Debbie Gibson "Out Of The Blue (Single & Video)"

"Out of the Blue" is the third single by American singer-songwriter-actress Debbie Gibson. The title track of her debut album, the song was written by Gibson and co-produced and co-arranged with Fred Zarr, with Douglas Breitbart as executive producer. Released as a single in January 1988, "Out of the Blue" gave Gibson her highest chart placing at the time by reaching No. 3 in the U.S. In the UK, it did slightly less well than her two previous singles, stalling at No. 19.

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"

As a maxi single, "Out of the Blue," like "Shake Your Love" before it, took No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Maxi Singles chart.

In 2010, Gibson re-recorded the song as an extra track for the Deluxe Edition release of the Japan-exclusive album Ms. Vocalist.

In 2022, the song was featured in episode 2 of HBO's The Staircase.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Deborah Gibson

7" vinyl single

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

12" vinyl single/cassette single

1. "Out of the Blue" (12" 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