Hit Me Off

I hope you've enjoyed The Excellent 80's "New Edition Heartbreak February" as we've rolled through some of the best of New Edition in the 80's, and then as solo and group projects in the early 90's. Then, the group came back together and put out their only album to date with all six members called "Home Again." The highly anticipated album peaked at #1 on the Billboard album charts (I helped contribute to that buying it when it came out). It produced some singles with moderate success including today's video, which is quite honestly one of the worst New Edition videos ever. Here they are from 1996 when it was the norm to have lots of hookers, errr, strippers, errr, actresses fawning all over singers in every video. And, I do know from watching this that Biv can ride one hell of a bicycle! Here is "Hit Me Off"...

Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Hit Me Off lyrics

"Hit Me Off"

Single by New Edition
from the album Home Again
Released March 10, 1996
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1996
Genre R&B
Length 27:25
Label MCA
Writer(s) Silky, Dinky Bingham, Jeff Dyson, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, Bob James
Producer Silky
Certification Gold

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #86


This next single from the "Home Again" album made it to the top 10 on the Billboard charts peaking at #7 and once again featuring all six members in its video and collaberated on by the famous duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and a relative new up-and-comer by the name of Sean Combs. Here is "I'm Still In Love With You"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - I'm Still In Love With You lyrics

"I'm Still in Love with You/You Don't Have to Worry"
Single by New Edition featuring Missy
Released 1996
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1996
Genre R&B
Label MCA
Producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis/Sean Combs

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7


Finally, one last single off the album, which was probably my favorite single off of it. It's the mid-tempo song "Something About You" which samples the Edie Brickell song "What I Am." The video feels like a rip though because its the same location as the "I'm Still in Love With You" video and Bobby Brown is still wearing those stupid looking goggles...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Something About You lyrics


"Something About You"
Single by New Edition
from the album Home Again
Released 1996
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1996
Genre R&B
Label MCA
Writer(s) Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

80's Movie Weekend

This weekend's movie flashback was a pretty funny movie that probably had the potential to be better than it actually was. But, it did have it's funny parts for sure. C. Thomas Howell can't afford Harvard Law School and his parents won't pay his way, so he has to get creative to get in. And, creative he gets... it's "Soul Man"...

the trailer...



check out Siskel & Ebert's review of the movie...



Soul Man

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Steve Miner
Produced by Donna Smith
Steve Tisch
Written by Carol Black
Starring C. Thomas Howell
Rae Dawn Chong
Arye Gross
James Earl Jones
Leslie Nielsen
Cinematography Jeff Jur
Editing by Dave Finfe
Distributed by New World Pictures
Release date(s) 24 October 1986
Running time 104 Minutes
Country United States
Language English

Pump Up the Bass

Johnny Gill's first single post New Edition was this jam that was his biggest hit to date at that point climbing all the way to #3 on the U.S. Billboard charts and #1 on the R&B charts. I think this is the loudest cd I've ever owned for whatever reason. Anyway, here is Johnny G as our "New Edition Heart Break February" begins to wind down with "Rub You the Right Way"...




Lyrics | Johnny Gill lyrics - Rub You The Right Way lyrics

"Rub You The Right Way"

Single by Johnny Gill
from the album Johnny Gill
Released March 13, 1990
Format CD single
CD maxi
Recorded September 1989
Flyte Tyme Studios
(Edina, MN)
Genre R&B/New Jack Swing
Length 5:32
Writer(s) James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
U.S. R&B singles peak: #1

Roll Me Through the Night

It's my favorite song by the American rock band formed in L.A. in 1978. The band supposedly took its name in 1982 because of lead guitarist Mark Kendall's naturally white-blonde hair and the reference to him as the "Mark Kendall the Great White." It's the band Great White today with a cool video and hit song of theirs from 1987. Here is "Rock Me"...





"Rock Me"

by Great White
from the album "Once Bitten"
released: 1987

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #60

Stone to the Bone, Baby

In 1990, Ralph Tresvant released his own solo album which spawned a few hits including "Sensitivity" (posted in our Valentine's Day post) and this song which former group member Bobby Brown helped out on. It's "Stone Cold Gentleman"...




Lyrics | Ralph Tresvant lyrics - Stone Cold Gentleman lyrics

"Stone Cold Gentleman"

by Ralph Tresvant (featuring Bobby Brown)
from the album: Ralph Tresvant
released: 1990

Give Back

Even though today's first song and video is attributed to the trio BBD, the whole NE crew appears and contributes to the remix of the song and video for it. I thought this was a good NE video and well done remix featuring cool harmonies, some decent rap, and classic NE dance moves. Here is "Word to the Mutha"...



"Word to the Mutha"

by BBD featuring New Edition
released: 1991
from the album: WBBD - Bootcity!: The Remix Album


This was another BBD hit that I enjoyed off of their debut album - "Dope!"



"Dope"

by BBD
from the album: Poison
released: 1991

If I Were You, I'd Take Precaution

When the trio of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe formed the trio Bell Biv Devoe, they spit out an instant classic and awesome album in 1990 entitled "Poison." The album went multi platinum four times and I still own the cd somewhere amongst my cd collection. The album helped pioneer the New Jack Swing of the early to mid 90's and produced numerous hits with today's double-shot being the biggest two hits from the album. First up is "Do Me!"...




Lyrics | Bell Biv Devoe lyrics - Do Me lyrics

"Do Me!"

Single by Bell Biv DeVoe
from the album Poison
Released 1990
Format 7" single
12" maxi
CD
Recorded 1989
Genre Hip hop, R&B, New jack swing
Length 4:33
Label MCA
Writer(s) Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Carl Bourelly, Ronnie DeVoe
Producer Dr. Freeze

Chart (1990) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs #4


Words that I've always tried to live by during my lifetime - "Never trust a big butt and a smile," cause that girl is "Poison"...




Lyrics | Bell Biv Devoe lyrics - Poison lyrics

"Poison"

Single by Bell Biv DeVoe
from the album Poison
Released March 27, 1990
Recorded 1989
Genre New Jack Swing, Hip Hop
Length 4:21
Label MCA Records
Writer(s) Elliot Straite
Producer Dr. Freeze
Certification Platinum

Chart (1990) Peak position

UK Singles Chart #19
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles #1

80's Movie Weekend

It's the Hardy's and the Kozinski's for this weekend's movie flashback to 1989. Ted Danson was at the height of his fame as Ted Danson on "Cheers." The movies also Isabella Rossallini, Sean Young, William Petersen, and Lloyd Bridges. It's the movie "Cousins."

the trailer...



I think you can watch the whole movie on Youtube. Here are the first 8 minutes of the movie to get you hooked...



Cousins

Directed by Joel Schumacher
Produced by William Allyn
Written by Jean-Charles Tacchella
Stephen Metcalfe
Starring Ted Danson
Isabella Rossellini
Sean Young
William Petersen
Lloyd Bridges
Music by Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography Ralf D. Bode
Editing by Robert Brown
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) February 10, 1989
Running time 109 min
Country United States
Language English
Budget $13,000,000 (estimated)[1]
Gross revenue $22,026,369

No Matter What They Say, No It Ain't That Way

Bobby Brown was the first member to exit New Edition for a solo career so he's first up here on The Excellent 80's "New Edition Heart Break February" post-New Edition videos.

Check out Bobby Brown from a 1989 interview after he'd left New Edition and before the drugs screwed up his career...



I've already posted most of his 80's hits in here, but first up is one that was not an 80's hit, but an early 90's hit that I enjoyed listening to. I also enjoyed listening to Casey Kasem have to say the name of this song on the weekly top 40 countdown. Just imagine Casey's voice now saying... "and all the way up to number three this week is the former New Edition member Bobby Brown with "Humpin' Around"... Casey having to say "Humpin' Around" just makes me smile.


Bobby Brown - Humpin' Around
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Lyrics | Bobby Brown lyrics - Humpin' Around lyrics

"Humpin' Around"
Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Bobby
Released July 28, 1992
Format Cassette single
7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1991
Genre New jack swing
Length 6:18
Label MCA
Writer(s) Babyface, Bobby Brown, L.A. Reid, Daryl Simmons
Producer L.A. Reid, Babyface & Darryl Simmons

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
U.S. R&B singles peak: #1

Here's my favorite Bobby Brown solo song that I've already posted in The Excellent 80's before, but it's worth another look. The album of the same name put Bobby B into mega-stardom status. Here is his top ten billboard chart hit "Don't Be Cruel"...





"Don't Be Cruel"
Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Don't Be Cruel
Released May 16, 1988
Format Cassette single
7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre New jack swing
Length 6:52 (album version)
4:54 (radio edit)
Label MCA
Writer(s) Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid, Daryl Simmons

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #8
U.S. R&B charts peak: #1

Well Hey Hey Baby

Since I'm stepping out of the 80's a little bit this month with our "New Edition Heart Break February" tribute to the group New Edition and it's members, here is a hit video from a hair metal band from 1990. It's the New Jersey band formed in 1983 with their most successful video ever. The band is Trixter and from 1990, here is "Give it to Me Good"...

Lyrics | Trixter lyrics - Give It To Me Good lyrics

"Give it to Me Good"

by Trixter
from the album: Trixter
released: 1990

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #65

Oh Girl, I Know That You're Attracted to Me

OK, if things didn't work out for you on Valentine's Day, then maybe you should just say sorry, "You're Not My Kind of Girl." It's New Edition in some sweet white suits and gloves again bringing you another classic from their first post-Bobby Brown album, "Heart Break."




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - You're Not My Kind Of Girl lyrics

"You’re Not My Kind of Girl"
Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break
Released September 1988
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1987–1988
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 4.01
Label MCA
Writer(s) James Harris, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #95
U.S. R&B singles chart: #3

Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

After all this mushy love song stuff over the past week or so, it's time to crank it up a notch. Here's a band that enjoyed some moderate success in the U.S. and in the UK during their run. It's the British hair metal band Fastway with a couple of hot chicks all in white driving some big truck. It's the single "Say What You Will"...




Lyrics | Fastway lyrics - Say What You Will lyrics

"Say What You Will"

by Fastway
from the album: Fastway
released: 1983

Happy New Edition Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! We are in the middle of a "New Edition Heart Break February" here at The Excellent 80's. So, on this special day for you and your significant other, here are some romantic jams from New Edition and the whole N.E. Crew after the members went their separate ways following 1988's "Heart Break" album.

Leading off is the group post-Bobby Brown with their biggest hit from the "Heart Break" album that introduced Johnny Gill as the new fifth member. It's a mid-tempo love song called "If It Isn't Love"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - If It Isn't Love lyrics

"If It Isn't Love"

Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break
Released July 1988
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1987–1988
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 17.22
Label MCA
Writer(s) James Harris, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
U.S. R&B singles peak: #2

Next up, Johnny Gill's solo effort after New Edition landed him this #1 R&B single - "My, My, My"...


Johnny Gill - My My My
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Lyrics | Johnny Gill lyrics - My, My, My lyrics

"My, My, My"

Single by Johnny Gill
from the album Johnny Gill
Released May 16, 1990
Format 12" single
Recorded 1989
Genre New jack swing
Writer(s) Kenny G, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #10
U.S. R&B singles chart: #1

Up now is Bobby B and his signature haircut with his live romantic ballad about a special kind of girl who stands out in a crowd, and who's a tender "Roni"...




Lyrics | Bobby Brown lyrics - Roni lyrics

"Roni"
Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Don't Be Cruel
Released December 27, 1988
Recorded 1987
Genre New jack swing
Length 5:58
Label MCA
Writer(s) Babyface
Producer Babyface

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
U.S. R&B charts peak: #2

Ralph Tresvant is next because you know you need a man with "Sensitivity"...




Lyrics | Ralph Tresvant lyrics - Sensitivity lyrics

"Sensitivity"

Single by Ralph Tresvant
from the album Ralph Tresvant
Released October 9, 1990
Format 12" single, CD single
Recorded 1990
Genre R&B/New Jack Swing
Length 4:40
Label MCA
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
U.S. R&B singles chart: #1


Finally, in case you've messed up with your girl or your man, console yourself with a little BBD and "When Will I See You Smile Again?"




Lyrics | Bell Biv Devoe lyrics - When Will I See You Smile Again lyrics

You Look So Good in Love

Special Sunday post alert! I rarely post anything on Sunday, but decided that you might need a sappy country love song today to cheer you up or depress you even further with Valentine's Day tomorrow! So, I decided that you can't go wrong with George Strait's third #1 hit and his first music video ever. The funny thing is even George admitted how horrible this video is and "lobbied to get that thing pulled off the air so no one would ever have to watch it again." Enjoy the cheesiness that is "You Look So Good in Love"...




Lyrics | George Strait lyrics - You Look So Good In Love lyrics

"You Look So Good in Love"
Single by George Strait
from the album Right or Wrong
B-side "A Little Heaven's Rubbing off on Me"
Released September 22, 1983
Format 7" single
Genre Country
Length 3:13
Label MCA 52279
Writer(s) Rory Bourke, Glen Ballard, Kerry Chater
Producer Ray Baker

U.S. Billboard Country charts peak: #1

How about a double shot of George on this Valentine's Day, because even though "You Look So Good in Love" is a great song, the video leaves something to desire. So, here's a better video that didn't require George to do too much of anything other than to stand there and sing and look purty. Here is another one of his many many #1 hits and a personal favorite of many - "The Chair"...




Lyrics | George Strait lyrics - The Chair lyrics

"The Chair"
Single by George Strait
from the album Something Special
B-side "In Too Deep"
Released August 26, 1985
Format 7" single
Recorded 1985
Genre Country
Length 2:51
Label MCA Nashville 52667
Writer(s) Hank Cochran, Dean Dillon
Producer Jimmy Bowen & George Strait

U.S. Billboard Hot Country charts peak: #1

80's Movie Weekend

Today's 80's movie features three of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the 80's - Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Charles Grodin. From 1980, it's Neil Simon's romantic comedy "Seems Like Old Times"...

the trailer...



here's Chevy with the two bank robbers that kidnapped him and made him rob the bank...



Seems Like Old Times

Promotional poster
Directed by Jay Sandrich
Produced by Margaret Booth
Roger M. Rothstein
Ray Stark
Written by Neil Simon
Starring Goldie Hawn
Chevy Chase
Charles Grodin
Robert Guillaume
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography David M. Walsh
Editing by Michael A. Stevenson
Studio Rastar
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) December 19, 1980
Running time 100 minutes
Country United States
Language English

On a Perfect Day, I Know That I Can Count On You

For those of you just checking in, we are in our "Heartbreak February" showing you some of the best of the Boston R&B group New Edition and then as solo acts after they disbanded. Check out this interview with the four members of New Edition after Bobby Brown had left...




They eventually did sign a fifth to replace Bobby Brown, and this is probably my favorite New Edition ballad. Today's video features the introduction of Johnny Gill singing lead along with Ralph Tresvant. The rest of the NE crew contributes in their own way as they ask the age old question - "Can You Stand the Rain?" Come on baby, let's go get wet...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Can You Stand The Rain lyrics

"Can You Stand the Rain"
Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break
Released December 1988
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1988
Genre R&B, pop
Length 4.57
Label MCA
Writer(s) James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #44

It Never Really Mattered Too Much To Me

The month of love is in full swing and Valentine's Day is coming up, and to get you into that loving mood, here is the hit from the Flint, Michigan group known as Ready For the World. With lead singer Melvin Riley's hair looking mighty fine, here is Ready For the World with their #1 R&B single "Love You Down"...


Ready 4 The World - Love You Down
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Lyrics | Ready For The World lyrics - Love You Down lyrics

"Love You Down"
Single by Ready for the World
from the album Long Time Coming
B-side "Human Toy"
Released 1986
Genre R&B, Pop
Length 3:58 (single version)
6:29 (album version)
Label MCA
Writer(s) Melvin Riley
Producer Gary Spaniola

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #9
U.S. R&B charts peak: #1

In Store Signing Autographs at the Mall

There is so much to love about today's 80's video during our "New Edition Heart Break February." First of all, the fellas are sporting some sweet "Hammer pants" in the video with different colored shoes. I could never get away with this look. And, then Michael Bivins has some sort of sweet green and white striped outfit that he must cringe at everytime he sees this video today. I love that we get cameos most notably from Malcolm Jamal Warner, Robert Townsend, and Heavy D and the Boyz. And of course, I love the mopeds. That is one mean moped gang, and here is "N.E. Heartbreak"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - N.E. Heartbreak lyrics

"N.E. Heart Break"
Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break
Released June 16, 1989
Format Vinyl Single
Recorded 1988
Genre R&B/New Jack Swing
Label MCA
Writer(s) James Harris, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jellybean Johnson
Certification Gold

U.S. Hot R&B charts peak: #13

I Was Caught in the Crossfire

Bryan Adams likes him some black and white videos, that much is for sure. Pretty good video from the Canadian rocker today and a pretty good song from his 1987 album "Into the Fire." Here is "Heat of the Night"...




Lyrics | Bryan Adams lyrics - Heat Of The Night lyrics

"Heat of the Night"
Single by Bryan Adams
from the album Into the Fire
Released 1987
Recorded September 1986
Genre Rock
Length 5:07
Label A&M
Writer(s) Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
Producer Bryan Adams, Bob Clearmountai

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #6

Man, C-o-u-n-t Me Out

Ricky Bell is sporting the sweet UNC sweater in today's video and Ralph T's hair is looking sweet. Just after the departure of Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell sings his parts in the video, and here are four of the five original members of New Edition off their 1985 album "All for Love" album with "Count Me Out"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Count Me Out lyrics

"Count Me Out"
Single by New Edition
from the album All for Love
B-side "Good Boys"
Released October 14, 1985
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1985
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 4:09 (radio edit)
5:37 (album version)
6:25 (Instrumental)
6:25 (A Cappella)
Label MCA
Writer(s) Vincent Brantley, Rick Timas
Producer Vincent Brantley, Rick Timas

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #51
U.S. R&B Singles peak: #2

Super Bowl Weekend

Tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of Super Bowl XXI that featured the John Elway led Denver Broncos and the Phil Simms led NY Giants. Simms was outstanding and the Giants pounded the Broncos.

The highlights with comments from Simms, Lawrence Taylor, and coach Bill Parcells...



Super Bowl XXI
Super Bowl XXI Logo.svg
Denver Broncos New York Giants
(AFC) (NFC)
20 39
1 2 3 4 Total
DEN 10 0 0 10 20
NYG 7 2 17 13 39

Date January 25, 1987 (1987-01-25)
Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
MVP Phil Simms, Quarterback
Favorite Giants by 9½
National anthem Neil Diamond
Coin toss Willie Davis
Referee Jerry Markbreit
Halftime show "Salute to Hollywood's 100th Anniversary" with Southern California high school drill teams and dancers
Attendance 101,063
TV in the United States
Network CBS
Announcers Pat Summerall and John Madden
Nielsen ratings 45.8
(est. 87.2 million viewers)[1]
Market share 66
Cost of 30-second commercial US$600,000

Ooooh Watch Out, Cause You're Gonna Lose Control

Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, if I like the girl, who cares who you like! You tell 'em Ralph! You tell 'em! Today's song was the group's first top 10 billboard hit and second #1 on the R&B singles chart. Just remember before you lose control you've got to "Cool It Now"...


New Edition - Cool It Now
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Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Cool It Now lyrics

"Cool It Now"

Single by New Edition
from the album New Edition
Released August 27, 1984
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded June/July 1984
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 6.00
Label MCA
Writer(s) Vincent Brantley, Rick Timas
Producer Vincent Brantley, Rick Timas

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
U.S. R&B singles peak: #1

Oh, Feelings Start to Shake, I Do a Double Take

Check out Soul Train's Don Cornelius interviewing New Edition...



I love this early New Edition video for the simple fact that they include the Lakers' Magic Johnson and Pat Riley in it. It's the first music video to use live action from the NBA. I wasn't a L.A. fan at all, but I could still respect the fact that these boys went out and got the Showtime Lakers involved with this video even though they're treading on traitorous grounds since the New Edition members are from Boston! But I guess Bird and McHale and Parrish just wasn't as cool as Magic, Kareem, and the Lakers. Here is the fifth and final single off of their "New Edition" album - "My Secret (Didja GitIt Yet?)"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - My Secret (Didja Get It Yet?) lyrics

"My Secret (Didja Get It Yet?)"
Single by New Edition
from the album New Edition
Released March 1985
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1984
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 4.05
Label MCA
Writer(s) Dick Eastman and Bobby Hart

It's Just You and I

Today's video was one of the biggest hits of 1982 and features two of country's finest. It's just like me to throw in a country hit in the midst of our month long tribute to the R&B group New Edition, but it's my prerogative, I can do what I want to do! Anyway, it's the sweet hair and beard of one Eddie Rabbitt, but his hair is easily outdone by the floor length do of one Crystal Gayle. Looking at her hair though makes me want to grab some scissors and start cutting something. Get romantic with someone tonight as you listen to today's sappy love song. Here's "You and I"...




Lyrics | Eddie Rabbitt lyrics - You And I lyrics

"You and I"
Single by Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle
from the album Radio Romance
B-side "All My Life, All My Love"
Released October 1982
Recorded 1982
Genre Country, pop
Label Elektra
Writer(s) Frank J. Myers
Producer David Malloy

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
U.S. Hot Country Singles peak: #1

Welcome to Heartbreak February

February is thought of by many as the month of love, so this February I'm bringing you a R&B group that I loved growing up. Most of their songs had to do with sex and love and humpin' around so it kind of fits. The band is New Edition.

In addition to the group videos, I'm sneaking into the early 90's a little bit as well and taking some of their individual successes after they disbanded for a while and went solo. So I hope you enjoy our "New Edition Heartbreak February." Kicking it off today, one of their earlier hits from the five original members - Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant - here is the song written by Ray Parker Jr. - "Mr. Telephone Man"...


New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
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Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - Mr. Telephone Man lyrics

"Mr. Telephone Man"
Single by New Edition
from the album New Edition
Released November 28, 1984
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1984
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 3.58
Label MCA
Writer(s) Ray Parker Jr.
Producer Ray Parker Jr.

Chart (1984) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #12
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles #1