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Fabulous (High School Musical song)

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"Fabulous"
Song by Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel
from the album High School Musical 2
ReleasedAugust 13, 2007
Recorded2007
Genre
Length3:00
LabelWalt Disney
Songwriter(s)
  • David Lawrence
  • Faye Greenberg
Producer(s)
  • David Lawrence
  • Faye Greenberg

"Fabulous" is a song from the 2007 Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2. The song was sung by Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans and Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans.

Background

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This song is the second from the Soundtrack, Allmusic stated that "That includes Ashley Tisdale, who returns as thwarted musical theater queen Sharpay and is the soundtrack's star. A childhood musical theater veteran herself, Tisdale's chirpy, slightly saccharine voice is perfect (and sometimes, perfectly annoying) on songs like "Fabulous" a piece of diva-tastic pop that could also appear on the soundtrack to My Super Sweet 16. However, her turn on the Polynesian-flavored "bonus" track "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a" crosses the line from cute to far too cutesy, and could be the final straw for listeners past their early teens."[1] The Jason Nevins remix of the song was launched as promotional song for the remix album High School Musical Hits Remixed, with a music video.[2] The song is also featured in Disney Girlz Rock, Vol. 2.[3]

Scene in the movie

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The choreography includes Sharpay Evans, Ryan Evans, the Sharpettes, and members of the ensemble reclining beside the pool of the Lava Springs Country Club; and aquatic dancing about a floating piano. On screen, "Fabulous" was accompanied by Shawn Carter, pianist. Sharpay wears a white sequined swimsuit with a pink cover-up and light pink sunglasses.

Available formats

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  1. "Fabulous" (Album Version) — 3:00
  2. "Fabulous" (Instrumental) — 3:00
  3. "Fabulous" (Jason Nevins Remix Extended Version) — 3:28
  4. "Fabulous" (Jason Nevins Remix Edited Version) — 1:30

Chart performance

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Charts

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Chart (2007) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 64
Canadian Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[5] 63
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 64
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 76
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[8] 51

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "High School Musical 2 Soundtrack reviews by Allmusic". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
  2. ^ "Walmart CD: High School Musical Hits Remixed (Wal-Mart Exclusive)". Retrieved 2008-09-14.
  3. ^ "Disney Girlz Rock 2 Track listing". Amazon.com.
  4. ^ "The ARIA Report: Issue 927 (Week Commencing 10 December 2007)" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Ashley Tisdale Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ashley Tisdale Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Pop 100" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 119, no. 36. September 8, 2007. p. 56. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Sharpay – Fabulous". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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