Out of the Blue (Debbie Gibson song)

"Out of the Blue" is a song by American singer-songwriter-actress Debbie Gibson, and is the title track of her debut studio album Out of the Blue (1987). It was released on January 8, 1988 in the United States as the third single from the album. The song was written and co-produce by Gibson, with Fred Zarr providing extra production.

"Out of the Blue" gave Gibson her then-highest charting single in the United States, hitting number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song did not do as well as her previous two singles in the United Kingdom however, stopping at number 19. Gibson re-recorded the song as an extra track for the deluxe edition release of her 2010 Japan-exclusive album Ms. Vocalist. In 2022, the song was featured in episode 2 of HBO's The Staircase.

Critical reception

Cash Box called it a "catchy, hooky hit from one of the most exciting young (sweet sixteen) performers of pop music" that "is filled with the 'ear candy' that marks a great commercial record."

Track listings

All songs written by Deborah Gibson

Standard vinyl single

1. "Out of the Blue" – 3:55
2. "Out of the Blue" (Dub Edit/Edited Dub) – 4:12

Filipino vinyl single

1. "Out of the Blue" – 3:55
2. "Wake Up to Love" – 3:42

US cassette maxi-single/maxi-vinyl single

1. "Out of the Blue" (Club Mix) – 5:50
2. "Out of the Blue" (Bonus Beats) – 4:20
3. "Out of the Blue" (Drumapella) – 4:05
4. "Out of the Blue" (Dub Version) – 3:54

European mini-CD single

1. "Out of the Blue" – 3:57
2. "Fallen Angel" – 3:46
3. "Shake Your Love" – 3:44
4. "Out of the Blue" (Extended Version) – 5:47

UK vinyl single

1. "Out of the Blue" – 3:55
2. "Fallen Angel" – 3:43

Japanese vinyl single

1. "Out of the Blue" – 3:55
2. "Foolish Beat" – 4:25

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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