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Tiffany (album)
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 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. Tiffany also toured with country and western bands at social gatherings in Norwalk. By the age of 11, she became a frequent performer at school assemblies and parties. Without formal training, Tiffany mimicked pop and rock and roll songs she heard on the radio. She said that her discovery of rock music helped her develop "another way of singing." After she heard Stevie Nicks on the radio, she abandoned country music for mainstream pop music at the age of 13.
At the age of 12, Tiffany's family friend helped her meet producer George Tobin and sing country songs for him at his office. Approximately a year later, she recorded demo tapes at Tobin's studio in North Hollywood, California, which led to five record label offers and a seven-album contract with George Tobin. 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.
After Tiffany signed a recording contract with Tobin in March 1986, he visited several record companies for a record label contract. 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.
Tiffany recorded her vocals for more than two days on each song, with the exception of "Could've Been", which only took two takes. Tiffany said that some songs were recorded three or four different ways with several styles and tempos. Tiffany and Tobin listened to everything from Black pop to hard rock and "settled on a mix" to create the "best possible album" for them.
According to music critic Robert Christgau, Tiffany is a fantasy album about the "growing pains of a wholesome California teen". Musically, it is a teen pop album that explores genres including pop, rock, disco, funk, dance, and new wave. Lyrically, the album explored adult themes. The album included remakes of Tommy James and the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now" and the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" (renamed "I Saw Him Standing There"). Prior to production of the album, Tobin spent a couple of years experimenting with different styles for her maturity. Due to Tiffany's mimic talents, Tiffany's vocal style and the album's material were strongly influenced by Stevie Nicks. 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. The singing style was done for the album's opening track "Should've Been Me".
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Tiffany (album)
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 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. Tiffany also toured with country and western bands at social gatherings in Norwalk. By the age of 11, she became a frequent performer at school assemblies and parties. Without formal training, Tiffany mimicked pop and rock and roll songs she heard on the radio. She said that her discovery of rock music helped her develop "another way of singing." After she heard Stevie Nicks on the radio, she abandoned country music for mainstream pop music at the age of 13.
At the age of 12, Tiffany's family friend helped her meet producer George Tobin and sing country songs for him at his office. Approximately a year later, she recorded demo tapes at Tobin's studio in North Hollywood, California, which led to five record label offers and a seven-album contract with George Tobin. 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.
After Tiffany signed a recording contract with Tobin in March 1986, he visited several record companies for a record label contract. 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.
Tiffany recorded her vocals for more than two days on each song, with the exception of "Could've Been", which only took two takes. Tiffany said that some songs were recorded three or four different ways with several styles and tempos. Tiffany and Tobin listened to everything from Black pop to hard rock and "settled on a mix" to create the "best possible album" for them.
According to music critic Robert Christgau, Tiffany is a fantasy album about the "growing pains of a wholesome California teen". Musically, it is a teen pop album that explores genres including pop, rock, disco, funk, dance, and new wave. Lyrically, the album explored adult themes. The album included remakes of Tommy James and the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now" and the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" (renamed "I Saw Him Standing There"). Prior to production of the album, Tobin spent a couple of years experimenting with different styles for her maturity. Due to Tiffany's mimic talents, Tiffany's vocal style and the album's material were strongly influenced by Stevie Nicks. 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. The singing style was done for the album's opening track "Should've Been Me".