Year Released: 1984 Notable Songs: “Cool It Now”, “Mr. Telephone Man”, “Lost In Love”, “My Secret (Didja Gitit Yet)” Album MVP: “Cool It Now” Why I Loved It: I sort of hate myself for not having this higher — I freegin loved this album. It was well represented on my Favorite 100 Songs of the … Read More
Cool it Now
Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#25) New Edition – Cool It Now
“Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike.” That has to be among the most reminisced one-liner lyrics from the 80s, regardless of music genre preference. The most ironic thing about Cool It Now is that it’s a song that nearly didn’t get made—not by New Edition anyway. As the story goes songwriters Vincent Brantley and Rick Timas penned … Read More