Fabulous (High School Musical song)
"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.
"Fabulous" | |
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Song by Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel | |
from the album High School Musical 2 | |
Released | August 13, 2007 |
Recorded | 2007 |
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Length | 3:00 |
Label | Walt Disney |
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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
- "Fabulous" (Album Version) — 3:00
- "Fabulous" (Instrumental) — 3:00
- "Fabulous" (Jason Nevins Remix Extended Version) — 3:28
- "Fabulous" (Jason Nevins Remix Edited Version) — 1:30
Chart performance
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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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 |
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United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "High School Musical 2 Soundtrack reviews by Allmusic". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- "Walmart CD: High School Musical Hits Remixed (Wal-Mart Exclusive)". Retrieved 2008-09-14.
- "Disney Girlz Rock 2 Track listing". Amazon.com.
- "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.
- "Fabulous performance on Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- "Fabulous performance on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 20, 2014. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- "Fabulous performance on Billboard Pop 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- "American single certifications – Sharpay – Fabulous". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 April 2023.