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New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids On The Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. The group recorded mostly as a quintet.
At the height of their early popularity in 1983, the group consisted of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant. Early hits included songs like 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1984's "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man". Brown left in late 1985 to embark on a successful solo career. The group continued for a time with four members, but eventually recruited singer Johnny Gill to record their 1988 album Heart Break. The group went on hiatus in 1990, while its various members worked on side projects, such as the group Bell Biv Devoe. Gill and Tresvant also recorded successful solo albums.
All six members of the group reunited in 1996-1997 for the album Home Again, but during the ill-fated follow-up tour both Brown and Bivins quit the group, and the tour had to be canceled. Various reunions have occurred since, usually with the 1987-1990 lineup, though occasionally also including Bobby Brown. Their last studio release was 2004's One Love. As of 2010, two New Edition descendants were recording and touring: Bell Biv Devoe, and Heads of State, featuring Brown, Tresvant, and Gill.
On May 3, 2011 New Edition issued a press release on their official website announcing that all six members were reuniting as New Edition to kick off the 30th anniversary celebration of "Candy Girl" with their fans.

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Mr. Telephone Man

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Can You Stand The Rain

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Candy Girl

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If It Isn't Love

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Cool It Now

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47 releases · data from Discogs

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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December 19, 2025

The View

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. All I Want for Christmas Is My Girl / Candy Girl


December 3, 2025

Rockefeller Center

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. Happy Holidays to You

  • 2. It's Christmas (All Over the World)

  • 3. Give Love on Christmas Day(The Jackson 5 cover)


October 30, 2025

Good Morning America

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. If It Isn't Love


February 15, 2025

Encore Theater

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

  • 1. ABC / I Want You Back / The Love You Save(The Jacksons cover)

  • 2. Candy Girl / Popcorn Love / Cool it Now / Count Me Out

  • 3. Mr. Telephone Man

  • 4. Is This the End

  • 5. Jealous Girl

  • 6. You're Not My Kind of Girl

  • 7. Don't Be Cruel(Bobby Brown cover)

  • 8. Rub You the Right Way(Johnny Gill cover)

  • 9. I'll Be Around(The Spinners cover)

  • 10. The Rubberband Man(The Spinners cover)

  • 11. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love(The Spinners cover)

  • 12. Sensitivity(Ralph Tresvant cover)

  • 13. Roni(Bobby Brown cover)

  • 14. My, My, My(Johnny Gill cover)

  • 15. I'm Still In Love With You

  • 16. Can You Stand the Rain

  • 17. Do Me!(Bell Biv DeVoe cover)

  • 18. Poison(Bell Biv DeVoe cover)

  • 19. My Prerogative(Bobby Brown cover)

  • 20. Every Little Step(Bobby Brown cover)

  • 21. If It Isn't Love

  • 22. September(Earth, Wind & Fire cover)


September 22, 2024

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Morrison, Colorado, United States

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New Edition has released 47 albums between 1982 and 2013. Notable releases include Ballads, Icon, Gold. Explore their complete discography on this page.

New Edition's most-played tracks include Mr. Telephone Man, Can You Stand The Rain, Candy Girl, If It Isn't Love, Cool It Now. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

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