New Edition & Bobby Brown - Heartbreak Tour Live In Philadelphia 1988 Part 2 (EXTREMELY RARE!!!)
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- At long last! We finally have it! New Edition’s critically acclaimed “Heartbreak Tour” LIVE from their second show at The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA November 2, 1988! This show would serve as the R&B supergroup’s Final Tour for nine years. Also notable is the replacement of Bobby Brown with the vocal powerhouse Johnny Gill. Gone is NE’s Bubblegum Pop sound of yesteryear as Gill’s addition rendered a more mature sound which really shines through in this recording. Highlights include “Cool It Now,” a masterful medley of Number 1 ballads, a lengthy rendition of “Boys To Men” featuring Gill’s velvety voice which takes everyone in the room to church! The song also serves as an autobiographical moment for the young men who recently navigated themselves through a very pivotal moment in their personal and musical lives. Further highlights include another autobiographical tune, “Can You Stand The Rain,” which features a new arrangement with an added horn line in what was the most beautiful live vocal and musical arrangement of the song ever. Johnny used his voice as a paintbrush throughout the ballad. Pure magic! And also, upbeat renditions of “NE Heartbreak” and “If It Isn’t Love.” What’s also so striking about this recording is the fact that this could very well be the hallowed night where a group of hopeful young vocalists ran in to Mike just before he left on the tour bus and sang for him. That group would later become ANOTHER one of the most iconic R&B groups of all time known as Boyz II Men! Imagine if this was THAT night! There are so many levels to the magnitude of this recording. This recording serves as an extremely rare time capsule of New Edition during the most emotionally pivotal, iconic and defining era of their careers. Barely out of their teens (save for one or two) these young men delivered a flawless performance of a lifetime exemplifying their growth as entertainers and individuals. New Edition was on top of the world, and a blind man could see it. One can only imagine what could have been if they were able to keep their personal differences to the side, and remain focused on what made them one of the greatest groups of all time: The Music.
-PR500
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I’d lastly like to give thanks to my friend Waverly Levere, without whom none of this would have been possible!
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As Recorded LIVE at The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA November 2, 1988.
1.) 00:00 Intro/That’s The Way We’re Livin’
2.) 07:53 Count Me Out
3.) 11:02 Cool It Now
4.) 14:02 Crucial
5.) 18:15 Ronnie’s Monologue
6.) 21:28 No. 1 Hits Medley
7.) 29:22 NE Monologue/ Band Introductions
8.) 34:53 You’re Not My Kind Of Girl
9.) 38:36 Boys To Men (Saxophone Solo)
10.) 43:19 Mike’s Monologue
11.) 46:36 Boys To Men
12.) 58:02 Can You Stand The Rain
13.) 1:03:29 DJ Spinbad Groove
14.) 1:06:14 NE Dialogue/Mike’s Funky Story
15.) 1:08:16 NE Heartbreak
16.) 1:16:28 If It Isn’t Love/Outro
PurpleRain500 no mr telephone man?! I was hoping this was the show that Bobby came out and performed with them. DAMN!
I appreciate you uploading by the way. Most people are stingy with NE footage
BBoiiLite Me too, unfortunately that song wasn’t added until the ‘89 leg of the tour. A real bummer, but we’re lucky to see this! That’s one of my favorite songs.
BBoiiLite Thanks, I know they’re extremely stingy. I’ve been asking people for YEARS for this, but they would only post bits and pieces or ignore my requests all together. But I said that if I ever ran across it I’d share it and that’s what I did. People need to see this, I don’t get why people have been so stingy with this footage. But we finally have it and that’s all that matters. Thanks for watching!
That place was a thing of Legend
Brooke Payne deserves to be mentioned in a “top choreographers of all time” type genre for his contributions to rnb male choreo. He consistently crafted complicated and complex dance routines that seemed to defy what's conceivable or thinkable. This is why (IMO), his dance sequences are like one of the “wonders” of the world, in the world of choreography. I’ve always been fascinated by brilliant choreo (whether tap, ballet, modern dance, movie musicals, musical theatre, or whatever have you). But BP's artistic inventiveness sets him apart as being among the BEST. As we all know, Paula Abdul became a household name for her work with Janet in choreo circles, but in my opinion, Brooke Payne’s name isn’t mentioned enough.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I couldn’t agree more. You are so right.
Complex is a understatement. Mad respect for Johnny coming into the group with 3 left feet and learning all the choreography, old and new.
@@SeanSwann1 😂😂😂😂 I'm glad to said it and not me
@@SeanSwann1 much respect to Johnny to join a group known for their tight choreography, and he Fit right in with the fellas and he didn't miss a beat it' was his Spot..and he claimed it..
Yes they need to ,Give him his Rose's while he here to see,smell and enjoy the. Asap
Could you imagine doing the exact same job for 40 years? And doing it like it's the 1st time every time? Props to NE.
Raymond Kennedy Yes...For Us Over 30 Years Now...Fam Fa'Life One Love Fa'Sho ...
Check them out now!
jonjon! can i join troop? @@jonjonharreld5774
I just love how Ralph can go in and out of the choreography, without missing a beat. 😄
It comes natural to him after he's been doing this as long as 1978...it's pretty much nothing for him.
That blows my mind too.
Ralph and MJ the only two artists I’ve ever seen that can hop in and out of choreography so well and so natural.
He had discipline from jump. So his desire 4 perfection comes with the territory ❤
@@sassyintrovert right his discipline is how he took the lead singer roll from Bobby who was their original lead prior to Candy Girl.
It's amazing how much Ralph sounds like the actual albums
True talent.
Real raw talent and no auto tune
right, it's not something we're used to these days. I would get caught off guard when i would hear them doing smooth runs that aren't in the recorded song and realising they're actually singing and not lipsyncing.
Makes me sad to see that I'm growing up in an era where talent like this is being replaced for mediocre "artists" like Ice Spice lol i hope it makes a comeback soon
This needs to be DVD preserved with a remastered HD treatment ASAP! These guys are absolutely beasts!!!
Couldn’t agree more!!! 🙌🏾🔥
Ralph in his prime was one of the hardest working men in show business. They all were but Ralph is a once in a lifetime talent
I couldn’t agree more. That boy just HAD IT! 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥💜
Joseph Credit My Brotha U Got That Right Just To See All Of The Moves That He Does When He's Leading A Song And Then The Way That He Gets Back Inline With The Group Moving With Them Shoot He Doesn't Stop Moving...He's A Beast...One Love Fam...
TROOP in the house!! Respect due
Knyte77 YES!
@@Knyte77 One Love Fam...
NE's set was fire and showed why in their prime they were no joke.
Absolutely. 🔥🔥🔥
Bobby brown tookover this tour he had to get his own
King Sports LOL!
They’re no joke even now.
Oh snap! Whatup?! #NJS4E
I can't believe New Edition never produced this concert for sale. I would've bought a copy of this concert in a NE Heartbeat. Classic performance!!!! Hey guys it's not too late to sell a crispy clear concert of such greatness.
I would buy that in a second! Thanks for watching!
Touring is how they eat so that cant put concerts on DVD. I'm sure they'd rather this entire concert not be here where they don't make a dime off it. They still do these same routines.
@@terranceharris4686 While touring is how they eat, so is selling merchandise and advertising. Beyonce, Jay-Z, MJ, Janet, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Usher, and more have made a killin selling concert DVDs and advertising why folks should come to their shows. To this day, many folks have never been aware of the type of show New Edition puts on. Well now it's all out here on TH-cam for free.
@@ronniebobbyedition993 Bruh, I hear what you are saying but there is one major difference between NE and the people you named and it's those people make major money on just making albums and as Ralph once said money off album sales have never been huge for them so their money comes from touring. Keep in mind they haven't made a record in almost 17 years so their sole income comes from hitting the road. Selling concert DVDS of the same music and same routines probably would hurt them at the gate. You have to wonder why there is a reason that nit just them but The Jacksons, Temptations and O'Jays or even Prince never did a concert DVD either. Something tells me they don't make the kind of money you believe.
@@terranceharris4686 Those that never released concert DVDs have not thought outside the box. It's a very old school way of thinking. It's true, New Edition never made money through album sales. As a matter of fact most artists never make any money off of album sales - unless they write, produce, or have independent labels. They make their money touring - which is why Jay-Z and Beyonce always hit the road. Let me use Wrestling as an example. Back in the day, big matches rarely were aired on tv, as the tactic of wrestling promotions were designed to lure fans to the arena thru sold seats. Nowadays, big matches are shown on tv. This new tactic is designed to lure fans to arenas. The rationale is, "the show you're seeing on tv, you're going to see when you attend a live arena". I can understand when the likes of artists and comics don't want people to see their act too soon. But these days, after an artist's act has made the rounds, they eventually release a DVD for fans to buy. Some acts don't want their act to ever be seen, because they aren't good. But that's not the case with New Edition. They put on a masterpiece of a show. I always see them in concert. Their routines haven't changed.....but you know that you're going to get your money's worth every time you see them perform live. There are so many acts that are forgotten, because no footage of them exists. New Edition wouldn't get the accolades they get if it weren't for videos and TH-cam.
Oh one more caveat, Ralph does not get his credit as a an amazing dancer. He really was smooth... still is.
Absolutely! Ralph’s the best!
Agreed
The heartbreak was better than the home again tour to be honest with you
Yes young lady he still dance smooth like its nothing💋
Yes he was a good front man 4 New Edition and yep home boy could dance his ass off
Ralph vocals was on point!
They sure were! Pure 🔥🔥🔥
That's what I said
I was at this show. Bobby Brown, Al B. Sure and New Edition...dope show! September 88. Then Bobby came back in November to headline his own tour! Nothing like the 80s!
A legendary time to be alive! You were so blessed to see this show! God bless and thanks 4 watching!
Ralph's voice is a one in a life time melodic time that will last until eternity. My deepest love for New Edition for my whole life.
It crazy my parents took me to this concert. They surprised my brother and I after school. It was NE, Bobby Brown and Al B Sure.
Wow, what great parents you have! Thanks for watching!
@@PurpleRain500 yep I went to that tour best time ever
It was crazzy i was there too it took me back those was the days
Wish i could've been there. I would've enjoyed every performance 🙌🙌🙌
Wow! How cool. Very nice parents.
I remember watching Ralph start are with group choreography step out and do his own lead thing and fall right back in place with group choreography I think we take that for granted.. this man is truly a great front man
I LOVE his delivery, while he is dancing/leading/singing. Natural talent! It is the ability to incorporate his own style, aside from the normal choreography and fall back in line!! with ease. He has had this ability since he was a teenager and yes people take it for granted. People are still questioning why he was chosen to LEAD.
That’s NORMAL for groups …this must be the only group you’ve ever seen in your entire life
When Johnny joined NE, it was huge to r&b lovers and NE fans. Johnny killed the "boys to men" song live. Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis wrote and produced a Great album. This brings back good memories.
Yeah, Johnny was something else! Thanks for watching!
He hated that song at first
it would be dope to have this digitally restored
It would be, and it needs it BAD but we’re lucky to have this after all of these years. I’m just happy to see it at last. Thanks for watching!
@@PurpleRain500 I have been looking for this video for like EVER🥰🥰🥰 GOD BLESS YOU
MrsDiva 1 Thanks for watching! God bless!
PurpleRain500 You are right. Getting access to a full New Edition Concert during their early years is truly like finding a 4 leaf clover. You will not find many of these at all. Just sit back, watch it, and enjoy. Thank you so much for this.
TheJukebox89 Amen brother! These recordings are SO scarce. Thanks for watching!
The choreography was so much on point ....so tight and Perfect
Absolutely!
As a group they are untouchable! As individuals they are all raw in their own ways!! Ballads, energy, hands down an amazing performance. Entertainment at its finest.
I couldn’t agree more. They are one of a kind! Thanks for watching!
Unique in their own way !
@@torreb3107 Exactly
They earned every penny of their shows,Damn that's a lot of none stopping breath taking hard work.
Kelvin Keys Not On This Tour My Brotha They Were Gettin That Real Paper On This Tour And The Other Tours That Came Afterwards...One Love Fam...
Can we please just acknowledge the dance moves, the costumes and the SMOOTHHHH song transitions?!?!!!!! *Chefs kiss* These guys most definitely knew how to put on a show! Hope we can see this type of talent again soon in the future!
Me too! God KNOWS we need it with what passes for “music” these days! 😬 And yes, those transitions were CRISP! This was easily the greatest band they ever worked with, if you look closely you’ll see some members of Rick James’ “Stone City Band.” They certainly had a standard of excellence and hired some of the BEST to create an iconic show! They spared no expense on musicians and it SHOWED! No sampling in THIS show (except for the DJ), it was all happening LIVE baby! 💜
I need the whole heartbreak tour on dvd asap
So glad somebody put this out . I saw the show twice
#facts
I would definitely buy it 😍
@@garysmith8073 Man you were and are so lucky. I was 6 or 7 at the time
These dudes were cold af back in the day 🔥
SHO’ NUFF!
Thanks 4 watching!
Finally!!!!! A full NE performance 🔥🔥🔥
Yes! At last! I got tired of watching the Hawaii 2012 show. Thanks for watching.
Great footage! Johnny still sounds the same 31 years later.
I remember when he joined the group, I said why do they have that old man in the group?😮Not realizing that he was only 1 or 2 years older than the others.😃😃 I saw Johnny in a show last year and his voice is still great!
Grown man voice in a young body. 😩😩😩
The heartbreak tour by new edition will always and forever be a classic tour....shout out to the 80s babies and heartbreak by new edition was a classic album!! Thanks!!
I couldn’t agree more! What an iconic era and music’s BEST era in my opinion! Thanks for watching!
@@PurpleRain500 yw and high five!!
Bryan R. 🖐🏾
PurpleRain500 yea buddy
@@beezy22 Please Don't Forget About Us Too Fam...One Love Fa'Sho...
Johnny Gill is on fire!!!!!!!!!! Goddamn!!!!! His vocal power
The power of that man’s voice is just breathtaking. Intoxicating even. 🙌🏾💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@PurpleRain500 To me, the best part was when he sang the Boys To Men. When he did the ad libs, that amazed me like CRAZY!!! Yet, he is underrated. I mean, I don't think there will be anyone who can have such a powerful voice as his.
Nana Boakye Baffoe-Bonnie You are so right. He doesn’t get props at ALL for his power or abilities to ad-lib like CRAZY on a seconds notice!
Watching this and looking back at the NE Edition Story performance of “You’re not my kind of Girl” they nailed that performance
They did!
and the( if it isn't love ) video on point
NE puts on the best concerts, can't nobody mess with them with the steps, u can see the brotherly love, don't know why they ever have beefs that they need a break from each other, hope they get back Home Again soon & 4 real next time stay there
Amen. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️
I'm worn out just from watching these guys. they are killing it!!
All cardio. Like a season on an NBA pro team. Killing it night after night. Non-stop.
ralph is an all around talent you don’t make em like him anymore whew bless him ❤️ i can’t stop watching this
Neither can I! Ralph is a one in a billion talent. Thanks again for watching!
IKR...REWIND🥰
@Ash I can't stop watching this either. Ralph just has it going onnnnnn
The choreography to "If It Isn't Love" is my favorite, always has been as a kid. And the song itself. The whole album is a CLASSIC!!!!!
#NE💯
Absolutely! Love it!
There will never be another act like this. Class, sound , and routine is unmatched. Dancing and singing would have some people gone the first song. Truly excellence at it’s finest!
Absolutely! They just don’t come like this anymore! Class, dignity and above all TALENT! You just couldn’t beat these guys onstage! I just wish they could have carried themselves that way OFF of stage. So much could have been accomplished if the bickering would have stopped. And STILL sadly. I hope the guys grow up so that we’ll see ALL SIX on stage sometime really soon! Thanks 4 watching! 💜
My first concert in Indianapolis In. 1988. I was 12 yo. Bobby Brown and Al B. Sure killed it too! I was never the same after that. I missed a few days of school because I was love sick, and my mom told me I couldn’t go to another concert until I was old enough to handle it 😂. I went to plenty of concerts after that, including, Jodeci. Now I will get to see them again at the age of 46, all in one show in Cincinnati, in March! It’s funny how life comes full circle. I’m here for all of it 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #NE4LIFE
I saw that tour in February 1989 in Worcester, MA…..I’m going to see them in Charlotte on April 3rd. ❤️
That's really cool 😎
RALPH T is MAGIC
He sure is! The BEST! 🔥💜
These boys were so bad!!🔥❤🔥❤🔥 They had a live band and a DJ for every show!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 You don't see that no more! Especially for an R&B act! Selling out stadiums!!!Nobody could touch NE then, nobody can touch them now!!❤❤
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You got that right!!! They’re the BEST!
You don’t have to lie just because you love a group ...NE has been “touched” several times over
Euclid’s Chemical Equation By who? And we aren’t talking money or sales, were talking TALENT. Name one other group talent-wise who can touch them besides The Jacksons.
PurpleRain500 😂😂😂😂 the Isley brothers ,the temptations , Boyz II Men, The Four Tops ...check the charts and sales ...I’m a huge NE fan but definitely not a delusional one to the point of lying to myself like so many of you are ...nostalgia has y’all so fucked up you start lying and can’t be honest with yourself
PurpleRain500 your idea of “talent” is subjective you probably don’t know what that means though so I digress
Ralph Tresvant and the rest of the group could sing and dance fast without breathing hard through the mic 🎤 now that’s what you call mad talent.
Absolutely! They were just BEYOND talent and SO fit! That’s is NOT easy!
When folks could really and truly SANG baby!
@@LBoogie49 AMEN TO THAT! I don’t know WHAT’S goin’ on nowadays! 😬
Yep...Yep...U Betta Believe It...One Love Fam...
Rizzo is a Beast😍
The consummate showman as usual! Ralph’s the best! Thanks for watching!
Brooke Payne for president them steps stay fresh and dope
They sure are! 💜
I absolutely agree with you bro them steps was on point and so was Bobby's too.... That would have been a dope concert to come to... And learn those dance steps big up New edition and Bobby Brown.... And there's no weak member in the group.....now that's ill
He's got my vote
Brooke Payne is the master of Choreography!!
Could y’all imagine that this is the night four young men would go up Michael Bivins after this exact show and would later become Boyz II Men
I never thought of that, that was at a stop in Philadelphia right? WOW! This recording is more historic by the day! This could very well be that show. Thanks for pointing that out!
@@PurpleRain500 it is not the stop, it was a radio show concert where they met and BBD was already formed but they were still New Edition lmao
I think the early version of Boyz II Men had 5 to 6 members. The original 4, Marc from AZ Yet, and I believe one more person.
The best Choreographed group of all time. So mean they had 5 acts
Respect to Mike for giving love to the band.
Yes! 🙌🏾
NE band 🔥💥🎸🥁🎷🎺🎺🎯
Saw this show in Buffalo, New York on October 29, 1988. The whole show was amazing, B.B. and Al B did great and NE blew it away!!!
I was at the same show! Then saw Bobby and BBD in ‘91 at the Aud! What a time to be alive! @David Clarence Scott
I saw this concert in December of 88
The person playing the sax on Boys To Men is insane. Beautiful, flawless, amazing.
New Edition steps and vocals are on point 👍🏽👍🏽💯
#Johnny Gill was the perfect addition 🥰
YES! That sax solo was 🔥🔥🔥🔥and Johnny was PERFECTION! He really added to their sound.
Daniel Lemelle..from the Stone City Band (Rick James) ...
@@texumjr1975 I’m Clear he gets props as well.
Also there is Kirk Whalum who played the sax for Whitney Houston on tour - Amazing as well 👍🏽👍🏽💯💯
NE collectors hold onto their goods like P collectors do, so I figured I'd never get to see a full Heartbreak show (besides the one I saw live). PurpleRain500, can't thank you enough for sharing this!
You’re welcome, it’s funny that you mentioned Prince because I collect him too! I’m going to attempt to put up some stuff from him too. I had quite a bit up here at one point but the TH-cam police got it. Thanks for watching!
Wow how did this surface???? Amazing !!!! This is great !!!!! . Does anybody have the shows they did with Guy???
Gary Smith I found it from a private collector.
@@PurpleRain500 saw the show in Hartford,Ct 1988(Al B.Sure sick) and then Feb 1989 in New Haven,Ct..(Al B.). Does he have any Guy shows ???
@@garysmith8073 .I heard guy would blow them off the stage..Is it true!??
When they going to put n.e. in rock n roll Hall of Fame?
Great question!
Tianna Hill They put all sorts of genres in there.
I was thinking the same thing!!!
They don't need to be recognized by white people to know how great they were.
They should go in; they deserve to. There are people that have gone in the RnRHOF that have accomplished much less than they have. But they'll find some lame excuse not to.
I didn’t know I needed this.
Yes, we ALL do! Lol! Thanks for watching!
CayenneWest Nobody ever does🤣🤣
I really enjoy when tours had full live bands like this. Musicianship is awesome and it makes the concerts that much more awesome. 🙂
Those trumpets were on point for cool it now and count me out
Weren’t they though?!!!! My goodness their band was HOT! Those horns were on point for “Can You Stand The Rain” too! 😉
🎼🎺🎺🎷🎺🎺❤️🔥😊
WOWWWW!...I was Right There, at The Spectrum...Greatest Night of My Life! 😍😍😍
THANK YOU for this memory ❤
You’re welcome! What a blessing to have been there! What a masterpiece you saw! 💜
That transition from Cool it now to Crucial... wow! Pure talent.
That was SO SMOOTH! This was the best band they ever had. If you look there are members of Rick James’ Stone City Band up there with them. What an iconic era for music.
Been waiting 32 years to see the entire Heartbreak Tour performance. Thank you so much for posting. This may have been the night Boyz II Men met Mike. NE was in their prime. Great memories back then. Can’t get these times back.
It very well could be. What a historic night! Thanks for watching!
Clearly Ralph Tresvant was the best frontman of his time
Without a doubt!
I'd Say That Every Front Man Of Every Group Needs To Watch And Learn From Him...One Love Fam...
GOAT
Definitely
@@jonjonharreld5774 Yep
I’ve been searching for years ! This was the greatest tour ever. Thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
SAW THE SHOW TWICE !!!!!
Good looking for this masterpiece! Its crazy this was 31 years ago.
It is isn’t it! 😅 You’re welcome and thanks for watching!
Now 2021, 33 years 🎼💗🖤
That groove behind Ronnie's dialogue is so smooth. Thank you for posting this.
It sure is! They had one of the tightest bands ever! Thanks for watching!
Those horns were TIGHT!
Ralph on the stairs during You're Not My kind Of Girl set, oh my Mr. Tresvant! Been wanting a long time to see this and so glad I am able to now.
Ralph’s the best! Thanks for watching!
@@PurpleRain500 More than welcome! Thank you for sharing with us!
Lady T Oates You’re Welcome!
I loved It. Rizz was putting it all the way down.
I knew these kats were bad but when they performed cool it now, heartbreak, and if it isn’t love I knew that was an understatement these kats are magnificent
Yes they ARE! So much talent! I’m still so happy that we’re finally able to see this classic concert after so many years! Thanks for watching! 💜
@@PurpleRain500 thanks for posting
Not a cell phone in attendance. Bring these times back NOW
Damn this is classic sh!t. This was when I was a kid in like 3rd grade. I wanted to be Ralph swear to God. I used to listen to NE albums to muster up the nerve to talk to whatever girl I had a crush on at the time lol. My Secret was my joint back and You're Not My Kind Of Girl is just epic. This was the beginning of the golden era of the hip hop/r&b fusion. NE, Guy, Sweat, Troop, Heavy D & the Boyz, Al B. , Bobby Chuckii Booker, then you had Hi-Five, Jodeci, Boyz ll Men I mean damn I could go on but this takes me back to just recording BET all day in the summer and watching everything over and over so I knew all the dance routines for the next school dance lol. I really hope God intervenes and the guys get together for one last one. All 6. They deserve a proper victory lap and definitely deserve to be in the Rock n Roll HOF Period!!
You are so right! They deserve to be in the hall of fame ASAP! And what cool memories to have! Thanks for watching!
Tianna Hill They accept all types of music, Prince, MJ and recently LL Cool J was inducted.
Wow. This brings back memories from when I saw them at the Capital Center in Maryland. Johnny is a vocal beast. I was and still a NE fan. Thanks for posting!
Me too. Many good times at the Cap Center.
Thanks for watching!
14:41 - 15:10 I just LOVE Ralph so much! Couldn't stop replaying this part! ❤️💕❤️
Listen....I had to replay that myself. 😩😩😩
@Melissa, I thought I was the Lone Ranger. I couldn't stop 👁👁 that part OMG!! My favorite performance of the whole concert. The way he spun around and snatched the mic off the stand and went around it and started dancing. 😍 Don't care what they talking, RT is the sexiest, smoothest dancer on that on that stage. Rock it RT.!!
So now Christmas comes in January now! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, for posting a tour I got to witness and never forgot! The NE Heartbreak Tour was like no other and these dudes gave their all and that will never stop! Peace!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
OMG. I have been wanting to see this since 1990. Thank you for making my dream a reality!!!
Though...I thought they performed "I'm Comin Home" on this tour. I guess not?
Knyte77 You’re welcome! I’m glad I was able to do that for you! They may have performed it at some shows, I don’t know. I know they performed “Mr. Telephone Man” with Bobby on this tour, but unfortunately they hadn’t added it to the show yet. Not until the final 1989 leg, audio can be found on TH-cam from their show in Washington, D.C. June 17, 1989. This recording is from their second show in Philly on November 2, 1988 live at the Spectrum.
@@PurpleRain500 Your write-up btw? Flawless.
And yes, their 6/17/89 show in DC has faster versions of "N.E. Heartbreak" and "If It Isn't Love." It's so great to see how they re-tooled and evolved the show as it went on.
Knyte77 Thanks! I’m glad that you like my write-up, I had to say something about this show because it is beyond phenomenal, and we’ve waited so long for it! And yes, it is great to hear how the show evolved. I really like the faster renditions of the closing section, but it is fascinating to hear them in their original tempo as well. It really shows the musicianship of the guys, as well as their phenomenal band. It also demonstrates their stamina as well, My GOD, I don’t know where they got the energy to sing and dance at such a high speed and STILL deliver a flawless performance! These REALLY were the hardest working guys in show business!
Johnny was a freaking beast. I was hoping they would perform “I’m Coming Home”.
He sure was! I love that song as well!
I loooove this song brother , there is a rehearsal of this song on youtube .
Same here... That song was a gem.
Just a snippet would have made my whole entire life! Peace!
That’s the JAM!!!! people sleep on that one.
When Boyz II Men met Michael Bivins, it was not after a Heartbreak Tour show as the NE Miniseries showed.
It was actually backstage at a concert in Philly called “PowerHouse” for the local hip hop radio station Power 99 FM in February 1990. Michael Bivins was there as one of the hosts......This was right before Poison was released.
Funny how stories are changed over time just to make the story seem more interesting.
Mann I wish I lived during the eighties, I hate being a 2000s baby...New Edition was everything, and it still is!!!🔥🔥🔥
You and me both. I was born in ‘96 and know more about that era than I do my own. SMH
Sameeee!!!! I was born in 2000 ... I think we were born in the wrong generation
Tsssss i say this ALL the time...😩🔥
Same ,I'm a 2000s baby also and I Definetly Agree 😭😩
My favorite R&B group , they were my generations Temptations for real . They are and will always be my brothers . Thanks for this gem .
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
That band was fire especially with those live horns...
Yes, band were in the pocket and swinging. Even on this ancient VHS rip they sound unreal. And they're a diverse group ethnicity wise, which is nice to see.
💜New Edition is still amazing after 40 years! They are the ultimate performers…vocals, choreography, stage presence! God blessed them with humility, and incredible talent!
And how about that wonderful band!!
😎Wow…1988 takes me back to my freshman college days! Roll Tide! ❤
I’m proud to say that I was right there with them at the beginning. NE and Bobby Brown songs were there for the important times and experiences in my life… ups and downs, early teens, adolescence, friendships, school dances, dates, 1st love, prom, parties, athletics, graduations, college, wedding, etc. Thanks for sharing this video with us!
The stamina these dudes had was crazy! I wouldve been stretched out in the middle of the first song no bs
❤️🔥🎼🤣
I'm binge 😍watching their live shows. They were & still are my go to. 🖤👑💋💯
I just be watching and rewinding. Did you go to the Culture Tour and are you going to the Legacy Tour 3/23-4/23? Aren't their live shows Thee best?💜💜
check out the culture tour footage and American music awards with new kids on block battle of Boston footage and clips from the this one for me and you tour in Atlantic city They give a show well worth the money 40 years later. I when to this show 2 times in Philly. And tried to get my cd signed at tower records when the Heartbreak album come out right before this tour on south street Great Memories. Their new management team may get dvds out for the 40th annervary tour or when they get to Vegas whatever I'm there ready to buy.
@@ediamonds366 I wish the management would make memorabilia for their 40 th anniversary. I am here for it.
Thought I was the only one!
These boys were working up a sweat! You can't put on a show like this if your cardio isn't on point!
Correct!! 😆❤️🩹
Ok Fam It's My Turn To Speak Now I Have This Same Concert On VHS And We Use To Watch This Everyday On Our Tour Bus It Got Us Ready For Our Shows When We Were On Tour With MC Hammer In 1990 And We Played At The Same Place The Philadelphia Spectrum It Was Also The First Time When We Met Troy Hughes Thank U Purplerain For Finally Posting This ...New Edition&Troop Fam Fa'Life One Love Fa'Sho...
God bless you brotha! And what a cool story! You toured with Hammer? WOW! What a blessing! And do you know where the VHS of this show came from, was it bootlegged or just a collectors item?
@@PurpleRain500 Thanks Fam...Yeah It Was A Bootleg From A Friend Of Mine.
Salute to you Jon Jon ! ✊🏾✊🏾❤#LivingLegend #Troop❤
Jon Jon in the house! I've got the Attitude vinyl at home man! Legend!
@@jahnome Yo...Yo...One Love Fam...
If it isn't love has the best steps ever and they nailed every one like butter🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great performance by Bobby Brown and New Edition, they are still amazing in 2023 40 years later and they still have staying power, the portrait of legends. ❤ Thanks for posting this concert.
Thank you so much. I’m 27 and I love New Edition. Their songs and dance moves are routine. My generation and younger generations could use a lesson in showmanship.
They sure could. Music today SUCKS!
David Harris Thanks for watching!
I'm 29 and totally feel the same...I guess people like us have old souls which isn't a bad thing because we have an extraordinary taste in music for our ages.
This was NE in their absolute prime
OOOOH YEAH!!! They were UNSTOPPABLE weren’t they?!!!! 👊🏾
Ricky really killed it in his Verse on Can You Stand The Rain the range in his voice you can feel it 1:01:08
Yes! It was so powerful! What a talent he is, such an underrated vocalist.
Norman Tautuaa You could really feel the power of his falsetto in that moment. So many examples of vocal perfection in this one show. As I’ve said before, between the musical arrangement, the band and their voices THIS was the definitive version of “Can You Stand The Rain.” The best I’ve heard, hands all the way down.
PurpleRain500 yes!!! Literally such a beautiful masterpiece! You got the best of Johnny, Ralph, and Ricky in this version and it’s so great to see all of em sing their heart out in this song
PurpleRain500 truly untouchable In their prime
Norman Tautuaa Absolutely!
I'm obsessed with this group, always have been I'm only 35! Thanks soooo much for this jewel!❤❤❤
Wow here I was just watching various vids of NE's Culture Tour 2022 and i just stumbled upon this pot of gold!!!🤩🤩 Shout out to the algorithms! And thanks to the person who uploaded this!!
You’re very welcome! You’ve stumbled upon the NE GOLDMINE! Just wait until you get a load of the rest of my page! 😉 Thanks 4 watching! 💜
@@PurpleRain500 Can't wait to explore your page! Glad to be here!
@@MusicLova84 Glad to have you! Enjoy! ☺️💜
"This is definitely a video worth watching" !
It's the "boys to men" performance for me😍
The best r&b group of the 80's.... PERIOD!
Easily. 😤👌🏾💯💜
🎯💯
Brooke pain deserves all types of rewards
can't believe they were only in their 5th year with this!! wow! started in 1983
Lanny Almen Yes Exactly And We Were In Our First Year...One Love Fam...
These guys were straight rock stars 🔥
Absolutely! In every SENSE of the word! ✊🏾
Can't believe this is here!!! I was at this show!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching! What a great show you saw!
Cant believe this video exits!
All live vocal, live bands and great choreography , Heartbreak tour is definitely the zenith of the group!!!!
Love this. The Heartbreak era is the best era of N.E!
Absolutely! Thanks 4 watching!
PurpleRain, you out did yourself with this live. I mean that Crucial performance is THEE best!! I can't stop watching it. Rizz performed with such precision. Thank you!!!
You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I LOVE that part too! Thanks 4 watching! ☺️💜
@@PurpleRain500 As Usual...Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...
NE HEARTBREAK TOUR= TRIUMPH!
YES!
Home again was the equivalent Victory?!
wilsord11 It could have been but it was more about solo acts coming together versus New Edition itself. Had it been done right ... that tour could’ve surpassed Victory. Another one of the opportunities missed
Zeakg True they didn’t even finish that tour. Bobby Didn’t show up half the time. He was strung out.
Ralph had his ego. BBD had their egos. Johnny was thrown in the middle of that shit. It was a disaster.
I gotta agree.
The Greatest Group Of All Time!!!!!
Period 💕💯🏆
Not,Jodeci, periotttt
Jacksons then NE! 🎉
What a treat to start the year off. Just like everyone commenting on the post, I have been waiting on a full fledge concert from the Heartbreak era for a good while. I seen some footage here and there on youtube and tv outlets. I was only a baby at that time so i couldn't go to concerts until i became an adult in later years. I am a 33 year old young man with an appreciation for timeless music. Watching this concert made me wish i could have been an adult during that era when r&b and hip hop were on a rise. Had the honor of seeing most of those legends in recent years in concert as seasoned artists (N.E., B.Brown, BBD, MC Hammer, Force MDs, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Eric B and Rakim, MC Lyte, Public Enemy, SWV, Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat, Kci and Jojo, Mint Condition, Tony Toni Tone, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Kid N Play, DJ Spinderella (Salt N Pepa) and others).
Wow you’ve seen some giants! I unfortunately didn’t grow up in that era either being only 23. But I’ve seen some giants as well for starters I saw PRINCE, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Phil Collins, New Kids On The Block, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, Salt ‘N Pepa, and Naughty By Nature. I just try to get the most out of the legends that we have left. We’ve lost SO many and there aren’t too many left. NE is one of the last on my list to see, and I’m just waiting for them to get it together so I can see ALL SIX at once! They really need to get a grip and stop dissing Ralph and Johnny.
Yo Yo tman U Left Us Out...We Were Apart Of That MC Hammer Tour In 89"...One Love Fam...
@@jonjonharreld5774 I'm also fan of Troop but i never got a chance to see y'all live. I was talking about all the living legends that i saw in concert in recent years of 2000's and beyond. At that time (late 80s and early 90s) when a lot of those legends were in their prime, i was a little boy and couldn't go to concerts until i became older in the 2000s. Hopefully one day i can catch Troop here in Dallas very soon. I know Raphael Saadiq will be here in Dallas at the end of the month i will finally get a chance to see him because i saw Tony Toni Tone without him and his childhood buddy took his place.
@@jonjonharreld5774 Can't forget about TROOP. Loved y'all. "Spread My Wings" is part of the soundtrack to my early childhood. I used to be captivated whenever that video came on Video Soul. Wasn't even in kindergarten yet. And being an '80s baby, TROOP's version of "All I Do Is Think Of You" was the first version I heard. Y'all did it more than justice.
@@oRuTRa45 Wow!!!...Thanks Fam...Fam Fa'Life One Love Fa'Sho...
Accolades to who recorded & uploaded the footage of this video....This is amazingly awesone footage of consistent performing here by all of "NE" !!!!
Thank you bro your the real mvp for this and thanks for the time stamps too your the best this is footage that should’ve been shared long ago I’m happy you put it out for the fans who been wanting this footage this was when ne was at its prime I have the home again tour as well from Memphis
I have that show as well, but as you said THIS was NE in their prime and at their VERY best! This has been a long time coming, I worked really hard editing this video and restoring the audio which originally sounded flat and was panned to the left (coming out of only one ear of headphones). It was a labor of love but well worth it! This deserves to be seen by the WORLD, not rotting on a shelf over at Universal or in the hands of private collectors. People, especially younger generations need to see why NE was one of the greatest supergroups of ALL time! Because without footage, people will forget and we can’t let that happen! Thanks for watching!
WOW !!!!! PUT THE HOME AGAIN TOUR ON . THIS IS GREAT .
@@PurpleRain500 thank you for your work!
Gary Smith It’s coming soon!
20YearSoul You’re Welcome! Thanks for watching!
BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THIS!
Me too!
Watching this was like stepping in a time machine. I have always wanted to see footage of the Heartbreak Tour. Hell I’ve wanted to see footage of all their tours, but this one was special. They didn’t even do Candy Girl, A Lil Bit of Love or Mr Telephone Man. So many hits.
Coolyfett Yes! We’ve all waited SOOO long for this. And they did so many hits that you barely missed the rest LOL!
I'll never forget that year the Album came out. Greatest of all time.
Absolutely.
This took me down memory lane...this was my very first concert when they came to West Palm Beach for the Heartbreak Tour. Thanks for sharing💙
Them cats still put on one of the best shows..especially all 6 of them..
Sure do! They are HARD to beat!