Tiffany (album)

1987 album by Tiffany

Tiffany is the debut studio album by American singer Tiffany, recorded when she was 14 and 15 years old, and released on June 29, 1987, by MCA Records. The album peaked at number 1 for two weeks in the US, making Tiffany the first female solo artist under 18 years of age to have an album chart on Billboard 200, and the youngest female artist to achieve a number 1 album. Certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the album sold over seven million copies worldwide. Exploring adult themes, the album is a teen pop record with influences from pop, rock, disco, funk, dance, and new wave. During production, Tiffany turned away from the country music style of her childhood, and she embraced the pop sound and fashion of Stevie Nicks, encouraged by Tiffany's producer George Tobin. The album received mixed to negative reviews, criticized for its calculated and unoriginal production. It spawned five singles, including the international hits "I Think We're Alone Now", "Could've Been", and "I Saw Him Standing There". To promote the album, Tiffany embarked on a nationwide shopping mall tour to give 60 free performances, helping her gain a fan base. The mall tour concept proved influential; it was later adapted by Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and 98 Degrees.

Tiffany started singing at the age of two or four when her cousin taught her the lyrics to the Tanya Tucker song "Delta Dawn" at a supermarket. At the age of nine, she started her singing career with her stepfather's permission. After Tiffany performed "Delta Dawn" on a trailer bed at a street party in Norwalk, California, the Country Hoe Downers asked her to perform at special events and county fairs. Tiffany spent time as the group's lead singer after being encouraged by her parents. By the age of 11, she became a frequent performer at school assemblies and parties. which led to five record label offers In 1985, she appeared as a junior singer on Star Search with Ed McMahon. During 1987, Tiffany toured with the Jets in regular venues, which received an "overwhelming" response. He chose MCA Records from five prospects, and in April 1986, Tiffany signed a contract with MCA Records at the age of 14. Shortly afterward, production on the album began, continuing past Tiffany's 15th birthday. Tiffany recorded more than 40 songs, but only 10 of them were picked for the album. Production of the album lasted ten months, and was completed in early 1987. dance, In an interview with reporter Russell A. Stamets from 1987, Tiffany recalled that when she was in the studio, she and Tobin would "try each song in several [different] styles", including a "Stevie Nicks sound" for Tobin. "Danny" is a mid tempo track "Feelings of Forever" is a pop rock ballad about love. It incorporates the Fendar Rhodes piano and includes a "gigantic build up". Music critic Paul Taylor stated that the song was reminiscent of music by Heart. disco, funk, guitar solos, Agnes Torres of The Orlando Sentinel stated that the song was reminiscent of "Voices Carry" by 'Til Tuesday. with elements of funk music. The album's final track, "Could've Been", is a ballad that includes more "grown up" lyrics about losing and mourning the "great love of her life". and highlights Tiffany's vocal power.

After production for Tiffany was completed, MCA Records failed to implement a marketing plan, and the boxes of newly pressed albums sat in storage for months. Tiffany's first mall appearance was on June 23, 1987, in The Bergan Mall in Paramus, New Jersey. She was 15 years old at the time, working during the summer vacation before her junior year of high school. MCA released the album on June 29, 1987, six days after Tiffany's first mall appearance. In August, a Chicago radio station started to play Tiffany's cover version of Tommy James & the Shondells' song "I Think We're Alone Now". It was released as her second single on August 16, 1987, as a promotion of her first tour. On the week of November 7, 1987, the single peaked at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 and remained for two weeks. It was also a success in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 1 for three weeks. The music video was later released, which was filmed by Tobin in several malls,

Her third single, "Could've Been", was released on November 20, 1987. Benefiting from the momentum of her previous single, it peaked at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 on the week of February 6, 1988, and remained for two weeks. At the age of 16 years, she became the youngest artist to have two consecutive number 1 singles. Internationally, the single was her first number 1 hit in Canada and Ireland. Her fourth single, "I Saw Him Standing There", was released on February 12, 1988, in the United States. It received moderate success, peaking at number 7 on Billboard Hot 100. Her final single of the album, "Feelings of Forever", was released on May 27, 1988. It received minor success in the United States,