rocky balboa Not really his third album Bobby in 92 still went triple platinum and he won a AMA in 93 and New Edition had faded out by then they even said in their Behind the Music he was getting paid more than everyone else for doing the Home Again Tour
rocky balboa He still apart of New Edition he received the HollyWood star with the rest of the guys and he tours with them I'm pretty sure he'll be on the next album he's been clean for years now and he's far from being broke he's still a freaking millionaire and he still book shows,
I AM SECOND Ignorance and stupidity should not be displayed as if it were a badge of honor. Once a King always a King. Bobby has been defeating Green Eyed Monsters like you all of his life. He is still going strong and making big $$$$ because God's got him!!! Please try and channel your thoughts on to more positive things so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
What shouldn't be overlooked in this is that Bobby was really great performer. He knew how to put on a show. But he doesn't get the credit he's due he just gets glossed over. But Bobby was the man from bout 83-93
True Bobby was and is a great performer that commands respect and attention. He admitted he always had a solo mentality which is why in my opinion he was destined and meant to be a solo artist at some point. He had the most solo success out of all the members
How? everybody knows Ricky can sing you are delusional if you think NE would have made it without Ralph being lead. Ralph's voice and look was everything.
Shantel Burns they could've tbh people didnt know bbd would work but look what they did. thats why bobby left to show its not all about ralph and its more talent in the group
@@DayOnRuntz the group would have worked with Ricky or Bobby at lead all those new edition songs could have been sung by any one of those guys easily obviously not Mike or Ronnie but Bob or Ricky could easily have some candy girl cool it now etc. Jealous girl is still one of my favorite songs when Bob was the lead
Yes. Ricky and bobby could sing but the issue was work ethic. They did nit have the humility nor work ethic of ralph. New edition was successful because of ralphs hard work. The others just wanted the shone without the thankless long hrs
Whoa!!! Rickys face at 4:55 tells the whole story!! That shot is worth a billion dollars!! Bobby didnt go over board to me, but man that face on Ricky says "Nigga Im fuck you up!"
Bobby Brown was the man. Point blank period. He was the most talented in the group and he knew how to put on a show. And his singing voice is underrated.
jonathan bailey bobby could hold his notes stay in his range, but i wouldnt say underrated . Just not a hell of a singer lol. Hes not no rkelly or Prime kci and jojo
Bobby Brown was a great singer, dancer, and performer. His vocals on the early songs in NE and as lead are evidence of that. He was second lead singer in NE because of his vocal ability. Many have stated that he sound better than Ralph on songs. Don't let hatred cloud your judgement of true talent by trying to underrate Bobby. Besides, no one sells albums and becomes one of the top R&B artist in history based on performances. Bobby was that dude and the King!!!!!!
😂😂😂 WOW!!! Omg Ricky looked like he was going to go 'Bury and/or Dawchestah on Bobby B (or take him to the woodshed)!!! Thanks, that Ricky death look going to give me PTSD now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
We need a New Edition now! One that's actually good and classy, and the boys can actually sing. 5 members, born after 2001. I thought it would be cool if the child actors from the New Edition Story really formed a band, because I loved their voices together.
Facts: But what was Bobby doing from 02:08-02:20 near the band with his back turned to the audience? It seems like he stop performing a quick second... to do something in the back
Go Bobby! They can't touch you. You have that IT factor and Star Power. So Fineee and Adorable. Swag overload. 😍💕❤❤ You were and still are my NE Man Crush!
Thanks for posting! New Edition doing what they do best: PUTTING ON A GREAT SHOW! This was July 4, 1985 in Washington, D.C. 100,000 people were in attendance for this outdoor holiday concert.
Bobby was meant for solo success and him leaving the group to become a solo artist ended up having his entire discography outselling new editions and bell biv devoes combined
I am a hugh B Brown fan. Yes, "King" Bobby was meant to go solo. He had great stage presence back then. It was all in God's plan. If he had remained in the group he would not have been the huge solo success that he was. It showed the others that they could branch out on their own. In hindsight without Bobby leaving there would be no BBD, Ralph, Johnny, or Heads of State. Although Johnny had a solo career and wasn't signed with MCA, he would not have been an addition to NE. Johnny saved the group because they were getting older and MCA didn't know how to market them. Johnny gave the group a more mature sound. Bobby's first album "King of Stage" went gold. Bobby's second album "Don't Be Cruel" went 7X-8X platinum (depends on the site). The album had several #1 hits. This album took R&B into the stratusphere making him a superstar. His third album " Bobby" went double platinum (underrated because the NewJackSwing era was ending). The NE "Heartbreak" album featuring Johnny Gill was released at the same time that Bobby's "Don't Be Cruel" album and went 3X-4X platinum (varies). This album had Ralph and Johnny singing lead and Ricky sometimes co-lead and could not touch Bobby's album by a long shot. BBD first album with top singles "Poison " and "Do Me Baby" only went 3X-4x platinum (again depends on the site). It is played more today because of its upbeat hip-hop cultural effect which identifies with today's generation. Don't get me wrong, it is a great song. Ralph and Johnny's first solo album had platinum success. But no ones first, second, or third album,etc. in the NE family or BBD as of today has reached the platinum success of Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" album. In the mid-90's they all suffered record sells due to the end of the NJS era. Bobby was the most successful solo artist of all the N E family including Johnny. People tend to think that Mike was the biggest financially because of his groups, but truthfully Bobby was. In the 90's Mike had NE money, BBD money, and his group money. Bobby had NE money, his solo money, and Whitney money. His wife was the highest paid actress during the bodyguard era, and she had a superb solo career. She was unmatched. Due to a prenuptual agreement, he left the marriage basically broke in 2007. As of today Mike is better off financially than any member of NE. They are all millionnaires except Ronnie ( if stats are correct). Love NE 4 Life❤. RIP Whitney and BK❤.
Just reading through the comments and I see you are a Ralph Tresvant fan. So am I!!! I think he is the greatest, most prolific front man of a group since Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops and MJ of the J5/Jacksons. Ralph is the most complete talent in NE (dancing/singing/showmanship/leading a group). That is NOT up for debate. "Do What I Gotta Do" is in my top 5 NE family songs, period. His lead vocals & stacked background harmony vocals on many of NE's hits are a thing of beauty. And he is a fiercely loyal person, which I admire. But the big lesson of NE's career and all the branch off acts within the group is that there was a whole lot of untapped talent within the group besides Ralph. They had success too. And let's keep it real, this is not 1984 anymore. NO ONE in NE is "living off" of Ralph in 2017. I repeat, NO ONE. Bobby, Johnny and BBD ALL have their own careers these days--without Ralph. They ALL tour mostly without Ralph. Only occasionally (mostly bi-annually) do they actually tour as NE in recent years. And even then the tours are like small summer tours. For whatever reason, after "Sensitivity," Ralph never took off as everyone thought he would when he went solo. Even that album sold far LESS than Johnny, Bobby and BBD. That is a fact. Sadly, that has relegated him to either touring with Heads of State, New Edition, or not at all. And assuming what you said was even accurate, he wouldn't even have time to be NE's meal ticket today, as he is a full time radio host. Ralph is a grown man now who is doing well. He loves NE--every member of NE. And NE loves Ralph. And as NE fans, we should be proud of the entire group and not engage in petty debates of the past in the comment section of thirty year old live NE performances.
Rare indeed. I just love the fact, and consider it an ACTUAL MIRACLE, NOBODY threw anything at them during their awesome performance.Thumbs UP for that! Plus, the way they worked that crowd could not have been done by an ordinary group but by an extraordinary; NE is the latter.
This is simply PRICELESS... NE doing what they do best... Live performance rockin' The crowd... Look at them then... Look at the fellaz now... Few have ever done it any better... "They had... "It" back then... They have "It" now... & well into the future... NE will still be holding "It" down... Hmm... The "It Factor..." Either U have "It" or U don't!! Long live NE!!
Bobby was special. Don't get me wrong I love all these guys and what they created in New edition. That was a group effort. But bobby he saw his future long before the rest of them. His drive was incredible, and he created that sound new jack swing... that was new. He hooked up with teddy Riley and that was it... don't be cruel cane out. R and b was so clean before he emerged as a solo and he made it dirty, he got down, he spoke his mind. Bobby just couldn't be tamed he made it his own. And now as the guys have matured I think that Ralph, Johnny, ronnine ricky and mike accept that Bobby was an orginal, exceptional talent and praise him for it. Also they recognize that Bobby has suffered more pain then all the rest of them put togther, its affected his health his spirit and of course his incredible roller coaster career... losing whitney and Bobbie Kris nearly killed him and then his son... and addiction to that mix and you got a receipe for checking out. Bobby didnt... he proved himself to be that strong learn to love himself again find a great woman for a second chance at love and family... and through it all he has his brothers Ralph Johnny ronnie rickie and mike always stand by him... that kind of brotherhood is a blessing. They have been togther most of their lives and they are all still here making the music they love 💘 we heard over 35 years ago. Still going strong and loving every minute of it. I'm so proud of them!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
4:56 Ricky throwing some mad shade at Bobby without saying a word. That "I love you, America!" had to have triggered it for sure... I bet that was a long@$$ ride from DC to BOS that night.
Let's Set The Record Straight....The gentleman you see playing bass in this video IS YOURS TRULY......from Sea to Shining Sea 1985..... some people in this chat need to get their facts STRAIGHT before posting....nuff said
When I say glossed over I mean todays artists gloss over him. When asked who their inspirations are they all immediately say Michael Jackson even though they're a lot more like Bobby. Chris Brown is one. He's a lot more Bobby than Michael
@@danielnelson6903 Bobby wasn't going to give up on music though...it was his dream to be an entertainer. He started out as a solo entertainer before forming New Edition. Plus, MCA Records had a solo deal written into New Edition's contract for every member of the group as a failsafe.
SuperFunkyFan, thank you so much for sharing this video! And the fellas looked absolutely gorgeous in purple! I remember "Mr. Telephone Man" playing on the radio (Detroit) during Christmas week when it first became a hit, so this really brings back memories. I'm also pumped about getting the chance to see them WITH Bobby (YES!!) to help bring in the New Year this Saturday, again in Detroit! I hope as many of you as possible will get a chance to see them! (12/29/11)
if you screw around your girl of course she lets the phone ring 25 xxxx before she answers it(mad),........now adays,...............marius(punk rules),......still love the old innocent days of black people.
This footage is incredible. Ralph and Bobby got that boring crowd to actually sing a long in the end. Impressive.
kokolatte825 Haha
C'mon Ricky.
Why do yall always single them out as if the whole band didn't get them to sing
Right 👍
this performance proves bobby was born too be solo you can tell by the way he projects during his part in the chrous
rocky balboa Not really his third album Bobby in 92 still went triple platinum and he won a AMA in 93 and New Edition had faded out by then they even said in their Behind the Music he was getting paid more than everyone else for doing the Home Again Tour
rocky balboa He still apart of New Edition he received the HollyWood star with the rest of the guys and he tours with them I'm pretty sure he'll be on the next album he's been clean for years now and he's far from being broke he's still a freaking millionaire and he still book shows,
Michael B
rocky balboa he's probably richer then u and he's clean of drugs 😂😂
I AM SECOND Ignorance and stupidity should not be displayed as if it were a badge of honor. Once a King always a King. Bobby has been defeating Green Eyed Monsters like you all of his life. He is still going strong and making big $$$$ because God's got him!!! Please try and channel your thoughts on to more positive things so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
Ricky bell was underated as well
VERY.
Ricky Bell was not underated he just wasn't a good lead for NE, BBD different story
you people are in denial.
Hmmmm not!!! Ima Big fan and Ricky just can't sing sorry
wow that f--ked up ricky is very good singer
IamME Period wtfff what you listening to?
Bobby is hilarious he working for his scraps. I ain't mad at you flash B!
LMFFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO "I love you America" and Ricky's face.
LOL.😁😁😁.
You can definitely tell that Ricky is pissed at the end lol. Bobby taking forever to finish.
And doing the "Ricky B!" shit cut into Ricky's part too.
Dominique Osorio-Davis 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@dominiqueosorio-davis6781 Rick got payback.
Ricky finally had enough at the oakland show and cut qued the band into cool it now.
@@DLotheDoctor That was Ralph...
You can see here Bobby was destined to go solo, he was just a star in his own right.
Bobby was mostly a great performer not a great singer
What shouldn't be overlooked in this is that Bobby was really great performer. He knew how to put on a show. But he doesn't get the credit he's due he just gets glossed over. But Bobby was the man from bout 83-93
88-93
Blackballed...
True Bobby was and is a great performer that commands respect and attention. He admitted he always had a solo mentality which is why in my opinion he was destined and meant to be a solo artist at some point. He had the most solo success out of all the members
LOL! This is where shit start hitting the fan....Bobby was doing the most!! Gotta love him! LOL!
FACTS 🤣
And After All These 30 Years These Guys are still Together Performing , Touring and Making Albums , They are Brothers For Life . What a Great Video !
40 years
This group was exciting with Bobby as well as without him no one was above this group love all these guys
Ray Parker Jr. Was a song writing genius. The Great New edition!
And was originally recorded by Jr tucker
I never knew RPjr wrote this but now I'm like "How did I not hear that all along?"
those guys where like the J5 of the 80's
Jarren Mckenna THEY ARE THE J5 OF THE 80's
That's why they called new edition, they were the new edition of J5
They were a mediocre version.Barely any dancing and they sounded off
New edition barely dancing?? Lmaoooooo
Jay Cold LMFAAAOOOOO THIS PERSON IS BLASPHEMOUS
Bobby Brown was like im about to let my lil light shine😂😂😂😂😂
Ricky Bell hit the best notes here
Dev Twnsnd Ricky was underated
How? everybody knows Ricky can sing you are delusional if you think NE would have made it without
Ralph being lead. Ralph's voice and look was everything.
Shantel Burns they could've tbh people didnt know bbd would work but look what they did. thats why bobby left to show its not all about ralph and its more talent in the group
@@DayOnRuntz the group would have worked with Ricky or Bobby at lead all those new edition songs could have been sung by any one of those guys easily obviously not Mike or Ronnie but Bob or Ricky could easily have some candy girl cool it now etc. Jealous girl is still one of my favorite songs when Bob was the lead
Yes. Ricky and bobby could sing but the issue was work ethic. They did nit have the humility nor work ethic of ralph. New edition was successful because of ralphs hard work. The others just wanted the shone without the thankless long hrs
Ricky was great as well. He and Bobby were the best singers at that time. Love the harmony. Nice job brothers!
Big Bobby Brown fan since 1983
awwwe Bobby voice was so sweet.
Whoa!!! Rickys face at 4:55 tells the whole story!! That shot is worth a billion dollars!! Bobby didnt go over board to me, but man that face on Ricky says "Nigga Im fuck you up!"
10 yrs later I find this comment pretty funny 😂
😂😂🤣🤣
BOBBY'S SWEET VOICE OMG
as a punk rocker i still love this song, loved it back in 85 love it still in 2024,.........marius(punk rules)
no sequencers no laptops no backing tracks all LIVE!!!! get ur weight up!!!
Anthony T-Bone McEwan ypu guys sounded fantastic ..did u tour with NE ALOT
best harmony they've done as a group. EVER
ItsMeFrancisT agreed!!!
XD I love new edition but this is so bad
@@Swarmothy you are listening to this filmed from a terrible camera in the early 80s with them using terrible mics
@@godusopp2752 lol.... those mics are absolutely state of the art for the time. Good mics or bad mics don't affect your harmony.
@@megavega4 What im saying is that our ears are used to modern stuff , if they had modern mics they would sound how you want them to sound
Bobby Brown was the man. Point blank period. He was the most talented in the group and he knew how to put on a show. And his singing voice is underrated.
bobby can't sing, Jonny sings, r Kelly sings, bobby could dance his butt off.
jonathan bailey bobby could hold his notes stay in his range, but i wouldnt say underrated . Just not a hell of a singer lol. Hes not no rkelly or Prime kci and jojo
jonathan bailey r Kelly lol 😂😂😂😂😂
Bobby Brown was a great singer, dancer, and performer. His vocals on the early songs in NE and as lead are evidence of that. He was second lead singer in NE because of his vocal ability. Many have stated that he sound better than Ralph on songs. Don't let hatred cloud your judgement of true talent by trying to underrate Bobby. Besides, no one sells albums and becomes one of the top R&B artist in history based on performances. Bobby was that dude and the King!!!!!!
Bobby can singggg especially when he was younger
I listen to New Edition singing Mr Telephone Man whenever I want to be cheered up They are brilliant
At 4:55 Ricky shot Bobby the death look. Lol
😂😂😂 WOW!!! Omg Ricky looked like he was going to go 'Bury and/or Dawchestah on Bobby B (or take him to the woodshed)!!! Thanks, that Ricky death look going to give me PTSD now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@JerGer918 🤣😂🤣
We need a New Edition now! One that's actually good and classy, and the boys can actually sing. 5 members, born after 2001. I thought it would be cool if the child actors from the New Edition Story really formed a band, because I loved their voices together.
The band was on point. 👍🏾 Never heard it live like this.
At 4:52 Ricky & Ronnie straight ice grilled him man.
This concert was 4th July 1985. I love New Edition.
TheBillABCTV I was 15 that day
Rocky Balboa I wasn't born till 12 years later
TheBillABCTV I was 3 lol.
I was 3 years old about to turn 4 a month and 8 days later
They were young perform to a large audience, impressive💯💥
Bobby Brown had to go solo, it was his destiny! I just wish Ralph had more solo success.
Real talk
Or Maybe they were fed up with his antics and they all wanted him off the group
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 either way he made his stamp on the world and had a hell of a run when did
@@Dis.ol.bike876 yeah he did
Facts: But what was Bobby doing from 02:08-02:20 near the band with his back turned to the audience? It seems like he stop performing a quick second...
to do something in the back
Bobby killed that shit, fuck all ya'll who says he didn't. Ricky was pissed at the end though, Ronnie was looking at Bobby too!
Go Bobby! They can't touch you. You have that IT factor and Star Power. So Fineee and Adorable. Swag overload. 😍💕❤❤ You were and still are my NE Man Crush!
at 2:44 bobby is getting his freak on in the air trying too get all the ladies attention lol
4:55 when all of them looked at Bobby 😂
They must have been sweating bullets with those blazers
In DC during the middle of the summer is very hot and very humid around the 4th of July
4.5 Million people attended...(LARGEST IN HISTORY FOR JULY 4 ON GREAT LAWN)
Incredible!
Do you still work on music? If so, please email me at christianper77@yahoo.com. My name is Kary.
Anthony T-Bone McEwan wow
THANK GOD THEY ARE STILL DOING THE DAMN THING!!! 💋
Bob was like "Yes" all the females are on my side.
Bobby did his thing
Damn i love this performance!!!!!
kingjoe26 me too
Their drummer Zoro must have seen something in Bobby because when they kicked Bobby out he left too. Even made Bobby his best man in his wedding.
This is the song that starts the fights. Bobby was wild, love him.
I love you america!!! Bobby is so great.
Thanks for posting! New Edition doing what they do best: PUTTING ON A GREAT SHOW! This was July 4, 1985 in Washington, D.C. 100,000 people were in attendance for this outdoor holiday concert.
I figured this was on 7/4. That’s messed up that they had those boys in hot ass tuxedos lol.
OMG I think I might have been the sound engineer for this! Great to have this video! Thanks
I'm surprised usually it's the beach boys that use to play during Ronald Reagan was at the time that was his favorite music group
As much as I love the group...this performance would've been boring as hell without Bobby 🙌🏽
Nat Richmond Haha
Man bobby was not all that to tell you the honest truth they got a whole lot better when johnny gill came to the group
I think he over performed here lmao
Your bugging
Bobby was meant for solo success and him leaving the group to become a solo artist ended up having his entire discography outselling new editions and bell biv devoes combined
Krayola D i keep telling people that it is the truth
Kanye west
But BBD's Poison is the best and biggest single song out of the entire NE crew....
I am a hugh B Brown fan. Yes, "King" Bobby was meant to go solo. He had great stage presence back then. It was all in God's plan. If he had remained in the group he would not have been the huge solo success that he was. It showed the others that they could branch out on their own. In hindsight without Bobby leaving there would be no BBD, Ralph, Johnny, or Heads of State. Although Johnny had a solo career and wasn't signed with MCA, he would not have been an addition to NE. Johnny saved the group because they were getting older and MCA didn't know how to market them. Johnny gave the group a more mature sound. Bobby's first album "King of Stage" went gold. Bobby's second album "Don't Be Cruel" went 7X-8X platinum (depends on the site). The album had several #1 hits. This album took R&B into the stratusphere making him a superstar. His third album " Bobby" went double platinum (underrated because the NewJackSwing era was ending). The NE "Heartbreak" album featuring Johnny Gill was released at the same time that Bobby's "Don't Be Cruel" album and went 3X-4X platinum (varies). This album had Ralph and Johnny singing lead and Ricky sometimes co-lead and could not touch Bobby's album by a long shot. BBD first album with top singles "Poison " and "Do Me Baby" only went 3X-4x platinum (again depends on the site). It is played more today because of its upbeat hip-hop cultural effect which identifies with today's generation. Don't get me wrong, it is a great song. Ralph and Johnny's first solo album had platinum success. But no ones first, second, or third album,etc. in the NE family or BBD as of today has reached the platinum success of Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" album. In the mid-90's they all suffered record sells due to the end of the NJS era. Bobby was the most successful solo artist of all the N E family including Johnny. People tend to think that Mike was the biggest financially because of his groups, but truthfully Bobby was. In the 90's Mike had NE money, BBD money, and his group money. Bobby had NE money, his solo money, and Whitney money. His wife was the highest paid actress during the bodyguard era, and she had a superb solo career. She was unmatched. Due to a prenuptual agreement, he left the marriage basically broke in 2007. As of today Mike is better off financially than any member of NE. They are all millionnaires except Ronnie ( if stats are correct). Love NE 4 Life❤. RIP Whitney and BK❤.
Just reading through the comments and I see you are a Ralph Tresvant fan. So am I!!! I think he is the greatest, most prolific front man of a group since Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops and MJ of the J5/Jacksons. Ralph is the most complete talent in NE (dancing/singing/showmanship/leading a group). That is NOT up for debate. "Do What I Gotta Do" is in my top 5 NE family songs, period. His lead vocals & stacked background harmony vocals on many of NE's hits are a thing of beauty. And he is a fiercely loyal person, which I admire. But the big lesson of NE's career and all the branch off acts within the group is that there was a whole lot of untapped talent within the group besides Ralph. They had success too. And let's keep it real, this is not 1984 anymore. NO ONE in NE is "living off" of Ralph in 2017. I repeat, NO ONE. Bobby, Johnny and BBD ALL have their own careers these days--without Ralph. They ALL tour mostly without Ralph. Only occasionally (mostly bi-annually) do they actually tour as NE in recent years. And even then the tours are like small summer tours. For whatever reason, after "Sensitivity," Ralph never took off as everyone thought he would when he went solo. Even that album sold far LESS than Johnny, Bobby and BBD. That is a fact. Sadly, that has relegated him to either touring with Heads of State, New Edition, or not at all. And assuming what you said was even accurate, he wouldn't even have time to be NE's meal ticket today, as he is a full time radio host. Ralph is a grown man now who is doing well. He loves NE--every member of NE. And NE loves Ralph. And as NE fans, we should be proud of the entire group and not engage in petty debates of the past in the comment section of thirty year old live NE performances.
Ricky was about to fuck Bobby up! Lmfaoooo
The way Mike and Ricky looked at Bobby near the end. Lol
Rick wanted to beat that ass
Jessica Williams I saw
@@ladygemini5967 LMAO!!!!!
LMFAOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Jessica, Rohnny was looking mad at Bobby too!!!!!
Notice how Rick Ron and big looked at bobby that's when bobby was starting act out lol
Mrbig Bobby was/is just an entertaininer and loves to plz his fans to this day
My baby BOBBAYYY has so much showmanship!!! He was good to go solo.😍❤😚🔥
Rare indeed. I just love the fact, and consider it an ACTUAL MIRACLE, NOBODY threw anything at them during their awesome performance.Thumbs UP for that! Plus, the way they worked that crowd could not have been done by an ordinary group but by an extraordinary; NE is the latter.
Best New Edition song, hands down.
Bobby was doing the Atlanta snap dance in 85,wow
Yes, one of my fav of New Edition.
This is simply PRICELESS... NE doing what they do best... Live performance rockin' The crowd... Look at them then... Look at the fellaz now... Few have ever done it any better... "They had... "It" back then... They have "It" now... & well into the future... NE will still be holding "It" down... Hmm... The "It Factor..." Either U have "It" or U don't!! Long live NE!!
Bobby was special. Don't get me wrong I love all these guys and what they created in New edition. That was a group effort. But bobby he saw his future long before the rest of them. His drive was incredible, and he created that sound new jack swing... that was new. He hooked up with teddy Riley and that was it... don't be cruel cane out. R and b was so clean before he emerged as a solo and he made it dirty, he got down, he spoke his mind. Bobby just couldn't be tamed he made it his own.
And now as the guys have matured I think that Ralph, Johnny, ronnine ricky and mike accept that Bobby was an orginal, exceptional talent and praise him for it. Also they recognize that Bobby has suffered more pain then all the rest of them put togther, its affected his health his spirit and of course his incredible roller coaster career... losing whitney and Bobbie Kris nearly killed him and then his son... and addiction to that mix and you got a receipe for checking out. Bobby didnt... he proved himself to be that strong learn to love himself again find a great woman for a second chance at love and family... and through it all he has his brothers Ralph Johnny ronnie rickie and mike always stand by him... that kind of brotherhood is a blessing. They have been togther most of their lives and they are all still here making the music they love 💘 we heard over 35 years ago. Still going strong and loving every minute of it. I'm so proud of them!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
If it wasn't for Ralph agreeing to keep all the fellas with him as a group none of them wouldn't have been millionaires
It’s so impressive that they are still together. After all Bobby put them through. The BrotherHood between these guys is absolutely strong.
Bobby singing at the end.... Good stuff!!
This performance was either the beginning of the end or the beginning of the beginning for Bobby Browm🤦🏾♀️😩🤷🏽♀️
they done Bobby a favour by dropping him as he done better being solo then being in new edition
right
shaz that's why they made a mistake making Ralph the lead! Bobby formed the group that should have been his spot!
DJaySplitSecond yes!
DJaySplitSecond fareal as he was the most talented out of all of them.Guess Ralph had the looks hence why he got leading role.
Ralph had the Michael Jackson like voice that's why he got the lead singer role....
If you watch the last few seconds Everyone looks at bobby except Ralph. BBD all looks his way, but Ricky seems the most irritated.
NE 4life my dudes Bobby and all Respect
Bobby was always a little too extra with his performances. That's how you knew he wanted solo
Yeah the "You can't take this no mo!" was a bit much.
True Bobby energy during his performance in this group screams solo badly
Lol true
4:56 Ricky throwing some mad shade at Bobby without saying a word. That "I love you, America!" had to have triggered it for sure... I bet that was a long@$$ ride from DC to BOS that night.
Fav video, I love Bobby Brown !!!
Ricky wanted to kill Bobby at the end. LOL!
no he didn’t 💀
Let's Set The Record Straight....The gentleman you see playing bass in this video IS YOURS TRULY......from Sea to Shining Sea 1985..... some people in this chat need to get their facts STRAIGHT before posting....nuff said
+Anthony T-Bone McEwan nice work bro sounded good!
How was it like working with Bobby Brown?
+Leigh Burton very cool to work with THEM ALL!! NE 4 Life!!
Anthony T-Bone McEwan no kidding awesome
Anthony T-Bone McEwan u kicked ass
1:43 They turned his mic off because he didn't put his mic back on the stand because they knew he was about to Bobby Brown it up.
I luv this song really bad mr telephone man
This is funny as hell 😭😭😭😭 “I love you America” Bobby is hilarious
Bobby brown2021!!
THIS POST MADE MY YEAR!!! I've BEEN looking for some live NE from the 80's...Especially Mr.Telephone Man! I love this!!!!!!
Wow New Edition is my all time favorite group. I can't believe I've never seen this before. Thanks 4 posting. 🙌
Ray Parker Jrn penned song. Love the story behind this song...
若い頃と何も変わらないこの歌声にびっくりします！最高だわあ
im really surprised at their unchanged harmony that they used to make! gonna be best of all.
Bro he really killed this performance
Fantastic 💯
Bobby loves enjoyment
When I say glossed over I mean todays artists gloss over him. When asked who their inspirations are they all immediately say Michael Jackson even though they're a lot more like Bobby. Chris Brown is one. He's a lot more Bobby than Michael
jonathan bailey OMG I SAY THIS ALL THE TIME. BEST RUclips COMMENT EVER
Agreed. Chris Brown is Bobby Beige. The artist that came after Bobby copied his style.
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Look how Ricky and the crew looked at bob before they bowed! R u done yet?
Can't nobody sang like Eddie Kang Jr.
Jim Beam Same guy..... lol Or D. Ruffin... take your pick
I love this thanks for uploading.
IM OVER HERE LIKE DAMN BOBBY CUTE ASS WASNT EVEN A VIRGIN IN HIS YOUNG AGE I READ THE BOOK LMAOO
how old was he when he lost his virginity? i know he had his first child at 16
Michael Bull lol I'm just jealous Bobby got to smash Janet Jackson and more than once!! Lucky dawg! Lol
+Michael Bull now I wonder that because I subtracted landon's age from Bobby B DOB something not adding up
4:38 - 4:41
The note from Bobby
They sound good live never heard them young
Bobby Was Smart To Go Solo
He had to go solo he was kicked out of the group...
@@IceManLikeGervinHe could’ve gave up on music all together after that. He didn’t and became an icon and legend in his own right💯
@@danielnelson6903 Bobby wasn't going to give up on music though...it was his dream to be an entertainer. He started out as a solo entertainer before forming New Edition. Plus, MCA Records had a solo deal written into New Edition's contract for every member of the group as a failsafe.
@@IceManLikeGervinNo not every member, members that are key to the sound of New Edition. Either Ralph or Bobby
@@danielnelson6903 Nope, all members. Even the background guys...
Wow thanks for posting this ..I remember finding quarters at the bottom of the telephone lol 😆
I love this thank you for uploading.
WOW! What a treat...thanks for sharing!
2:41 Bobby voice best
This feels like a scene out of Five Heart Beats
Awesome!!!
I had no idea bobby brown sang this gem.
Awsome thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Happy Friday! Thanks for the message!
SuperFunkyFan, thank you so much for sharing this video! And the fellas looked absolutely gorgeous in purple! I remember "Mr. Telephone Man" playing on the radio (Detroit) during Christmas week when it first became a hit, so this really brings back memories.
I'm also pumped about getting the chance to see them WITH Bobby (YES!!) to help bring in the New Year this Saturday, again in Detroit! I hope as many of you as possible will get a chance to see them! (12/29/11)
The 80's!!!!
if you screw around your girl of course she lets the phone ring 25 xxxx before she answers it(mad),........now adays,...............marius(punk rules),......still love the old innocent days of black people.
At the end Ricky gave him that look like Biiiittttccchhhh!!!!!!