New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain | REACTION

[@hooyah_whit7054]

That was Johnny Gill hitting that long note, Fellas!!! This song is legendary! One of the most full bodied songs ever made. Perfectly balanced musically and vocally!!!

[@jussdag4407]

Ricky bell

[@CatHarlem]

Yes, that was Johnny Gill. This is when their music matured from popcorn teenagers to grown men.

[@giovannijohnson5867]

@@jussdag4407 boy stop...that was Johnny skills Gill

[@jussdag4407]

@@giovannijohnson5867 you can literally see Ricky singing wtf 😭 Everytime they perform it whos singing that part ? Ricky ! On the movie who was singing that part ? Ricky !

[@age3071]

@@jussdag4407 y’all might be talking bout different parts😂

[@14toxicbunny]

No..Bobby was not in this song...and that is THE Johnny Gill holding those long notes in the background at the end..an he did a good majority of the ad libs❤🔥❤🔥

[@lonniews4025]

The reason the production is top notch, is because it was produced by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, who began as musicians with Prince, The Time and then as producers for Janet Jackson's best albums and on and on.

[@melaniebrown4660]

And are officially now members of the Rock Hall of Fame!

[@marccraney1260]

Facts

[@bbyond1]

Oh yeah Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis you can’t go wrong with them. Look what they did with “Janet “ best producers ever!!!!!

[@zerores2005]

And... Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were taught by Leon Sylvers of the Sylvers, while working at SoLar Records. You misght remember groups such as Shalamar, The Whispers, Dynasty and many other. FYI

[@CC-tg6sb]

Johnny Gill’s backgrounds are hauntingly beautiful.

[@creynolds0216]

The baritone of Johnny Gill and the falsetto of Ralf Tresvant is soooo smooth together. Next level. Harmonies are gold too!

[@farrellcityking1]

This song is in the half of fame. One of the greatest pieces of music ever made.

[@twilightdream1000]

“Gotta snap on this one “ I LOVE how the guys on the left and right automatically got into the groove!!!

[@roumifyouwnt2]

New Edition still tours with all 6 members (including Bobby). It is a EXCELLENT Live show, personally my favorite. They all sing live (which sadly many don't do or they rely way too much on a back track for vocals) but the still do the ORIGINAL choreography (in their mid 50s) and KILL IT!! They have always had insane choreo from start to finish and they never skip a beat. If yall ever get the chance to go, goooooo!!!
Just found yall, really enjoyed the reaction. I subscribed 😊

[@twinrivers6200]

Katie Young you are fire!

[@roumifyouwnt2]

@@twinrivers6200 lol 😆 thank you 😊

[@radiantlibra87]

It's all about the lyrics, melody and harmonies in a R&B song in my opinion 🔥

[@TheeTwanSolo]

They need to get back to this. R&B isn't the same.

[@nickyschannel5377]

This song is just divine. Still on my playlist

[@marccraney1260]

I feel you momma

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are the producers of this. They are Grammy winning producers that were in Prince's created group The Time. The did a lot of Janet Jackson's material as well as a list of others. And they all have that noticeable sound.

[@taneshah.1260]

Bobby Brown was gone. This album and his "Don't Be Cruel" album actually dropped the same day, June 20, 1988.

[@mtsula]

That is Johnny Gill "hitting the notes in the background".

[@lbonelove596]

We need to give Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis the credit for this fire production! They were the master mind behind several hits in those days.

[@dreeg3641]

Johnny was such a smooth singer, and the group just put it together beautifully 😍

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

and he still is!!!

[@deckofcards87]

R&B had an epic revival in the late 80s and throughout the 90s, production and song writing was fire.

[@frankdamico5533]

New Edition kings of r&B....Ralph Tresvent lead singer kills it on vocals

[@SIZZO76]

Ralph is a BEAST 🔥🔥🔥

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

Ralph is the primary lead of NE, he sung lead on all of their songs except for 0ne. HE and Johnny share lead on this. Johnny has the more mature voice, great reaction

[@omarionmaybell5897]

U forgot one when Bobby brown sang lead in mr telephone man

[@VanIyke]

Ricky Bell had the lead for "One More Day"

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

@@omarionmaybell5897 well yea, let me clarify my bad. That was a co-lead, NE has Plenty of those. I meant there hasn’t been a single released without his voice as either principle lead or co-lead. Even with “one more day”. He sings the line one more day and the rest of the group harmonizes on top of him. The only released single without any RT lead vocals at all is “Jealous girl”…that’s all Bobby

[@davechege4729]

New edition need to be studied by any aspiring musician whether producer, instrumentalist and definitely singers and songwriters

[@ConquerWealth.network]

Boys 2 Men was managed by Michael Bivins of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe.

[@trocktp]

Johnny Gill lead the song/verses, Ralph leads into the chorus and Ricky Bell comes in at the end and hits that falsetto.

[@Msboochie2]

Ricky is I underrated, but I live his vocals, he brings the sauce everytime. It made BBD extra special to me, he had the most fire vocals on both BBD.

[@trocktp]

@@Msboochie2 Ricky definitely had the sauce, he should’ve been high lighted earlier in New Edition.

[@justkaz1985]

3 WORDS: MORE NEW EDITION!

[@sinjin4563]

Boyz 2 Men created themselves from New Edition and their name is from another classic song from the Heart Break album, Boys To Men. New Edition is the greatest group of the last 50 years. Only The Temptations in the 1960’s might be above them of all time.

[@hondamagna96]

Have you ever experienced TSOP(The Sound of Philadelphia)? The Stylistics, Blue Magic, The Delfonics. Any of these groups would give the Temptations a run for their money. And I love the Temptations.

[@KJ-sq5ut]

The song is about relationships but using the analogy of sunny & rainy days, basically saying...everyone can be there when everything is going good but will you be able to make it in the relationship when things aren't going good (rainy days). Hence the line.."All the days won't be perfect so baby tell me, can you stand the rain." And no Bobby wasn't in this song.

[@roumifyouwnt2]

New Kids on the Block were also from Boston. Initially discovered by the same guy, Maurice Star who recorded NE 1st record.

[@torpedoboy4]

Bobby Brown is NOT in this as it's several years after he left the group. This was the introduction of his replacement, Johnny Gill. It's Gill sustaining those notes.

[@JamilaGomez82]

My dude in the Nike hat was gettin' it lol

[@craigblakes5499]

That's Johnny Gill doing that note...Jam and Lewis are geniuses..Bobby was gone before they made this... And it all worked out for them.. Johnny was brought in to replace Ralph cause there was some tension within the group...

[@butterflymama0838]

I LOVE New Edition so much from THE VERY BEGINNING of their career. I loved Bobby Brown, but Johnny Gill's voice is so deep, smooth, and soulful! Plus, I had a HUGE crush on Johnny Gill 🤦🥰

[@heatherturner6955]

Love New Edition! I bought their first album with my own money in 8th grade. This song is just so good! Johnny's "Whoa" at the end and their back up!🎶♥

[@XxBabyGurlLovexX]

Beautiful! 💕

[@heatherturner6955]

5:45-6:00 😂 Made me laugh. Ryan and Ty were so animated while Nick is figuring it out. So fun! Love listening to this song!!!

[@roskioski9185]

Really good reaction guys. Couple notes, Bobby left in 85 and Johnny Gill filled his spot in 87. This album, “Heartbreak” came out in 88, so no Bobby was not apart of this song or album as he was already engaged in his solo career. Johnny Gill is the one with the deep voice in this song.

[@theden3162]

Please react to Ralph Tresvant - sensitivity. His most succeful song as a solo artist

[@winykittygirl]

YES YES YES!!👍👍🇨🇦⚘💘

[@bin579]

the rain song for the movies ya'll are talking about in the end would be Janet Jackson -ft Herb Alpert 'Making love in the Rain'' .
The guy in the background singing is Johnny Gill- he also has had some serious hits solo as well as with other couplings eg LSG.

[@tamarac8964]

I have every album. In 2018, Ralph and Johnny trademarked the name so there was a misunderstanding amongst the guys and they didn't speak for a couple of years. When Ricky, Bobby, Mike and Ronnie went on tour, they couldn't tour as New Edition. They had to use the name RBRM (Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky and Mike). I went to the 2018 concert in Miami. Excellent by the way!

[@JAG-yi4qg]

This is one of my favorites till this day

[@hybridshadow_]

I love Johnny’s voice so much, and that was him in the last part of the song from the background! Check out Boyz To Men! Same album, but Johnny pops off in that one!

[@cmock810]

First - let me send some love from the 859 (Lexington). I love reaction videos and glad to have come across some locals. Second - check out New Edition's "You're Not My Kind of Girl" and "NE Heartbreak" for some more of their great choreography!

[@danigoddess]

Bobby Brown left NE before they recorded this album. In fact, his Don't Be Cruel album came out at the same time as this one.

[@heyskipj]

Not many R&B from Boston. I could only think of Donna Summer, New Kids on the Block, and (ugh) Marky Mark. This is the best New Edition album, IMO.
And for the record, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe weren't very strong vocalists. They were mainly given mc breakdowns in later years, beginning here and BelBivDevoe.

[@Muzica143]

Bell Biv DeVoe consisted of the first members listed (minus Bobby). But yall def have to react to more New Edition. 🙌🏾

[@rachaelaustin4148]

Great Song! Can not believe that Nick has not heard this song. Yall’s reaction is great.

[@winykittygirl]

One of my most favorite songs of all time!!🇨🇦⚘🤗💘🙏😍

[@ashleymahoni9868]

Bro I love Ralphs voice BRAAAA

[@craigmack7992]

I’m glad you guys actually paid attention to the song and walk the listeners through it. It’s different from all the other reviews and reactions from the other critics. Well done chaps!

[@khaalis9385]

Was really bored when passing by, and now I'm not! This used to be my jam back in the day! Thanks for being you -- had to become a new subs a result!

[@X-Archerer]

Side note fellas….Bobby Brown was on his second album when the NE Heartbrake album came out. Bobby’s first album was King of Stage. You guys should check it out!!!

[@voiceofreason4113]

I've always loved New Edition. That's Johnny Gill (JG) doing the long note at the end. Thanks fellas!

[@313Songbird]

Thank you for reacting to my favorite song.

[@lelle1068]

That's ALL Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on production

[@bbyond1]

Wow! so glad y’all love the song because this is one of my favorite groups of all times ❤

[@msunforgettable2837]

Thank you @mtsula... yes it's Johnny not Bobby 🤨 Yall should check out JOHNNY GILL'S debut album. 1st single called "My my my, my my my my" (no joke) 🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinlowe4953]

WTF??? My man in the Nike hat has badassed rythym and can sing too??? Whaaaaaaaat 😮😮😮😮... all of you guy's are awesome...oh sh*** all of you guy's have rythym 😮😮😮😮😮

[@ugaais]

A Little Bit of Love is one of their best songs

[@MasterCase123]

The Heartbeat album came out in 1988. Bobby had already left the group by then and started having an amazing solo career by then. You guys should react to some of New Editions live shows from back in the 80’s and 90’s

[@geraldjackson3921]

Of course the music is going hit It's produced by Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis of The Time

[@crystalhayesqueenofloyalty5576]

Michael Bivins is the one who found Boyz II Men

[@oscarjimenez4806]

Michael Bivins managed boys to men....matter of fact boys to men got their name from that same album

[@Hozer42]

Johnny and Ralph work well together in this, BUT Ricky gets overlooked! Around 9:27 (just before they pause the song) and then especially 10:55 all the way until he hits the big note at 11:12. Giving Ricky Bell his props!

[@crystalhayesqueenofloyalty5576]

My brother knows New Edition I used to live in Boston and he does music he did a song for them a couple of months ago gave you a like I'm new here see you soon

[@glenramsey6817]

Bobby was not on this album. He had released “Don’t be Cruel” the same time NE Heatbreak was released. They went on Heartbreak Tour with Bobby Brown opening for them.

[@guapmil7953]

YOU SHOULD DO A REACTION TO " NEW EDITION- YOUR NOT MY KIND OF GIRL"!!!!!!!!!!

[@vegadon4112]

That would be the one to listen to all the way thru its one my top ten RB albums of all time

[@MrDomiko]

The guy on the right of the screen _CAN_ sing !!

[@joellenglass2344]

NEW EDITION ❤️❤️❤️

[@nightvid3607]

Jesus guys, New Edition? This album is my jam! I see yall have done a few NE songs, how do yall feel about some Jodeci? Cant get better than those guys in the 90s.

[@TheeTwanSolo]

I used to knock'em down with this joint back in the 90s! #ClaudHaveMercy

[@sunshinefogleman127]

That's my jam! ❤❤❤

[@macalcord]

Bobby was gone..Johnny Gill was in place by now. He's sharing lead vocals with Ralph.

[@geraldjackson3921]

Boys 2 men are a Michael Bivens And they named themselves after a new edition song

[@mtsula]

Famous from Boston, Massachusetts: the band Boston; the band Aerosmith and rap group Marky and The Funky Bunch.

[@TraceurDoc1]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis had a distinct sound in their productions. Listen too: “Human” by human league; or “if you were here tonight” by Alexander
O’Neal

[@michaelrayii7102]

Bobby left 2 years before this album.

[@christarpley6861]

This is a good song my favorite by them

[@j.miller2906]

This is the first album with Johnny Gill and without Bobby Brown and thats Johnny singing that long note in the bkgrnd

[@AlexisLexLexi]

This song is impeccable! The harmony alone… 🎯Have you guys reacted to Silk yet? Lose Control & Meeting in my bedroom 🔥🔥🔥

[@sinjin4563]

To answer your question, Bobby Brown, King of RNB, wasn’t even in New Edition at this time and they still made this, one of the greatest pieces of music ever recorded, Can You Stand The Rain, and this is considered by many to be there best album, so that’s how much New Edition is the greatest group of the last 50 years. Bobby had been kicked out in late 1985 and Johnny was added in 1987. It was possible because NE is so talented and Johnny was a powerhouse but all in all it just demonstrated how much talent NE has.

[@lbonelove596]

No Bobby Brown in this group! Those notes was being hit by the one and only JOHNNY GILL!!

[@africkinamerican]

They be puttin' stuff in the music"
Yeah... they put MUSIC in the music!
The "ding ding ding" like at 5:55 sounds like digital piano layered with some kind of synth bell tone, maybe DX7 electric piano tone that was very hot back then.
Call and response is a very popular technique in music. One part or voice lays down the main melody and then the other part responds to it. You can do it in vocal parts, or instrumentals.

[@bridgetcarson6719]

I want to slow dance with Ty with this classic ❤

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

The first time I heard this song was in a strip club back in the 80s. I liked it and tried to find it. I ended up with a version of it by boyz to Men which is also very good. It was years later when I found out it was New Edition. We didn’t have the internet yet 😂.

[@r.martin5851]

That's Johnny Gill

[@brwnsensation69]

Johnny Gill was hitting those notes

[@ohsixn]

Bobby Brown was not in this song. That was Johnny Gill hitting that note in the background

[@Teamdreadhead22]

that was Johnny gill who did that long note

[@maryford4346]

That was Johnny Gill hitting that note

[@geraldjackson3921]

Bobby Brown was not on this song. He was already gone. That's Johnny Gill

[@juxtaposebeauty247]

More pleeease!

[@ayannadaws8480]

Bobby was already gone from the group this time 😂and wasn’t in the song and Johnny Gill was the one doing the background vocals you guys were talking about towards the end

[@ViewsFromThe502]

Thanks for the info! We weren’t sure of it👍🏼

[@ayannadaws8480]

@@ViewsFromThe502 no problem 😌😊

[@brandonbetts7569]

Y'all gotta watch the new edition movie on Bet

[@kingbyouchoob2488]

They just don’t make slow jams anymore like they did in the 80’s…….

[@oscarjimenez4806]

Do a reaction of if it isn't love, I'm still in love, hot tonight, boys to men all songs by new edition

[@louiscyfear878]

Johnny Gill.

[@pd4104lang]

No. Bobby Brown was long gone! Johnny Gill on the long notes at the end.

[@HEARNLADY]

Are you guys singers or musicians too? You sound talented.

[@freeroamacc]

And Boyz to men named themselves after the new editon song boyz to men

[@antoniahernandez9209]

thats Johnny Gill

[@kg7507]

Do Bobby Brown - My Perogative

[@marylott6565]

Bobby Brown was long gone.

[@lccoleman3]

MINNEAPOLIS SOUND!!!!

[@marniquaclark4039]

Johnny gill held note rickey bell and ralph sings most of the songs. May want to try one more day by rickey bell.try fair weather friend johnny gill,do what I gotta do ralph tresvant