffany song I knew was "I Think We're Alone Now," but Tiffany really won me over and made me a fan of hers. She has an amazingly powerful voice that can cross into many genres, and really knows how to engage an audience. While everyone enjoyed hearing her hits, I thought her new music was great!


After Tiffany finished her set, it was time for Deborah to return to the stage and return she did! Starting off with one of her biggest hits, "Shake Your Love," Deborah had the audience up on their feet! Deborah was not only in exceptional physical shape, but her voice was as crisp as ever! She then moved into her number single "Foolish Beat" (for which she still holds the title as the youngest person to ever write, produce, and perform a number one single). Deborah next delighted the audience to a medley of 80s hits that influenced her consisting of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and Richard Marx. She then went back to performing her many hits including "Electric Youth," "Lost In Your Eyes," and "Out of the Blue," One of the things I love about Deborah is her commitment and love of theatre! What makes Deborah's shows so versitle is that she sings both her pop hits and various Broadway tunes. Tonight was no exception! Deborah's theatrical songs included "Don't Tell Mama" and "Maybe This Time" from"Cabaret" and "Big Spender" from "Sweet Charity." Deborah then returned to her songs and treated the audience to "We Could Be Together" and "Only Words," which in all the times I've seen Deborah live, I have not heard her sing these two songs, and while she didn't play the full songs, it was wonderful to get the snipits. The one thing I'm always amazed by is how Deborah can take any song, whether hers or a cover of someone else's song, and just start playing it, as she did in another segment of her set when she asked the audience for requests. Deborah then ended her set on an energetic high note with another one of her biggest hits "Only In My Dreams!"

After leaving the stage, it was time for Deborah and Tiffany to mesmerize the audience together once again as they ended the show performing Heart's "What About Love" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."


I felt so fortunate to have been able to this concert (with my friend Sara), given the opportunity to meet both Deborah and Tiffany after the show backstage, and reconnect with my friend Natalie! This "Journey Through The 80s" was well worth taking! If you were a fan of either Deborah and/or Tiffany, I highly suggest getting tickets to their concert tour "Journey Through The 80s." Even though I've always been a dedicated Deborah fan, I was delighted to see how both performers who were teen idols in the 80s, have grown into musicians who are still relevant today and helped pave the way for so many of today's performers!


For the latest on Deborah be sure to visit http://www.deborah-gibson.com.

For the latest on Tiffany be sure to visit http://www.tiffanytunes.com
"Journey Through The 80s" continues on:

July 31: The Paramont Theater (Asbury Park, NJ)

August 7: North Shore Music Theater (Beverly, MA)

August 10: House of Blues (Cleveland, OH)

August 12: Harrah's (Council Bluff's, IA)

August 13: House of Blues (Chicago, IL)

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DEBBIE GIBSON & TIFFANY PERFORMANCE Posted on Jul 29, 2011 12:03 PM by Caroline Goddard

'80s teen idols Debbie Gibson and Tiffany rocked out on Good Morning America today -- and times have changed.
Debbie Gibson and Tiffany are kicking off their Journey Through the '80s tour tonight in New York. To celebrate, the pair performed on Good Morning America.


Gibson sang the hit that made her famous, Only in My Dreams, while Tiffany got down to a country version of her hit I Think We're Alone Now.

By the way, how ridiculous is Debbie Gibson's body? She looks better today than she did at 16!

The pair also performed Don't Stop Believin', We Got the Beat and What About Love.

What have these two teen dreams been doing all these years? Debbie -- who actually prefers to go by Deborah Gibson now, thanks -- has enjoyed a successful career on Broadway as well as releasing several adult contemporary albums. Tiffany has also stayed busy releasing new music and appearing on reality shows like Celebrity Fit Club.

Good Morning America Summer Concert Series 2011 Lineup: Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Debbie & Tiffany

"Good Morning America" announced its sizzling 2011 Summer Concert Series lineup with the hottest chart-topping acts in the country and the biggest names in music.

From mega-watt stars including Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson, to pop sensations Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, all Top 11 American Idol contestants, Taio Cruz, Florence and the Machine, and The Goo Goo Dolls, to country superstars Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert, there's something for everyone this summer. Plus, don't miss the best nostalgia acts with The GO-GO's in a 30th anniversary performance, and Debbie Gibson and Tiffany on stage together for the first time.

"GMA's Summer Concert Series" kicks off on May 27 in an exclusive television event with the revolutionary Lady Gaga performing songs from her new album "Born This Way." This first concert will be a ticketed event, details to follow.

Concert Schedule:

May 27: Lady Gaga

June 3: The Go-Go's

June 10: Jennifer Hudson

June 17: Selena Gomez

June 24: Florence & the Machine

July 1: Beyonce

July 8: Miranda Lambert

July 15: Brad Paisley

July 22: Goo Goo Dolls

July 29: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany

August 5: Nicki Minaj

August 12: American Idol Top 11

August 19: Taio Cruz

August 26: TBD

September 2: Mary J Blige

Music Stars of the '80s: Where Are They Now?

They were the teen queens of the 1980s pop scene, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson, the singing and fashion icons who rocked their rivalry all the way to pop-star superstardom before fading away as adulthood and the 1990s beckoned.


Now the former hit-making rivals are back and on tour together, bringing the decade that made them famous to the "Good Morning America" Summer Concert Series stage in a live performance today in New York City's Central Park.

Calling their tour "Journey Through the 80s," Tiffany and Debbie, who also starred together in the film "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," perform a mix of their own material with covers of hits by Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N' Roses from the decade they dominated.

The jean jackets, scrunchies, hairspray and hoop earrings of the '80s may be long gone, but the memories aren't.

While Tiffany and Debbie Gibson send '80s fans wild with their reunion today on the "GMA Summer Concert Series" stage, here's a look back at the rest of your favorite music stars from that glorious decade, and where they are now.

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Rock NYCB Theatre at Westbury, New York

Concert review of Debbie Gibson and Tiffany's "Journey Through the 80s" concert, that took place on July 29, 2011 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Long Island.
On July 29, 2011, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany’s “Journey Through the 80s” show took place at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, New York. In addition to singing their own hits, this event featured 80s music, where the former teen queens paid tribute to the artists and genres that inspired and bloomed their careers.



The concert commenced with Tiffany and Gibson covering Aretha Franklin’s “Sisters are Doin’ It For Themselves,” and Toni Basil’s “Mickey.”

Following these two collaborations, Gibson exited the stage and Tiffany was the first artist to perform her own songs.

Tiffany
Backed by an exceptional six-piece band, Tiffany opened with Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll” and John Mellencamp’s “Crumblin’ Down.” It was followed by a bold rendition of Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” whom she dubs as her “musical inspiration,” as well as Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

She greeted the Long Island audience and noted that both “she and Debbie were up since the crack of dawn,” since they appeared and performed on Good Morning America.

Tiffany broke into the hits that solidified her as a teen star by belting out “Could’ve Been,” “I Saw Him Standing There,” “Feelings of Forever,” thus showcasing her dynamic vocal ability and range.

The highlight vocal of the night was Tiffany’s signature song and #1 hit “I Think We’re Alone Now,” which had everybody singing along, and garnered her a well-deserved standing ovation.

“Thank you for following us and allowing us to grow, and live music, and do things that inspire us,” Tiffany told the audience. “I love you guys. Thank you so much!”

She went on to perform her several songs from her latest country album Rose Tattoo. These included her current single, the up-tempo “Feel the Music,” and “Love You Good.”

When she introduced “He Won’t Miss Me,” she noted that she wrote this tune, which deals with the pain of knowing that a relationship is over. With this stellar ballad, she proved that she can give any contemporary female country music vocalist on radio a run for their money!

She closed her set with “He’s All Man,” from her newest record.

Debbie Gibson
The stunning Debbie Gibson returned to the stage and opened with “Shake Your Love,” backed with her two dancers and multi-talented band.

She remarked that her fellow songstress and friend Tiffany did a great job, and noted that they both have “mutual respect for each other, and they acknowledge each other’s differences.”

It was followed with “Foolish Beat,” which she accompanied herself on piano. This was her first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts; at the time, she was the youngest person to ever be the solo writer, singer and producer of a chart-topping single.

“I love the 80s music because it was fun,” said Gibson, as she broke into a medley of hits from that era which included tributes to the late “King of Pop” with Billie Jean, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,”

Gloria Estefan’s “Conga,” Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation,” “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from the film Dirty Dancing, and Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best.”

Gibson enjoyed the energy of the audience and remarked that “the other cities will have a tough act to follow!”

She continued with “Out of the Blue” and “Electric Youth,” which was a crowd favorite.

A Merrick, New York native, Gibson has also starred on Broadway, and she sang several tunes from the Cabaret musical such as “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Maybe This Time” and “Hey Big Spender.”

There was also an improvised segment in Gibson’s set where she played melodies of 80s ballads and audience requests such as Richard Marx’s “Right Here Waiting” and the Bangles’ “Eternal Flame.”

Gibson went on to perform her mega-hit “Lost In Your Eyes,” which was her most successful single to date, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Charts for three weeks.

After a wardrobe change, Gibson and her dancers returned, dressed in white, as they performed “Only in My Dreams.”

Encores
Tiffany joined Gibson for their encore as they belted out Heart’s power-ballad “What About Love.”

Their soaring rendition of this classic would have surely made Ann and Nancy Wilson proud!

Their finale performance was Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which left the Long Island crowd yearning more.

The Verdict
In summation, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson commanded the Westbury Theatre stage like no other! Tiffany showcased her powerhouse vocals on her pop, rock and country tunes, meanwhile Gibson entertained the crowd with her dancing, singing, piano-playing, and covers of Broadway standards.

Most concert-goers left the venue overcome with feelings of nostalgia and positive memories from the 1980s.

Both women looked beautiful and they put on an excellent show that is definitely worth experiencing by music lovers of all ages. They were able to revitalize 80s pop music, and introduce it to a brand new generation of fans.

For more information on these former teen icons, please visit Tiffany and Debbie Gibson's official websites.

Read more at Suite101: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Rock NYCB Theatre at Westbury, New York | Suite101.com http://www.suite101.com/content/debbie-gibson-and-tiffany-rock-nycb-theatre-at-westbury-new-york-a382273#ixzz1TgEbEvmi

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Music Reviews by Today's Country (Tiffany's Rose Tattoo album)


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the 1980’s when the MTV generation was in full swing, teen pop became a very hot commodity to the music business as the appearance of music video’s helped sell records. For young teen pop sensation Tiffany she combined her cuteness with mall tours, releases like “I Think We’re Alone Now” and the use of music videos to sell plenty of albums. However, it was a little known fact at the time that Tiffany had a background in country music. Fast forward to 2011, where Tiffany has returned to her roots releasing her debut country music album Rose Tattoo. There is no denying her powerful voice throughout this 8 song release as it carries the majority of the songs whether it be an up-tempo rocker like the album opener “Feel The Music” or the ballad side of things with songs like “He Won’t Miss Me” and “All Over You.” While everybody seemingly wants to make a country album these days at some point in their career, the fact of the matter is that it takes more than wanting to make one. Tiffany grew up singing country and it shows on this release. Her vocals are cut out for this kind of music that relies heavily on them to deliver a well-crafted and emotional lyric over half of the time. Though she most likely will get overlooked by the mainstream, due to the pop background and narrow-mindedness that exists these days, don’t make the same mistake. This is an 8-song release that is well worth giving a spin to and will most likely leave you wanting to hear a bit more when it comes to an end.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Frisky Q&A: Tiffany Talks About Her New Tour And Her Lingering Fondness For Jean Jackets Kate Torgovnick

I was already convinced that the coolest of girls had red hair, thanks to Pippi Longstocking. But then Tiffany exploded on the scene in 1987 with her monster hit, “I Think We’re Alone Now.” Tiffany was one of the first CDs I ever purchased and I listened to it on repeat for hours at a time. I even remember buying an acid washed denim jacket, just so I could look a little more like Tiffany, since my mom had strictly forbid me from dying my hair red.

Tiffany, of course, has a last name. It’s Darwish. And 24 years after her first mall tour, she is back on the road with her fellow ‘80s pop iconic, Deborah Gibson, whom she reconnected with while shooting the SyFy movie, Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid, available now on DVD. Only this time, Tiffany is not just a singer with a new album out—and yes, she does have a new one called Rose Tattoo—she’s also a wife and a mother of a 19-year-old. Yeah, that made me feel old, too.

After the jump, we sat down with Tiffany to talk about her tour, her new album, life, and her relationship to jean jackets these days.


It’s weird, I like jean jackets and when I see them on people, I’m like, “Cute!” But when I put one on, I feel … weird. I feel like if people see me and they know me, they’re gonna be like, “Poor thing, she’s still wearing her jean jacket.” It takes on a whole different meaning for me.

There’s so much going on for you!

A lot. Right now, it’s like “tour, tour, tour.” I’m just kind of like “Ahhhhh!” I’m a workaholic anyway, but then you take extra stuff on your plate, and I’m up at 6 a.m. and going to bed at 2 a.m. I wake up in the middle of the night and have a sketch pad next to me so I can go, “And don’t forget this, and don’t forget this. Okay, go back to bed.” That’s what I was doing last night. My husband was like, “You are getting into weird land.”

Do you remember the first time you met Deborah?

Actually, I really don’t. A lot of that was kind of a blur for me. We were always thrown together on the red carpet. I actually have pictures—I have like everything from back in the day because my dad was so diligent about every moment of my career. But it was a whirlwind. You’re being pulled and tugged and on red carpets and there’s tons of pictures. I remember more than anything that, as we toured around the country separately, we’d leave little notes for each other. I would say, “Oh this hotel is really great,” or “There’s a Hard Rock Café down the street. Check it out.” We’d give little tips to each other. But we never did a show together, so we never really had a lot time to really get to know each other.


How did you reconnect as adults?

Doing “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid,” our silly, cheesy Syfy movie. That’s really how this all came to be. I’ve always wanted to do [a movie]. I’m a big sci-fi fan but did I ever think I’d get the chance? No. That’s a stretch. That’s not something you’d think of Tiffany the singer doing. So I was thrilled when I got the opportunity. I’m pretty goofy. I love martial arts and I was always a tomboy at heart. I used to be that kid in the backyard, pretending monsters were coming to get me and climbing trees. So it’s cool that in my adult life, I got to do that.

What was filming the big fight scene like?

It was a lot of fun. It was definitely something we had to do in one take, so it was: “Just go for it. Use as much of the cake as you can!” Deb and I got a kick out of it because it was definitely for those people that think we have a rivalry. Hopefully, we put that to bed with a good catfight.

What did you think seeing it on screen?

When I saw the edited version I was like, “Wow, there’s a lot of boobs there. What kind of film is this?” I had to sit down and watch it with my son—he’s going to be 19 this year. He was like, “Okay, I get the whole gator/python thing, but you never told me you were going to be wrestling in mud!” I was like “Elijah, what do you expect from my world? It can never just be straightforward and normal.”

How did the tour come about?

I was out working on my album and things were really plugging away for me. And then the phone call came asking, “Would you do a tour with Deborah?” At first I was like, “Gosh, I’d love to—but I don’t know how I would make that work. I already have tour dates and a lot going on. And I know Deb’s kind of busy.” So we decided to do a mini tour together. It’s a celebration of ‘80s music. Obviously, [we] still sing the hits, so there’s reminiscing. I’m not running away from being a teen pop star—I’m still celebrating that. Then I get to do new music at the end. We designed a show that celebrates who we are as individuals. I’m definitely much more of the rocker chick. Even though I was the girl-next-door, my influences have always been Stevie Nicks and John Mellencamp, really rocker-country artists. The show tells a story really of who we are and why our new music sounds the way it does. It’s kind of like the Debbie-Tiffany musical inspiration package. [Deborah and I just] kind of fit together. And the summer—it’s a good time to reminisce.

Where did the album name Rose Tattoo come from?

I have a rose tattoo. I was at dinner with my husband at the time I was naming the album. I wanted something that was me. I was just thinking and thinking and I looked down at my tattoo and I was like, “Rose Tattoo.” I thought it was kind of cool and wondered if anyone else had used that. So I Googled it and no one had. I started saying it to a few friends and they were going, “Oh that’s a cool name.” Then I remembered, the first place I ever had a reoccurring show—I was 12 at the time—was a small little club in Los Angeles called Rose Tattoo.

Wait, you were 12?

[Laughs] Yeah. I went on a journey to Nashville at age 10, trying to get a record deal, but everyone said, “You’re too young. We’re not really interested.” So I went back to California and started pursuing producers and opportunities in Los Angeles. People were like, “Well, if you wanna be discovered you gotta get headshots and go on TV commercials.” My parents didn’t know any different, so they signed me up for everything under the sun and I’m a ham and I wanted to do it. I met my musical director who said, “The country thing is great, but country in LA isn’t as prominent, so let’s branch out. You’ve gotta sing classics.” [Rose Tattoo] had me every weekend get up and perform a mini show. I couldn’t stay in the club because I was only 12, but that was the start for me of being a professional. That show was a growth spurt for my career and showed me what the music industry really entails. So it all really came for circle with Rose Tattoo.

What do you think will surprise people about your new music?

All the reviews have been good, thank goodness. But I think that people are kind of shocked that I can write songs that are meaty. “Feel the Music” is a little tongue-in-cheek, but then I can turn around and write a song like “He Won’t Miss Me,” that is a very heartfelt ballad. This album—it’s honest, all the way around. I think that vocally, I’m singing probably the best I ever have in my life. The lyrics that I wrote are from experiences. Even “Feel the Music.” I’m married—I’ve been married most of my life. I’ve been divorced and remarried. Definitely I look at some of my girlfriends who aren’t married and/or haven’t been married and they still have freedom to go out and own it. When I was writing about this girl in “Feel the Music,” that was about going out and knowing that you’re special and can still turn a head. I think that’s something that everyone can relate to, for girls and guys at all ages and seasons of our lives.

Are people surprised that you do country music now?

Definitely, I get comments like, “Country? What’s making you do country?” But there’s a whole back story that once they hear it, they go “Now I get it.” I always wanted to do country. I loved being on the road in other countries and being a teenage pop star. I’m thankful that it happened. But now I’m on the next step of my life. I saw myself twirling around at 9-years-old being a country singer so I’m just going back to what my original dream was. That doesn’t mean that I lived a fantasy life or that I had to compromise or that I hated my career or anything like that. I’m very grateful and I’ve enjoyed all of it. I think that the success of that career is what’s allowing me to change gears now and to do stuff with a new sound.

I was a huge fan of yours in the ‘80s. What do you think made teenage girls connect to you so intensely?

“I Think We’re Alone Now” is, again, an honest song. Besides having a good beat to it that sounded cool on the radio, it’s something that every teenage girl kind of went through. You dated somebody that maybe your parents didn’t like or you’re talking to a boy that your girlfriends are like, “Really?” Having that time alone with them—it was that flirting, that innocence. That’s what “I Think We’re Alone Now” is. We didn’t really know wHow did the idea to tour shopping malls come about?

When I was playing clubs as a young teenager, it just wasn’t connecting. I’d be playing and I’d just see eyes glazing over. MCA Records just wasn’t sure what to do with me because I was so young. When I was presented with the idea of the mall tour, I thought it was brilliant because that’s where I really was hanging out. When I wasn’t in the recording studio, I was at the mall with girlfriends. We used to go to record stores, watch guys, share a soda and pretty much hang out all day.

What was the first album you remember getting?

It was “Saturday Night Fever.” Actually, it was given to me for a birthday gift from a guy that worked for my dad and he was hot! So it was like, “Yes!”

Have you ever considered another hair color?

Oh, I’ve been other hair colors. I’ve been blonde. I look really terrible as a blonde. It’s so sad. My mom is a blonde, a lot of girls in my family are blonde, but no—it’s not good on me. I’ve been like a dark cherry, almost purple. Then I’ve been a dark, deep, rich black. I actually like myself like that, but no one else does. I’ve messed around with different colors of red and Manic Panicked myself out. I get really bored very quickly and hair color is something I’ve experimented in. I still do but there’s something about being a redhead as I’ve gotten older. I see so many people coloring their hair and wanting red. My personality is really that of a redhead, so I own it. A lot of my favorite people are redheads and we’re very unique.

What do you think about ‘80s fashion coming back?

I think it’s a blast. I buy a magazine and I love a lot of it. Some of the neon colors and leg warmers—not so much—but I love the bold prints and the wild stuff because I think it’s cool. The fashion was something I always loved about the ‘80s. Other than Lady Gaga and a few other people now, music isn’t really that daring in fashion. More scandalous, but not as daring. I love that people like Boy George and Adam Ant and Madonna could all be a little different. You could be whatever you wanted to be. I was very plain—jeans, t-shirts, big hoop earrings and bad hair. I didn’t know anything about fashion. When I went and took my picture for my album cover, there was no stylist. I was 14 when I took that picture. I was just a girl from Norwalk and that was relatable. I think a lot of my fans were just girls that liked music and they could afford a jean jacket.

What denim item is your favorite these days?

It’s weird, I like jean jackets and when I see them on people, I’m like, “Cute!” But when I put one on, I feel … weird. I feel like if people see me and they know me, they’re gonna be like, “Poor thing, she’s still wearing her jean jacket.” It takes on a whole different meaning for me. I think the biggest thing that I wear now is just jeans. I really love flared jeans. The more beat up the jean, the better. I go to vintage stores and find them and I’m like, “These jeans can talk to me. They’ve probably lived a life.”

Want to contact the author of this post? Email her!hat we were doing, how to really date, and we were just going with the flow a little bit. Having a song like that, I’ve had so many people come back and say, “That reminds me of my first boyfriend.” That first heartbreak is terrible and I don’t think it’s something you ever get used to. That song continues to go out there and speak to people. I had the opportunity to record songs from great songwriters right off the bat, so now as a songwriter myself, I take it very seriously and I would love for somebody to re-record one of my songs.

What did you think when you first heard The Shondells’ original version of “I Think We’re Alone Now?”

I was like, “Okay, not so hip, but all right.” Now I love it. I play tambourine, so I love all the tambourines on that record. And the way they sing the vocals is very choppy and just has an attitude to it. It’s funny because when that song comes on the radio, if it’s me, I’m like, “Okay cool.” But if it’s Tommy James and the Shondells, it’s like, “Oh cool!”
How did the idea to tour shopping malls come about?

When I was playing clubs as a young teenager, it just wasn’t connecting. I’d be playing and I’d just see eyes glazing over. MCA Records just wasn’t sure what to do with me because I was so young. When I was presented with the idea of the mall tour, I thought it was brilliant because that’s where I really was hanging out. When I wasn’t in the recording studio, I was at the mall with girlfriends. We used to go to record stores, watch guys, share a soda and pretty much hang out all day.

What was the first album you remember getting?

It was “Saturday Night Fever.” Actually, it was given to me for a birthday gift from a guy that worked for my dad and he was hot! So it was like, “Yes!”

Have you ever considered another hair color?

Oh, I’ve been other hair colors. I’ve been blonde. I look really terrible as a blonde. It’s so sad. My mom is a blonde, a lot of girls in my family are blonde, but no—it’s not good on me. I’ve been like a dark cherry, almost purple. Then I’ve been a dark, deep, rich black. I actually like myself like that, but no one else does. I’ve messed around with different colors of red and Manic Panicked myself out. I get really bored very quickly and hair color is something I’ve experimented in. I still do but there’s something about being a redhead as I’ve gotten older. I see so many people coloring their hair and wanting red. My personality is really that of a redhead, so I own it. A lot of my favorite people are redheads and we’re very unique.

What do you think about ‘80s fashion coming back?

I think it’s a blast. I buy a magazine and I love a lot of it. Some of the neon colors and leg warmers—not so much—but I love the bold prints and the wild stuff because I think it’s cool. The fashion was something I always loved about the ‘80s. Other than Lady Gaga and a few other people now, music isn’t really that daring in fashion. More scandalous, but not as daring. I love that people like Boy George and Adam Ant and Madonna could all be a little different. You could be whatever you wanted to be. I was very plain—jeans, t-shirts, big hoop earrings and bad hair. I didn’t know anything about fashion. When I went and took my picture for my album cover, there was no stylist. I was 14 when I took that picture. I was just a girl from Norwalk and that was relatable. I think a lot of my fans were just girls that liked music and they could afford a jean jacket.

What denim item is your favorite these days?

It’s weird, I like jean jackets and when I see them on people, I’m like, “Cute!” But when I put one on, I feel … weird. I feel like if people see me and they know me, they’re gonna be like, “Poor thing, she’s still wearing her jean jacket.” It takes on a whole different meaning for me. I think the biggest thing that I wear now is just jeans. I really love flared jeans. The more beat up the jean, the better. I go to vintage stores and find them and I’m like, “These jeans can talk to me. They’ve probably lived a life.”

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Tiffany Album Review: "Rose Tattoo" Jun 18, 2011Markos Papadatos

A review of former teen sensation Tiffany's eighth album "Rose Tattoo," feauturing the lead single "Feel the Music." It marks her debut in country music.
Tiffany’s eighth studio album “Rose Tattoo,” produced by Chris Roberts, was released on March 1, 2011, via her record label, Only The Girl Inc. Productions. It marks her debut effort in the country music scene.


Background on Tiffany
According to the Biography section of her official website, Tiffany has been influenced musically by such country women as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette.

A former teen pop sensation, Tiffany has scored two chart-topping songs in the late 1980s on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, including “Could’ve Been” and her signature hit “I Think We’re Alone Now.” To date, she has sold over fifteen million records.

"Rose Tattoo"
With the exception of “Love You Good,” all of the songs on “Rose Tattoo” were co-written by Tiffany.

The lead-off single is “Feel the Music,” in which she showcases her country-rock side. It’s followed by the up-tempo tune “Crazy Girls,” in which she collaborates with fellow songwriter Lindsay Lawler. In the song’s lyrics they pay tribute to Thelma and Louise.

Prime Cuts
The highlight song on the album is the bittersweet ballad “He Won’t Miss Me,” which tackles divorce. She handles its subject matter with much vulnerability and sentimentalism. Her dynamic performance on this tune is reminiscent to the vocals of such country songstresses as Trisha Yearwood and Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland. It would make a stellar choice as a future radio single.

It’s followed by an equally stunning ballad “All Over You,” in which she showcases her soaring range.

The album’s eighth and final track “Just That Girl,” sums up what Tiffany is all about: a strong woman that has learned to live with her mistakes, as well as somebody that stays true to herself.

The Verdict
In summation, there are no filler tracks on “Rose Tattoo,” and it is evident that Tiffany has recorded an honest and warm album that many listeners can relate to.

When it comes to powerhouse vocals, Tiffany’s voice has no boundaries. Whether it is pop, rock, dance or country, Tiffany can excel in any genre of music.

The only downside to this album is that contains only eight songs, leaving the listener thirsty for more.

Her newest album “Rose Tattoo” is a must for any fan of Tiffany’s, or anybody interested in listening to a refreshing album that’s written and performed straight from the heart.

It is a real treat to hear Tiffany perform songs in the genre that has influenced her the most. It is safe to say that she has found her home in Nashville.

For more information on Tiffany’s music and latest CD, please visit her official website.

Source
“Biography Section” of Tiffany's official website. Retrieved June 18, 2011.


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Monday, July 4, 2011

'80s Pop Star Tiffany Goes Country by KristiOlson posted in Country Music Tattle Tale

As most children of the '80s did, I used to dance around my bedroom singing Michael Jackson and Debbie Gibson songs into my hairbrush. At the top of my "setlist" was a little song called "I Think We're Alone Now." If you're a product of the '80s, there's a good chance that was blaring on your walkman all the time, too. Am I right? The girl behind one of the biggest pop songs of the '80s in now trying her hand at country music. When I opened up my mailbox to see a Tiffany CD, my first thought was it had to be some sort of joke. I mean, really? I review country music. Why bother listening to this? Well, boy, was I wrong. Her album "Rose Tattoo" is, in fact, country -- really country.


Turns out Tiffany isn't a stranger to country music and Nashville. She performed on The Ralph Emery Show at the age of 10 and has performed alongside George Jones. She's also an accomplished songwriter and co-wrote 7 of the album's 8 tracks. Who knew? Maybe this record won't be so bad after all...

The album's leadoff track, "Feel the Music," is a great Nashville anthem. With the annual CMA Music Festival approaching, I can't help but think about how great this song would sound blaring from the speakers as thousands of country music fans check out the honkytonk scene on Broadway. It's just a feel-good song that makes you want to party it up country-style. Is there really any other way?!

"Crazy Girls" lyrically reminds me of a country version of Cyndi Lauper's '80s pop smash "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." It's about getting together with your girls, causing trouble, and just having a good time. "Crazy Girls" features Lindsey Lawler, who seems to be the Thelma to Tiffany's Louise, singing "bring the boys to their knees like Thelma and Louise."

"He Won't Miss Me" is arguably the most country song on the record. There's something about a steel guitar that just makes a song sound like the raw truth. The vocals are beautiful and the musicianship is most positively country.

Whether you're an '80s child wanting to reminisce on a voice of your childhood or just a country fan looking for some new tunes, check her out. "Rose Tattoo" is available now on iTunes, Amazon, and her official online store at www.tiffanytunes.com.

Kristi Olson
CMTT Music Contributor

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Tiffany – Feel The Music genre: Country | posted on June 27, 2011 | posted by: Jermy Leeuwis

After all those years Tiffany still "Feels The Music". In 1987 she had a gigantic success with her debut self-titled album. Last March she released her eight album "Rose Tattoo" which could bring some well-deserved attention to her.

Country artist Tiffany released the "Feel The Music" song in June, 2011. OMG, the song "Feel The Music" is fresh out of the oven!This single has just been released and is going to hit the charts. Push the 'play'-button and enjoy!

I give it 3½ of 5 stars.


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80′s Pop Sensation Tiffany Performing Her New Country Single ‘Feel The Music’ On Fox and Friends APRIL 22, 2011 BY J. ANTHONY

Did you know that 80′s pop sensation Tiffany originally went to Nashville in her early teens to record country music? Well, better late than never, right? She’s now making the media rounds promoting her new country album called Rose Tattoo (MP3 album on iTunes), which was just released last month. The first single is called Feel The Music. Here she is performing it live on Fox and Friends this morning. What do you think of the “country” Tiffany?
P.S. If you’re on Twitter, Tiffany’s backup singer in this video is our Twitter friend @dimeaglass. Looking good young lady…



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