A-side Vocal (4:25) Recorded 1987 Length Album Version 4:20 | Released April 11, 1988 Genre Pop | |
B-side Instrumental (4:29)(U.S., 89109)"Between the Lines" (4:42)(U.K., A9059) | ||
"Foolish Beat" is the fourth single, and the first ballad release, from American singer-songwriter-actress Debbie Gibson. Originally recorded in the winter of 1987 for the Dream Tour, months prior to its inclusion on her album Out of the Blue (LP 81780), this made Gibson the youngest person to write, produce and sing a number-one single entirely on her own when "Foolish Beat" hit the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the summer of 1988.
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In the United Kingdom, the single reached a peak position of number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The single was released in Japan as the B-side to "Out of the Blue" on Atlantic Japan 10SW-15.
In 2010, Gibson re-recorded the song as an extra track for the Deluxe Edition release of the Japan-exclusive album Ms. Vocalist.
Music Video
In the video, Gibson typecasts herself as a young performer who recently broke up with her boyfriend; although she now regrets jilting him and wants to make amends, he brushes off her efforts to do so. The video ends with him being sent a bouquet, clearly from her; he drops the flowers in a trash can, then walks off into the distance.
Track Listing (Atlantic DM 86556)
All songs written by Debbie Gibson - Music Sales Corp., ASCAP "Foolish Beat"
1. (Vocal/Extended Mix/6:46)2. (Instrumental/4:29)3. (Dream House Mix/10:03)"Medley: Out of the Blue - Shake Your Love - Only in My Dreams"
4. (Debbie Gibson Mega Mix/7:13)