Episode 12: Paula Abdul’s Head Over Heels album

This week, we’re stepping slightly outside the La Toya lane… but don’t worry, we’re keeping it in the family. In this special mini diversion, we’re diving into Paula Abdul’s third and final studio album, Head Over Heels. Long before her days as a pop juggernaut, Paula’s story was already intertwined with the Jacksons — from being discovered when she was a Laker Girl, to choreographing music videos for Janet, and famously working on The Jacksons’ Victory Tour. So really… this feels like a natural crossover.Coming off the back of two blockbuster albums — Forever Your Girl and Spellbound — which produced six number one hits and broke records that still stand today, Head Over Heels had a lot to live up to. But over time, it’s become the forgotten chapter in Paula’s legacy. So what happened? And does the album deserve a second look?Joined by returning guest Eric, we revisit this often-overlooked 1995 release — unpacking the sound, the singles, and the hidden gems — as we continue our mission to shine a light on underrated and unsung pop moments.