Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth
Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth (1989)
Directed by: Debbie Gibson Jim Yukich
Electric Youth is a vibrant pop anthem by American singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson, released on March 17, 1989, as the second single from her second studio album of the same name. Written by Gibson and produced by Fred Zarr, the song serves as a declaration of the power and potential of young people, challenging the notion that youth lacks wisdom. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Debbie Gibson and Jim Yukich, features dynamic choreography and vibrant visuals, including scenes of Gibson performing with backup dancers on a stepped stage and dancing in silhouette against laser light shows. The single achieved commercial success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting in several other countries, solidifying Gibson’s status as a prominent pop artist of the late 1980s.