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Cool Tiffany pics in website

2011-12-16T18:54:00.000-08:00

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1000 No. 1s Video Series Day 13: Tiffany Talks About Topping the Hot 100

2011-12-16T18:06:00.000-08:00

2011 was the year that Billboard celebrated the 1000th No. 1 song on the Hot 100. As we look back on this year in music, we're celebrating that milestone with a month-long series of videos --- one for each day of December -- chatting with 31 of the hitmakers who rocketed to the top of the chart since its inception in 1958. SEE THE FULL CHART HERE.

On day 13 of our 1,000 Hot No. 1s video series, we move from yesterday's 2002 R&B duet, Nelly's "Dilemma," featuring Kelly Rowland, to Tiffany's back to back No. 1s -- 1987 " I Think We're Alone Now" and 1988 " Could've Been." "When I heard that my hit song had went No. 1, I was washing dishes. I was doing my chores because I was a teenager, of course. My manager called me and said 'Congratulations, you have the number one single in the country,'" Tiffany told Billboard.com of "I Think We're Alone Now" which peaked on Nov. 7, 1987. "I said, 'You know what? I have to get off the phone because I have to finish my chores otherwise I'm going to be busted and I won't be able to do anything.' And, he's like, 'You don't get it'... but I had to finish those chores."

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The '80s teen sensation didn't realize the impact of her "Could've Been" either -- which peaked at No. 1 on Feb. 6, 1988 -- till she saw it on her fans' faces. "I think it took a while for me to really understand [that] people like me [and] people like the song," Tiffany said. "That didn't really start to effect me until I started traveling and seeing people's faces and how they reacted to me."

Be sure to come back tomorrow (Dec. 14) for the next 1000 No. 1s video: Nickelback talk about their No. 1, "How You Remind Me."

Watch Yesterday's 1000 No. 1s Video:

Nelly Talks About Topping the Hot 100 with "Dilemma"

http://www.billboard.com/features/1000-no-1s-watch-tiffany-chat-about-topping-1005670152.story#/features/1000-no-1s-watch-tiffany-chat-about-topping-1005670152.story

Tunes For Tots Benefit 2011 By John Matthews

2011-12-12T05:56:00.000-08:00

Country Stars Central was blessed to be at the 7th annual “Tunes for Tots” fundraiser this year at the Listening Room in Nashville TN on December 6th, 2011.

The incredible line-up consisted of 80's Pop Sensation and star of Gone Country Tiffany, R&J Recording artist Margaret Durante, and Singer/Hit Songwriter Bobby Pinson.

This special event was put on by the “Women's Music Business Association” (http://wmbanashville.org/ ) Very special thanks to them for all that they do, including this benefit for the "Tune's for Tots Foundation.”

Bobby Pinson opened the show by thanking everyone for inviting him for this great cause, he sang “Don't Ask Me How I Know” which was a hit for him back in 2005. Pinson has written many hit songs for big artists such as Sugarland’s “Already Gone,” “All I Want To Do,” and “It Happens.” He has also had hits with Toby Keith, including “She's a Hottie” and “She Never Cried in Front of Me.”

Bobby put on a great show and provided many laughs. He was both entertaining and musically consistent throughout all of the songs he performed.

The show rotated between the three artists, each one bringing so much talent and greatness to the table.

Tiffany who we all know from her monster 80's hit "I Think We’re Alone Now" blew me away with her vocals. She went country in 1995 and recently released her latest Album “Rose Tattoo.” She performed many of the tracks off the new album during the show, including “He's All Man, He's All Mine” and “He Won't Miss Me.”

I was very impressed with Tiffany both vocally and for the great entertainment that she provided. Justin Zimmer complimented her on guitar and sang backing vocals. It was a delight to hear and I would definitely recommend you purchase a copy of Tiffany's CD.

Last but not least third in the round was Margaret Durante, signed R&J recording artist that really showed great vocal and musical ability throughout the show. She played original songs such as “Mostly Bad,” “Preachers Daughter” and “Fall Madly In Love With You.” I was very impressed by Margaret who has a new album coming out in early 2012. She was backed up by Cade Doyle who did an awesome job playing guitar and backup vocals.

To me the show couldn't have been any better. WMBA really put together a top notch show that was enjoyed by all and supported a very great cause. I was blessed to be at the show and want to thank everyone that worked so hard to make this event possible.
Here is a list of the Artists Official Websites, please check them out:

Tiffany: http://www.tiffanytunes.com/fr_tiffanyrosetattoo.cfm

Margaret Durante: http://www.margaretdurante.com/

Bobby Pinson: http://www.bobbypinson.com/fr_home.cfm

Special thanks to The Women's Music Business Association and Vice President Holly Ashby.

http://www.countrystarscentral.com/tunesfortots11.htm

Where Are They Now: Hot Ladies of the '80s By Wonderwall Editor

2011-10-26T06:50:00.000-07:00

Pop sensation Tiffany turned 40 this month, making all of us '80s babies feel really old. To take some of the aging pain away, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at where some of the hottest '80s ladies are today. Enjoy wallowing in the wonderful neon nostalgia.

Bing: Check out more ladies of the '80s

Tiffany (born: Tiffany Darwish)

Then: Teen pop queen

Now: Tiffany released her eighth studio album, "Rose Tattoo," in spring 2011. She's also been dabbling in

acting. In Jan. 2011, she starred opposite fellow '80s pop star Debbie Gibson in the SyFy original movie, "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid."

Tiffany Inks Her Status in Country Music -- Exclusive Video

2011-08-30T06:47:00.000-07:00

Posted Aug 29th 2011 6:00PM by Beville Darden

"I wanted to be the country version of Stevie Nicks, but before you knew it I was heading in a pop direction, touring the world, having No. 1 singles and loving every minute of it."

Her new album, 'Rose Tattoo,' has Tiffany's career coming full circle. The iconic pop star's venture into country music is not a first, as she traveled to Nashville with sights set on a country record deal when she was just nine years old. After being turned down, the California native returned to the west coast but refused to give up her dream. Tiffany continued recording country demo tapes, and by age 12 started to become not just a talented singer but also seasoned performer.

"Everyone was saying to get more stage experience, do more showcases around Los Angeles," she recalls. "But that takes you being a model, actress, dancer ... So I took a million classes and started performing at a club called the Rose Tattoo. That was my first gig."

And thus the name of her new, independently released album, which the singer/songwriter explains took 10 years to make. "I wanted to go deeper than a tattoo on my arm. I was like, 'What really started this off for me? Where did I really learn to work an audience?'" Tiffany reflects. "At that time, I sang anything from Broadway to country ... That's where I branched out as an artist and fell in love with all types of music. That's what 'Rose Tattoo' is about: a celebration of people who have influenced me, like Stevie Nicks, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Led Zeppelin.

Tiffany, her background vocalist Jennifer Friend and guitarists Justin Zimmer and Justin Ostrander take a seat on stools set up in the green room of our New York City studios, where they're performing a few songs for the AOL Music staff. First on the list is 'Feel the Music,' a song tailor-made for girls' night out.

"I've been married most of my life," explains the songbird, who turns 40 this October. "I have a 19-year-old son. So now I kinda have a life again ... a little bit. [laughs] I was writing about girlfriends of mine who are single, and how I feel when I go out. I love my husband ... I don't want to get into too much trouble. But it's nice to go out to a club and know you can still turn heads."

Tiffany has also turned heads on the small screen, developing a whole new fan base with her roles in two science-fiction movies, 'Mega Piranha' and 'Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid,' the latter alongside fellow '80s pop icon, Debbie Gibson. A huge sci-fi fan herself, Tiffany says next on her acting wish-list is a role with vampires. But for now, her affinity for mythological bloodsuckers is influencing her songwriting, at least for the next tune she performs for us.

"I live on eight acres out in the country in Nashville, and it gets creepy and foggy. It's the best atmosphere to write songs. We were sitting outside and a good friend of mine, Tommy Wright, said, 'I'm gonna write you a song for 'True Blood.'' I said, 'If you do that, I'll try to get onto the show somehow.' He came back to me with a song called 'Love You Good.' Hopefully we'll be able to get it out there. This song is so different ... It's a Cajun-witchy song."

Much to our staff's delight, Tiffany's breakthrough 1987 hit, 'I Think We're Alone Now,' is up next on the set-list, with a different sound and arrangement from her original version, as she and her bandmates perform acoustic with a country vibe. Much to our surprise, Tiffany explains that she was at first lukewarm about this song that launched her to international stardom.

"I didn't want to record 'I Think We're Alone Now,' because I thought it was too dance and too pop," she remembers of first hearing the original Tommy James & the Shondells version at age 14. "But I took it home to my girlfriends, and they were dancing around. I wanted to be cool ... "

Tiffany had our whole staff dancing around to the classic hit, and at one point she stopped singing and had us take over lead vocals. Proving the timelessness of 'I Think We're Alone Now,' everyone from our college-aged interns to our 30-something staffers were singing along, word for word.

With the move to country came a move to Nashville a few years back, where Tiffany has found a more welcoming music community that appreciates her for her craft over her fame. "As a pop artist, as a solo artist, it's very hard to have long-term friendships because you're stepping over each other and competing," she explains. "In Nashville, it's great to develop those friendships and those long-term relationships ... to know that people don't want to step over you to get ahead. They love music; they live music. They want the best for me, and I can fall trying new things. That's been a rarity in my life. That's probably why I was able to make such a great album. I had the ideas, I had the songs and the vision ... But I needed everyone to help me to accomplish it."

Nashville has also been a place where the former pop princess has had to prove herself, which she has certainly done with 'Rose Tattoo.' "People are always skeptical about Tiffany, in general, not just in country. 'Can she sing? What's she about?' That goes away when people see me perform. My fans have been awesome ... they've embraced it. They may have thought I was crazy, but they trust me to deliver good music. I think they are pleasantly surprised."

http://www.theboot.com/2011/08/29/tiffany-rose-tattoo-video-interview/

She's Long Past Her Teens, But Tiffany Is Still Growing Up By Cari Wade Gervin

2011-08-27T00:50:00.001-07:00

I was almost 11 when Tiffany’s eponymous debut album hit the charts in 1987, and I am not embarrassed to say it was one of the first records I ever bought.

I had only seriously gotten into pop music the year before, when I ordered a Whitney Houston album to redeem points I earned from selling magazines at school, and my obsession with the Top 40 grew so quickly that I remember my father calling me a 9-year-old teenager.

My father was a serious listener of jazz, so he often made fun of my choices in a good-natured manner. “All of that’s just bubblegum pop. You like it now, but you’ll grow out of it,” he would tell me.

I would argue back, defending my choices, convinced in my belief that Tiffany and her erstwhile rival Debbie Gibson were not manufactured pop stars but were talented musicians in their own right, destined for long careers.

Last week, while listening to that same Tiffany LP, it struck me that we both were right. I stand by my pre-teen assertion that Tiffany’s cover of Tommy James and the Shondells’ “I Think We’re Alone Now” is better than the original. But that cover of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There”? Not in the least.

My father was right that the description of “bubblegum” was coined for pop music like that. But he was wrong about Tiffany. Because in case you haven’t kept up with the singer’s career—well, there is one.

Tiffany Darwish will turn 40 later this year. She has a teenage son and is happily married to a second husband and seems to live a very down-to-earth existence in Nashville. At least, she sounds incredibly down-to-earth on the phone.

“When people meet me, they’re like, ‘You’re very real’,” Tiffany says, and I believe her, not the least because you can still hear her California Valley Girl inflections when she gets excited.

It’s true the teenage diva may never have had the chart-topping success in the United States that she did in the 1980s, when she was the youngest female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard charts. But over the past decade Tiffany has had a number of dance music hits, which have only cemented her popularity with her gay fanbase.

This year Tiffany has taken her talents in a new direction—country. While it may seem like a stretch from dance music, she says it’s actually a return to her roots. As a child, she wanted to become a country star, not a pop one, and then in the early 1990s, she tried to break into Nashville a second time.

“To be honest, I felt like I didn’t really make the grade,” she says. “Because I don’t play instruments, and I felt like I struggled. But I got up and did it again—I didn’t let that hold me back. This is something I really envisioned for myself.”

Three years ago Tiffany moved her family to Nashville and started again—going to songwriting showcases, listening to musicians. Just watching, she says. Watching and learning.

“I think that’s the one thing amazing about having a long-term career,” she says. “The artists I’ve really looked up to—” artists like Bono, Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, and Emmylou Harris, she says “—just when you think they’re settling in… they turn around and they learn something new or they take on something different or they collaborate with someone that you never would have expected, and so they’re constantly growing as an artist.”

Tiffany’s growth has resulted in Rose Tattoo, an album of what she calls “danceable country” and “good heartbreak love songs like ‘Could’ve Been.’” But unlike “Could’ve Been,” her second-biggest hit, Tiffany wrote or co-wrote almost all of the songs on her new album. She says her patience and persistence in Nashville finally paid off with her getting taken seriously as a songwriter.

“The stage where I’m at now, as an adult, I feel like I have more to say,” Tiffany says. “I’ve really grown as a person, you know. I’ve done a bunch of different things and tried a bunch of different things, and not everything has been successful.”

Tiffany is playing this weekend’s Knoxville PrideFest before heading out on tour later this summer with none other than Debbie Gibson (with whom she also starred in January’s made-for-ScyFy movie Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid). So now that she’s grown up, are she and Gibson friends?

“We were never rivals! That was all made up!” she says with a long giggle. “That was really kind of frustrating.… But it’s great now that we’ve really become friends and we really do know each other.”

http://www.metropulse.com/news/2011/jun/22/shes-long-past-her-teens-tiffany-still-growing/

Let's start a life affair: Tiffany's New Inside!

2011-08-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

Written: Jun 25 '09

Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0
Pros: Progressive newjack sound for Tiff. I love her vocals here.

Cons: Three tracks in particular bog the score down. Only 10 tracks!

The Bottom Line: Great music to play while: singing into your remote control, wishing you had her vocal range.

tjhassecrets's Full Review: New Inside by Tiffany (Pop)
I complained and bellyached about Tiffany's lack of presence and sleepwalking style on her sophomore record Hold An Old Friend's Hand; I also mentioned that her third project saw Tiffany taking a bit more control over her sound and image, and that's true. After she parted ways (for the first time) with the scoundrel George Tobin, who is more or less known for holding the girl back from her true potential, Tiffany started experimenting with real dance. Unfortunately, it was fruitless effort, failing to chart at all. By 1990, Tiffany wasn't cool anymore. She was even behind her "rival" Debbie Gibson, whose Anything is Possible LP was released the same year. While that record garnered some attention with performances on the Arsenio Hall Show and other late-night outlets, Tiffany was invisible. There was next to no promotion for the record, and it is known unknown outside of Tiffany's circle (and even then, it's rarely discussed).

Unlike her mallpop efforts, New Inside is an aptly titled dance record that dabbled with newjack swing, Mowtown stylings, rnb, and Tiffany's mature voice. It's odd comparing it to her last effort, which featured the same voice singing trashy and boring rehashes from her debut; here, her voice is fully recognized, and her raspy moments are powerful and interesting. Unfortunately, we wouldn't really hear them again until Dust Off and Dance, her next dance album released in 2005. Where New Inside went right was the overproduction, a trait common in Janet Jackson's music that brings life and fun into the tracks. On the title-track, Tiffany's delivery floored me. Aside from the fact that it's a fun song on its own, the way she belts out the line "If you ever ask me do I love you, YES THE ANSWER IS YOUR DIVIIINE!" is, well, divine. This record is also the first time Tiffany contributed to the songwriting, earning credits for the ultra-cool It's You and the flat 70s (and 80s?) sounding slowjam Back in the Groove, where she sounds a little like she did on her previous effort.

I prefer the smokey and urgent delivery on track likes the sexy Our Love and the tongue-in-cheek Tiff's Back, which is kind of like Latoya Jackson done right. The hooks on this album are overall way better than they were on her last record, as outlined by Life Affair, which is a great song that...would have done a lot better back in 1987. It's not a mallpop song, rather it sounds like something from Madonna's True Blue record or something by Jody Watley. Her voice plays with the song, and listening to it makes me forget that I am listening to the Queen of the Food Court. The cool production is nice, and the lyrics are nice enough for a pop song. My favorite track on the album is by far Never Run My Motor Down, which is pure mallpop, but with a fire to it that Tiffany brings with her vocals: "Jump up, turn around, faster than the speed of sound / Follow me all over town-- NEVER run my motor down!" The second bridge has a slight sense of that desperate feeling when she starts talking about living her life the way she wants, but it's just so damn catchy that I don't care. There's a great attitude on this record that was unmatched in her discography at this point.

I'm not super keen on the 90s Mariah Carey ballad There Could Never, but it's definitely not the worst thing she's done-- at least she seems to be enjoying the material. One of the ballads I do like is Tenderly, which begins with a brief interlude called A Moment to Rest, which doesn't last all that long. Her vocals are the star of the show, and if it weren't for her delivery, I'd probably skip over it (Debbie Gibson couldn't handle this track!) This is true growth of an artist, consider how on her last record, she has a great song that I only listened to because I liked the song, though she only hindered it in many ways. Listening to New Inside is true development, and it's a shame that it has been shunned by both the public and her fans.

...THIS IS TIFFANY AS A FLY GIRL. WHY WOULDN'T YOU WANT THIS?

JUDGING
By far my favorite Tiffany album, if only for the title-track. It may not her best overall, but I find myself listening to most of these songs the most. I like Tiffany's raspy vocals here; she sounds like a sexy momma, which is true progression from her mallpop sound of her first two records. Though she would go back to George Tobin after this record, it's still a testament to how powerfully she can perform. I wish it were still print, so I could easily have people hear it. Get your butts on Amazon and order a copy. They aren't that expensive. ...maybe check the used CD bin at your local record shop.

01. New Inside [5 Stars]
02. It's You [5 Stars]
03. A Moment to Rest/Tenderly [4 Stars]
04. Never Run My Motor Down [5 Stars]
05. Here in My Heart [1 Star]
06. Tiff's Back [4.5 Stars]
07. Our Love [4.5 Stars]
08. Life Affair [5 Stars]
09. Back in the Groove [1 Star]
10. There Could Never [2 Stars]

OVERALL SCORE: 4 STARS (3.7+)
http://www.epinions.com/review/musc_mu-151035/content_475202621060

Oh Hell Yes! Tiffany & Debbie Gibson On The View!

2011-08-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

You will die. This is THAT good!
This morning, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson performed on The View and brought the place down with a countrified version of Tiff's I Think We're Alone Now and a duet-cover of Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves.
Bow down to the greatness!
Ch-ch-check it out (above)!!!
AMAZEBALLS!!!

http://perezhilton.com/2011-08-03-tiffany-debbie-gibson-80s-the-view-duet

32 comments to “Oh Hell Yes! Tiffany & Debbie Gibson On The View!”

FoUfCfK says – reply to this

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Sponsored by ABC… lol trying hard to get them back advertising on your site P?

Bobbarita says – reply to this

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OMG! When I saw the 2 of them "performing" on The View I had to turn off the TV. It was like watching a bad Saturday Night Live sketch. Horrible! Give it up already and retire.

Matthewinil says – reply to this

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Tiffany is performing for free this Friday night in my town of Decatur, IL. www.decaturcelebration.com

Dazzler says – reply to this

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I saw the episode and couldn't believe how Tiffany's voice is still better than most of the pop slags out now… Debbie on the other hand? Yeah, they edited out her part of the medley with good reason. Her voice is hideous.

KeezerBoo says – reply to this

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Re: Bobbarita – How positively troll. There's more real talent in these women than most of what's out now. I'll take Tiffany over Britney, Katy Perry or Keisha any day.

tantrick says – reply to this

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wow debbie is looking fine and tiff is sounding good.

KellyM_in_CA says – reply to this

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They both look SICKENING. They look like members of an alien race thanks to Botox and filler. DG's forehead defies description.

LovelyCup says – reply to this

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Tiffany sounded and looked great. Now, Debbie looked amazing but what was with the over singing? Oh wells, they have both matured into beautiful women.

anaisnun says – reply to this

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All you need here is Martika.

perezyouredumb says – reply to this

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Wow, Debbie Gibson is SO terrible! Give it up lady! Tiffany sounds great but she needs to stop singing the same tired song and come up with something new.

daylor tayne says – reply to this

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I've bought the new Debbie gibson CD " miss vocalist " I luuuuv it

suzyelizabeth says – reply to this

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On a side note, anyone else sick of the word "Amazeballs" yet?

PeabodyJen says – reply to this

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Tiffany sounds fabulous….Debbie, not so much…

LisaRose says – reply to this

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I hope Tiffany gets a big fat contract after this cause that girl can SING. I know she has a country album out but I hope people take notice. I'm not sure country is where she should be.

mw says – reply to this

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Tiffany's got a hell of a voice!

Qc Blablabla! says – reply to this

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Tiffany's voice matured, her voice wasn't like that when she was a teen… Debbie's voice stayed the same as when she was a teen singer. I guess that's where the big difference is between the two. It just feels like a blast from the past. I hope they'll get some new material cause hearing them sing the same song all the time is getting old!

Glen says – reply to this

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Tiffany sounded really good, Deboreah was terrible she sounded like she was trying to imitate Britney' squeel with Christina Aguelara's Runs and it was just bad.

andydo says – reply to this

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Re: suzyelizabeth – I AM!!! ITS STUPID!

ROKN'PA says – reply to this

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Tiffany has been releasing great music for several years now, unfortunately everyone remembers her from her teenybopper hit "I Think We're Alone Now". She has a lot of great music. Look it up.

gmoney27 says – reply to this

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Debbie used to have such a pure and beautiful voice! Now, she sounds screechy and nasally. What happened?!? Hopefully she can get some lessons because I believe she has a lot of talent.

Caseyb31 says – reply to this

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What a performance! Tiffany ROCKED the house!! Tiffany looked stunning too! She has really become a beautiful, classy woman and has an amazing voice! Don't know what to say about Debbie, kinda speechless and not in a good way. Tiffany if you are a really true fiend to Debbie, you will give her the name of your vocal coach, stylist and makeup artist! She needs all what you have if thats possible! Tiffany don't change a thing! Everything about you was perfect, you looked and sounded amazing!!! Can't wait to hear your new country CD.. Look out Carrie Underwood! Tiffanys pipes will give you a run for your money! by the way I am not a Debbie hater, I always liked Debbie & her music but she sings different now. She isn't ugly she just needs a new vocal coach, stylist and makeup artist! Don't you have those things when your a star? She just looked and sounded like a mess next to Tiffanys perfection!

ShawnO35 says – reply to this

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First, Tiffanys voice is the best I've ever heard it! Debbie not so much! Also, I saw it on High def TV when it aired and Debbie is a pretty woman but her heavy green & blue eye makeup scared me and her outfit looked to! Tiffany did sound & looked great on "The View" & not overdone like Debbie! But if you saw "Good Morning America" when they sang, Tiffany shined even more than she did on The View! Her voice was Stellar and her performances were the best I've ever seen her do! She is definitely gonna rise to the top again! I think Tiffany could do any genre of music! Also, The high def TV just shows everything and Tiffany's outfits, hair and makeup was even prettier than it was on The View! She took on a little more edgier rocker look which was hot and not overdone like Debbie's! Sorry but Debbie looked like a stripper on GMA! A garter around her leg with short shorts! PLEASE! I was afraid my teenage daughter was gonna want a garter with her shorts after she saw it! Debs voice was even worse on GMA! I agree with the other person, Debbie needs help in all depts! Come on Tiffany, you have eyes and ears, so you have to realize it too! So help this poor girl out like the other commenter said! Give her the names of your team of people like vocal , style & makeup people. you don't need em, let Debbie borrow them! You are a pretty woman Debbie so let it show! I want the Debbie from the 80's back, the one who could sing and didn't go half naked!

MissPicky says – reply to this

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WHAAAAT is going on?? I turn on my TV this week to watch my fav shows like & The View and GMA, then I go to my Fav gossip blog "Perez" and I think its 1987 again!! I loooove it!! Have I time traveled or is my fav 80's stars making a comeback??
Then I watched & listened… hmm, First off, Tiffany is MAGNIFICENT! What? She is Country now!! Hooray! Going to get her album Immediately! What a performance! I haven't seen her since the 80's and she was a cute teen but what a beautiful woman she has turned out to be! I love her hair shorter too. Was it me or was her face actually glowing on The View? In a good way I mean!… It was either the amazing voice literally shining through or just good makeup or both! I don't know but her beauty & voice shined & she portrayed herself like the star she was, is and is gonna be!! Just beautiful!!
Actually made my week. Felt like I was a teen again!… Now to Debbie, the voice is trying but just not what it once was. Her performance on The View & GMA was ok but made me feel disappointed. She looked like she was playing dress up on GMA & had secretly gotten into her moms closet & makeup to play dress up!! EWW, just didn't work out! Actually made me a little sad for her. She is a beautiful woman still but you just couldn't see it behind all the clothes & makeup garb! I still love the 80's stuff! I believe Tiffany will be a new star for this generation!

DeboLove1999 says – reply to this

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I agree with Perez "oh Hell Yea" then I heard Debbie and just said "oh Hell"
Girls gotta screeching nasally voice now! Ouch! Give it up girlfriend! Tiffany on the other hand made up for it!! Tiffany is the star of today! Love the version of "I Think We're Alone Now!" Did Debbie actually screech when they sang that last song on The View. I think she did and it looked like Tiffany tried to cover for her. What a good friend but That song wasn't in this footage on this site, you would have to have seen The entire show to see it! Can't remember what it was but was the last song they sang on the View! My fav look for Tiffany was on GMA, I loved her rocker side too! She looked great all around! Debbie please be your own person and stop being a wanna be Britney or somebody! Less is more Debbie remember that! I agree with the other bloggers that You could use some tips from your pal Tiff on style and makeup and maybe a free voice lesson from Tiff!… Ouch! But, I just tell it like I see it!

HappyMadison87 says – reply to this

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In response to the other blogs I say, Leave Debbie and Tiffany alone! Tiffany can't just say hey you suck and need a new voice coach, makeup artist and wardrobe! Doesn't Debbie have people who manage her and do that for her? It's not Tiffanys place to do that! Geeze! Tiffanys got more important things to worry about I'm sure! Let Debbie be who she is, who really cares anyway!

Demo says – reply to this

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I still love them both!!! Yea Tiffany is the better singer but she always was! Still gotta love em and especially together! They've both become beautiful women! I'm still a fan!

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Okay here goes again, my comment wouldn't post! Strange… Anyway I wasn't a child of the 80's but I an a definite Tiffany & Debbie fan now! I like Tiffany best tho!! Gotta say I Loooove Tiffanys style & her green top was hot! I would love to get one like it, does anyone know the designer of it or Tiffanys stylist? Please help if anyone knows who makes it!! Also I'm getting married and I absolutely loved Tiffanys makeup on The View! I would love to have my makeup like it for my wedding! Again it's a long shot but does anyone know brand or color of blush & eyeshadow she used? It was so dewey and glowing! The exact look want for wedding! Does any makeup artist have even a guess or know her artist? Well it's worth a shot to try & find out! Anyway, Rock on Ladies!

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Okay you people just need to tell it like it is! Debbie Gibson sucked! She sounded okay in this small piece on Perez's blog but if you watched the whole show… OMG! She screeched through her What About Love Performance! It hurt me to watch! Tiffany blew her away!! Wow! They shouldn't put Debbie next to Tiffany. It's like Daylight vs Dark!! Tiffany is better than most singers out there today! I think she will blow the country music scene up! Just wait, in about a year you will see her all over the country scene winning awards! Debbie needs to take singing lessons or something if she's gonna continue in music! Also I agree that Debbie's makeup looked terrible! Who put that leotard dress, velvet coat & nasty green eyeshadow on her?! Fire your makeup artist & stylist Debbie! Again, Tiffany blew her away in that dept as well. Her outfit was classy and makeup was beautiful and sheek! Tiffany looked like the star of the show! Shine on Tiffany, can't wait to see more from u!

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I love the 80's music and I watched the girls on GMA and The View and I must say…
Tiffany's VOICE gave me cold chills in a good way!!!
Debbie's VOICE gave me cold chills in a bad way!!
Need I say More!

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I was blown away by Tiffany's voice!! Debbie on the other hand should have pulled a Milli Vanilli!! Tiffany also looked amazing! Would love to have her make-up artist do mine! Debbie on the other hand should take note…hers was SCARY!! Hope she did not pay too much for the job Would love to see Tiffany on the tour…just do not know if I could stomach Debbie through it!!!!

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Well this is to Kayla Loves Styling… You were asking about where to get Tiffanys top and you wanted to get your make-up like hers. Well, I was reading this at the salon with some friends who are also upcoming brides & we want to help a fellow bride out so… Heres a few tips for you… I saw a top very similiar in Nordstrom Dept Store, don't know if it was the same one but it looked very similar. Not sure If I remb who made it but it was about $300. So you may wanna check there… Also, I know a lot of make-up artists who said that the look you want is achieveable for a cheaper price then what you would pay for a celebrity make-up artist. I imagine Tiffanys artist is a celebrity make-up person that probably lives in NY, LA or even Nashville since she is a country singer now so You may have to fly the person in depending on where you live. Also I don't know your bridal budget but my make-up artist friends also said it would cost you up in the $1000's for those celebrity make-up artists! So unless you have a limitless budget, me and my fellow make-up artist friends suggest you take the video or picture of Tiffany on the View & go to a local MAC counter to achieve the look. I am sure they could give you what you wanted or get pretty darn close. If not MAC try your local SEPHORA store or Bobbi Brown counter. All good makeup brands with probably good artists… Hope that helped, Congrats on your wedding & hope you get the look you wanted & the top as well!

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Oh Hell yes!! I love these two!! I really wanted to comment on this! Only one thing, I am commenting on the whole show i saw in high definition of View & also what I saw on GMA! This only showed a clip. It's different when you watch the entire show! Debbie wrecked, stabbed, murdered whatever u want to call it on a song at the end of View and flubbed it up to on GMA! Although I am a fan of both ladies just stating what I heard on tv! But a few things I need to talk about. Tiffany is still an amazing singer! She sounded sooooooooo great! Oh Tiffany, I am so glad you are back! You rocked it on GMA and The View! Such a beautiful lady too, your new style is great and your face looked flawless, I guess you just don't age. Whatever you are doing girlfriend, don't stop! Debbie doesn't age either, i am jealous! Ok Debbie, why were you singing like that? Tiffany showed you up big time! I am a fan of yours don't get me wrong. But Debbie oversang her songs! It killed me! Plus the overkill of blue eye shadow on GMA & The view has to go back in the 80's time capsule! Oh Debbie what happened my dear! I love you still Debbie so please change it up! Stop oversinging and dress your age. Those outfits on GMA looked like preteens playing I wanna be a star! I am sorry but you have to do something different if your gonna stand & sing next to Miss Tiffany! Just a fans opinion! Don't shoot the messenger!

'80s star Tiffany tries out country

2011-08-20T18:04:00.000-07:00

By Chip Chandler
chip.chandler@amarillo.com
Tiffany, the flame-tressed ’80s pop icon, understands that the latest swerve in her career may cause some head scratching.

“I knew there was going to be people going ‘Tiffany? Country? What?’ but I’m very passionate about the songs we were writing, and it all starts with the music,” she said.

Yes, Tiffany has gone country. Though it’s more accurate to say she’s gone back.

At 10, she said she was “pounding the pavement” in Nashville but was unsuccessful in landing a record deal there. At 14, however, she was discovered and, three years later, put out a self-titled, four-times-platinum album with such hits as “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been” and “I Saw Him Standing There.”

A follow-up album also went platinum, but her pop career stalled.

Now, she’s working her way back into the spotlight with an independently-released country album, “Rose Tattoo,” and a new acoustic tour that brings her to Amarillo on Sunday for a show at Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd.

Though she’s found some success in dance music since her pop heyday, she said that country is where her heart is.

“This album is really more of my influences, the people who influenced me throughout the years,” Tiffany said. “In pop music, it’s hard to draw from Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, the Doobie Brothers.

“Because I was pretty much a pure pop artist, people didn’t care about what really inspired me. Pop was hard, too, because people didn’t get to know that I could really sing,” she said.

She’ll come to Amarillo with Sunray native Billy Dawson, a fellow Nashville songwriter and friend who also returned to country music after trying different genres.

“Once I moved to Nashville, I remembered what it was, why I listened to it when I was a kid,” Dawson said. “You just fall in love with songwriting when you move to Nashville.”

That’s also true for Tiffany who credits the craft for helping pull her through some doldrums.

“Songwriting to me is great therapy,” she said. “I write about my breakups, my mistakes, things that I’ve seen.”

Sunday’s show will be “a very intimate evening,” she said, “where people can ask questions if they want.”

And yes, she’ll perform her old hits alongside the new songs. “I’ll never abandon them. They’re what allow me to do the new stuff,” she said. “I love it when people come out and want to reminisce and then get caught up.”

http://amarillo.com/get-out-music/2011-08-17/80s-star-tiffany-tries-out-country#.Tk_CfIKW92o

Tiffany - Rose Tattoo EPK 2011

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Tiffany Darwish - In Studio

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He's All Man - Tiffany Darwish - In Studio

I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany - In Studio

Could've Been - Tiffany - In Studio

Tiffany at The Listening Room in Nashville

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All This Time

Could't been by Tiffany

"He's All Man, (He's All Mine)" By Tiffany

Tiffany Performs at California EOY 2010

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Tiffany Performs at California EOY 2010

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Concert A Blast from the Past Rae Manning, Yahoo! Contributor Network Aug 16, 2011

2011-08-18T17:26:00.000-07:00

On August 12, 2011, just across the river from Omaha at the Stir Cove at Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany took center stage for thousands of impatient fans. The duo catered to a mass of little girls grown big, who were dying to re-visit their 80s childhood. They proved no disappointment with their amazing vocals and dance moves.

The show started out with the pair doing a duo of Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin classic "Sisters Are Doin It For Themselves". Tiffany, now 39, wore a black, almost knee length dress with feathers around the top, her beautiful auburn hair cascading over her shoulders. Gibson, 40 and still bleach blonde, strutted her stuff on stage in a form fitting red mini-dress. Once rumored to be rivals, they proved to the crowd that anything is possible when performing for fans that have stood the test of time.

Tiffany was the first to perform after the initial set. She catered to her fans, getting up close and personal with them both on and off stage. The quality of her vocals still amazed some as she performed originals and classics by other artists. Songs of her own that she performed included "Could Have Been", "Feelings of Forever", "He's All Man" and "I Think We're Alone Now". She also performed Stevie Nicks' song "Edge of Seventeen", Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll", and Janis Joplin's "Bobby McGee" among others. Her performance proved to the thousands in attendance that she has held on to her class through the years and has taken it to the next level.

Gibson performed next, laughing with her fans and having fun. She joked with the crowd about Justin Bieber and reminisced on her perfume Electric Youth, and how her wardrobe still smells of it. Her dance moves rocked the stage, and were a throw back to the moves she performed as a teen pop princess. With her pink scrunchie in her hair, combed into a side ponytail, and a mid-riff shirt on showing off her amazing abs, she performed her hits "Shake Your Love", "Electric Youth", "No More Rhyme" and "Lost In Your Eyes". She also included a medley of 80's hits such as creations from Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, New Kids on the Block and more. The true 80's babies were pleased to hear her on-the-spot performance of "Doctor Doctor" by the Thomson Twins. Although it admittedly was no where close to being as good as the original, it was spontaneous and appreciated.

For the grand finale, Gibson and Tiffany performed "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey as fans swooned over having just witnessed what was probably one of the best concerts they had ever seen in their entire lives. In the faces of the women in attendance, you could see euphoria along with thoughts swirling and memories coming to surface or what their teenage years were like. It is certain that anyone who visits a Debbie Gibson and Tiffany concert will not soon forget the experience and will cherish it forever.

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Published by Rae Manning
Rae Manning is a freelance writer and journalist for Associated Content and the Examiner. She has also been published several times in the Omaha World-Herald and in online blogs.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8309199/debbie_gibson_and_tiffany_concert.html?cat=33

Tiffany - House of Blues, Cleveland 08.10.11

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Deborah Gibson & Tiffany at HOB Photographer: Anthony Meade 25 photos

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http://chicago.gopride.com/photos/album.cfm?ID=3192

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany-"Don't Stop Believin'"-Live!

2011-08-18T17:15:00.001-07:00

House Of Blues-Cleveland, Ohio-August 10, 2011

Tiffany Talks By Sarah Terez-Rosenblum on August 12, 2011 10:50 AM

2011-08-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

Dear Twelve Year Old Self:
You don’t know me but I know you. See, I am you. The future you. Nice hot pink shorts by the way. They go smashingly with your hot pick socks, white keds, hot pink scrunchie and that hot pink glossy sports bra you wear as a shirt. (Sports bras are much less exciting when you spend all of your time wearing one while shouting at people from a stationary bike in a darkened room. Why would you do that? Good question.) Oh, and don’t worry, I don’t use the word ‘smashingly’ all the time. Just for special breaching the time/space continuum occasions.

You see this occasion is special indeed. I have brought you here to read my interview with one of your very favorite people. Dare I say, your idol. No, not Lily Tomlin. Younger self, I was lucky enough to interview Tiffany. Yes, she’s still got great hair. Not quite as high in the front though. Well, fewer jean jackets, no shopping mall concerts, but she is on tour with your other favorite. No, not Bette Midler. My God, why didn’t anyone know you were queer? Debbie Gibson. No, I don’t still have the Electric Youth perfume poster you climbed into the dumpster behind Walgreen’s to swipe. Yes, she’s still cute as a piano-playing bug, but she goes by Deborah now.

Anyway, Tiffany was lovely and gracious and gabbed about everything from her country-tinged album, “Rose Tattoo,” to whether she regrets posing for Playboy. Crap. No, forget I said that. I don’t care how much you like Gypsy. I don’t care how well things worked out for Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Look, by the time you’re me, you’ll have a lucrative blogging career. Yes, I know what lucrative means. I was using it in its original sense, from the Latin lucrātīvus, meaning gainful. Fine, once you get here, if my/your lifestyle does not meet your standards, you can pose for Playboy. My God, you’re stubborn. No wonder our mom sent you to all those therapists.

Our Town How is the music industry different from an adult perspective?
Tiffany You know more of the pitfalls; you know the industry is a business. It’s a balance to not get jaded by that. As a young artist, you just go out and play music because you love it. When I got off the road at nineteen, I thought, I’ll give it a couple years and just jump back in, but it’s a very fast paced industry and you have to keep up and continue to put product out and I think I’ve learned all that as an adult. Maybe people told me all that when I was younger but you don’t really get it.

OT We’ve watched artists like Britney Spears publicly falter. How did you avoid that period?
T For myself and Debbie Gibson, that was a big no-no, a career breaker, to be out doing scandalous things—at the time that was not acceptable. Not that it’s okay now, but bad behavior is a little more celebrated. Artists have always gotten into trouble, especially as young teens because you’re living in an adult world. Nobody’s telling you no, you’re making lots of money. But we didn’t have reality TV; paparazzi weren’t what they are now. Every second these kids are bombarded, so you’re gonna see some unflattering things. As a public, we gasp when we see that sort of thing yet we’re hooked to the TV.

OT How has social media changed life for an artist?
T It’s a great time to be an independent artist. Everyday I wake up to some new tool available to me to get the word out about my new record or to network within the industry or get in contact with my fans. I’m not always instantly in the know, but I have lots of friends with their fingers on the pulse and I look to them to educate me. Being an artist used to mean making a record, doing a video, doing some touring-- those were the tools of the trade. Now you can go on Twitter, be accessible through so many different avenues. That’s very exciting, but also kind of demanding. You really have to stay on top of things.

OT Was there ever any truth to the supposed rivalry between you and Debbie Gibson?
T We get a kick out of that. I can definitely say for myself, I never had harsh words with her, I didn’t even know her. We would walk red carpets together, take a few pictures and go our separate ways. We never became friends (and definitely weren’t enemies) until the movie “Mega python vs Gatoroid” brought us together and we developed a friendship for the first time. You’d think we would have collaborated through music, but that’s actually really a challenge. We are two completely different people and I think that’s what this tour is about: celebrating the 80’s through each of our perspectives. I’m much more of a rocker and country at heart, so I’m going to be into Stevie Nicks and Bon Jovi and Guns and Roses and Deborah is your pop girl through and through (with some Broadway thrown in) and she does it beautifully. We never understood the rivalry but it’s probably to be expected, it’s good gossip.

OT Ever regret posing for Playboy?
T Never. I knew it wasn’t for everyone. Some family members were a little put off, but it was my decision and I stand by it. They treated me amazingly. There was a whole personal aspect as well, I was going through a divorce, starting over and dating in my personal life and Playboy came to me at the right time. Professionally, I had “Behind the Music” going on then and I’d just put out an album. I was shocked by the great reviews my new record was getting yet prior success was actually holding me back. I felt held back by my image. I was this mall girl, always fifteen years old. That’s the frustrating part of the industry sometimes. Your true audience doesn’t have a problem with moving on and seeing you in a new light, but sometimes the industry can’t wrap their brain around artistic growth.

OT Your current record is a little bit country. That was a longtime goal, yes?
T It’s been a long journey. I’m thankful for all my success. I loved traveling the world and singing “I think we’re alone now.” But I always saw myself as a country artist. I grew up in a household that played mostly country music. I wanted to blend pop and country, be country with an edge, even at twelve. I was never sure about the longevity of going in a pop dance direction and I think my fear sort of came true; will people know I can really sing? After all these years, it’s great to be in the world of country music amongst my peers and to have to really bring it. In today’s world of pop music, I’m not sure I’d even have a place. The dance/club image gets a little harder as you get older. I also think as a songwriter, I have more to draw from in terms of writing country songs. I write a lot about life, heartbreak, I’m a people watcher. Country music definitely celebrates real life.

OT How long have you written?
T I started writing poetry when I was about twelve but I was afraid to show anybody. I open up my mouth and my voice comes, I don’t have to think about it. But as a songwriter, I was very shy. I knew I wanted to branch out but it took time. Maybe because, being around such great songwriters and having such well written songs like “Could’ve Been” written for me, I thought if it can’t be amazing then I don’t want to show anybody. The first time I came to Nashville to really pursue my career in songwriting was in the early 90s and I definitely struggled. But I kept writing and listening to what other people had to say, was very humble about it, would do a lot of songwriting showcases and just kind of broke down the walls and started to write.

OT Which young pop stars interest you?
T I like Miley Cyrus. Let’s see, there are a lot of really interesting people out there right now. Really over the top performers, at a young age. As an artist I’m intrigued, and having been in the industry a long time, I’m kind of like, where are you going to go next? How is this going to pan out in ten years? I think for country music, Taylor Swift has really opened the doors to a while different demographic. She made country music fun for young people and people who probably wouldn’t have bought a country music record. The thing I love most about her is she is just having fun onstage. You can see it. It hasn’t gotten old for her. She has that personal relationship with her fans. She goes the extra mile. I really admire that.

OT You’ve developed an ardent gay following. How do you feel about that?
T There’s gonna be a lot of boys coming out for this tour. For me as an artist as long as I’m doing the music I love and as long as I’m at my best, I’m happy. I think the gay audience can be, I don’t want to use the word critical, but they really want to see you at your best. I’m grateful for my gay fans because they keep me on my toes.

Tiffany plays The House of Blues August 13th at 7:30 p.m.

A writer with an MFA in Creative Writing from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Sarah Terez Rosenblum freelances for a number of web sites and print publications. Her debut novel, “Herself When She’s Missing," is forthcoming from Counter Point Press. She is also a figure model, Spinning instructor and teacher at Chicago’s StoryStudio. Inevitably one day she will find herself lecturing naked on a spinning bike. She's kind of looking forward to it actually.
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Debbie Gibson, Tiffany reunite for tour By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY

2011-08-10T07:12:00.000-07:00

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."

Tiffany live Decatur Celebration

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Tiffany live Decatur Celebration

Pop star Tiffany come back and she 's gone country !

2011-08-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20515362,00.html

The Fun, Foolish Beat of the '80s

2011-08-10T06:57:00.000-07:00

By Lauren Beckham Falcone
Team Tiffany.
That’s the verdict from last night’s “Debbie Gibson & Tiffany: A Journey Through the ‘80s” concert at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly.
The Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera of the Regan Administration, Tiffany and Debbie had a bit of a Billboard rivalry going on back then. But now that they’re all grown up and no longer competing for the number one slot, it makes sense they joined forces in the name of nostalgia.
And it works.

If you were a kid coming of age in that totally awesome decade, Tiffany and Debbie need no explanation. For the rest of you, they were teen pop sensations of the Justin Bieber variety: filling malls and stadiums ‘round the world.
The raven-haired, trailer park-y Tiffany covered “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “I Saw (Him) Standing There” and sang the original “Could’ve Been”, a teenage torch song that that sent 13 year olds swooning.
The blonde, perky Gibson wrote, performed and produced her own pop hits, including the carbonated “Shake Your Love”, “Electric Youth” and “Out of the Blue”.
Her slow jams, “Foolish Beat” and “Lost in Your Eyes”, were the songs you slow danced to at your sophomore semi.
And let’s not forget the many lunch table conversations debating who was better.
Last night? Tiffany.
The two came out singing “Sisters are Doing It for Themselves”, an Aretha Franklin anthem from the decade that brought you shoulder pads and Reebok High Tops, followed by Toni Basil’s “Mickey”.
(Tiffany was clad in black leggings and an oversized top; Debbie in a red tube-top dress that was so short, you could almost see her Electric Youth.)
Debbie left the stage for Tiffany, who served as the opening act, and she killed it, belting out decades-old tunes - “I love Rock and Roll” and “Edge of 17” before belting out “Could’ve Been” - which got the somewhat meager crowd of 30- and 40-somethings - clad in everything from ripped Flashdance-style t-shirts to neon spandex - on their feet.
She also introduced a few of her new tracks - Tiffany’s gone country with her new LP “Rose Tattoo” - which were pretty decent. The 39-year-old has amazing range and a deep, riveting voice that proves she’s got chops.
Then there’s Gibson.
Debbie - who thankfully dropped the whole I-am-an-adult-and-must-be-called-Deborah thing - is less of a singer and more of a dancer/performer/songwriter. Still, she’s better at 40 than Britney was at 14.
But Gibson seemed to work more on her abs than her alto, proven by her barely-there half shirt and sequined hipster pants.
She sang a little “Billie Jean”, a little NKOTB, a little Janet Jackson and a lot of her own stuff. But all her jumping around and preening made for less of a concert and more of a Jane Fonda workout.
Still, she’s Debbie Gibson. She’s bubbly! She’s cute! She kind of has a lisp! And she wrote “Only in My Dreams” for crying out loud!
You can’t help but like her.
Tiffany and Gibson were the pop dreams of a decade and it’s no wonder their tour is gaining momentum. For a moment last night, a certain generation was free from debt ceilings and unemployment rates and health care costs and in junior high again, when their biggest worry was whether or not someone said hi to you in the hallway.
And that’s worth the price of admission - and those neon leggings.

I Think We're Alone Now (The Nashville Sessions) - SingleTiffany

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I Think We're Alone Now (The Nashville Sessions) - SingleTiffany

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-think-were-alone-now-the/id453279150

SEXY & STUNNING UPDATE TO AN ICONIC SONG

by Kentucky Gambler
Not very many artists can take a song they had a hit with in their teens and update it to make it relevant 25 years later but Tiffany can! This version is so amazing, I can hardly believe it. Her vocals were powerful at 16, in 2011 they are mind blowing! The woman has chops that are unreal!

Still got it GURL!

by Ernest Reyes
Love the new version of this song. Nice way to circle back to where you started and bring it into a contemporary country light! Great job!

ABSOLUTELY FAB!

by JustTheBoy
This is a gorgeous remake of her 80's hit! It's sultry and sexy... Her vocals are stunning and so is she! Never count this woman out! Just when you do, she kicks you in the balls with another fierce track!

Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - Don't Stop Believin' - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

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Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - Don't Stop Believin' - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

sweet child o' mine - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

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sweet child o' mine - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

I saw him standing there - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

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i saw him standing there - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

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Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

i love rock and roll - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

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i love rock and roll - tiffany - westbury, ny - 7/29/11

tiffany - all this time - could've been - feelings of forever - westbury, ny 7/29/11

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tiffany - all this time - could've been - feelings of forever - westbury, ny 7/29/11

Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - A Journey Through The 80's (English Version)

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Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - A Journey Through The 80's (English Version)

Prior one

rubix kube w/ Tiffany - "Sweet Child O' Mine"

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Don't Stop Believin' - Debbie Gibson & Tiffany @ Good Morning America

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DEBBIE GIBSON and TIFFANY don't stop believing CANAL ROOM NYC January 22 2011

On GMA stage

Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - Don't Stop Believin' - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

Debbie Gibson & Tiffany - What About Love - Westbury, NY 7-29-11

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1980s Icon Tiffany’s Country Comeback with ‘Rose Tattoo’ Written by Greg Victor in Music on 30 July 2011

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It’s official: the 1980s are back. They have arrived in the form of Tiffany’s return to the music scene. The girl whose confessions to teen mall-rats across America made her a 1980s icon is ready to impress the world with her country music. Her cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” pushed her debut album to the number one spot on the Billboard charts (and in less than year, was certified quadruple platinum). Now she is setting her sights on conquering the country charts with her new album, Rose Tattoo.

You’ve seen her as the subject of an episode of VH1′s Behind the Music series (in which she disclosed an eventual reconciliation with her mother) and, you may have heard that she posed for a 2002 issue of Playboy magazine. But if you think that the music in her life ever stopped, think again. She’s kept on writing songs and honing her skills as a performer and is now making some kickin’ country music. She’s about to go on tour with the other 1980s pop princess, Debbie Gibson.

Hers is a familiar voice, tailor-made for the gutsy, bluesy songs she has written as an adult. Country music is a natural fit for Tiffany, who was born in Oklahoma. As a young singer, she started off performing country songs, eventually getting discovered by country music veterans Hoyt and Mae Axton during the early ’80s, while performing at a country nightclub in Los Angeles. She’s a rocker at heart, but her roots are in country music. These songs are honest and emotionally from the heart. From the sound of the songs on Rose Tattoo, sounds we should welcome the now-grown-up, flame-haired wife, mom (and still singer) home.

"He's All Man, (He's All Mine)" By Tiffany

A Video by Asa Hatton. Tiffany performs at The Listening Room in Nashville "Could'a Been" by Tiffany

80's pop icon Tiffany sings her hit "I Think We're Alone Now" after a performance of Rock of Ages!

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80's pop icon Tiffany sings her hit "I Think We're Alone Now" after a performance of Rock of Ages!

Tiffany And Debbie Gibson Travel Back To The '80s With Tour

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Popular '80s singers Tiffany and Debbie Gibson are joining forces for the first time when they hit the road this summer, and there was a full dose of nostalgia in the room as the two talked about their show and their inspirations from the '80s.

"The show is about celebrating the '80s, so it's music, music, and all music," Tiffany said. Debbie followed up with some words of her own. "She saw the '80s as Stevie Nicks and Guns and Roses," Debbie explained. "I saw the '80s as Michael Jackson and Madonna and Broadway. So there's a lot of differences.

Despite the differences, the two singing sensations plan on touring with a handful of dates that are still being worked out, with the first six currently on sale. They'll be performing their old hits as well as covering some of the songs that inspired them in that era.

With the tour almost in full swing, the girls seem to be busy bees as Tiffany is currently promoting her Rose Tattoo record while Debbie just finished filming her stint in Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night" music video and a cameo appearance in the upcoming film, 'Rock of Ages.'

"I went down to do a cameo in 'Rock of Ages,' Debbie revealed. "I'm still recovering because it was night shoots."

Hear more from the almost fully recovered Debbie and Tiffany, including a bit of role reversal the two had in Katy Perry's music video!

http://www.etonline.com/music/112809_Tiffany_and_Debbie_Gibson_Travel_Back_to_the_80s_with_Tour/index.html

Debbie Gibson, Tiffany Talk 'Journey Through the '80s' Tour by Gary Trust | August 02, 2011 5:35 EDT

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'80s teen queens Debbie Gibson and Tiffany kicked off their "Journey Through the '80s" collaborative tour by performing Friday (July 29) in New York's Central Park on ABC's "Good Morning America" as part of the wake-up show's "Summer Concert Series."

The pair then took to the stage for the first of six scheduled dates this summer, beginning that night at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury in Westbury, N.Y. (near Gibson's hometown of Merrick).

Long rumored rivals due to their chart battles in 1987-89 - each singer scored two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, Tiffany with "I Think We're Alone Now" (1987) and "Could've Been" (1988); Gibson with "Foolish Beat" (1988) and "Lost in Your Eyes" (1989) - the twosome rarely crossed paths at the time.

As their legacies became entwined and '80s nostalgia grew, Gibson and Tiffany fulfilled fans' wishes by teaming for the kitschy TV movie "Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid," which premiered on Syfy in January.

Video: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Talk Campy Syfy Film, Pop

Following her "Good Morning America" performance, Gibson told Chart Beat that after the twosome teamed for the horror flick and their chemistry as friends became apparent, "musically, it was time to pull the trigger."

Gibson, who makes a self-effacing cameo as Katy Perry's mother in the video for "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," is preparing a studio set, her first since the covers collection "Colored Lights: The Broadway Album" in 2003, while Tiffany earlier this year released her first country album, "Rose Tattoo."

Debbie Gibson: Co-Star Katy Perry 'Raising The Bar' With 'Last Friday Night' Video

Tiffany gave Chart Beat a sneak preview not only of the songs that she'll perform on the "Journey Through the '80s" tour, but also the retro fashion that (even she can't believe) she'll sport.

Following the tour's opening night Friday, which launched with Gibson and Tiffany aptly duetting on Eurythmics' "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" (a No. 18 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985), upcoming stops include the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Mass. (Aug. 7), and the House of Blues in Cleveland (10), before the tour wraps Aug. 13 at the House of Blues in Chicago.

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN: Journey Belts Out The Classic on "Today" -- And So Do Tiffany And Debbie Gibson On "GMA" Jen Ortiz | Jul. 29, 2011, 12:45 PM

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Bust out your leg warmers.
Friday was '80s-themed on "Today" and "Good Morning America."
The battle of the morning show concert series pitted two sets of '80s favorites against each out: Journey on "Today" and Tiffany and Debbie Gibson on "Good Morning America."
Of course, it isn't a Journey concert without "Don't Stop Believin," but the boys were given a run for its money when just blocks away Tiffany and Gibson - who are touring together - covered their famous hit.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/tiffany-debbie-gibson-journey-video-2011-7#ixzz1TybkKBRP

Tiffany Wants Everyone to ‘Feel the Music’ on Her Debut Country Album By: Alanna Conaway

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Back in the ’80s, pop icon Tiffany, sold over 15 million albums with smash hits like ‘I Think We’re Alone Now,’ ‘Could’ve Been’ and ‘All This Time.’ But today, the beautiful redhead with a soulful set of pipes is singing a different tune, as she returns to her roots with her debut country album, ‘Rose Tattoo.’ The album’s first single, ‘Feel the Music,’ is currently at radio, where the country music industry has embraced the singer with open arms.

Country music is where Tiffany got her start in music, before becoming a 17-year-old singing sensation. ”I’ve always loved country music,” Tiffany explains to Taste of Country. “At 9-years-old, I did a lot of benefit concerts for my community … school things. Country music, for my age group, was like, ‘What?!’ [laughs]. I probably pushed the issue, as well. I had boots and my costumes … my mom used to make my outfits, and I’d have my big hat on. I think they just thought I was showing off, and also it wasn’t music that was really embraced there. Then I found artists like Lacey Jay Dalton, Rosanne Cash, Stevie Nicks and Emmylou Harris. I loved the stories of their lives. I loved the strong women that they are and continue to become, so that definitely was a big influence on my career. I tried to keep that my foundation, even when I ended up getting signed as a pop artist.”

Along the way in her career, Tiffany always had her eye set on country music, knowing that it was the direction she hoped to go at some point. “I’ve been trying to steer toward it for quite a while,” she says. “This has literally been 10 years in the making. I came to Nashville in the early ’90s, and I thought, ‘OK, enough is enough. I write songs, I just don’t have the backbone to show it to anybody. I want to go to Nashville and learn how to properly write a song.’ I wanted to get out of this ‘I’m too shy’ phase, so I booked writing appointments. It was a struggle sometimes because Nashville is definitely the place for songwriting, and I had to go through all of that awkwardness of not having a certain line or other frustrations. I got a lot of encouragement from people telling me to keep doing it, keep going, keep owning your craft and it will become something someday.”

Tiffany left Music City to head back to California after she went through a painful divorce. “Real life happened,” she says of the bump in the road. “I ended up doing ‘The Color of Silence’ [album], and that was really my therapy, to be honest with you. I had a lot to say about pitfalls in life, plans changing and people letting you down. The writing process really became natural when it was real and from my heart, and I was exposed. That album got a lot of great reviews, which encouraged me. So from that point on I was on a mission to get myself back to Nashville to spawn a writing career separate from my musical career.”

“It was a long process,” Tiffany admits. “Having a child who is starting high school … how do you make that move? Having his friends and family that you don’t want to leave … all your comfort zones. You are starting over and going to another place. That’s always scary. I made a lot of really good friends [in Nashville] in the ’90s, and they have always been like my family. So I was coming home to something, but again, it’s like starting over.”

Happily married once again and plugging away in a new field of music, Tiffany’s journey has come full circle as she released ‘Rose Tattoo’ back in March. The album has been well received by her loyal fans who have enjoyed all the musical paths the singer has gone down throughout her career.

“It’s been exciting,” Tiffany says of her role in country music. “I known there is going to be some challenges, and it will be a long process for me, but I’m not in a hurry. I’m taking the time to talk to my band and say, ‘Look, these are my goals, and this is where I want to be. I really want to be doing country music.’ I love having great people in my life, and I have a lot of inspiration in Nashville. It’s cool having people know me as not only Tiffany the artist, but Tiffany the songwriter. A lot of times now it’s not just, ‘Are you going to sing ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’?’ They’re kind of like, ‘Are you going to sit in on this writers round?’ So it’s been nice to have things change for me and get a little wink or something from somebody in the audience who is thinking, ‘Hey, you’re holding your own! We’re proud of you! You’re coming along.’ Definitely with the writing aspect, I’m just starting my career there and I definitely want to become stronger. My goal is for somebody to cut one of my songs and have them tour the world … to turn on the TV and hear them singing something I wrote would be a great feeling!”

Best of 80s Nostalgia: Debbie Gibson, Tiffany!

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Best of 80s Nostalgia: Debbie Gibson, Tiffany!
Music icons of the 1980s reveal what fans can expect this summer.
07/29/2011

Tiffany Graces the GMA Stage.

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Tiffany Graces the GMA Stage.
Famed Singer performs song off her new Album.
07/30/2011

Back to the 80's: Tiffany Sings 'I Think We're Alone Now

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Back to the 80's: Tiffany Sings 'I Think We're Alone Now'
Teen queen of the 1980s has a new country music album called "Rose Tattoo."

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Sing the Hits! on The View August 02, 2011

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If you missed our fabulously 80s flashback episode today with Debbie Gibson and Tiffany we've got you covered! Their interview with the co-hosts is embedded below, as are their awesome performances of "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves." And if that's just not enough Debbie Gibson and Tiffany for you, we've also got behind-the-scenes videos with them both, plus you can head to Debbie Gibson's official website to get all their tour dates. Girl power!

My latest podcast with Tiffany at Podomatic

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James Downing
Check out my latest podcast with Tiffany at Podomatic. You can also download it at iTunes. Do a podcast search for Monsters From The Basement.

Debbie Gibson, Tiffany reunite for tour

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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

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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

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'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

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"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?

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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

2011-07-31T04:11:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2011-07-23T23:43:00.000-07:00

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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.

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

2011-07-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-04T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

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

2011-07-03T06:06:00.000-07:00

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.

http://musicremedy.com/t/tiffany/songs/feel-the-music-54443.html

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

2011-07-03T06:01:00.000-07:00

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…

http://thecountrysite.com/tag/tiffany-feel-the-music-live/

Tiffany Takes on Country with “Feel the Music” [VIDEO] By: Kidd Manning

2011-06-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

Do you remember the former teen superstar Tiffany? She doesn’t look quite like she used to and I think time has been on her side maybe with a little help. Well, she is back and like the American Idol judges say when they can’t really figure out what type of a song the artist can or cannot sing, “I bet you can do Country!” So I now give you Tiffany’s attempt doing country “Feel the Music.” Folks in the industry think this song is going to make quite the impact on country radio. Tiffany has teamed up with writers Julie Forester and Dee Briggs to put together “Feel the Music” for your consideration.

http://kqbr.com/tiffany-takes-on-country-with-feel-the-music-video/

Tiffany, ‘Feel the Music’ – Lyrics Uncovered By: Alanna Conaway

2011-06-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

Former teen icon Tiffany is back to belting out songs that are making a huge impact on radio, only this time, it’s country radio. ‘Feel the Music,’ her debut single from her ‘Rose Tattoo’ album, is a soulful and groovy tune which she co-wrote along with Julie Forester and Dee Briggs.

“We wanted to write a song about this girl who isn’t a married girl, who feels the music, but obviously she’s like, ‘You know what … I want to go out and go out on the town. I want to be something special tonight. I want to flirt a little bit. No commitments. I just want to own it!’” Tiffany tells Taste of Country. “I think as women, especially, we have those seasons in our lives — all throughout our lives.”

“I’ve been driving all night / I’ve got that look in my eyes / Sign says right here party like there’s no fear / I’m getting off here / Tasting a hell of time / Neon flashing lights / I feel the pump bump thump from the outside / Getting dirty tonight,” Tiffany sings in the lyrics of the song’s opening verses.

“I’m very much that person,” says the ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ singer. “If I’m going to go out or something, I put on select things to get me in the mood. If I’m really sad and I just can’t conjure up those tears for whatever reason, I just go to certain songs that are going to bring it out of me. I think we do that for songs and movies, or we call certain people up who are going to cheer us up or understand us. It’s OK to have those ‘go to’ things.”

“I wanna feel the music / Get wild in this town / Shake it up and loose it / ‘Til the walls fall down / I wanna groove up on a melody / And feel the beat inside of me / Be only star in the crowd / I wanna feel the music all around,” she sings in the song’s chorus.

“I want to have this song be something people would pump maybe on the treadmill a little bit!” laughs Tiffany. “To keep them in that workout, but also definitely as a song you want to hear when you are getting ready to go out — blasting it in your car or hearing it at a club — a fun dance song!”

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She's Long Past Her Teens, But Tiffany Is Still Growing Up By Cari Wade Gervin Posted June 22, 2011 at 10:57 a.m.

2011-06-25T08:38:00.000-07:00

I was almost 11 when Tiffany’s eponymous debut album hit the charts in 1987, and I am not embarrassed to say it was one of the first records I ever bought.

I had only seriously gotten into pop music the year before, when I ordered a Whitney Houston album to redeem points I earned from selling magazines at school, and my obsession with the Top 40 grew so quickly that I remember my father calling me a 9-year-old teenager.

My father was a serious listener of jazz, so he often made fun of my choices in a good-natured manner. “All of that’s just bubblegum pop. You like it now, but you’ll grow out of it,” he would tell me.

I would argue back, defending my choices, convinced in my belief that Tiffany and her erstwhile rival Debbie Gibson were not manufactured pop stars but were talented musicians in their own right, destined for long careers.

Last week, while listening to that same Tiffany LP, it struck me that we both were right. I stand by my pre-teen assertion that Tiffany’s cover of Tommy James and the Shondells’ “I Think We’re Alone Now” is better than the original. But that cover of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There”? Not in the least.

My father was right that the description of “bubblegum” was coined for pop music like that. But he was wrong about Tiffany. Because in case you haven’t kept up with the singer’s career—well, there is one.

Tiffany Darwish will turn 40 later this year. She has a teenage son and is happily married to a second husband and seems to live a very down-to-earth existence in Nashville. At least, she sounds incredibly down-to-earth on the phone.

“When people meet me, they’re like, ‘You’re very real’,” Tiffany says, and I believe her, not the least because you can still hear her California Valley Girl inflections when she gets excited.

It’s true the teenage diva may never have had the chart-topping success in the United States that she did in the 1980s, when she was the youngest female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard charts. But over the past decade Tiffany has had a number of dance music hits, which have only cemented her popularity with her gay fanbase.

This year Tiffany has taken her talents in a new direction—country. While it may seem like a stretch from dance music, she says it’s actually a return to her roots. As a child, she wanted to become a country star, not a pop one, and then in the early 1990s, she tried to break into Nashville a second time.

“To be honest, I felt like I didn’t really make the grade,” she says. “Because I don’t play instruments, and I felt like I struggled. But I got up and did it again—I didn’t let that hold me back. This is something I really envisioned for myself.”

Three years ago Tiffany moved her family to Nashville and started again—going to songwriting showcases, listening to musicians. Just watching, she says. Watching and learning.

“I think that’s the one thing amazing about having a long-term career,” she says. “The artists I’ve really looked up to—” artists like Bono, Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, and Emmylou Harris, she says “—just when you think they’re settling in… they turn around and they learn something new or they take on something different or they collaborate with someone that you never would have expected, and so they’re constantly growing as an artist.”

Tiffany’s growth has resulted in Rose Tattoo, an album of what she calls “danceable country” and “good heartbreak love songs like ‘Could’ve Been.’” But unlike “Could’ve Been,” her second-biggest hit, Tiffany wrote or co-wrote almost all of the songs on her new album. She says her patience and persistence in Nashville finally paid off with her getting taken seriously as a songwriter.

“The stage where I’m at now, as an adult, I feel like I have more to say,” Tiffany says. “I’ve really grown as a person, you know. I’ve done a bunch of different things and tried a bunch of different things, and not everything has been successful.”

Tiffany is playing this weekend’s Knoxville PrideFest before heading out on tour later this summer with none other than Debbie Gibson (with whom she also starred in January’s made-for-ScyFy movie Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid). So now that she’s grown up, are she and Gibson friends?

“We were never rivals! That was all made up!” she says with a long giggle. “That was really kind of frustrating.… But it’s great now that we’ve really become friends and we really do know each other.”

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Tiffany When: June 25, 2011 | 8:45 p.m. Where: Market Square - Knoxville, TN

2011-06-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

Tiffany Darwish will turn 40 later this year. She has a teenage son and is happily married to a second husband and seems to live a very down-to-earth existence in Nashville. At least, she sounds incredibly down-to-earth on the phone.

“When people meet me, they’re like, ‘You’re very real’,” Tiffany says, and I believe her, not the least because you can still hear her California Valley Girl inflections when she gets excited.

It’s true the teenage diva may never have had the chart-topping success in the United States that she did in the 1980s, when she was the youngest female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard charts. But over the past decade Tiffany has had a number of dance music hits, which have only cemented her popularity with her gay fanbase.

This year Tiffany has taken her talents in a new direction—country. While it may seem like a stretch from dance music, she says it’s actually a return to her roots. As a child, she wanted to become a country star, not a pop one, and then in the early 1990s, she tried to break into Nashville a second time. (Cari Wade Gervin)

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2011-06-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, June 23, 2011, I was afforded the privileged opportunity to speak with former teen queen Tiffany. Throughout her career, Tiffany had two multi-week #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, “ I Think We're Alone Now” and “Could've Been,” and sold over 15 million albums.

In this phone interview, Tiffany opens up about her 25-year career in music, and discusses her latest country record “Rose Tattoo”; furthermore, she reveals some of her future plans and gives advice for hopefuls.

Musical Influences
Tiffany notes that her greatest musical influences include “ Stevie Nicks, Emmylou Harris, Bono [from U2], and Robert Plant.”

New Album and Single
Regarding her latest release, “Rose Tattoo,” Tiffany remarks “I love this album. It has been ten years in the making. It’s something that I wanted to do for a long time. It’s better than I even expected. I wasn’t going to release a country record unless it was something that I really loved. Now the fans definitely understand that I came from country. My fans are awesome!”

Tiffany continues, “A lot of the songs on the album were my thoughts, with the exception of ‘Love Me Good,’ which was written for me by my good buddy Tommy Wright, whom I’ve known for about seventeen years. I love that song so much, and I wanted it on the album. It was done in such a creative way and it paints a picture.”

Tiffany further adds that the tune “Just That Girl” is “totally about me. It started my life. I learned how to laugh about things that used to frustrate me.”

On her newest single “Feel The Music,” Tiffany states: “it’s so much fun! I wanted a song that people can put on before they go out, or blast in their car, or listen to while working out on the treadmill.”

Tiffany’s power-ballad “He Won’t Miss Me” was written about her personal breakup. “The song came from true life experiences. I believe in love, and at times I held on, but I realized that I was the only one holding on,” the former teen idol adds.

Tiffany Talks About her Career
“My fans are wonderful, the songs are great, and I am really excited. I am going out on the road and performing, which I enjoy doing. I love having the moments with the crowds. I love it when it’s real. I really do rely on the fans to come to the show and have a good time. I’ve learned a lot from the business side of things, but after twenty-five years, I am still learning, since this industry is always changing,” acknowledges Tiffany.

The hardest aspect of Tiffany’s job is “just keeping it going.” “I am a workaholic. I love what I am doing. Right now, I am not getting enough hours of sleep at night, and still being able to conquer everything I want to do in the day,” she admits.

On balancing a full-time career in music with motherhood, Tiffany remarks “I make choices! Usually, I try to get home at night and make dinner, even if I have to go back out. I love family time at the table. I would always cook dinner, and I clean my own house.”

Studio vs. Performing Live
Tiffany notes a substantial difference between singing live and recording in the studio. “I loved ‘Rose Tattoo,’ and I loved the first album, because it was all new to me. I’ve enjoyed recording the other albums as well, but there is no response. I am definitely a live performer, and for me, there is nothing better than having the direct feedback from the crowd.”

She continues “being in the studio, you are creating a song that nobody’s heard before, and you sing it a couple of times. When you’re on stage, you’re hoping that they’ve heard it, and they are coming prepared to sing along. As an artist, I like to change the song a little bit, since I want to take it to the next level.”

Pre-show Rituals
On her pre-show rituals, Tiffany reveals “I do a few warm-ups, and it’s always better when I run on the treadmill. If I do a few exercises before, it opens up my lungs before a show. I always pray before I go on stage, and I always thank my band for what we’re about to do.”

Dream Duets
On her dream collaboration choices in country, Tiffany states: “I would love to do something with Garth Brooks. I love his energy on stage, it’s just amazing! Obviously, I would love to sing with Emmylou Harris, who is wonderful. I love Keith Urban, especially some of his ballads; he’s definitely an amazing talent.”

Tiffany further adds that “somebody said that I sing a lot like Martina McBride. She’s a little spitfire. I love her energy. I would love to do something with her. A lot of the songs that she’s chosen to record over the years are just great! ‘Independence Day’ is one of my favorite songs.”

Future Plans
“I’m out on tour with my own band, doing my shows in small clubs. Then the opportunity came along to collaborate with Debbie Gibson. I would never abandon the hits. I am so thankful that I’ve had a career. It makes sense to reminisce about the 80s, and have a good time. Debbie and I have become really good friends. She’s a lot of fun. I want to get the new music into people’s hands. Once they see me perform it, I think they will be pleasantly surprised with this album,” reveals Tiffany.

Alternate Careers
On alternate career choices, Tiffany notes that she’d like to pursue holistic medicine. “I believe in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbs, and eating healthy. There are a lot of things that we can take responsibility with our own health, and a lot of ailments can be made to subside with herbs and vitamins,” she says.

Advice for Hopefuls
For hopefuls who wish to go into the music industry, Tiffany advises them to “be prepared for any and all opportunities. Before the 'Mall Tour,' I started off singing in front of grocery store markets. I sang everywhere. You never know who’s going to be out there. The more that you sing, the more you learn how to work an audience, and you learn how to control your voice after stress. All of these things are going to give you the longevity that you need in your career. If you become successful, there are a lot of late night hours and a lot of talking. The more you know how to take care of yourself and know how to own your crowd, and work around the little roadblocks that are thrown at you, you will know and you won’t be so scared when you are put in that situation.”

“It took me a long time to be comfortable to talk on stage, and obviously now you can’t shut me up,” admits Tiffany.

Tiffany Addresses Fans
For her loyal fans, Tiffany concludes “come out to a live show! Hopefully, you’ll love the album, and hopefully you’ll enjoy the show. That’s where I get a kick out of meeting everybody, and having that bond with people, and getting their responses. Call your local country stations and request ‘Feel the Music,’ and hopefully you’ll like the new single.”

Tiffany Defines Success
For Tiffany, success means “enjoying what you are doing. If you can look back at the end of the night, and be happy and okay with things, and get up the next day and start all over again. Having people in your life that love you no matter what, and also loving people in return; having that constant foundation of reality, which for me is family and friends.”

Many thanks to Tiffany for granting this interview!

For the latest information on Tiffany, her new album, and upcoming tour dates, please visit her official website and on Facebook.

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Tiffany doesn’t regret her pop past, embraces her country future

2011-06-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

By Steve Wildsmith stevew@thedailytimes.com

Over the past several years, Tiffany has gone from ’80s pop icon to something of a darling of the gay community.

She’s embraced that part of her fanbase and has been more than happy to take part in any number of Gay Pride events, including headlining this weekend’s PrideFest in downtown Knoxville. However, she can’t help but thinking that, in some small way, she might be letting a few of her gay fans down.

“I think my gay fans definitely want me to be a little more diva than I am!” she said with a laugh during a recent phone interview with The Daily Times. “I love sequins and feathers, and I can get put together very nicely, but I’m definitely not that kind of person. I can clean up pretty good and handle it for 45 minutes, but after that, the shoes come off and I want to jump around act a fool.”

That down-to-the-earth mentality will no doubt serve her well as she focuses on the next phase of her career – breaking into the mainstream country market. It’s not a gimmick or a lark; in fact, Tiffany — born Tiffany Renee Darwish — got her start in country music. She just happened to get a little sidelined along the way with selling a few million records.

A native of California, she got her start singing country in local nightclubs and restaurants when she was 10; a few years later, she was “discovered” by country artist/songwriter Hoyt Axton and his mother, Mae. Mae Axton took Tiffany to Nashville, where she appeared on the “Ralph Emery Show” and began a career as a professional performer.

The next few years were a whirlwind. In 1984, she signed a recording contract; a year later, she placed second on “Star Search”; in 1986, she recorded her debut album with MCA; and in 1987, she embarked on a tour of shopping malls around the country that would make her a teen sensation. The second single from her self-titled debut, a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells’ “I Think We’re Alone Now,” rocketed to No. 1.

In those early days of MTV, she was an instant star, becoming every little girl’s idol and a cover girl for a variety of teen publications. Another No. 1 (“Could’ve Been”) followed, along with several other hits that propelled the album to sell more than 4 million copies. She toured with New Kids on the Block, found herself embroiled in a legal battle between her parents and manager and capitalized on her success with a 1988 follow-up.

Although less successful than “Tiffany,” “Hold an Old Friend’s Hand” still managed to sell more than 1 million copies. The limelight faded quickly, however, as changing tastes led to the grunge explosion of the early 1990s. Tiffany and her counterpart, fellow teen sensation Debbie Gibson, were cast aside (along with so many other ’80s acts) as sugary confections that had gone stale and lost their appeal.

She never vanished completely, however, the mid-1990s she announced her intentions to launch a career in country. It would take her another 16 years to do so, however, with the release this year of “Rose Tattoo.”

“With this album, there’s no time like the present,” she said. “I moved to Nashville four years ago, and I’ve been wanting to go back to country music. I’m so thankful to my fans, because they can tell when something is in my heart. As long as it’s good music, even though it’s a different genre, I know my fans, what their standards are and what they expect me to bring. I’m really encouraged and feel so thankful when I get a true pop fan in the audience who says, ‘Hey, I like this country!’”

For “Rose Tattoo,” she went back to her roots — the traditional country she started singing as a child on the California family circuit – and threw in the blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the gossamer-pop of Stevie Nicks, two influences she cites on her contemporary work. The album itself sounds natural — not forced, and most definitely not like a desperate attempt by a washed-up singer to grab onto any fanbase she can.

In fact, she said, there’s no regret at all for her meteoric rise and fall. If anything, her journey has afforded her particular brand of country more authenticity.

“I love music, and I’ve always felt grateful to have my career, from being a little girl tooling around in my bedroom saying I want to be singer to traveling around the world with hits and massive success,” she said. “It was bigger than I could have ever imagined. I love the music industry and where it’s taken me. All of the pop stuff I’ve done allows me to go out and do ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ and reminisce. I’ve never been afraid to do that.

“The ’80s music, it was fun and a great time. But if I can hold their attention and say, ‘By the way, I have a new album out; let me take you through that journey,’ then that’s even better. I’ve got ballads that are just as good as ‘Could Have Been’ and other songs that aren’t jams like ‘I Think We’re Alone Now,’ but they make you want to get up and dance just the same.

“And being a mom, a wife, having gone through divorce and hardship — people can identify,” she added. “People who know my story say, ‘Oh my gosh, you are a country song!’ I’ve been living it; now I just need to get out and sing it.”

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Tiffany Darwish's heart lies in country music

2011-06-25T04:43:00.000-07:00

DECATUR - Before she was a 1980s teen idol famous for hits such as "I Think We're Alone Now" or "Could've Been," Tiffany Darwish was an aspiring 9-year-old country singer.
This March, with the release of her eighth studio album "Rose Tattoo," that's what the vocalist is again, albeit 24 years after Darwish, known simply as Tiffany to her fans, began her musical career with a self-titled number one pop music album in 1987. It took Tiffany more than two decades to finally release the album she felt was within her all along.
"I actually did my first tour at the age of 10 with my dad, and it was as a country singer," said Tiffany, who will headline the Decatur Celebration's Goodtimes Stage for two shows on the night of Friday, Aug. 5. "We toured through Alaska, and he took me to sing at places like county fairs, hoedowns, backyard barbecues, you name it. We were usually passing around the hat for gas money to get to the next gig."
It's understandable, then, that Tiffany and her parents were eager to have the then 13-year-old singer move on to bigger and better things under the watchful eye of Nashville producer George Tobin, who also suggested the singer should move her style to more radio-friendly pop. Tobin also was responsible for suggesting Tiffany first perform chart-topping singles such as "I Think We're Alone Now." As a young teenage girl, however, Tiffany was overwhelmed by the pace of her performing life and found it difficult to express herself, especially when it came to the recording of a follow-up album.
"After a hit, the rush to get another album out is exactly that," she said. "On the second album I did, there are definitely songs I felt were really not up to snuff. It was a little frustrating, because I also never had faith that pop music was going to show people that I could really sing."
And so, Tiffany's star declined into the 1990s as she moved away from pop stardom, released several singer-songwriter albums, developed her songwriting and became a mother. She returned to the public eye by charting several dance music hits in the late 2000s and appeared poised for a possible career revival in the dance industry, but knew in the back of her mind that the time had come to embrace her original passion, country music. There were a handful of reasons for the decision.
"My son has grown up and is going off to college, and I just felt the time was right," Tiffany said. "I moved to Nashville and was there for two years just studying the scene and writing music, taking my time before I ever started working on an album. Being a workaholic throughout my career has let me make the money to finance my own album, which is what I've always wanted. Plus, I love living here in Nashville. I've been here for four years and it's where I would choose to be even if I wasn't doing music."
And so, Tiffany haunted the writers' nights of Nashville clubs, performing in small venues and narrowing down selections for a country album with attitude. That album became "Rose Tattoo," released in March.
"It's a classic country blues album because I love the blues as well," said the singer. "It was inspired by artists like Stevie Nicks, Emmylou Harris and Stevie Ray Vaughn. I wanted to be able to embrace all of my heroes and inspirations at once. It was done in celebration of their talents, but I see my own voice as my contribution."
Television audiences, younger viewers and science fiction fans may even recognize Tiffany from a starring appearance earlier this year in the SyFy Channel original film "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," along with fellow 1980s teen idol Debbie Gibson. The singer called the experience of filming a fun diversion, but said that acting wouldn't distract her from country music. Her fans, she said, have made the move along with her.
"The fans have moved with me into country music and they seem to love the new album," she said. "It's great to make new fans as well who would never have listened to my pop albums. I still do perform the pop songs, though. I'm not trying to run away from being Tiffany. The reason I can continue to do music today is because of the success of those classic pop songs."
Country, however, is where Tiffany's heart truly lies. She dreams of one day meeting and playing with her idols, just like she did when she was a little girl.
"I want to play the Grand Ole Opry for sure," she said. "And I want to meet and play with people like Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill. I'm all about showing people what I can really do in country music. Give me a mike and let me perform and I'll prove it to you."
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Tiffany Releases Debut Country Single, “Feel The Music”

2011-06-25T04:32:00.000-07:00

Selling more than 15 million albums worldwide with hits like “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been” and “All This Time,” Tiffany has returned to her roots with her country debut album, Rose Tattoo. Her first single from the new album, “Feel The Music,” has been shipped to radio this week and is going for adds.

Tiffany may have taken the long route into the country genre but she has come full circle. Exploring opportunities as they arose: there were two critically acclaimed singer-songwriter albums, 2000’s The Color of Silence and 2007’s Just Me; a successful stint on the TV reality competition Hit Me Baby One More Time; and an acting career in projects like the recent tongue-in-cheek monster flick Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid (co-starring fellow ‘80s teen icon Debbie Gibson). Perhaps most significant was her foray into dance music, which yielded three hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart. But as pressure grew to build on her rapidly growing reputation as a dance diva, Tiffany remained determined to follow her heart to Nashville.

“It was fun,” she says, “but that’s not my life.”

Tiffany is currently on tour this summer performing songs from new country debut album, Rose Tattoo. She also will be appearing in select dates with Debbie Gibson as a celebration of 80’s music.

”Everyone knows “I Think We’re Alone Now” and I’m grateful for that, but now I’m excited for everyone to feel the new music.”

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Tiffany Returns To Her Roots With Country Debut Single "Feel The Music"

2011-06-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

Selling more than 15 million albums worldwide with hits like “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been” and “All This Time,” Tiffany has returned to her roots with her country debut album, Rose Tattoo. Her first single from the new album, "Feel The Music," has been shipped to radio this week and is going for adds.

"Feel the Music," co-written by Tiffany, Julie Forester and Dee Briggs, is a tribute to the power of song, (I wanna groove up on the melody and feel the beat inside of me/ and be the only star in the crowd/ I wanna feel the music all around.) Taste of Country’s Billy Duke reviewed the debut single saying, “…her performance is three minutes of a genuine good time. Tiffany quickly makes it clear she’s not just dabbling in the genre — she’s here to make an impression.”

Tiffany introduces herself to a new audience while showing longtime fans a side of her they may have never seen—and she’s just getting started. “I’m not going backwards,” she says. “I feel like I’ve really come into my own. This is my sound. This feels good, it feels like my home now.”

Tiffany may have taken the long route into the country genre but she has come full circle. Exploring opportunities as they arose: there were two critically acclaimed singer-songwriter albums, 2000’s The Color of Silence and 2007’s Just Me; a successful stint on the TV reality competition Hit Me Baby One More Time; and an acting career in projects like the recent tongue-in-cheek monster flick Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid (co-starring fellow ‘80s teen icon Debbie Gibson). Perhaps most significant was her foray into dance music, which yielded three hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart. But as pressure grew to build on her rapidly growing reputation as a dance diva, Tiffany remained determined to follow her heart to Nashville. “It was fun,” she says, “but that’s not my life.”

Tiffany is currently on tour this summer performing songs from new country debut album, Rose Tattoo. She also will be appearing in select dates with Debbie Gibson as a celebration of 80's music. "Everyone knows "I Think We're Alone Now" and I'm grateful for that, but now I'm excited for everyone to feel the new music."

For more information on Tiffany and up-to-date tour dates, visit www.tiffanytunes.com

Tiffany, ‘Feel the Music’ – Song Review By: Billy Dukes | Yesterday

2011-06-18T00:29:00.000-07:00

It takes all of two seconds to discover that ’80s pop-star Tiffany is bringing something to country music that the many crossovers before her left behind. Before rolling your eyes at another pop artist trying to release country music, give ‘Feel the Music’ a listen. Her performance is three minutes of a genuine good time. Tiffany quickly makes it clear she’s not just dabbling in the genre — she’s here to make an impression. In fact, she’s written seven of the eight songs on ‘Rose Tattoo,’ her country album released earlier this year.

Lyrically, the story is unlikely to win a Pulitzer or even one of the format’s awards. She sings about a woman looking to have a good time at trouble’s expense. The first verse goes, “I’m drivin’ all night / Got that look in my eye / Sign says ‘Right here, party like there’s no fear’ / I’m getting off here toastin’ a hell of a time / Neon flashing lights / I feel the bump, bump, thump from the outside / Getting dirty tonight.”

The driving harmonica, steel guitar and dobro are what give this song real country swagger. There’s a little smoke in her delivery that her pop fans won’t recall. It gives her depth and character, and most importantly, country credibility. No one who hears this song will label it as “too pop” for country radio. The singer sounds very comfortable amongst the screaming solos and wailing blues harp licks. She says her new style is like “Bonnie Raitt with a Stevie Ray Vaughn vibe,” and this song fits that shape.

“I wanna feel the music / Get wild in this town / Shake it up and loose / ‘Til the walls fall down / I wanna groove up on a melody and feel the beat inside of me and be the only be the only star of the crowd / I wanna feel the music / All around,” Tiffany sings during the chorus.

‘Feel the Music’ isn’t without imperfection. While the first two and a half minutes set up the story and drive anyone within arms reach of a volume knob to turn the song up, the last 30 seconds sort of disappoint. She’s unable to finish strong, repeating “Feel the music, the music, the music“‘ three or four times before a hard end. Overall, though, it’s a great beginner’s effort as this is the first time country fans get to experience her songwriting skills.

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2011-06-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

TIFFANY
TIFFANY is back! ...to her roots. The dynamic voice of the 80s has returned to where it all started for her, country music and the Nashville music scene. Now a critically praised songwriter, Tiffany is set to capture your hearts again with her new album "Rose Tattoo"

She recently starred in 2 Highly Rated SyFy Channel TV Movies (Mega Piranha & Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid), stars in a national commercial with Meatloaf, & appeared on the CBS TV shows "The Young & the Restless" & “How I Met Your Mother.”

Once upon a time in the 1980s, a little girl came to Nashville from her hometown of Norwalk, Calif., with dreams of becoming a country singer. She was raised on a steady diet of Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline, and by age 9 was performing their songs with her own band. The following year she was discovered by legendary country songwriters Hoyt and Mae Axton, and earned an invitation to perform in Music City on The Ralph Emery Show. Things didn’t work out as she’d hoped back then, but three years ago that same little girl—now all grown up, with a family of her own—returned to Nashville for good, determined to make her long-deferred dream come true.

A heck of a lot happened in between. Instead of finding a home in the country world, the teenage Tiffany instead became a pop superstar. She sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and scored hits like “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been” and “All This Time.” But she did so as her manager dictated the songs that she sang—none of which she had a hand in writing. “I’ve always had to fight to be me,” she says now. “I spent most of my career in the early days feeling like people thought I was manufactured, like I was a gimmick—but my voice was real.” Now Tiffany’s voice—literally and figuratively—can be heard at its finest on Rose Tattoo, her eighth studio album and the first to fully explore her country music roots. “It’s come full circle,” she says.

Tiffany took the long way around that circle, to be sure. Exploring opportunities as they arose: there were two critically acclaimed singer-songwriter albums, 2000’s The Color of Silence and 2007’s Just Me; a successful stint on the TV reality competition Hit Me Baby One More Time; and an acting career in projects like the recent tongue-in-cheek monster flick Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid (co-starring fellow ‘80s teen icon Debbie Gibson). Perhaps most significant was her foray into dance music, which yielded three hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart. But as pressure grew to build on her rapidly growing reputation as a dance diva, Tiffany remained determined to follow her heart to Nashville. “It was fun,” she says, “but that’s not my life.”

So three years ago, Tiffany, Elijah and her husband Benn George put down stakes in the Nashville area. “When I came to town I had black hair, so nobody recognized me,” says the famously red-tressed singer. “I went to songwriting showcases and just chilled and watched people. I took the temperature of the town.” She began writing with local songwriters and performing at low-key writers’-night events, gradually convincing local skeptics of her commitment to the genre. As she wrote the songs that would become Rose Tattoo, she reconnected with the reasons she loved country music in the first place. “Country artists are never bigger than their fans,” she explains. “My niche is writing about real life—experiences, heartbreak, seeing your child grow up, all of those real things that me and my fans are going through now.”

Finally, she felt confident enough to start work on a new album of her own. She discovered producer Chris Roberts through her friend and fellow singer-songwriter Lindsay Lawler (who duets on the album’s raucous “Crazy Girls”). The two set up shop at East Nashville’s Yackland Studio armed with some of the city’s finest musicians and a clear creative vision. “Chris and I talked about what I heard on every song, what the direction was,” she says. “It’s like Little Big Town meets Stevie Ray Vaughn with a little bit of Fleetwood Mac.”

Mix all that up and you have Rose Tattoo—a warm, buoyant album that finds Tiffany sounding entirely herself and entirely at home. This is music that is close to the heart, right down to the album title—a tribute to both the Rose Tattoo nightclub where she learned her craft onstage as a youngster, and to the actual rose tattoo she got as a rebellious teen. “He’s All Man” bursts with the joy of love, while “He Won’t Miss Me” addresses the pain of divorce; the aptly titled “Feel the Music” is a tribute to the power of song, and Tiffany shows a sultry side on come-hither cuts like “Love All Over You” and “Love You Good.” The buoyant “Just That Girl” is Tiffany’s clearest statement of principle yet, showcasing both her vulnerability and her strength—and her charmingly self-deprecating sense of humor. “I’m the girl that walks the red carpet with toilet paper on her shoe,” she says with a chuckle. “I look at other artists and everything’s so glossy and fabulous. I don’t know that life. I’m still trying to find my footing—in love, in business, in everything. I’ve learned to laugh about it and to be comfortable with myself.”

Throughout Rose Tattoo, Tiffany introduces herself to a new audience while showing longtime fans a side of her they may have never seen—and she’s just getting started. “I’m not going backwards,” she says. “I feel like I’ve really come into my own. This is my sound. This feels good, it feels like my home now. I wanted it to be home for so long, and now I’m not going anywhere.”
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Tiffany ROSE TATTOO

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Remember Tiffany & Debbie Gibson!!??

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THEY'RE GOING ON TOUR!! AHHH!!

Tiffany is putting together tour dates with fellow 1980s icon Debbie Gibson. The pair, who starred together in the Syfy movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," plan to cover songs that inspired them as well as perform their own material. "We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us," Tiffany told us, adding that she and Gibson might do covers of hits by Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N' Roses, as well as Broadway tunes. They'd also perform their own material. Tiff's on tour supporting her new release, "Rose Tattoo."

http://k8thebounce.blogspot.com/2011/04/remember-tiffany-debbie-gibson.html

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

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Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: Two 80′s Icons Touring Together Pavano Read more: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: Two 80′s Icons Touring Together http://1059sunnyfm.radio.com/2011/04/20/debbie-gibson-and-tiffany-two-80s-icons-touring-together/#ixzz1KGA1nCGA

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Almost every boy growing up in the 80′s fantasized about one of these two girls, or maybe even both! Debbie Gibson and Tiffany were the queens of “Mall Pop”. They graced the covers of every teeny bopper magazine. And now in 2011, they will tour together.

Tiffany spoke to the New York Post about the tour:

We want to journey through the ’80s and all the artists who influenced us.

She also said that they would more than likely be doing songs by Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N’ Roses, as well as Broadway tunes. That in addition to their own material. Tiffany is currently promoting her latest CD, Rose Tattoo.

Read more: Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: Two 80′s Icons Touring Together http://1059sunnyfm.radio.com/2011/04/20/debbie-gibson-and-tiffany-two-80s-icons-touring-together/#ixzz1KGA7kTtu

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“Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid” New York Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 24: Singers Debbie Gibson and Tiffany pose with 80′s cover band Rubix Kube at the “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on January 24, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
80′s teen stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, along with other 80′s icons, show up at the New York premiere of their Syfy channel movie Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid. The film debuts on Syfy January 29th at 9PM.

Read more: Tiffany And Debbie Gibson At Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid Premiere http://1059sunnyfm.radio.com/2011/01/25/tiffany-and-debbie-gibson-at-mega-python-vs-gatoroid-premiere/#photo-1#ixzz1KG98zmPs

Debbie Gibson & Tiffany Tour Posted by Elizabeth Neff under News

2011-04-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

The rumors are true … client Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will tour together! The kick off show for “A Journey Through the 80s” is Friday, July 29, Theatre at Westbury. Pre sale tickets go on sale today, April 21, via Live Nation Mobile App and then open to the general public on Friday, April 22, via Live Nation and Ticketmaster. More tour dates coming soon.

Gibson said, “After doing the SyFy film (“Mega Python Vs Gat0roid”) and press tour with Tiffany, it seemed only natural and timely to venture out on tour together and join forces! We have decided to pay tribute to all 80′s music by performing hits that influenced us from that decade, as well as performing our own hits, and debuting new music! Tiffany’s album Rose Tattoo is out now and I will have new music come tour time to share with you all! She and I have always had a “sisterhood” attitude about the whole “supposed rivalry” and I hope you will all come out and enjoy this first ever event of its kind!”

'Glee' Confuses Debbie Gibson For Tiffany

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Monday's "Glee" included an '80s teen idol mix-up, a snafu over which Debbie Gibson is maintaining her sense of humor.
Guest star Gwyneth Paltrow, playing substitute teacher Holly Holiday, was speaking to a group of students about making fun of each other when she confused Debbie for fellow pop star Tiffany.
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"I spent 3 years sending hate mail to Debbie Gibson until she wrote me back and said, 'The stress of my letters was giving her alopecia,' and then I felt terrible cause I realized it was just my jealousy that she could fill a mall with adoring fans," Gwyneth's character said.

Access Hollywood checked in with Debbie following the episode, who said she wasn't surprised that the hit FOX comedy confused her for her mall-loving counterpart.
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"Of course I played the clubs and Tiffany played the malls so all these years later they are still confusing us! LOL! But, when it comes to 'Glee' and Gwyneth any press is good press!" Debbie told Access in an e-mail message. "Now all we need is a 'Glee' 'Electric Youth' episode! Right?!?"
The duo, which recently starred together in SyFy's made-for-TV movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," are hitting the road together this summer.
"That's why we're touring together," she added. "To prove we are indeed different people!"
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Debbie Gibson & Tiffany Together on Tour

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DEBBIE GIBSON & TIFFANY TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

AT THE NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY – JULY 29

Westbury, NY – Live Nation is pleased to present Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, together for the very first time, at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on July 29 at 8 pm. Tickets are $69.50, $39.50 and $29.50 and go on sale this Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office (Box Office opens at Noon). Event, date and time are subject to change. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges. For membership information, visit www.westburymembership.com

Merrick’s Debbie Gibson rose to fame while still in high school. Her debut single, “Only In My Dreams” was released in the summer of 1987 and was followed in the fall by “Shake Your Love.” Out of the Blue her debut album was released that fall and by the spring of 1988, the title track had climbed to number three on the charts. With the release of her fourth single, “Foolish Beat,” Debbie Gibson became the youngest artist to write, produce and perform a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. ”Lost in Your Eyes,” the first single from her sophomore effort, Electric Youth became her biggest hit, staying at number one for three weeks. In addition to her recording career, Debbie Gibson has starred on Broadway in “Les Miserables” and “Beauty and the Beast.” She starred in London in the West End production of “Grease” and toured nationally in “Grease,” “Funny Girl,” and appeared at the Paper Mill Playhouse in “Gypsy.” More recently she was seen in her second SyFy film “Mega Python vs. Gatorid” with Tiffany as her co-star.

TIFFANY is back! …to her roots. The dynamic voice of the 80s has returned to where it all started for her, country music and the Nashville music scene. Now a critically praised songwriter, Tiffany is set to capture your hearts again…with her new album of country/rock tunes! Tiffany began her career at the age of 13 when she signed her first recording contract with MCA. The self-titled debut album was released in 1987 and eventually went quadruple platinum. The innovative “Mall Tour” that followed proved to be the signature for Tiffany’s early career and was very effective in targeting her core audience of young teens making Tiffany the youngest female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard charts. Tiffany produced three top ten hits, two of which were national and international #1 pop singles “Could’ve Been” and the celebrated “I Think We’re Alone Now.” The soon-to-be teen pop phenomenon, New Kids on the Block, got their big break as the opening act for her world tour. Tiffany released her second album, Hold An Old Friend’s Hand, which went double platinum and featured the top ten hit “All This Time.”

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This week, Deborah Gibson and Tiffany Darwish announced the first show of their aptly named "Journey Through the 80s" tour. Read more: http://musicouch.com/musicouching/80s-icons-debbie-gibson-and-tiffany-to-tour-together/#ixzz1KAjAU8pE

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Deborah “Debbie” Gibson and Tiffany Darwish have announced their joint tour, with the first stop being Westbury, New York on July 29th. Called “Journey Through the 80s”, their tour will feature both the individual songs that earned the ladies top ten hits in the late eighties and early nineties, but also covers of songs by artists Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N’ Roses.

Gibson rose to fame with her albums Out of the Blue and Electric Youth released in 1987 and 1989, respectively. While both albums earned her top ten hits and remarkable album sales, her song, Foolish Beat, earned her recognition as the youngest female to write, produce, and perform a number one single. She has continued to record, releasing albums, Anything Is Possible, Body Mind Soul, Think With Your Heart, Deborah, M.Y.O.B., Colored Lights: The Broadway Album, and Ms. Vocalist. In 2006, she recorded Say Goodbye with Jordan Knight which is featured on his album, Love Songs.

Aside from her music and her multiple acting roles in musical theater, Gibson maintains her Gibson Girl Foundation, which has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships for needy children so that they can further develop their musical talent. She also oversees the Electric Youth summer and winter camps which provide advanced performing arts training to youths aged 10 to 20 years of age.

While she was seen most recently seen performing at Perez Hilton’s 30th birthday party, Gibson can be found frequently on twitter gushing about her favorite television shows and music groups.

Singing from the time she was four years-old, Tiffany rose to fame through her Star Search performance in 1985 and “The Beautiful You: Celebrating The Good Life Shopping Mall Tour” in 1987. The month before her 16th birthday, Tiffany released her self-titled debut album which peaked at number one on the billboard charts. Similar to Gibson, she is recognized as the youngest artist to have a debut album chart at number one. And, like Gibson, she has never stopped singing.

To date, Tiffany has released 8 albums, including Tiffany, Hold an Old Friend’s Hand, New Inside, Dreams Never Die, The Color of Silence, Dust Off and Dance, Just Me, and Rose Tattoo.

In addition to her music, Tiffany has also added film acting to her repertoire. In 2004, she starred in the Film Psychosis short, The Isolationist.

Both Tiffany and Gibson were seen bringing the height of their rivalry to the screen in the 2011 sci-fi, Mega Python vs. Gatoroid. This isn’t the first time the two have shared the stage either. In 2009, Gibson played the piano while Tiffany sang her hit, What Could Have Been.

While a complete list of tour dates has yet to be released, tickets for the Westbury show are available for purchase. Fans can follow Deborah Gibson and Tiffany Darwish on twitter to stay up to date on their upcoming tour.

Read more: http://musicouch.com/musicouching/80s-icons-debbie-gibson-and-tiffany-to-tour-together/#ixzz1KAjPHkPP

Singer Tiffany to perform at B.B. King's Thursday, April 21, 2011 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2011, 7:29 AM THE RECORD 8 p.m. SUNDAY, MANHATTAN

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ALONE NOW?

The latest artist to turn to country, former teen pop star Tiffany hopes her new album and accompanying tour connect with fans.

TELL ME MORE: She had one big song, and like a lot of other young artists, she got a lot of mileage from that song. Almost 25 years have passed since her cover of "I Think We're Alone Now" scorched the pop charts.

It's not that Tiffany up and vanished since that hit put her on the map. She lost 30 pounds on "VH1's Celebrity Fit Club," filmed a made-for-cable movie and guest-starred on an episode of "How I Met Your Mother." But Tiffany is a musician first, an actress-reality star second. And with this new country album, "Rose Tattoo," Tiffany is chasing success via the genre that first inspired her to pick up a microphone.

We're guessing the crowd will be fans in their 30s, kids who grew up with the little girl who once played shopping malls. Whether they follow her down these dusty country roads is another matter.

QUOTE: "I've been wanting to get back to country music. For me, with country music, you can be a mom, you can be a wife and have your cake and eat it too, as far as family life. Country music is about loving people, it's about having a life and being proud of who you are." – Tiffany, in a 2011 interview with AOL Music's The Boot

DETAILS: B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St., Manhattan; bbkingblues.com; 212-997-4144. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

— Mike Kerwick

'80s Pop Rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Planning to Tour Together 8 Comments By The Editors of AOL Music Posted Apr 19th 2011 02:30AM

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The '80s pop scene was ruled by two teen queens, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson. The former hit-making rivals announced that they are teaming up to go on a tour together, themed after the decade that made them famous.

"We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us," Tiffany told New York Post.

She and 'Mega Python vs. Gatoroid' co-star Gibson will cover hits by the decades' icons, including Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N' Roses.

Tiffany, now 39, sky rocketed into pop super-stardom overnight with her 1987 dance hit 'I Think We're Alone Now' from her debut album 'Tiffany' -- while Gibson, 40, topped the charts with hits including 'Lost in Your Eyes' and 'Electric Youth' from her 1989 'Electric Youth.'

Tiffany has since made the jump from her pop beginnings over to country music and released her eighth studio album 'Rose Tattoo' in March 2011.

Watch PopEater's own Rob Shuter Interview Tiffany and Debbie Gibson.

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Tiffany and Debbie Gibson's Names Don't Combine as Well as NKOTBSB Posted Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:57am PDT by Caryn Ganz in Amplifier

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In the spirit of NKOTBSB, '80s pop icons Tiffany and Debbie Gibson are hoping a package deal will put thirtysomething asses in the seats. Costarring in a ridiculous Syfy movie called Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (which has been fantastically documented on The Soup) went so well, the singers are planning to team up for a tour. "We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us," Tiffany told the New York Post. That means their biggest hits of course -- like anyone would let Deborah out of the venue with all her teeth if she didn't do "Electric Youth" -- and covers of songs by artists as diverse as Guns N' Roses, Reba McIntyre, and Stevie Nicks. Evidently the duo have gotten the Gleememo, because Broadway tunes are on the menu, too. Fun fact: GN'R's Appetite for Destruction, Tiffany's Tiffany, and Gibson's Out of the Blue all came out in 1987! Funny that punk broke just four years later ...

Former Pop Rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Plan to Tour Together! posted by Shara Purcell - Tue Apr 19 2011, 11:07 AM PDT

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It's an '80s teen dream come true as Tiffany tells the New York Post that she and Deborah "Debbie" Gibson will team up for a concert tour! Plus, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson steal a kiss, andKatherine Heigl rocks a country look, y'all.

引領Teenage狂潮的少女歌后Tiffany 分類：回憶閃亮節奏

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八○年代後期Tiffany的崛起帶動了英美兩地西洋樂壇的Teenage風潮。這股由二十歲未滿的青少年歌手所掀起的音樂新浪潮，從1987年一直延燒到1992年，由Tiffany、Debbie Gibson、Kylie Minogue揭開序幕，NKOTB(街頭頑童)時達到顛峰，Martika、Tommy Page則延續期後，而其中最具代表性歌手的便是Tiffany與Debbie Gibson。

在1987-1990年間，Tiffany與Debbie Gibson在西洋樂壇獨領風騷，兩人年齡相仿、崛起歌壇時間相近，一時之間，互為瑜亮，帶動樂壇的良性競爭，正如今日的Britney Spears與Christina Aguilera。有別於玉女掌門人Debbie以創作能力及青春動感曲風見長，一頭紅髮的少女歌后Tiffany則以略帶沙啞的獨特嗓音、情感豐沛的歌聲、獨具親和力的舞台魅力、多元的曲風與鄰家女孩的親切形象，擄獲樂迷的心。

Tiffany本名Tiffany Renee Darwish，1971年10月2日出生於加州小鎮Norwalk，2歲時開始學習哼歌、跳舞，展露表演天份，８歲時就正式在地區性俱樂部、表演中擔任樂團主唱，演唱鄉村歌曲。12歲時，音樂製作人George Tobin聽到Tiffany的演唱驚為天人，立刻簽下Tiffany，展開長達兩年的歌唱及表演訓練，並挑選合適的歌曲試唱。14歲那年，Tiffany的試唱帶獲得MCA唱片公司的青睞，簽下一紙合約，開始錄製正式專輯。

Tiffany的首張同名專輯在1987年夏天發行，當時的西洋樂壇對於這麼年輕的新人並無成功行銷模式可循，此時製作人George Tobin與唱片公司腦力激盪推出一個大膽創新又低成本的行銷手法：讓Tiffany巡迴全美的各大購物中心免費走唱－這是讓大眾近距離認識Tiffany的演唱天賦及舞台魅力最直接的方式。購物中心的過路人潮起初對於這位沒沒無聞的小女孩投以異樣的眼光，但漸漸地越來越多人被Tiffany所吸引，開始有人專程前往購物中心聆聽她的演唱，歌迷開始聚集，媒體也注意到這個特殊的現象，開始報導Tiffany。1987年11月Tiffany的首支單曲「I Think We're Alone Now」這首翻唱自Tommy James & The Shondells的老歌新唱，一舉擠下當時如日中天的流行樂之王Michael Jackson的新歌「Bad」，榮登Billboard流行單曲榜的冠軍，以16歲稚齡成為全美最年輕的單曲榜冠軍女歌手，在西洋樂壇投下震撼的驚嘆號，也正式宣告Teenage風潮來臨。

1988年初，抒情小品「Could've Been」再接再厲登上全美冠軍，「I Think We're Alone Now」隔海在英國稱冠，同名專輯「Tiffany」更在全美狂賣四百萬張，登上Billboard流行專輯榜冠軍，Tiffany成為史上最年輕的冠軍專輯女歌手，並創下多項樂壇紀錄。之後推出的第三張單曲「I Saw Him Standing There」是翻唱自Beatles的名作，雖然樂評對於Tiffany青春瘋狂的詮釋方式不太認同，但超旺的人氣還是把此曲拱上TOP 7，並打入舞曲榜。

但人紅是非多，就在Tiffany事業如日中天的時候，Tiffany的繼父與製作人George Tobin對於酬勞發生歧見，後來更上演一場家庭監護權的爭奪官司，Tiffany破碎的家庭背景被披露在大眾面前，原本清純的鄰家女孩形象受到負面影響，第四張抒情單曲「Feelings of Forever」便只有達到TOP35。

1988年秋天，Tiffany在風風雨雨中推出第二張專輯「Hold An Old Friend's Hand」，首支抒情單曲「All This Time」，Tiffany以憂鬱內斂的唱腔唱出戀人分手的心情，直入TOP 6，第二支單曲「Radio Romance」走輕快活潑的路線打入TOP35，第三支單曲「Hold An Old Friend's Hand」則名列成人抒情榜TOP35。專輯在全美賣出了二百萬張，登上Billboard流行專輯榜第17名，表現差強人意。

1989年，Tiffany與NKOTB、Tommy Page聯合展開全美巡迴演唱，原本為Tiffany暖場的NKOTB，當時卻成為爆紅的少年天團，Tiffany的演唱曲目被刪減，相較之下淪為二線主秀。此時又傳出Tiffany與NKOTB中人氣帥哥Jon Knight熱戀的傳言，Tiffany成為全美少女公敵，演藝前途堪慮。同年，Tiffany獲邀擔任卡通電影【Jetsons：The Movie】女主角Judy Jetson的配音工作，並錄製原聲帶歌曲。

1990年，力求突破瓶頸的Tiffany離開原製作人Geroge Tobin，轉投入NKOTB的經紀人Dick Scott旗下，一改過去流行搖滾＋鄉村藍調的曲風，改走R&B、Funk路線，在樂迷與樂評的驚嘆聲中，以復古狂野的阿哥哥女郎姿態推出第三張專輯「New Inside」。推出後雖然得到不少樂評的正面評價，但由於缺乏有力的行銷與宣傳，Tiffany成為了昨日黃花，唯一值得一提的是，其中的抒情單曲「Here In My Heart」出自名詞曲創作家Diane Warren之手，Tiffany也唱的誠摯感人。

1991年，Tiffany獲邀參與由David Foster所發起精神支援波斯灣戰士的百位藝人義唱活動「Voices That Care」。同年，Tiffany在一次攝影場合中，結識了化妝師Bulmaro Garcia Jr.，兩人迅速墜入愛河，並於1992年結婚，生下一子Elijah Bulmaro。

1993年，Tiffany與原製作人George Tobin再次攜手合作，於亞洲市場推出走鄉村搖滾路線的第四張專輯「Dreams Never Die」，在台灣、日本、香港等地都登上冠軍，暢銷百萬張以上。原本MCA唱片計劃在1994年秋天要以勝利之姿在美國盛大發行這張專輯，但Tiffany卻意外發現這張專輯中有許多歌曲早已被George Tobin交給其他旗下藝人錄製過，待Tiffany唱紅該曲後，George Tobin再順勢推出新人，不滿自己被利用的Tiffany正式和George Tobin拆夥，這張專輯當然也就此絕版。

1994年以後，亞洲巡迴演唱後，Tiffany逐漸淡出樂壇，遠離鎂光燈，享受家庭生活，同時沉澱自己，思考下一步。

而MCA唱片公司則分別於亞洲(1995)及美國(1996)為Tiffany發行了精選輯。

1995-2000年，Tiffany的聲音只出現在少數合輯中，包括為街頭遊民義唱的「In Harmony With The Homeless」專輯、鋼琴歌手Rick Rhodes的專輯、電影【The Thin Pink Line】原聲帶及U2、Blondie的致敬專輯中。

2000年，在樂迷逐漸淡忘這位昔日少女歌后之際，Tiffany回歸搖滾路線，以獨立女性創作歌手身分，推出創作專輯「The Color of Slience」，由獨立廠牌Eureka在美限量發行四萬張，並舉辦自Elton John以來最成功的大學巡迴演唱。這張以搖滾為基調，巧妙融合電子、民謠、流行、抒情曲風的專輯，歌詞犀利且具女性自覺，成熟度高的令人驚訝，一推出即獲得樂評一面倒的讚譽，單曲「Open My Eyes」、「If Only」、「Christening」…等都是令人印象深刻的好歌。Billboard雜誌說「這是一張充滿思想、智慧的優秀專輯，也是2000最好的專輯之一，.讓人想起1995年Alanis Morissette於葛萊美獎大放異彩的~Jagged Little Pills」；All Music Guide也盛讚「這是一張讓人驚喜、不受拘束、充滿想法的專輯，並巧妙融合了電子、搖滾及抒情的專輯」；並被Billboard資深樂評選為2000年度10大最佳專輯之一。

可惜的是，良好的樂評並不能為Tiffany帶來一紙有力的唱片合約。

Tiffany陸續與多家主要唱片公司接觸，但唱片公司都沒有勇氣簽下她，主要原因即在於她背負著昔日「少男殺手」、「購物中心歌后」的盛名。因為之前的印象已經深植人心，要重新塑造Tiffany的困難度遠比包裝一位沒沒無聞的新人來得更高。昔日盛名竟成為阻礙Tiffany日後復出的魔咒。

2002年，極思轉型的Tiffany接受Playboy的邀約，登上2002年4月的封面女郎，大膽展露成熟性感風情，並大談的音樂理念，希望一舉打破她過去根深蒂固的少女形象，結果雖然如願得到許多媒體的曝光，但還是未能得到主流唱片公司的青睞。

2002-2004年，Tiffany陸續獲邀在美、英兩地的活動場合及俱樂部演唱、並舉辦多場小型巡迴演唱會。這段期間，Tiffany也在一些紀念合輯中現聲：日本藝人竹內瑪麗亞、早安少女組、岡本真夜及西洋藝人Tina Turner、Shania Twain的紀念專輯中，都可聽到Tiffany重新詮釋其他藝人成名曲的功力；而在饒舌歌手Krazie Bone的單飛專輯「Thug on Da Line」中，Tiffany也跨刀現聲。

2004年八月，離婚一年多的Tiffany再婚了，對象是小她四歲的英國企業家Ben George。

2005年，Tiffany先跨刀參與歐陸新秀DJ二人組Second Sun的新專輯，之後陸續參加了英美兩地當紅Reality Show-Hit me baby one more time，和也曾紅極一時的Gloria Gaynor、Vanilla Ice、Belinda Carlisle、Sophie B. Hawkins、Shakin Stevens等同台演出，獲得熱烈迴響；六月，推出全舞曲創作專輯「Dust Off and Dance」，有別於前作的搖滾風，以電子樂為主，其中並收錄成名曲「I Think We're Alone Now」的Remix版，強勁的音符、深度的歌詞、充滿力量的自信歌聲，再度獲得大好評。

雖然頂著偶像光環出道，但平心而論，Tiffany的音域寬廣，歌聲充滿豐沛情感，沙啞磁性嗓音中帶著絕佳的爆發力，唱腔多元，踏入歌壇十多年來，歷經鄉村、藍調、民謠、搖滾、R&B、Funk、抒情、舞曲等各種曲風的洗禮，不論哪種曲風，都是遊刃有餘，確實是一個優秀的歌手。

她曾四度來台，兩次宣傳、兩次開演唱會，舞台上充滿巨星的風采，舞台下則親切體貼地讓週遭的人感到如沐春風，與她接觸過的唱片公司員工、媒體朋友與歌迷都留下美好的回憶。

而經過人生的大起大落，Tiffany變的更加成熟自在，對音樂的熱情也未曾消退，她已成立自己的獨立唱片品牌，相信不管是否會再被主流所接納，她未來仍會繼續唱出新的旋律。

Tiffany作品年表：
個人專輯：
1.Tiffany(1987)(推薦)
2.Hold An Old Friend's Hand(1988)(推薦)
3.New Inside(1990)
4.Dreams Never Die (1993/Asia Only)(推薦)
5.All The Best(1995/Asia Only)(推薦)
6.Greatest Hits(1996)
7.The Color of Slience(2000US/2001Asia)(推薦)
8.Dreams Never Die + Bonus Track (2005)(推薦)
9.Dust Off and Dance (2005)(推薦)
10.Just Me (2007)(推薦)
11.Higher (2007/Single)(推薦)
12.Just Another Day (2008/Single)(推薦)
13.Dust Off and Dance (2008/Single)(推薦)
14.Someday Soon (2009/Single)(推薦)
15.Serpentine (2011/Single)
16.Rose Tatoo (2011)(推薦)

電影原聲帶：
1.Jetsons:The Movie(1990) (推薦)
2.The Thin Pink Line(1998)

合輯：
1.Voices That Care(1990)
2.In Harmony With The Homeless(1995)
3.We Will Follow：A Tribute to U2(1999)
4.Platinum Girl：A Tribute to Blondie(2000)
5.Sincerely：Mariya Takeuchi Songbook(2002)
6.Morning Musume.Hello! Project：International Collection(2003)
7.Once in a Lifetime：Mayo Okamoto Songbook(2003)
8.What's Love：A Tribute to Tina Turner(2004)
9.A Tribute to Shania Twain (2004)
10.A Tribute to Cher (2005)

其他跨刀專輯：
1.Rick Rhodes-Deep in The Night(1998)
2.Krazie Bone-Thug on Da Line(2001)
3.Second Sun-Inside Out(2005)

Tiffany官方網址：http://www.tiffanytunes.com/

後記：
為什麼中年男子「回憶閃亮的節奏」系列，第一位要介紹Tiffany？
因為Tiffany的歌是我接觸西洋音樂的起點，我第一次買的卡帶及CD都是Tiffany，儘管單以音樂來說，Tiffany也許不是我最欣賞的，但Tiffany的歌對我來說卻滿載了過去的回憶。

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Gibson and Tiffany planning tour

2011-04-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

Eighties pop rivals DEBBIE GIBSON and TIFFANY are putting their past differences behind them and heading out on tour together.

The former teen stars, who were often portrayed as chart competitors in their heyday, recently teamed up onscreen to poke fun at their rivalry in TV movie Mega Python VS. Gatoroid.

They are now planning to go one step further by announcing a concert tour together, celebrating music from the 1980s and performing songs by other artists as well as their own material.

Tiffany tells New York Post gossip column PageSix, "We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us."

'80s revival Last Updated: 2:49 AM, April 18, 2011

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Tiffany is putting together tour dates with fellow 1980s icon Debbie Gibson. The pair, who starred together in the Syfy movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," plan to cover songs that inspired them as well as peform their own material. "We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us," Tiffany told us, adding that she and Gibson might do covers of hits by Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre and Guns N' Roses, as well as Broadway tunes. They'd also perform their own material. Tiff's on tour supporting her new release, "Rose Tattoo."

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/revival_91NfI0HRMYyHbYI3WcwTsN#ixzz1Jz1s0R5e

OMG!!! Tiffany & Debbie Gibson Are Going On Tour!!! Filed under: Music Minute

2011-04-19T08:26:00.000-07:00

Can't breathe!!! Too excited!!! Someone get us some leg warmersand fingerless gloves STAT!

Whether you are a child of the 80s or a big fan of Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, this news is going to blow your mind!

Tiffany has just announced that she and Debbie Gibson are working on getting a joint tour together! Calling it a"journey through the 80s," Tiffany reveals she and Debbie will perform a lot of their own material as well as covers hits by Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre andGuns N' Roses from the decade.

Yes, yes and more YES!!! This is truly epic!!! We'll be there, front row, singing our hearts out!!! We can't wait!!

UR gonna go too, right???

DEBBIE GIBSON AND TIFFANY ANNOUNCE JOINT TOUR!

2011-04-19T08:22:00.001-07:00

Were you a child raised in the '80s, or at least a lover of the time period when dance pop wore acid was jeans, fringed leather jackets, and Reboks? Can you not forget about the heyday of shopping mall tours? If so, then you might appreciate the good news that is beckoning an '80s revival.

It has recently been revealed that pop superstars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson (the Christina andBritney of their day) will be uniting for a tour, and they are calling it “A Journey Through the '80s.” It has been over 20 years since the glory days of Tiffany’s cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” and Debbie Gibson’s “Shake Your Love” had the two battling for the cover of Teen Beat magazine. But if history repeats itself, then we are well overdue for a rejuvenation that will result in lots of head shakin' and arm swingin’ and lots of neon!

After dabbling in music here and there over these past few years, Tiff and Deb gave us a preview of their powers uniting when they co-starred in the SyFy original flick Mega Python vs. Gatoroid in January. It is exciting to think of what we can expect to see when they rock the stage in true '80s fashion (minus the hair). The pair say we should expect to hear their hits as well as covers fromStevie Nicks, Guns N Roses, and Reba McEntire.

If this tour goes the way we hope it does, maybe we will be so lucky to have NKOTB drop the BSBfor a couple nights and join the ladies for a few shows; Wouldn’t that be a doozy!!!

To get all you 20-somethings up to speed who did not have the pleasure of experiencing these '80s goddesses firsthand, check out both Tiffany's and Debbie's biggest hits: "I Think We're Alone Now" and"Shake Your Love".

What do you think Tiffany and Debbie Gibson’s return?

- Kellyé West, YH Staff

Revival Tour Planned for '80s Icons Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Published April 18, 2011 | FoxNews.com

2011-04-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

Tiffany is planning to put together tour dates with former fellow '80s American teen sensation Debbie Gibson, the New York Post reported Monday.

The duo starred together in the Syfy movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," and plan to cover songs that inspired them, as well as performing their own material.
"We want to journey through the '80s and all the artists who influenced us," Tiffany said, mentioning that they might do Stevie Nicks, Reba McEntire and Guns N' Roses covers, as well as Broadway hits.
Tiffany is currently on tour to support her newest release, "Rose Tattoo."

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/04/18/revival-tour-planned-american-80s-icons-debbie-gibson-tiffany/#ixzz1Jyy7c5zz

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson to go on tour By Anthony Lund on 18/04/2011

2011-04-19T08:08:00.001-07:00

The 80's babes are joining forces for a "Journey through the 80s".

You may remember many of you getting excited by a Sy-Fy Channel film that put 80’s pop babes Tiffany and Debbie Gibson on screen together fighting a giant snake and crocodile or some such tosh.

If you were one of those people, you may want to take a seat before reading on.

The pair have now announced that they are planning to do a joint tour together. Yes that is “I Think We’re Alone Now”’s Tiffany and…well you don’t need me to tell you who Debbie Gibson is. She has a surname for a start so that kind of removes any doubt.

The tour will be s “journey through the 80s” according to Tiffany, who made the announcement. She revealed that they will not only be singing a selection of their own hits from the 80s, but will also be covering other well known songs from the decade, including hits by Guns N Roses and Reba McIntyre.

Don’t say I don’t give you anything to smile about.

Tiffany's 'Rose Tattoo' Earns Her Nashville's Stamp of Approval Posted Apr 7th 2011 4:00PM by Gayle Richardson

2011-04-09T08:47:00.001-07:00

Pop star, Tiffany, best known for her '80s hits, 'I Think We're Alone Now' and 'Could've Been,' is back -- and back where she started. The 39-year-old began her musical career more than thirty years ago, performing country songs as a precocious pre-teen on the West Coast. Now, after enjoying a successful run as a pop star and releasing several independent albums, including a dance project and her critically-acclaimed CD, 'Just Me,' in 2007, the Tennessee resident returns to the genre she fell in love with as a child with her brand-new album, 'Rose Tattoo.'

"Being here in Nashville ... starting to live a life that I have always dreamed of in music, doing the shows I want to do and playing places I've always wanted to play is a stamp of approval," Tiffany tells The Boot. "There's a lot of talented people here and you don't just come into town and say 'Ta-da!' You have to earn your way, and I'm still doing that, but I love challenges and this is real for me. The more people that hear the music, the more I'm like, 'Yeah!'"

The married mother of one says she returned to her favorite format partly because of her family values. "I've been wanting to get back to country music," she explains. "For me, with country music, you can be a mom, you can be a wife and have your cake and eat it too, as far as family life. Country music is about loving people, it's about having a life and being proud of who you are. I always saw that when I was young -- people would roll up on buses and have their dogs and kids. I think sometimes [in pop], that's really frowned on a little as it's bigger than life and it's all about the celebrities. In country, they really look at the singer, where in the pop world, I wasn't really showing my talent. I was enjoying it, but it was more about being hip and cool and I'm not so sure I'm hip and cool anymore [laughs]. But I can sing and I love great music and I love the stories and the warmth in a country song."

The red-haired singer is still on the road, performing several shows each month, but adds that she's always eager to expand her career. "Right now, I'm doing it independently, which is great. I'm learning a lot," she acknowledges. "But I think everybody's dream is to find a label or somebody who can take them to the next level. I am very limited in what I can do. I can take it to the road or on the radio. I'm doing a video next month, so with my name people kind of go, 'Ohhh,' but it's really the music and the live performances that are turning their heads. I'm a big stickler of doing the work -- no matter what -- but being with a bigger label, there's a lot more people to help."

Tiffany will perform several shows across the country in the next few months, singing songs from her new album, including stops in Delaware, California and Illinois. Keep track of her schedule here.

Download Tiffany Songs | Buy 'Rose Tattoo'

Pop Star Tiffany Releases Country Album by Holly Marie Tong

2011-04-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

She locked in listeners in the 1980’s as a fast rising teen pop star. She has graced the screens of televisions and the pages of countless popular na-tional magazines. She is the voice behind the unforgettable hit single “I Think We’re Alone Now,” (which was originally a hit in 1967 by Tommy James & the Shondells and written by Ritchie Cordell). She has toured the world making a significant splash in the entertainment in-dustry as a singer, songwriter and an actress. “She is Tiffany” and don’t think for a minute that she is rest-ing on her laurels. While it is indisputably essential to understand Tiffany’s prior successes and star studded journey, it is even more essential to understand that she is not only currently thriving, but her future is un-deniably bright and packed full of upcoming projects and exciting happenings.

Interestingly, while one may be led to first associ-ate Tiffany with pop music, she actually began her career in Nashville! At just 10 years old she performed on the Ralph Emery show and it was at this age that she had already shared the stage with George Jones, Jack Reeves and Johnny Lee. She can still recall taking in the country music scene, enjoying time at the Opryland theme park and watching her dreams take form right here in Music City. With that said Tiffany is undoubtedly, deeply rooted in country music and has always wanted to release an album within this genre. Combining her appreciation for all of her musical influences with her original and previ-ous chapters within her career, her album is truly one of the most well-rounded, diverse projects that I have ever heard. I find “Rose Tattoo” to be the perfect title for this album as it is not only the name of the Cali-fornia bar where Tiffany performed as a teenager but to me it also represents her positive individuality and charisma that makes her an artist we all love and ap-preciate.

I had the privilege of attending Tiffany’s CD release party that was recently held at the Lis-tening Room, and I was certainly “not alone” in my anticipa-tion as this venue was more packed than I had personally ever seen it. As soon as she hit the stage, it was certain as to why she has been so suc-cessful and why she will continue to experience that same fate. Tiffany is not only an outstanding vocalist but also a standout entertainer and a praiseworthy songwriter, having co-written all but one song on her new album. Upon listening to Rose Tattoo, you can expect to hear everything from the upbeat, foot-tapping party tunes that you will make you want to get up out of your seat and dance such as “Feel the Music,” and “Crazy Girls,” to the touching ballad “He Won’t Miss Me.” Tiffany shows how down to earth she truly is in her quirky tune “Just That Girl,” a feel good number in which listeners can join her in the quest of learning to love their personal imperfec-tions. Rose Tattoo strongly showcases a broad array of influences, emotions and melodies successfully covering all bases and all audiences. Being influ-enced by everyone ranging from Patsy Cline to Bon-nie Raitt to Emmy Lou Harris to Stevie Nicks, Tif-fany knew she wanted an album that would have ele-ments of everyone and everything. She knew she wanted this project to be a fit for her personality and a reflection of who she is, while showcasing her vo-cals and bringing an edge. I would say she has done just that…and exceedingly more!

Tiffany’s current career excitement is far from ending here though, as she is also gaining recognition for her acting skills. She just starred in a sy-fy channel movie with Debbie Gibson earning good ratings. “It was so much fun. I had such a good time with the fight scene. It was my favorite scene and I really got into it,” smiles Tiffany. Having always been a huge sci-fi fan Tiffany jumped on the opportunity to do this project and understandably had a blast in doing so. She says that it will be in DVD form soon and should be avail-able at places such as Wal-Mart and Redboxes. She has also appeared in a national commercial with Meatloaf and the CBS television shows “The Young & The Restless” and “How I Met Your Mother.” If that isn’t enough for one person, she also recently won VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. Not surprisingly she has recently been featured in national articles and television shows. Tif-fany says she would like to be in-volved in more acting in the future and would love to work with life-time movies. Perhaps some more science fiction could be also be ap-pearing on her future agenda. After all, she loves it and she sure is good at it!

Make no mistake, while Tiffany loves acting and is from California, she is currently residing right here in Nashville with her husband and son determined to enjoy a continued meaningful music career of longev-ity. It is clear that she is here for the love of music and the love of connecting with her fans. In the proc-ess, she enjoys supporting and encouraging others, forming friendships and networking. She places an emphasize on supporting the up and coming and spends a lot of time at various writers nights and com-munity events. While she has already obviously had an established career, her humble ability to support, befriend and learn from others shines through making her not only an artist that I highly respect profession-ally but also personally.

She is very grateful to her fans and always wants to thank them for allowing her to fulfill her dream. She absolutely loves being with her full band and enjoying the country music scene. She said that what moves her is what makes her different and that true Tiffany fans know her passion and know her influences. Her sound can be described as “organic country blues with a lit-tle flare of rock in it.” She says “Be refreshing, be quirky and be comfortable in your own skin.”

Just from being around Tiffany, her encouragement and positivity is contagious. When I asked her about career advice she stated, “Sometimes when you think you’ve lost everything, just know it will come back, it’s just a passing season, it’s not over. If you really love what you do, something will happen. Have a good time. Don’t ever think…oh, this place is a dive, or it’s just karaoke because no mat-ter how big or small, you are learn-ing to work on your vocals. You need to know who you are before people will pay attention. Sing in your room, do it for you…there is a difference. Know your strength, sing wherever you can whether its choir or wherever it is, get involved.”

“I’m goofy and young at heart. I have a sense of humor. I’m a hard-worker and a go-getter. I rise to all occasions and I am thankful,” says Tiffany. I say without reservation that Tiffany knows precisely what she is doing as she already has a loyal fan base and consistently gains new fans and friends everywhere she goes. I also say without reservation that her natural, real, respectable character is equal to her incredible talent. Equipped with her past successes, her acting, her new raved about album, her continued worldwide attention and a sure-footed promising future, it is safe to say that Tif-fany is unstoppable….and I am rooting for her all the way!

www.tiffanytunes.com

Tiffany Goes Country on ‘Rose Tattoo' By Paul E. Pratt Published: April 7, 2011

2011-04-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

Former ‘80s Teen Pop Icon Performs April 8 at The Rrazz Room

“I love all types of music, but as a vocalist, I think I’ve always seen myself back in country music,” admits Tiffany.

The statement might leave many fans scratching their heads, since most have never known the one-time teen pop sensation to be “country.” They do recall her ‘80s hey-day, however, when Tiffany’s self-titled debut topped Billboard charts and spawned back-to-back #1 singles “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been.”

Before hitting the big-time as a bubblegum confection, though, a young Tiffany was discovered singing at a Chino, CA, honky-tonk. At only 10-years-old, she landed in Nashville for the first time, looking for a record deal.

“I wanted to be Stevie Nicks gone country, I think,” she shares during a recent telephone interview promoting her long-awaited, full-scale country music project Rose Tattoo. “But people said I was too young.”

Though the pre-teen won raves performing alongside country icons Jerry Lee Lewis and George Jones, covering songs like country-pop hits “Delta Dawn” and Juice Newton’s “Queen of Hearts,” the music industry had other ideas. Rather than the country music she loved, Tiffany was pushed toward pop.

“I didn’t even want to sing ‘I Think We’re Alone Now,’” she confesses, “But when I brought the demo home and played it for my friends, they all started dancing around the room. I wanted to be ‘cool, so I recorded it. Obviously, I’m glad.”

By 1987, spurred by her infamous “mall tour,” Tiffany was on the cover of teen magazines around the world. She racked up four Top 10 hits, with global record sales in excess of 15 million. Her headlining tour was one of the year’s most successful, even launching to superstar status opening act New Kids on the Block.

In the years since, as her commercial success cooled, Tiffany’s floated from genre-to-genre. In an effort to find her footing and prove herself as an artist, she dabble in R&B-inflected pop and dance. She’s remained in the public eye with a 2002 spread in Playboy and by winning the 2007 season of Celebrity Fit Club.

Musically, the return to her country roots started in earnest ten years ago. The first major step was her critically-acclaimed 2000 release The Color of Silence.
“It got people used to seeing me with a band,” she says of the rock-based disc which Billboard magazine declared one of the year’s best – and biggest surprises. “It got the message out there that I really can sing, that I’m a viable artist, that I am a songwriter.”

Four years ago, following the release of lauded electronica album Shut Up and Dance which was inspired by and dedicated largely to Tiffany’s LGBT fanbase (and returned her to dance music charts for the first time in well over a decade), the singer made a decision. She moved to Nashville to pursue her “heart’s desire” – a country music album — seriously..

“I didn’t want to shed the whole ‘Tiffany’ persona, but that was a different life,” says the star. With her famously red tresses dyed black, she immersed herself in the local music scene, spending nearly two years honing her skills as a songwriter, working with local music producers and musicians and putting the ball in motion for her reinvention.

The result is Tiffany’s eighth studio album Rose Tattoo. From the Doobie Brothers-influence first single “Feel the Music” and rollicking Thelma & Louise-inspired duet “Crazy Girls,” the self-released collection runs the gamut of contemporary country music. Tiffany shares writing credits on all but one of the eight songs.

“If you like Lady Antebellum, if you like Sugarland, if you like Taylor Swift or Keith Urban, this is the new country,” says Tiffany. “You don’t have to live in the backwoods to understand love stories, heartbreak, something like ‘Crazy Girls,’ about just letting it go and being wild for a night.”

To support the new album, Tiffany is hitting the road for shows around the country. On Friday, April 8, she lands one-night-only at San Francisco’s Rrazz Room. She plans the new material, her hits and songs which inspired her along the way for a 10:30 p.m. show.

“It’s an amazing thing for me right now to be able to bring all of it to a small, intimate place like The Rrazz Room,” she says. “I know when I go on the road in the next few months with my band, that intimacy won’t be there like it will be at The Rrazz Room. I love that, being there in the moment.”

Though she enjoys every track on the new album, Tiffany’s most excited to perform the ballads. “That’s what I do best, to be honest, she says, “It lets people know I really can sing. It always amazes me when people are shocked by how well I do live.”

For the Bay Area appearance, Tiffany anticipates a strong showing from her LGBT fanbase. Apparent from the start of her career, gay fans have remained true to the performer, who has reciprocated by appearing at Pride festivals around the country.

“I always say the gay community loves good music, they love talent, so they have continued to support me – which is awesome,” says Tiffany. “Even with this music, my fans have said, ‘I don’t know anything about country music’ – but they buy the album. Then they’re like, ‘Girl, you really bring it!’”

According to Tiffany, the music she writes is about universal feelings, not genre or sexual orientation. She points to “He Won’t Miss Me,” one of her favorite tracks from Rose Tattoo, as a great example.

“I love songs that are real and true, and I think people can relate,” she says of the wrenching ballad. “Whether it’s a friendship or a personal relationship, we’ve all been there at some place or time when we’re really chasing after somebody, and that person has already closed the door.”

That kind of emotional authenticity resonates with listeners, she says, especially gays.

“I think for me, with a gay following, they’re open-minded,” Tiffany says, “It’s like, ‘As long as we believe what you’re doing, we’ll stand behind you.’ I really appreciate that!”

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Pop Singer Tiffany Hopes Fans ‘Feel the Music’ on Debut Country Album ‘Rose Tattoo’ Share on facebook!Share on twitter!Send to a friend!By: Nashville Kat

2011-03-29T08:27:00.000-07:00

First there was Dolly, then Reba, then Shania … and now Tiffany. The one-time teen pop star who used shopping malls as concert venues back in the late ’80s — the now nearly 40-year-old ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ singer — is ready to come back to music and the genre of country. The California bar where Tiffany performed as a teenager, Rose Tattoo, is the name of her new country album, which came out a few weeks ago.

Tiffany co-wrote every song except one on her first foray into country music. Cut No. 1 on ‘Rose Tattoo’ is the party song ‘Feel the Music. Tiffany tells CMT, “I think I’m representing women a little bit [with 'Feel the Music']. We’re moms, we’ve been married, but we’re not dead, you know? We still want to be hip and cool — and we can! We want to go out on the town for one night and that’s OK!”

Another cut, ‘Just Love Me,’ is really a self portrait of the singer learning to like herself. “I know no different than to be myself at this point,” she explains. “I think you have to go through life and grow up a little bit to be in that situation. So when I write songs, it’s a lot about that. When I say ‘just love,’ it’s truly ‘just love me.’ I know I’m not perfect. There’s something so humble and simple about saying that and being open to that.”

Tiffany is not a stranger to country. The first song she ever learned to sing (at 4-years-old) was Tanya Tucker’s ‘Delta Dawn.’ She has also done what is needed to be accepted into the close-knit music scene in Nashville. She now lives there, and she’s a frequent attendee at writers nights around town.

Like anyone who’s new to country, Tiffany hopes that fans will like both her and her singing voice. She says, “To me, the biggest compliment is when somebody comes up and says, ‘I really connected with that song. That song was speaking to me.’ Or, ‘I’m down in the dumps but I put that song on and it lifts me a little bit. It gives me hope.’”

To hear all eight tracks of ‘Rose Tattoo,’ head to Tiffany’s official site.

Tiffany Takes Notes in Nashville Music Community Former Teen Star Releases Country Album, Rose Tattoo March 21, 2011; Written by Craig Shelburne

2011-03-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

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Before she became a teen phenomenon in the late 1980s, Tiffany already had fond memories of Nashville. Along with spending several weeks riding the roller coasters at Opryland theme park, she befriended songwriter Mae Boren Axton (who wrote "Heartbreak Hotel") and appeared as a starry-eyed child on The Ralph Emery Show.

As she recalled during a recent visit to the CMT offices, that was when she was about 10 years old -- and a very different experience from her more recent visits to Music Row. With the multi-platinum plaques and teen magazine covers far behind her, Tiffany recalls, "They called me a carpetbagger, it was great. I had no clue what that meant!" With a rambunctious, infectious laugh, she says, "Somehow, I was like, 'I don't think that's friendly, I'm not sure ... .'"

Even as music business executives snubbed her, Tiffany found solace in the city's songwriting community. This month proved she still holds that love of Nashville. Named for the California nightclub where she performed as a child, as well as the ink on her own skin, Rose Tattoo gives her a long-awaited opportunity to introduce herself to country fans. She co-wrote all but one of the tracks, which run the gamut from party songs such as "Feel the Music" to surprisingly candid ballads like "He Won't Miss Me."

Asked what country fans can learn about her from listening to Rose Tattoo, she replies, "Hopefully they'll like my voice and hopefully they'll like me, ultimately," she says. "To me, the biggest compliment is when somebody comes up and say, 'I really connected with that song. That song was speaking to me.' Or, 'I'm down in the dumps but I put that song on and it lifts me a little bit. It gives me hope.'"

Tiffany now lives near Nashville with her son and husband, and she's been making the rounds at writer's nights. When she first started investigating the scene, her hair was black -- not the familiar red -- so she blended in as just another listener, rather than the former pop star with hits like "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been." Now that she's written new material (and returned to being a redhead), she's been known to get up and sing, too.

"If you go to the Bluebird, it's a little more structured and a little more serious. For somebody like myself, you go in there and you take notes," she says. "But you can go some place like the Listening Room -- that's one place in town that I love. It's like, 'Oh, I want to live here!' It's a little bit more casual. Of course, if somebody's up there doing a ballad, be respectful. But it's OK to holler a little bit and have a couple of cocktails and show your 'Whooooo!' Especially when I'm doing a round, I do better with crowds like that. When people are too quiet, I'm like, 'Oh, you're making me really nervous! I'm going to buy a round for everybody here!'"

She vividly recalls hearing one of her all-time favorite songwriters, Mike Reid, perform "I Can't Make You Love Me" as she sat just a few feet from the stage.

"I'm a huge Bonnie Raitt fan and she sings it amazingly, but watching Mike Reid singing that song and telling a little bit about it, it took on a totally different life form. I got to see him at the Bluebird and that stuck with me for weeks," she says. "Hopefully I'll be not just an artist, but I can be one of those songwriters telling a tale about something I wrote that somebody else took someplace and made it better than I could."

On the cusp of 40, Tiffany still has the enthusiasm of a teenager, even though she's branched out beyond her "teen queen" identity. (A sci-fi movie with Debbie Gibson, a spot on Celebrity Fit Club, a revealing Playboy spread, a handful of dance singles and a loyal gay audience have all kept her busy in the last two decades.) And she's a vivacious individual who pretty much interviews herself. Just toss her a question and let the tape recorder run. Even so, she can leave a lasting impression as somebody with a lot left to say and an undeniable desire to connect with her audience.

"I think I'm representing women a little bit," she says when the talk turns to "Feel the Music," the energetic first track on Rose Tattoo. "We're moms, we've been married, but we're not dead, you know? We still want to be hip and cool -- and we can! We want to go out on the town for one night and that's OK!"

On the album's most direct song, "Just Love Me," she sings that she might drive you a little insane but she's worth it. And she says she likes herself more now than ever before. "I know no different than to be myself at this point," she says. "I think you have to go through life and grow up a little bit to be in that situation. So when I write songs, it's a lot about that. When I say, 'Just Love Me,' it's truly 'just love me.' I know I'm not perfect. There's something so humble and simple about saying that and being open to that."

Asked if that's a message that she wants her fans to embrace as well, her laughter fills the room.

"Oh yes, definitely!" she says brightly. "I send that message every day actually on my Facebook! 'Hello, it's me again -- love me!'"

Turning more serious, she continues, "People will say, 'You don't have to share all your colors. You don't have to say that you made a mistake. You don't have to be so real.' A lot of artists don't like that. They're polished and I respect that, but my world has never been like that."

Indeed, tapping into her own life may just lead to a new career as a Nashville hit songwriter.

"I'm very forthcoming with how I feel at the time," she says. "I think that's something that my fans depend on, and I think that's something they relate to. We have a lot in common, even though I'm off touring the world and not doing the 9-to-5 job. People feel things and we're all connected. As a mom or as a wife, or as a person who's fallen out of love, all of those different things connect me with my fans. There's always something to talk about. I'm a shopaholic so there's always some girl out there who's going, 'Oooh, cool shoes!' And I'm like, 'Yours are great!' There's a lot to talk about!"