"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

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

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

  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

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[4] 91
Canadian Hot 100[5] 63
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[6] 76
U.S. Billboard Pop 100[7] 51
UK Singles Chart 64

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  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. ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Recording Industry Association". ARIACharts.com. 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  5. ^ "Fabulous performance on Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-05.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Fabulous performance on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 20, 2014. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
  7. ^ "Fabulous performance on Billboard Pop 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-05.[dead link]
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Sharpay – Fabulous". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

External links

High School Musical
Ashley Tisdale
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