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4 Songs by New Edition That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today
New Edition produced a run of danceable R&B and pop hits from their 1983 debut onwards, and this article highlights four songs that remain energetic favourites.
– “Candy Girl” — the 1983 debut single and title track, written by Maurice Starr and Michael Jonzun, was the group’s first number-one hit. – “Earth Angel” — New Edition’s 1986 cover of the Penguins’ 1954 hit reached the Top 5 and was the sole single from Under The Blue Moon. – “Mr. Telephone Man” — written by Ray Parker Jr., this 1984 number-one combines an upbeat groove with lyrics about romantic disappointment. – “If It Isn’t Love” — written by James Harris III and Terry Lewis, the 1988 Heart Break single became platinum-selling.
In short
- Four New Edition hits retain strong dance-floor appeal.
- “Candy Girl” and “Mr. Telephone Man” were number-one hits.
- “Earth Angel” was a successful cover.
Explained simply
New Edition are an American R&B group who began releasing music in the early 1980s. Their songs drew on rhythm and blues and pop, with lively beats that helped make them popular with listeners beyond R&B audiences.
The four songs in this article come from different points in the group’s early career. “Candy Girl” was their debut single, while “Earth Angel” was a cover of a song first recorded by the Penguins in 1954; “Mr. Telephone Man” and “If It Isn’t Love” were later hits.
The songs pair danceable arrangements with varied themes, from romantic disappointment to love. Their lasting popularity shows how New Edition’s early catalogue continues to reach listeners today.
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