"Opposites Attract" is a song recorded by Paula Abdul, featured on her debut album Forever Your Girl. It was written and produced by Oliver Leiber, who came up with the title after browsing a bookstore. Vocals on the song, in addition to Abdul, were provided by Bruce DeShazer and Marv Gunn, also known as The Wild Pair. Bruce DeShazer and Marvin Gunn "Opposites Attract" was the sixth and final single from the album, and achieved success in many countries, including the US and Australia where it was a number one hit.