And like any Ray Parker Jr written song it has a "stalkerish" vibe to it. Just listen to this and "You Can't Change That" by Raydio and you'll see what I mean.
@@rommix0 It’s something about the words that really is hard to let go..It’s almost impossible not to sing the lyrics repeatedly especially the chorus when Michael Bevins is rap/talking..who can resist harmonizing while he is speaking to the operator.
Plus both songs are written by the same person..the musical genius of taking the simplicity of theme and. Nursery rhymes but turning them into major hits. Mr Ray Parker Jr.
@Alysia Williams Yeah, Ray Parker jr was a bit of an underrated artist back in the 70's and 80's. He was an in-demand session guitarist who played on a lot of records and wrote a number of hits (for himself and others). He also recorded an early demo version of the song which eventually became "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing". It was stolen from him, he wasn't given the songwriting credit and it became a massive no.1 hit for Leo Sayer.
The 80s was a whole vibe. Down to the mall hair and acid washed jeans. In 1984 Prince not only ruled the air waves but also the hottest summer movie of the same name as the soundtrack. "Purple Rain". It was friggen electric.
I was 3 going on 4 but I always remember this song and one of my earliest memories is looking at this album cover (my parents had it). Im 40 years old now.
I was 13 when this song came out. Now that I'm 50 in 2022, I'm still jamming to it as if it was 1985. Man, I wish I was a kid again growing up to this music.
I want to go to the '80s to go meet Michael Jackson and every other singer cuz I was born in April 26th 2008 I never was born in the 80 I wish I was I like the music
The blend of the smooth techno and bass guitar makes this song a beautiful piece of musical art it sounds so retro but not in a bad way it's the type of song that makes you want to turn off all the lights and put on some headphones and gets you thinking about that one girl you had a crush on back in 6,7th grade. There has never been a song that I've heard that puts off this vibe
Listen to Ray Parker Jr 'A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do). Same melody same vibe. Ray Parker Jr wrote both songs.th-cam.com/video/QvBmtqyaijI/w-d-xo.html
I remember singing this song with my cousins as a child. New Edition was like the 80's version of The Jackson 5. All the girls loved Ralph and Bobby. The energy of the music was so great back then. Oh, I miss them days. Looking at these iconic videos bring back alot of good times growing up.
I only found out about this song a few days ago because someone kept blasting it in the showers of my dorm. Now I can't stop listening to it, it's so upbeat yet the lyrics have a sadness to them that gives the song this balanced melancholic feeling that I love. Honestly, in my opinion it hits pretty similar to some Japanese city pop songs from the time.
@@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323 there 2nd album came out in LATE. 1984. with, COOL IT NOW being the FIRST single. Mr. Telephone man was the next single in early 1985.
@@mariahyohannes that's your opinion🤷♀️. I'm going off FACTS😌, Ralph solo didn't outshine BB neither one of them did! that is why when he was solo he was called the KING OF STAGE and he had better solo songs than Ralph. BB voice was just as strong as Ralph when they was younger. But if you ask me Ricky sounds much better than them both when they got older now that's my opinion.
One of the catchiest songs ever to release for 80s history, the flow in this song is a monster and the melody is the butter. It's one of those songs you just hear and you can't get it out of your head. To future generations, never let this masterpiece die. It is the perfect song to play to anyone if you're from the times of 1984 or if you're modern listening to it now. R&B just was a whole different time back in the 80s/90s for music. Lots of the songs that were felt ahead of its time like this one here.
@@shauntikayvette I hate the suffering that is mainstream music now I hate having to grow up with it so I'm just gonna grow up with the music my parents did as a ongoing tribute and for my ears sake
@@zxeroxzx4984I agree with you, I'm 26. Sometimes I wish I would've joined theater in school so I could've acted as Bobby brown especially during songs like this and every little step
It’s because creativity and spending time on developing strong elements in the music is too “risky” and expensive for the corporate gatekeepers. Once they watered it down for the quick buck, there was no reversing it. F’n shame.
3:15 always makes me laugh Ricky almost shoving his hair in Bobby's mouth, that slightly attempts to move away from it, but Ricky keeps shaking his head, giving his soul in his performance and Bobby simply cracks a light laugh and looks at the camera, getting out of the character for a second and breaking the fourth wall Lmao
Earlier this year my nephew who was nine yrs old at the time was riding in my car with me. He said "Auntie can you play "Mr Telephone Man?" I said New Edition??? He said "Yes!" 😂😂😂 I said sure neph...my pleasure. That boy is being raised right ✅️ ❤😊
I was 8 years old when this was released out in 84. Still , to this day, i remember riding bikes and hanging out with friends in the neighborhood. With no worries. How time came and went. Miss those days 😪
Older r&b like thistends to be longer than most music and videos to me when i started listening to new edition it really restored my attention spand after social media destroyed it
this gives me vivid memories when the new edition story came out, the boys in my 2nd grade class would get together and sing this song yes....im young but it was so fun and im getting such waves of nostalgia rn. And when my granny taught me the lyrics
Psalm 143:8 - Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Amen! Yall if you guys believe in God, actually have a committed relationship with Him, read your Bible and pray.
Im so glad I never dated or knew Bobby back then, it wud of killed me to lose him. I loved him so much in them days... In my mind he was mine, the posters that was on my wall was enough.
I heard my daughter singing this song and she is only 9yr old . She loves old school music . But I rather let her listen to this kind of music then today music.
I'm a teen and this is unironically one of my favorite songs!!!! I had to look up what a party line is but that doesn't change how much I LOVE this song!!!
@@donyellmcgee8236 Ray Parker, Jr was In a class all his own as a musician, songwriter, Producer & more back In The Day, He also wrote the Ghost Busters Movie Theme Song
A song that has loneliness in lyrics,
but happiness in melody and sound,
blended to a best love song for all time.
And like any Ray Parker Jr written song it has a "stalkerish" vibe to it. Just listen to this and "You Can't Change That" by Raydio and you'll see what I mean.
@@rommix0
LOL ... interesting !
@@rommix0 It’s something about the words that really is hard to let go..It’s almost impossible not to sing the lyrics repeatedly especially the chorus when Michael Bevins is rap/talking..who can resist harmonizing while he is speaking to the operator.
Plus both songs are written by the same person..the musical genius of taking the simplicity of theme and. Nursery rhymes but turning them into major hits. Mr Ray Parker Jr.
right
The 80's was a truly memorable decade to grow up with....miss those drum beats and synthesizer...sweet memories :)
Dawm right👌🔥🔥🔥🔥
U said it brother
I miss the 80's. it was the best. now music is awful. nothing like the 80's
@@Ipot4me "Mr Telephone Man" was written by Ray Parker Jr, the man who wrote and recorded "Ghostbusters"
@Alysia Williams Yeah, Ray Parker jr was a bit of an underrated artist back in the 70's and 80's. He was an in-demand session guitarist who played on a lot of records and wrote a number of hits (for himself and others). He also recorded an early demo version of the song which eventually became "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing". It was stolen from him, he wasn't given the songwriting credit and it became a massive no.1 hit for Leo Sayer.
I ain't even from the 80s. but I always feel like I've been there whenever I hear songs from that decade.
same here i dont know what it is about the 80s just better simpler times
De javu😅
That's why I love music. It really conveys the Zeitgeist of the decade/century and is the closest thing to time travel a person could ask for.
I was born 86, and I remember coca cola being so cheap. Life wasn't necessarily easier, but it was simpler. Music was great and made sense.
03 baby nd dis that shiiiii
This is a ageless jam, thanks Ray Parker Jr. For writing this masterpiece ❤
I didn't know he wrote this! ❤
It sounds just like his music
Same
Yep….Has that You Can’t Change That groove
Makes sense that it was by him. It sounds very similar to "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)".
The 80s wasn’t just an era it was an emotion
This!!!!
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The 80s was a whole vibe. Down to the mall hair and acid washed jeans. In 1984 Prince not only ruled the air waves but also the hottest summer movie of the same name as the soundtrack. "Purple Rain". It was friggen electric.
Agreed ❤❤
Yeah the crack era. Made a whole lotta cash.
Saw them in concert here in Miami last night......they killed it on this song. 🙌🏾
I would give my eye teeth to see them in concert! I live in South Africa.
Put God first.♥️ The Creator not the creation. Give God all the Glory.🎶 Jesus is King. ❤️👑✝️📖☝️♥️
yup I was there. Them along with charlie
I love Bobby Brown! I’ve always loved him. Whitney had some serious good taste. 🥰
THEYRE STILL SINGING?????
THIS SONG WENT TO NUMBER 12 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT-100 CHART IN 1985.
I was 5😭
I wasn't even born when this came out but I love the 80s-90s music,do you have any lists you listen to? :)
@@swayvacious1 I was negative 5 lol #90sbaby
I was 3 going on 4 but I always remember this song and one of my earliest memories is looking at this album cover (my parents had it). Im 40 years old now.
@@misstoyaj Same! I remember being 4 years old and jamming out to this with my older brother and sister.. Nothing like those days
I can't believe this great Classic by New Edition was released in 1984 - 40 years ago!
Actually 1983
That was my born years🤑 and the 1st time moonwalk of mj was release and the draft of Jordan too🐐
Damn it why did you do the math?!?
@@eddiethompson1296Wrong. It was released in 1984
@@corenchiereynaldo2417 dayumm i thought i was the only one listening to this in 2024
I was 13 when this song came out. Now that I'm 50 in 2022, I'm still jamming to it as if it was 1985. Man, I wish I was a kid again growing up to this music.
Same here
Facts
Me too the days where beautiful
Me to lol born in 71
Me too 🎉 ageless music and forever memories
A piece of *nostalgia* that makes me wanna go back to the *80s.*
Who is following me ???
take me with you Please!!!
Hail naw! Computers sucked back then.😝😝😝
Not me because of the crack epidemic that destroyed many lives and homicides.
LOVE IT!!!!
I want to go to the '80s to go meet Michael Jackson and every other singer cuz I was born in April 26th 2008 I never was born in the 80 I wish I was I like the music
this song was released 40 years ago in December... it's a bittersweet masterpiece
Who's here December 2024?
This is a good song for the after Christmas blues💙
How beautiful was his voice? And how beautiful were these times, innocent, pure and fun ❤
New Edition 2020
Hi
Wouldnt call the 89’s innocent
Beautiful song.
The crack ,epidemic HIV , gang violence was going through the roof high numbers of serial killers the list goes on ..😬
This song literally never gets old!!!!
Will never get old ima 94 baby yaherdmeh fasho!
Me too 66😊
This song brings back to the late 80's to mid 90's when R&B was the best. Groups actually had vocal talent back then. I miss those days.
12 years later, how you doin? you probably dont have this account anymore
@@l3ooty let him know R&B is alive and well
Absolutely Mike C, I'm A 65Yrs Old Guy & Loved Those Days Of Good Music 👍
This song is from early/mid 80s tho
@@l3ooty he’s been active since at least 2019 because he’s subbed to a channel made then
Here on April 10th watching this jn the car. I love this song sm bro
The blend of the smooth techno and bass guitar makes this song a beautiful piece of musical art it sounds so retro but not in a bad way it's the type of song that makes you want to turn off all the lights and put on some headphones and gets you thinking about that one girl you had a crush on back in 6,7th grade. There has never been a song that I've heard that puts off this vibe
Listen to Ray Parker Jr 'A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do). Same melody same vibe. Ray Parker Jr wrote both songs.th-cam.com/video/QvBmtqyaijI/w-d-xo.html
12wcy
Ray Parker Classic here. He is good and even has his own hits he sang on.
Exactly 💯
Amen brother
This song never fails to put me in a good mood
I know right
The perfect song for handstand pushups thank me later
@@notacasual5593 ur joking right?
@@notacasual5593 bruh
it's a song about a guy getting cheated on...😂
3:17 Bobby's reaction when Ricky's hair brushes his mouth. Really cute.
😂😂😂 funny
The Smile🌺🦋
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I sing this everytime
SAME!!
52 now. When this came out, these cats were at the top. All over the place. Such awesome memories of being a teen in the 80’s. Those dances!
Same .
agreed , loved my 80s HS years
Mr Ray Parker Jr., thank you for writing this absolute bop. And thank you New Edition for singing it literally just right.
Yep has that You Can’t Change That groove
This song is one more reason why 80’s were so special
This song was realesed in 1979.
@@franciscocunha6182 this song was released in 1984.
@@franciscocunha6182 1984*
He went from this to crack
@@Black4life4 girl what?
I remember singing this song with my cousins as a child. New Edition was like the 80's version of The Jackson 5. All the girls loved Ralph and Bobby. The energy of the music was so great back then. Oh, I miss them days. Looking at these iconic videos bring back alot of good times growing up.
Only Real Knows.
I only found out about this song a few days ago because someone kept blasting it in the showers of my dorm. Now I can't stop listening to it, it's so upbeat yet the lyrics have a sadness to them that gives the song this balanced melancholic feeling that I love. Honestly, in my opinion it hits pretty similar to some Japanese city pop songs from the time.
Junko Ohashi also made "Telephone number" in 1984. Japanese city pop genre was highly influenced by Black American r&b bands and singers.
hey ya
I knew I wasn’t the only one who noticed the Japanese city pop vibes T-T
Japanese city pop was highly influenced by popular western songs at the time, which explains the similarities.
@@Sweetmilk I was just about to say this. Thank you lol
Born in '81. This track, and SAY IT ISN'T SO by Hall & Oates, always takes me back to that great decade of my childhood!❤
*@**3:03** "Must be a bad connection..." When the big dude made them back down is the best part of the video.*
1:11 they be like, who gon tell him
God, thank you for making all things new in Jesus name. Amen 🙏
Amen 🙏
No doubt about it the 80s were number one 2024 still listening to this song
This one's a banger 🎉
40 years later still love it
Not 40 yet but it's close "2024"
@@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323 there 2nd album came out in LATE. 1984. with, COOL IT NOW being the FIRST single. Mr. Telephone man was the next single in early 1985.
Well then happy 40 years to this@@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323
@@oldladyfromsoulfoodtwin2323it’s 2024 right now?
So what do you mean
The way bobby can't help but laugh lol I can see him trying not to makes me laugh everytime
That's because they was showing Ralph on some of Bobby parts
@@PrinceHuey THANK YOU AND THAT WHY HE SURPASS THEM ALL WHEN THE WENT SOLO. However, each and every last one of them are superb
@@happyme2989 Ralph was a much stronger vocalist than Bobby
@@mariahyohannes that's your opinion🤷♀️. I'm going off FACTS😌, Ralph solo didn't outshine BB neither one of them did! that is why when he was solo he was called the KING OF STAGE and he had better solo songs than Ralph. BB voice was just as strong as Ralph when they was younger. But if you ask me Ricky sounds much better than them both when they got older now that's my opinion.
@@happyme2989 I agree 💯💯💯✅
One of the catchiest songs ever to release for 80s history, the flow in this song is a monster and the melody is the butter. It's one of those songs you just hear and you can't get it out of your head. To future generations, never let this masterpiece die. It is the perfect song to play to anyone if you're from the times of 1984 or if you're modern listening to it now. R&B just was a whole different time back in the 80s/90s for music. Lots of the songs that were felt ahead of its time like this one here.
最高☺️♬
Bobby was the realest one. The color phat horizontal laces that match the fit, is how us brothas really did it in the 80's! 🤎
Back when GHOSTING was Not Called Ghosting someone we simply played this song;
My favorite group since I first heard them in the 80's . I'm still in love with them at the age of 51. ❤
There definitely timeless
Telephone booths, a thing of our past 😢
I'm 29 and soo very obsessed with the 80s and I can't even begin to describe how jealous I am that people grew up with this music and movies
I seriously say I’m so sorry for this generation that missed true love music and singing
@@shauntikayvette I hate the suffering that is mainstream music now
I hate having to grow up with it so I'm just gonna grow up with the music my parents did as a ongoing tribute and for my ears sake
@@zxeroxzx4984I agree with you, I'm 26. Sometimes I wish I would've joined theater in school so I could've acted as Bobby brown especially during songs like this and every little step
seriously I'm 2008 here and I love listening to this music tastes
It’s because creativity and spending time on developing strong elements in the music is too “risky” and expensive for the corporate gatekeepers. Once they watered it down for the quick buck, there was no reversing it. F’n shame.
I love New Edition! ❤How this iconic group has never been inducted into the Hall of Fame is beyond any measure of reason!
3:09
That part!
Mike throwing up that middle finger swiftly 😂😂😂 3:03
You have really good eyes!
K. Milly trus mad funny
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😂😂😂 hadn't seen that
Ny Austin I’ve never noticed that 😂😂
3:15 always makes me laugh Ricky almost shoving his hair in Bobby's mouth, that slightly attempts to move away from it, but Ricky keeps shaking his head, giving his soul in his performance and Bobby simply cracks a light laugh and looks at the camera, getting out of the character for a second and breaking the fourth wall Lmao
Earlier this year my nephew who was nine yrs old at the time was riding in my car with me. He said "Auntie can you play "Mr Telephone Man?" I said New Edition??? He said "Yes!" 😂😂😂 I said sure neph...my pleasure. That boy is being raised right ✅️ ❤😊
Jesus loves you
FIRST TIME HEARING THIS SONG MAN, FEELS LIKE I JUST FOUND A PLACE WHERE ALL MY GOOD MEMORIES EXIST.
This song will never get old in 2024 it still sounds good
...my boys collect their star on the Hollywood walk of Fame today!!!
I was 8 years old when this was released out in 84. Still , to this day, i remember riding bikes and hanging out with friends in the neighborhood. With no worries. How time came and went. Miss those days 😪
Yeah , pretty nice to hear this song. Good old days Maan. Yeah I was 13 yrs old then. Lol
I can imagine the nostalgia you are feeling 😊
Back to the day, no Social Media gimmicks, just pure talented artists like them..
They were so young. Glad I got to witness and grow up wit them.
Timeless song. Ralph has always been my favorite ❤❤
This is what kids now a days need to be listening to, I mean at least have this song in your playlist because it’s just soooo good!
i love it as a 2000s kid
I am 28 about to be 29 and I love the old music
i love it as a late 2000s kid
Born in 1996 and I bump this every day On my way to work
@@junior224433 yessirskii
Bobby and Ricky's vocals are impeccable on this one ❤❤❤❤
Why people from 2012s doenst like this . ❤Song i'm from 2012❤
I think that Ralph Tresvant was the best of all of them. His voice is still great at his age. I love his voice
Older r&b like thistends to be longer than most music and videos to me when i started listening to new edition it really restored my attention spand after social media destroyed it
Playing it at 51 for my children. One of the best songs of all times.
Still my favorite group of all time. Bubble gum pop or not, I still listen to this stuff.
RnB for kids. Not pop. Never was pop
Right, it's definitely R&B and not pop
@@baccgod942Sounds very similar to City Pop like Plastic Love and Loretta by Ginger Root.
I'm obsessed with the song
These guys are not a boy band,they are out of this world!!!
Those synthesizers are dreamy & euphoric.
This is an awesome track , smooth sailing slow jam.
I was so in love 😂😂❤Gen x forever baby!!!❤❤❤😢
Ray Parker Jr. did his thang writing this jam!
You can so tell it’s Ray Parker!!!
@@carolynwalker2914raydio sound 🎧🎵🎵🎼
I was 14yrs when this song came out am now 51 still enjoying the music am Zambian African 🇿🇲
My family 🎉
I'm glad that I was a 80's teenager because songs from New Edition resonated with our age group.
Mr telephone man there’s something wrong with doctor Williams
old but gold
Yeah October 2024 ... I think this is called time travel.❤
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I'm a teenager and I just discovered this song, now it's my favorite 😎
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U have taste😊
Same Im 16
im 12.... but ive been enjoying this song ever since
Enjoy being a teenager time flies by
Crazy that I just remembered this song out of no where a month ago and now I hear it everywhere. Timeless!
Good music video
woweeeee
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omg flamingo listens to this song??
That instrumental sounds sooo good man. Those synthesizers are absolutely timeless!
The lyrics are hilarious and cool BTW
Courtesy of Ray Parker Junior
@@texcity2004 Besides, Ray Parker plays the bass. Bassline It sounds similar "A Woman Needs Love"
@@palmaleter252 I know that
I love synthesizers
this gives me vivid memories when the new edition story came out, the boys in my 2nd grade class would get together and sing this song yes....im young but it was so fun and im getting such waves of nostalgia rn. And when my granny taught me the lyrics
I love this song
This song is timeless and never gets old.
I love this song my grandma used to play this song when we go on road trips and she still plays it 🖤🖤
what do u mean she used to play this song if she still plays this song
They mean she played it then, and she plays it now.
1 Corinthians 10:31 we as
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.🙏🏽
Amen 🙏✝️
Amen
Shout out to yt for recommending this s. Their voices are awesome
Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
King James Version (KJV)
Something majestic about this one. The performances, choreography, concept & execution are flawless.
I just love the vibe of this song.
One of the best songs ever 🎉
Psalm 143:8 - Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life. Amen!
Yall if you guys believe in God, actually have a committed relationship with Him, read your Bible and pray.
Amen 🫂🤍
Amen fam
Amen 🙏🏽
13 years and this songs still hits
the music video was released 13 years ago, the song was released in the 80s
The way they Press my boi 😭👏🏻
This was like way way back like 80s😭
13 years? This song is almost 40 years old. It came out in 1985.
@@franciscolopez7101 yeah i know but I'm talking about when it go on to you tube
They were adorable.
I HOPE THIS KIND OF SONGS, SOUND IN THIS GENERATION!
If u still listen to this Ur a legend from here to now.
Their best song, irresistibly catchy!
You could tell even then that Bobby was special with his moves.
Im so glad I never dated or knew Bobby back then, it wud of killed me to lose him.
I loved him so much in them days... In my mind he was mine, the posters that was on my wall was enough.
I heard my daughter singing this song and she is only 9yr old . She loves old school music . But I rather let her listen to this kind of music then today music.
W daughter
@@isabeldolch8593 fr
I agree!
Theres kids music maam
Www
I love when Bobby says I get a clink every time n puts his arm out when the boys come from the subway entrance
If you've been rocking this one for decades raise your hands please 🖐️👍✌️
There is just something special and nostalgic about this. It's wholesome and fun and is just feel good music.
This was one of my favorite songs when I was 11 and it's still awesome now that I'm 33....
@Robin Vyas this is so cool
@Robin Vyas fr
now youre 44-45?
Now you 44 man. I’m 42. Womp Womp.
Good old days
14 yrs ago and still a bop.
I'm a teen and this is unironically one of my favorite songs!!!! I had to look up what a party line is but that doesn't change how much I LOVE this song!!!
samee
Hilarious 😂
quite possibly, the Greatest Group of all time ........
🗣“A Woman Needs Love” +“Mr. Telephone Man” = the talented Ray Parker Jr. 💕
I bet New Edition thanks you every time they sing this song! 👏🏼
I thought I was the only one who knew that those 2 songs sounded similar knowingly Ray Parker Jr. produced both hits!
@@donyellmcgee8236 Ray Parker, Jr was In a class all his own as a musician, songwriter, Producer & more back In The Day, He also wrote the Ghost Busters Movie Theme Song
Ray Parker Jr plays the bass in both songs
One of my faves 80s music❤❤❤