Abdul's debut single "Knocked Out" was co-written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, but it failed to chart. Its follow-up, "Forever Your Girl," would become a number-one hit.
- "Knocked Out" was released as the second single from her debut album *Forever Your Girl*. The album was initially released in 1988 but was reissued in 1989 due to a clerical error at Capitol Records. The album eventually reached number one on the Billboard 200 and sold 7 million copies in the US.
- "Knocked Out" was co-written by L.A. Reid, Babyface, and Charles "The Kid" Alston. The single was produced by Reid and Babyface, who would go on to produce many hits for other artists.
- The single was released on Virgin Records, a label that would later become a major force in the music industry. The single reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Paula Abdul is a Grammy-winning dancer, choreographer, and singer from Los Angeles. She transitioned from a career in choreography to pop stardom in the late 1980s.
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