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

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

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

If I Put a Drink Up, You Won't Even Toast

Whaaattt? That ain't right, girl. After over three years with this blog I'm a little surprised I've never featured my favorite Bobby Brown song. And don't tell me when you see skinny Bobby Brown in this video that you don't think to yourself - 'he looks a little like Chris Rock.' Back when Bobby was hitting his stride and at the top of his solo game, from 1987, here is "Don't Be Cruel"...




Lyrics | Bobby Brown lyrics - Don't Be Cruel (Single Mix) lyrics

"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 Reid, Daryl Simmons

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #8

I Made This Money, You Didn't

Post New Edition, Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" album was a smash hit and it included this late 80's anthem... written by Bobby B and Teddy Riley, here is bad boy Bobby Brown's only #1 hit, "My Prerogative"...

Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
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Lyrics | My Prerogative lyrics

“My Prerogative”

Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Don't Be Cruel
Released 1988
Format Cassette single
7" single
12" single
CD single
Genre R&B / Pop
Length 4:51
Label MCA
Writer(s) Bobby Brown
Gene Griffin
Teddy Riley
Producer Gene Griffin

Charts (1988) Peak Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs #1
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #7
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales #2
UK Singles Chart #6


Just because I wanted to see it, I went ahead and included the Britney Spears remake of the song for you as well today... so, if you want to see a perfectly awesome 80's song sung by a cool guy who turned crazy totally destroyed and ruined by a promising young singer who turned crazy, then please view for yourself...

Britney Spears - My Perogative
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Every Little Step I Take

Once again before the drugs took their full effect, Bobby B could bust a move with the best of them... It's "Every Little Step I Take"...

Bobby Brown - Every Little Step I Take
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Every Little Step Lyrics

"Every Little Step"

Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Don't Be Cruel
Released 1989
Format Cassette single
7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1988
Genre New jack swing
Length 3:57
Label MCA
Writer L.A. Reid,Kenneth Edmonds

Billboard Hot 100 Peak: #3

80's Movie Weekend

Since I've already posted Ghostbusters and Ray Parker Jr.'s hit song, I had to go with the decent sequel here in our month of October 80's Movie Weekends and its' hit single...



Ghostbusters II

Directed by Ivan Reitman
Produced by Ivan Reitman
Written by Dan Aykroyd
Harold Ramis
Starring Bill Murray
Dan Aykroyd
Sigourney Weaver
Peter MacNicol
Harold Ramis
Rick Moranis
Ernie Hudson
Annie Potts
Wilhelm von Homburg
Music by Randy Edelman
Cinematography Michael Chapman
Editing by Donn Cambern
Sheldon Kahn
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) June 16, 1989
Running time 102 min.
Country United States
Language English
Preceded by Ghostbusters
Followed by Ghostbusters III


And of course, here is the hit single by Bobby Brown from the Ghostbuster II soundtrack before he married Whitney and they ended up all crazy...

Bobby.Brown"On.Our.Own"
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On Our Own Lyrics

from the album Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack
Released 1989
Genre New jack swing
Length 4:55
Certification Platinum
Peak chart positions
#2 (U.S. Pop)
#1 (U.S. R&B)
#4 (UK)