NEW EDITION 🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is a deeeeeeeeep rabbit hole • Bobby Brown - Every Little Step • Ralph Tresvant - Sensitivity • BBD (Bell Biv Devoe) - Poison • Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
What you two do not understand is that at least 90% of the viewers of this reaction were doing the dance moves right along with the video. Because we all remember them.
You guys had me boppin with yall. I just realized that Johnny Gill had replaced Bobby Brown in this video. You guys have to hear his "MY, MY, MY" song. He's got that great deep voice.
Johnny was supposed to replace Ralph not Bobby because Ralph was going to go solo, thought the same thing but when you watch the movie you realize it wasn't Bobby he was replacing
I was blessed to be a teen in the 80's. Most people in the 80's did not stick to one genre of music. I listened to everything and that's why most people love your channel. 80's was the best decade for every genre. There will never be another decade like that.
Being from Boston (Roxbury born and raised); I watched them from their youth. They are only a bit older than myself. I watched them perform and play ball on the streets. So, I am a lifelong fan and so proud. They represent our city well and really helped put us on the map musically. You really need to get up on New Edition and all of their solo and breakoff group hits. NE is still doing shows!
Dorchester born here! Love these dudes so much. Have seen them 3 times, the most recent being with Charlie Wilson and Jodeci (freakin' phenomenal show). Also, The New Edition Story is one of the best bio-pics ever and I will die on that hill.
These guys were so influential in the 80's they were considered the "Blueprint" of the modern boy band era. Extremely talented both as a group as well as individual artists. From 88-90 Bobby Brown was THE guy. He was untouchable and his second solo album 1988's "Don't Be Cruel" became certified 7 times platinum by 1995. Ronnie, Michael and Ricky went on to create the group Bell Biv Devoe and were instrumental in ushering in the New Jack Swing era of R&B. Ralph Tresvant went on to release double platinum solo albums also. All of these guys are legendary for their genre and as New Edition, they ruled the 80's.
Weeellll... The name "New Edition" was chosen because they were supposed to be a "new edition" of the Jacksons. So that would make The Jacksons the blueprint but I understand the sentiment. Like you mentioned, the pop boy bands that came after them were modeled after NE. The same guy that put NE together later put together New Kids on the Block even.
"If It Isn't Love" is the first single from NE's fifth album, Heart Break (1988); it was the biggest hit off the record, becoming their first top 10 hit following the departure of Bobby Brown and peaking at #7. They also garnered their first (and only, to date) Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1989. The song and video are also notable for being the introduction of Johnny Gill as a new member. Great reaction!
The musical careers that spun off from this group are amazing as well. Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Jonny Gill all made a splash after New Edition broke up.
A year or so ago they performed at the AMAs with New Kids on the Block as both groups were from Boston and started with the same producer. It was great to see this song performed current day and by all 6 members. Really fun performance by both boy bands!
Their song "Boys to Men" is an amazing ballad that highlights Johnny Gill's voice. Johnny Gill has this rich baritone voice which is missing from black music of today. Their other amazing song is "Can You Stand the Rain." They have quite a catalogue of hits, especially from their early years. "Mr. Telephone Man," "Popcorn Love," "Count Me Out," "Candy Girl" and "Is This the End."
Jay and Amber - great reaction! New Edition is a "Supergroup" of sorts with each of the singers enjoying separate solo or group careers (Ralph Tresvant, Johhny Gill, Bobby Brown, and Bel Biv Devoe). They started in the late 70s/early 80s as kind of a cutesie pre/early teen boy band. By the time this album came out in '88, they were young men with pretty established voices and talent in their individual careers and groups. Another plug for the power ballad "Can you Stand the Rain" from this same album. This really showcases Ralph Tresvant's and Johhny Gill's individual voices, along with some fantastic harmonies and hard-hitting lyrics.
cant forget Ricky Bell if this is the end and Poison and Your not my kind of girl he kills it singing dancing in syce and still singing and dancing in synce
I’m 50. I saw this the first time around and it actually be more impressive now. Nobody does or can do this anymore. Choreography and singing like that to uptempo grooves. 5 capable singers in a group. It’s unheard of now
Dig deeper into that New Edition bag! They are by far the greatest male group/boy bad over the last 40 years and still touring. New Edition spinned off into group member projects Bobby Brown, BBD, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill....they all produced many of the greatest hits of the 80's and 90's!
Yeah...lol we had The New Edition....who were like the 80's version of The Temptations and Four Tops with the singing....harmonies....and dance moves....What I like about this video is that it shows the amount of work that goes into a group or band being excellent on stage or in a recording....lots of hours, Y'all. Thanks .... Great Reactions.....seeing Jay...getting down is fun.
Great reaction. These are the guys that New Kids on the Block, NSynk, BackStreet Boys got their inspiration. And they are on tour right now in their 50s still hitting the moves and sounding good. But to me, their best choreography and stage presence is "You're Not My Kinda Girl". They have a movie about their life story and you all would enjoy it.
Hey Jay & Amber, you absolutely have to check out "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition. These songs are from the album "Heart Break" which was produced at the time by the hottest music producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The same Jam and Lewis that produced Janet Jackson (Control, Rhythm Nation, Janet, The Velvet Rope, etc.). Enjoy and keep making us smile 🙂
I have been WAITING for you two to react to this song since I started following your channel over a year ago! Easily my favorite New Edition song. And the choreography.....the best!
Yeah.. I've seen NE live a few times and they were always on point. Top 5 live performance! Their setlist is full of hits whether they were a group or solo songs. The longest lasting most successful "boy band" of all-time.
They are my favorite group of all times. Since I was 12 years old. That was 4o years ago.😮 I have seen them live 4 times. Their true fans are dedicated and know this entire dance routine. They are on tour right now. And they still give 100%. They love their fans. Their catalog is deep. Decades worth.
Feeling so vintage when i see first time reactions to what i saw brand new. So one of my all time favorite groups, song and video. Glad you guys found out.
Finally!! Love this song…and the dance moves🕺🕺🕺🕺we had them on all down back in the day! 🕺🕺💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🕺🕺 No worries, Amber, you, yourself and your kiddos can start a NEWER EDITION! 😃
Amber said, “we had Backstreet Boys & *NSYNC, & you had New Edition”. Donny Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block says without New Edition, none of them would exist.- the Battle of Boston “New Edition & New Kids on the Block at the AMAs 2021. They still got it. ua-cam.com/video/kre3wB_Ik7M/v-deo.html Ffwd to about 8:45 if you want to hear them sing If it Isn’t Love from 2 years ago without spoiling future songs. They still got it.
Hi-Five sang "Just Can't Handle It". They were another big boy group that was very popular and had a great sound. Song released in 1990. You'll love their sound too.
When I worked at Universal Studio's , I was in the MCA Music Building one day and I met them!. They were all very nice and intorduced themselves individually to me one by one. They were there that day for a meeting..
I'm from Boston. Their age. And this music just brings me back to a great time in my life. This is what natural born talent looks like. And I'll forever miss it.
I love New Edition so, so much. They are worthy of a bunch of reactions, you guys. They just toured with all 6 guys not too long ago. They always had 5 members. When Bobby Brown went solo Johnny Gill took his spot. They're my favorite male R&B male group. You guys NEED to do "Can You Stand the Rain" next. Fantastic reaction
If Wikipedia can be believed - they did just one album with only 4 members (right after Bobby left) called “Under The Blue Moon.” From Wikipedia: New Edition recorded their cover version of "Earth Angel" for the soundtrack to the 1986 film The Karate Kid Part II. At the time of its recording, the cover was intended to be a one-off endeavor, but the popularity of the film and its soundtrack helped make the song a minor chart hit. This spawned the idea for the group to record an entire album of covers of popular doo-wop songs. I know you two love older music, so I think you’ll like their 80s take on 50s music!
FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for you to see this video. One of the best they have done. If this video does not show you what New Edition is capable of, then this group is not for you. Love this video.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
One of my favorites from back in the day!!! I have this song on my playlist and listen to it often to this day!!! Love that you guys loved it! Thanks for the throwback! Much love❤❤❤❤
Yes you were most definitely jipped! I am so glad I grew up with this music. I listened to everything so I love watching you guys because you delve into other genres. You guys are so appreciative of the art even if it is not your preferred genre. I was also raised on my mom’s music. She made me appreciate the art. All she had to do was put different artists on the record player. I taught my son the same. He loves different genres but mostly metal. Anyway, you guys are the best!
This is before Backstreet..In Sync..New Kids on the Block all of those bands that defined the 90s. And they would split into Bell Biv Devoe (That Girl is Poison), Ralph and Bobby would go solo. A guy named Johnny Gill would show up later and go solo.
YES!!! One of New Edition’s best songs!!! If you like this, please do their song “ONCE IN A LIFETIME GROOVE” ❤🔥. Got to to some Bobby Brown solo as well; “Don’t Be Cruel”, “My Prerogative”. The beginnings of NEW JACK SWING ❤
One of their four Top 10 hits, reaching #7 in 1988 Just saw them in concert in Miami last year They definitely weren't doing it like back in da day Johnny Gill blew up like a balloon. Can't take away from the good times.....
You sure you don't mean Bonby Brown? He's the o e that blew up to porpoise like proportions Even saw a video clip of a concert from the ladt year where the rest of the group is doing the dance moves as Bobby waves them off and refuses cuz he was too fat to do them! 😂
@@MightMouse2174 I'm there age, and I'm the same weight I was, back in da day, so I don't accept that excuse. If you put in that work, you can keep up appearances. They got rich and lazy.
NE, Bobbie Brown, Johnny Gill, Bell Biv DeVoe….So much talent! See them in concert first with BB, and then a second time BB toured with them so we got to see him perform his solo stuff as well. Johnny was a great addition and has such sexy deep voice.
You know I notice theses days there are a lot of "Reaction" shows on UA-cam, But I really think you guys were the first and your definitely the best!!! Hands down👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✌🏽👍🏽
If it wasn't for New Edition (and New Kids on the Block), there wouldn't have been a Backstreet Boys or N'Sync or any of the other late 90's/early 2K Boy Groups. The NE rabbit hole is deep and good. Don't foget about their offshoots, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Bell Biv Devoe.
This was a bit of the New Jack era seeping in (though this song isn’t New Jack) After this Ralph went solo , Johnny put out a solo release and the rest formed Bell Biv Devoe.
Yes!!! NE is my age group. I've seen them twice in concert (not nearly enough) and Bobby Brown once as a solo artist. They are currently winding down their 40-Year Legacy Tour as we speak! 🤩😍
One of the all time legendary jams from the 80's. One of my all-time favorite jams period. The 80's was just an epic magical time for music. There were so many genres of music introduced during the decade it was insane
A New Edition concert IS incredible to go to. I just went to their concert a couple months ago, and when I say they still got it, I mean they STILL GOT IT!!! There's a reason why they're my favorite band of all time, and like others in the comments have said, even as solo artists and groups, they still got monster hits.
I would love to see you guys do "Can You Stand The Rain" where Johnny Gill sings lead. Then once you've been introduced to him, please have a listen to his duet with Stacy Lattisaw, "Where Do We Go From Here". They sang their faces off on that one.
Now all you have to do are the young family group called the SYLVERS from the 70's singing "Boogie Fever" (The live version from THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL.)
I was waiting for you to get back to them! Please do 'Can you Stand the Rain' next. You need to get into the individual artists/groups that made New Edition: Bobby Brown Johnny Gill Ralph Tresvant Bell Biv DeVoe** **Michael Bivens helped launch another major R&B group you should really get into: Boyz II Men Also please, PLEASE, introduce yourselves to Mint Condition. Try 'What Kind of Man Would I Be?' That will set you up nicely for 'Breakin' My Heart'. Do it in that order. Thanks for doing what you do!
I am late to the party but wanted to share: Boston is my hometown and I was a teenager when "New Edition" became a pop sensation with their first song "Candy Girl!" (You might want to check that one out!)They lived in a section of Boston called Roxbury. I lived in the South End, about three blocks away. Shortly after, "New Kids on the Block" came out, but as history would have it, "New Edition" prevailed. Thanks for the memories!
YES! Been waiting for this one. NE has tons of hits, together and as solo artists. For more NE I'd try Hit Me Off, Can You Stand The Rain, and Boys To Me. Also, no need to apologize. Family always comes first.
Just saw them in concert back in March. They’re all over 50 now and still performing. You definitely need to just go through all their music, together and broken off into various groups and solo acts.
Now that u guys r startin to delve into the world of New Edition, you should check out Bell Biv Devoe (aka BBD), Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Johnny Gill. BBD consisted of former NE members Ron Devoe, Ricky Bell, and Michael Bivins (who would later discover and sign Boyz II Men). Johnny Gill would join NE after the departure of Bobby Brown (who eventually married Whitney Houston and had children with her). Ralph Tresvant was NE's lead vocalist. With the exception of BBD, each of the members of NE had solo careers for a short while with Bobby's and BBD's being the most successful.
Nice bouncy song with good moves reminds me of the old Motown groups who started these kind of moves, like The Temptations. Also like Others of their type such as New Kids on the Block, Back street boys who did some great songs. Still the boys can sing.
Thanks so much for doing this song. My first year of college I saw Bell Biv Devoe, Johnny Gill and Keith Sweat in concert and this video brought back that great memory.
Without New Edition, there wouldn't be boy bands as we know them. They could sing, rap, and dance- a rare combination. Choreography wise- there is no group that can beat them-even to this day. The only group that came close was TROOP, who actually had killer harmonies as well (BoysIIMen had killer harmonies too). They continued to have hits after Bobby Brown left the group and Johnny Gill joined and they just concluded their Legacy Tour this year - they are in their 50s. You should check out their hits (as adults) You're Not My Kind of Girl, Can You Stand the Rain, Hit Me Off and Hot Tonite. Their hit song Mr. Telephone Man (as young teens and mostly led by Bobby Brown) is still a fan favorite and so is Candy Girl. Bobby's debut album Dont Be Cruel, generated 5 top 10 hits. He had the most successful solo debut album of the group. But he's recorded songs and continued to tour with them off and on (he had to quit earlier this year for health reasons.
One of my favorites by New Edition. When Johnny Gill joined, they had some great songs. Not meaning they didn’t when Bobby was a part of the group. Johnny just brought that amazing voice. And I was IN LOVE with Ralph Tresvant. (The lead singer on this one) he has some bangers y’all need to hear. Sensitivity, Do What I Gotta Do, Money Can’t Buy You Love, Rated R. Hope y’all check a few out. Also, Bell Biv Devoe. They were so early 90’s R&B. Great music. I’m doing the dance with them. We all knew the moves. Their choreography was a throw back to the Temptations and the Jackson Five. They always had some amazing choreo while doing their songs. New Edition was our version in the 80’s and early 90’s.
If you loved this, you should definitely check out some of the great music from some of the members post-New Edition, like Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" and Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison". I know you will love them!
I Luuuuv New Edition and I Luuuuved This Reaction! Great Great Great Great Reactions Y’all!!👍🏾💯👍🏾..N.E. HEARTBREAK Is A Great Video From New Edition As Well. I’m Sure You Two Will Enjoy That One Too.😁✌🏾
Love that song! Great boy band! Could you two revisit GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS? The had a hit back in the mid 80s called SAVE THE OVERTIME FOR ME. It is in every sense of the word, a jam!
One of my favorite groups and favorite songs! I saw them live last year for my birthday and they are still AMAZING!!! If someone can go see them, go do it! They are one of the few groups that have so many songs because they broke out into solo artists and and a trio for awhile. In concert..they perform their solo stuff and then come back and perform their group stuff again together. Not many groups can do that. Bobby Brown had a solo career, so did Johnny Gill, and so did Ralph Tresvant. Then the other three created their group called Bell Biv Devoe and they had some success too. It's so fun to see them live. By the way - since you all mentioned Janet...I saw them last year for my birthday WITH Janet Jackson. Yes....It was a Janet Jackson and New Edition concert last year! They were both AMAZING. They are ALL in their 50s KILLING IT! A couple of years ago on BET (which I don't watch anymore), but I did watch it for them. They did a 3 part-TV series on them. It was SO good. It told their whole back story and the they had the kid actors and the teen actors who played them. They were all so good. Then all of them performed together at the BET Awards in 2017, It was the kids, the teens, and then them all performing THIS SONG together. I cried because it was so amazing. If you get a chance...catch the performance it's on UA-cam. Cool info you may like to know: If you are familiar with the group Boyz II Men...Michael Givens from New Edition is actually the one who signed Boyz II Men. So, he in a sense "discovered" them. Yep, the name Boyz II Men actually came from a New Edition song called Boys to Men.
just a trivia nugget...new kids on the block was patterned after new edition cuz they were both from boston...then all the other boy bands like nsync and backstreet were carbon copies of new kids on the block...so N.E. started it all cuz they dropped the 1st album in 1983
Yep. I will say, though, that NKOTB has also acknowledged that there would be no them without NE, and I respect that. Shoot, Donnie was wearing a dope ass NE t-shirt when they did that "Battle of Boston" performance at the AMAs.
Jay and Amber your next song has to be "Can You Stand The Rain" a great 80's R&B ballad. Don't wait!!!
The next song should be Hi Ren by Ren
Absolutely it's a completely different side of them showing off crazy range.
I still have the cassette single of "Can You Stand the Rain"
@@ericmcnair4083 that's awesome
Ohhhhhhhhhhh..... PLEASE DO THAT!!!!!!!...... that and N.E. HEARTBREAK
NEW EDITION 🔥🔥🔥🔥
this is a deeeeeeeeep rabbit hole
• Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
• Ralph Tresvant - Sensitivity
• BBD (Bell Biv Devoe) - Poison
• Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
Excellent choices
@Jayme Lynn He’s their choreographer Brook Payne
All Bangers!!!🔥🔥🔥
Yes!!! 🙌🏼
And let's not forget early New Edition classics like Mr. Telephone Man, and Count Me Out. Rabbit hole indeed!
What you two do not understand is that at least 90% of the viewers of this reaction were doing the dance moves right along with the video. Because we all remember them.
Came here to say this.
You guys had me boppin with yall. I just realized that Johnny Gill had replaced Bobby Brown in this video. You guys have to hear his "MY, MY, MY" song. He's got that great deep voice.
Yep, Bobby was gone by then. His "Don't Be Cruel" album and "N.E. Heartbreak" actually came out the same day- June 20, 1988.
Also listen to "Rub You the Right Way".
Johnny was supposed to replace Ralph not Bobby because Ralph was going to go solo, thought the same thing but when you watch the movie you realize it wasn't Bobby he was replacing
I was blessed to be a teen in the 80's. Most people in the 80's did not stick to one genre of music. I listened to everything and that's why most people love your channel. 80's was the best decade for every genre. There will never be another decade like that.
Agreed! Thanks to MTV!
@@dlove032002I’ve never thought of that before actually(why Generation X listens to a lot of different genres of music)
Being from Boston (Roxbury born and raised); I watched them from their youth. They are only a bit older than myself. I watched them perform and play ball on the streets. So, I am a lifelong fan and so proud. They represent our city well and really helped put us on the map musically. You really need to get up on New Edition and all of their solo and breakoff group hits. NE is still doing shows!
Dorchester born here! Love these dudes so much. Have seen them 3 times, the most recent being with Charlie Wilson and Jodeci (freakin' phenomenal show). Also, The New Edition Story is one of the best bio-pics ever and I will die on that hill.
I’m from Boston too and New Edition, Bobby brown were the jams!
Love New Edition
Hi Tanya I'm from Wareham. Originally from Brockton. Nice to meet you. ✌️♥️
Boston pride!!! ❤️
These guys were so influential in the 80's they were considered the "Blueprint" of the modern boy band era. Extremely talented both as a group as well as individual artists. From 88-90 Bobby Brown was THE guy. He was untouchable and his second solo album 1988's "Don't Be Cruel" became certified 7 times platinum by 1995. Ronnie, Michael and Ricky went on to create the group Bell Biv Devoe and were instrumental in ushering in the New Jack Swing era of R&B. Ralph Tresvant went on to release double platinum solo albums also. All of these guys are legendary for their genre and as New Edition, they ruled the 80's.
Weeellll... The name "New Edition" was chosen because they were supposed to be a "new edition" of the Jacksons. So that would make The Jacksons the blueprint but I understand the sentiment. Like you mentioned, the pop boy bands that came after them were modeled after NE. The same guy that put NE together later put together New Kids on the Block even.
I wouldn’t consider them a boy band. Especially during this era when this song came out
Yes. The more "popular" boy bands (especially New Kids) were patterned after NE
@Dman425 Because no one was using that term. But NE was definitely a boy band. It's a shame some don't know of them until this album.
@@rhondaatkins1776.NKOTB is trash.
"If It Isn't Love" is the first single from NE's fifth album, Heart Break (1988); it was the biggest hit off the record, becoming their first top 10 hit following the departure of Bobby Brown and peaking at #7. They also garnered their first (and only, to date) Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1989. The song and video are also notable for being the introduction of Johnny Gill as a new member. Great reaction!
The musical careers that spun off from this group are amazing as well. Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Jonny Gill all made a splash after New Edition broke up.
Then years later got back together and had a couple of great songs
Hit me off!
The Boyz II Men as the cosign 😁
And ABC another bad creation. They didn't get as big as boys to men.
Dont forget New Kids On The Block was New Edition's successor
A year or so ago they performed at the AMAs with New Kids on the Block as both groups were from Boston and started with the same producer. It was great to see this song performed current day and by all 6 members. Really fun performance by both boy bands!
Their song "Boys to Men" is an amazing ballad that highlights Johnny Gill's voice. Johnny Gill has this rich baritone voice which is missing from black music of today. Their other amazing song is "Can You Stand the Rain." They have quite a catalogue of hits, especially from their early years. "Mr. Telephone Man," "Popcorn Love," "Count Me Out," "Candy Girl" and "Is This the End."
The song is great. The choreography is fire. The singing is on point. They are still doing it to this day! Mic drop!
“Can you stand the Rain” is s great song by them.
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on production! Great song 😊
Jay and Amber - great reaction! New Edition is a "Supergroup" of sorts with each of the singers enjoying separate solo or group careers (Ralph Tresvant, Johhny Gill, Bobby Brown, and Bel Biv Devoe). They started in the late 70s/early 80s as kind of a cutesie pre/early teen boy band. By the time this album came out in '88, they were young men with pretty established voices and talent in their individual careers and groups.
Another plug for the power ballad "Can you Stand the Rain" from this same album. This really showcases Ralph Tresvant's and Johhny Gill's individual voices, along with some fantastic harmonies and hard-hitting lyrics.
I concur Michael! I'd love for them to listen to Can You Stand The Rain!
Yall should also do the side projects that this group had. BELL BIV DEVOE. Also do Bobby Brown by himself. Also Johnny Gill
cant forget Ricky Bell if this is the end and Poison and Your not my kind of girl he kills it singing dancing in syce and still singing and dancing in synce
They weren’t really a supergroup because they always were a band
I’m 50. I saw this the first time around and it actually be more impressive now. Nobody does or can do this anymore. Choreography and singing like that to uptempo grooves. 5 capable singers in a group. It’s unheard of now
100% agree!
Dig deeper into that New Edition bag! They are by far the greatest male group/boy bad over the last 40 years and still touring. New Edition spinned off into group member projects Bobby Brown, BBD, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill....they all produced many of the greatest hits of the 80's and 90's!
I'm glad you said the "last 40 years" and not EVER.
@@warrenlewis3977 They are not far behind.
@@JayGHDTTP maybe for dancing but not vocals. Vocally they're a little above average but not legendary voices.
@@JayGHDTTPCome on don’t disrespect all the great bands of the 70s like that
@@Mr.Jaquaveon2k 70’s Boy Bands? There were no boy bands in the 70’s in the style of The Temptations, New Edition, etc.
Yo!! This exactly what the 80's sounded like! Check Guy, Troop, Tony Toni Tone, as well. Kieth Sweat, too! So much great dancehall music in the 80's
Yeah...lol we had The New Edition....who were like the 80's version of The Temptations and Four Tops with the singing....harmonies....and dance moves....What I like about this video is that it shows the amount of work that goes into a group or band being excellent on stage or in a recording....lots of hours, Y'all. Thanks .... Great Reactions.....seeing Jay...getting down is fun.
Great reaction. These are the guys that New Kids on the Block, NSynk, BackStreet Boys got their inspiration. And they are on tour right now in their 50s still hitting the moves and sounding good. But to me, their best choreography and stage presence is "You're Not My Kinda Girl". They have a movie about their life story and you all would enjoy it.
Inspiration?? That's saying it mildly. The same guy that put NE together put together NKOTB.
Hey Jay & Amber, you absolutely have to check out "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition. These songs are from the album "Heart Break" which was produced at the time by the hottest music producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The same Jam and Lewis that produced Janet Jackson (Control, Rhythm Nation, Janet, The Velvet Rope, etc.). Enjoy and keep making us smile 🙂
The addition of Johnny Gill after Bobby Brown left took them to new heights! Gill’s voice is legendary!!!
I love this song with all my heart. Jay was grooving! Woodstock Amber is having a profound effect. Hip hop Jay is alive.
I have been WAITING for you two to react to this song since I started following your channel over a year ago! Easily my favorite New Edition song. And the choreography.....the best!
Yeah.. I've seen NE live a few times and they were always on point. Top 5 live performance! Their setlist is full of hits whether they were a group or solo songs. The longest lasting most successful "boy band" of all-time.
The OG boy band! So many solo careers launched. Check out Johnny Gill Rub U The Right Way!
They are my favorite group of all times. Since I was 12 years old. That was 4o years ago.😮 I have seen them live 4 times. Their true fans are dedicated and know this entire dance routine. They are on tour right now. And they still give 100%. They love their fans. Their catalog is deep. Decades worth.
Can you stand the rain will blow your mind! That is truly their best song!
My favorite all time New Edition song. The album Heartbreak is their masterpiece 🔥
Feeling so vintage when i see first time reactions to what i saw brand new. So one of my all time favorite groups, song and video. Glad you guys found out.
Finally!! Love this song…and the dance moves🕺🕺🕺🕺we had them on all down back in the day! 🕺🕺💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🕺🕺
No worries, Amber, you, yourself and your kiddos can start a NEWER EDITION! 😃
We just saw NE live in concert in March and they put on a SHOW! They've still got the voices and the moves even after all these years!
That's what I said...they are still KILLING IT! I saw them last year with Janet Jackson.
I was looking for the comments letting them know that NE is still around and still put on a phenomenal show! 🔥
New Edition all the way from Boston! Please check out Sensitivity by Ralph Tresvant! He went solo after being the lead singer of New Edition.
Don't forget Bel Biv Devoe with Poison
@@_joestop5 Yes you read my mind I was just thinking about that one too!
Amber said, “we had Backstreet Boys & *NSYNC, & you had New Edition”. Donny Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block says without New Edition, none of them would exist.- the Battle of Boston “New Edition & New Kids on the Block at the AMAs 2021. They still got it. ua-cam.com/video/kre3wB_Ik7M/v-deo.html
Ffwd to about 8:45 if you want to hear them sing If it Isn’t Love from 2 years ago without spoiling future songs. They still got it.
My biggest crushes were on these guys!!! The best boy band ever!
Ralph Tresvant… that voice!! I love his solo hit Sensitivity 👌🏼
Jay you intensely disliked his teenage voice in Cool It Now. Awww 😂
My favorite group. Their concert was awesome.
Hi-Five sang "Just Can't Handle It". They were another big boy group that was very popular and had a great sound. Song released in 1990. You'll love their sound too.
3 of these guys came out as bell biv devoe. Had some high chartered songs.
Poison, do me and more
Gotta love New Edition!
When I worked at Universal Studio's , I was in the MCA Music Building one day and I met them!. They were all very nice and intorduced themselves individually to me one by one. They were there that day for a meeting..
I love this song! They were the ultimate boy band and set the standard for every boy band after! I love Ralph Tresvant’s voice!❤❤
I'm from Boston. Their age. And this music just brings me back to a great time in my life. This is what natural born talent looks like. And I'll forever miss it.
You both have to listen to " Can You Stand The Rain " ASAP
One of my all time favs!!!
I love New Edition so, so much. They are worthy of a bunch of reactions, you guys. They just toured with all 6 guys not too long ago. They always had 5 members. When Bobby Brown went solo Johnny Gill took his spot. They're my favorite male R&B male group. You guys NEED to do "Can You Stand the Rain" next. Fantastic reaction
If Wikipedia can be believed - they did just one album with only 4 members (right after Bobby left) called “Under The Blue Moon.”
From Wikipedia: New Edition recorded their cover version of "Earth Angel" for the soundtrack to the 1986 film The Karate Kid Part II. At the time of its recording, the cover was intended to be a one-off endeavor, but the popularity of the film and its soundtrack helped make the song a minor chart hit. This spawned the idea for the group to record an entire album of covers of popular doo-wop songs.
I know you two love older music, so I think you’ll like their 80s take on 50s music!
Brother, never apologize for being a great dad. We’re good to wait. Btw, love this song.
Ralph Tresvant can blow!
Nah Ricky, Johnny, Bobby, Ralph
This is one of my favorite New Edition songs. I have to add my vote for "Can You Stand The Rain" as well. Another great NE song.
FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for you to see this video. One of the best they have done. If this video does not show you what New Edition is capable of, then this group is not for you. Love this video.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
NE is known for their choreography, “Your Not My Kinda Girl” is top tier stepping, gotta watch that one. Big ups to Brooke Payne
One of my favorites from back in the day!!! I have this song on my playlist and listen to it often to this day!!! Love that you guys loved it! Thanks for the throwback! Much love❤❤❤❤
Yes you were most definitely jipped! I am so glad I grew up with this music. I listened to everything so I love watching you guys because you delve into other genres. You guys are so appreciative of the art even if it is not your preferred genre.
I was also raised on my mom’s music. She made me appreciate the art. All she had to do was put different artists on the record player. I taught my son the same. He loves different genres but mostly metal. Anyway, you guys are the best!
This is before Backstreet..In Sync..New Kids on the Block all of those bands that defined the 90s. And they would split into Bell Biv Devoe (That Girl is Poison), Ralph and Bobby would go solo. A guy named Johnny Gill would show up later and go solo.
YES!!! One of New Edition’s best songs!!! If you like this, please do their song “ONCE IN A LIFETIME GROOVE” ❤🔥. Got to to some Bobby Brown solo as well; “Don’t Be Cruel”, “My Prerogative”. The beginnings of NEW JACK SWING ❤
Yes all my jams and Roni too!
New Jack Swing is the JAM!!!
Yes!! Absolutely!
@@baron7755 Good Afternoon. Yes! Wrecks N Effect.
Hit Me Off is a later Banger from New Edition...Candy Girl is from 1983 and so catchy. Check them out sometime.
One of their four Top 10 hits, reaching #7 in 1988
Just saw them in concert in Miami last year
They definitely weren't doing it like back in da day
Johnny Gill blew up like a balloon. Can't take away from the good times.....
You sure you don't mean Bonby Brown? He's the o e that blew up to porpoise like proportions
Even saw a video clip of a concert from the ladt year where the rest of the group is doing the dance moves as Bobby waves them off and refuses cuz he was too fat to do them! 😂
Johnny has put on some weight....Of course they're not gonna be doing it like back in the day they all are over 50 years old
@@MightMouse2174 I'm there age, and I'm the same weight I was, back in da day, so I don't accept that excuse. If you put in that work, you can keep up appearances. They got rich and lazy.
@@InvestBetter. sure you are if you say so !!!! You acting like all of them have gotten so out of shape they can barely move ( maybe Bobby can't)
NE, Bobbie Brown, Johnny Gill, Bell Biv DeVoe….So much talent! See them in concert first with BB, and then a second time BB toured with them so we got to see him perform his solo stuff as well. Johnny was a great addition and has such sexy deep voice.
You know I notice theses days there are a lot of "Reaction" shows on UA-cam, But I really think you guys were the first and your definitely the best!!! Hands down👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✌🏽👍🏽
Music from their Home Again album is a must.
If it wasn't for New Edition (and New Kids on the Block), there wouldn't have been a Backstreet Boys or N'Sync or any of the other late 90's/early 2K Boy Groups. The NE rabbit hole is deep and good. Don't foget about their offshoots, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Bell Biv Devoe.
This was a bit of the New Jack era seeping in (though this song isn’t New Jack) After this Ralph went solo , Johnny put out a solo release and the rest formed Bell Biv Devoe.
Being from Boston, this was my first concert! Ahh to be a teen again!
Ohhhh yes. New Edition was BIG in our house growing up! So good! You have to hear “Mr. Telephone Man” and “Cool It Now” ❤
If it wasn't for N.E. there would be no BSB or N'sync.
Another New Edition classic is "Not My Kind Of Girl" more killer moves and great vocals.
Love this group forever
Love to the parents of beautiful kids!
Yes!!! NE is my age group. I've seen them twice in concert (not nearly enough) and Bobby Brown once as a solo artist. They are currently winding down their 40-Year Legacy Tour as we speak! 🤩😍
One of the all time legendary jams from the 80's. One of my all-time favorite jams period. The 80's was just an epic magical time for music. There were so many genres of music introduced during the decade it was insane
We got New Edition AND New Kids on the Block. 😉😘
I hope that's a reference to the Bob's Country Bunker lady(from the Blues Brothers movie). "We got both types, Country AND Western" !
If y'all haven't seen the New Edition Story... please get on that on the movie channel. It's 3 parts and it was sooooooo good.
People- that is NOT Jamie Foxx in the video. It's Brooke Payne. 🤦🏾♀️
They still do this dance when they was touring
FINALLY!!!!! Bobby Brown next.
A New Edition concert IS incredible to go to. I just went to their concert a couple months ago, and when I say they still got it, I mean they STILL GOT IT!!! There's a reason why they're my favorite band of all time, and like others in the comments have said, even as solo artists and groups, they still got monster hits.
Candy Girl needs to be your next New Edition song, especially since you two love young MJ & Donnie Osmond
Jay wouldn't like "Candy Girl" because he didn't like Ralph's voice in "Cool It Now". Lol . It was released a year before.
I would love to see you guys do "Can You Stand The Rain" where Johnny Gill sings lead. Then once you've been introduced to him, please have a listen to his duet with Stacy Lattisaw, "Where Do We Go From Here". They sang their faces off on that one.
Now all you have to do are the young family group called the SYLVERS from the 70's singing "Boogie Fever" (The live version from THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL.)
...and Foster Sylvers trying his best to sound my MJ. I swore for years that "Misdemeanor" was made by the Jacksons.
Yes!!! Deep in my childhood.❤ I had a crush on Ralph!🥰. New Edition and New Kids on the Block…we had it great❤❤❤
I was waiting for you to get back to them! Please do 'Can you Stand the Rain' next.
You need to get into the individual artists/groups that made New Edition:
Bobby Brown
Johnny Gill
Ralph Tresvant
Bell Biv DeVoe**
**Michael Bivens helped launch another major R&B group you should really get into: Boyz II Men
Also please, PLEASE, introduce yourselves to Mint Condition. Try 'What Kind of Man Would I Be?' That will set you up nicely for 'Breakin' My Heart'. Do it in that order.
Thanks for doing what you do!
I am late to the party but wanted to share: Boston is my hometown and I was a teenager when "New Edition" became a pop sensation with their first song "Candy Girl!" (You might want to check that one out!)They lived in a section of Boston called Roxbury. I lived in the South End, about three blocks away. Shortly after, "New Kids on the Block" came out, but as history would have it, "New Edition" prevailed. Thanks for the memories!
YES! Been waiting for this one. NE has tons of hits, together and as solo artists. For more NE I'd try Hit Me Off, Can You Stand The Rain, and Boys To Me. Also, no need to apologize. Family always comes first.
The O.G.'s! Without them, there would be no New Kids, N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, BTS, etc.
Donnie Wahlberg said as much while honouring them.
Just saw them in concert back in March. They’re all over 50 now and still performing. You definitely need to just go through all their music, together and broken off into various groups and solo acts.
My senior year in high school nothing but NE, Bobby Brown, Al B Sure concerts and house parties, so much fun.
Now u guys are getting into some good r and b
Now that u guys r startin to delve into the world of New Edition, you should check out Bell Biv Devoe (aka BBD), Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Johnny Gill. BBD consisted of former NE members Ron Devoe, Ricky Bell, and Michael Bivins (who would later discover and sign Boyz II Men). Johnny Gill would join NE after the departure of Bobby Brown (who eventually married Whitney Houston and had children with her). Ralph Tresvant was NE's lead vocalist. With the exception of BBD, each of the members of NE had solo careers for a short while with Bobby's and BBD's being the most successful.
Nice bouncy song with good moves reminds me of the old Motown groups who started these kind of moves, like The Temptations. Also like Others of their type such as New Kids on the Block, Back street boys who did some great songs. Still the boys can sing.
Thanks so much for doing this song. My first year of college I saw Bell Biv Devoe, Johnny Gill and Keith Sweat in concert and this video brought back that great memory.
Bel Biv DeVoe is another great boy band of that era.
BBD IS NE basically
Mr Telephone Man, Cool It Now, and Candy Girl are their best. Ralph has that MJ pitch.
Without New Edition, there wouldn't be boy bands as we know them. They could sing, rap, and dance- a rare combination. Choreography wise- there is no group that can beat them-even to this day. The only group that came close was TROOP, who actually had killer harmonies as well (BoysIIMen had killer harmonies too). They continued to have hits after Bobby Brown left the group and Johnny Gill joined and they just concluded their Legacy Tour this year - they are in their 50s. You should check out their hits (as adults) You're Not My Kind of Girl, Can You Stand the Rain, Hit Me Off and Hot Tonite. Their hit song Mr. Telephone Man (as young teens and mostly led by Bobby Brown) is still a fan favorite and so is Candy Girl. Bobby's debut album Dont Be Cruel, generated 5 top 10 hits. He had the most successful solo debut album of the group. But he's recorded songs and continued to tour with them off and on (he had to quit earlier this year for health reasons.
Man, I loved me some TROOP. The video for "Spread My Wings" still has some of my all time favorite choreography, they were gettin' it!
@@taneshah.1260 Because it may actually be the best one EVER. Those guys were on a different level altogether. They need to see some TROOP!
One of my favorites by New Edition. When Johnny Gill joined, they had some great songs. Not meaning they didn’t when Bobby was a part of the group. Johnny just brought that amazing voice. And I was IN LOVE with Ralph Tresvant. (The lead singer on this one) he has some bangers y’all need to hear. Sensitivity, Do What I Gotta Do, Money Can’t Buy You Love, Rated R. Hope y’all check a few out. Also, Bell Biv Devoe. They were so early 90’s R&B. Great music. I’m doing the dance with them. We all knew the moves. Their choreography was a throw back to the Temptations and the Jackson Five. They always had some amazing choreo while doing their songs. New Edition was our version in the 80’s and early 90’s.
If you loved this, you should definitely check out some of the great music from some of the members post-New Edition, like Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" and Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison". I know you will love them!
I Luuuuv New Edition and I Luuuuved This Reaction! Great Great Great Great Reactions Y’all!!👍🏾💯👍🏾..N.E. HEARTBREAK Is A Great Video From New Edition As Well. I’m Sure You Two Will Enjoy That One Too.😁✌🏾
Love that song! Great boy band! Could you two revisit GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS? The had a hit back in the mid 80s called SAVE THE OVERTIME FOR ME. It is in every sense of the word, a jam!
One of my favorite groups and favorite songs! I saw them live last year for my birthday and they are still AMAZING!!! If someone can go see them, go do it! They are one of the few groups that have so many songs because they broke out into solo artists and and a trio for awhile. In concert..they perform their solo stuff and then come back and perform their group stuff again together. Not many groups can do that. Bobby Brown had a solo career, so did Johnny Gill, and so did Ralph Tresvant. Then the other three created their group called Bell Biv Devoe and they had some success too. It's so fun to see them live.
By the way - since you all mentioned Janet...I saw them last year for my birthday WITH Janet Jackson. Yes....It was a Janet Jackson and New Edition concert last year! They were both AMAZING. They are ALL in their 50s KILLING IT!
A couple of years ago on BET (which I don't watch anymore), but I did watch it for them. They did a 3 part-TV series on them. It was SO good. It told their whole back story and the they had the kid actors and the teen actors who played them. They were all so good. Then all of them performed together at the BET Awards in 2017, It was the kids, the teens, and then them all performing THIS SONG together. I cried because it was so amazing. If you get a chance...catch the performance it's on UA-cam.
Cool info you may like to know: If you are familiar with the group Boyz II Men...Michael Givens from New Edition is actually the one who signed Boyz II Men. So, he in a sense "discovered" them. Yep, the name Boyz II Men actually came from a New Edition song called Boys to Men.
I was never a fan, but they were definitely pop icons for a time. Glad to see you are experiencing everything.
Respect the objectivity. More people need to be like this. 👍🏽
just a trivia nugget...new kids on the block was patterned after new edition cuz they were both from boston...then all the other boy bands like nsync and backstreet were carbon copies of new kids on the block...so N.E. started it all cuz they dropped the 1st album in 1983
Yep. I will say, though, that NKOTB has also acknowledged that there would be no them without NE, and I respect that. Shoot, Donnie was wearing a dope ass NE t-shirt when they did that "Battle of Boston" performance at the AMAs.