Crucial

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About Crucial

"Crucial" is New Edition's fourth single from the Heart Break album. The single featured production from Jellybean Johnson, Spencer Bernard, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "Crucial" hit No. 4 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It was featured on the License to Drive soundtrack.


Year:
1988
4:33
114 
#2

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Heart, beating strong
I was serious my love was furious
For you, only you, oh babe
Darling I don't know why
Can't leave you alone
You thrill me to the bone
You're the one
Obsession oh babe

Don't you know it was a crucial lovin'
Cru-cial
Crucial lovin'
Cru-cial

Chills, over me
Different from the rest
I won't settle for less
Hello, won't take no oh babe

From now on you and I
Stood the test of time
Still you're on my mind
Always, night and day oh babe

Don't you know it was a crucial lovin'
Cru-cial
Crucial lovin'
Cru-cial

I have more than told you
Girl I've got to show you
Feelings over load extreme

For the very first time
Girl you are my last time
You have taken over me

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New Edition

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 'N Sync. The group recorded mostly as a quintet. more »

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Written by: GARY JOHNSON, LISA A BERNARD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Music Genres
"Crucial" by New Edition is a blend of R&B and Pop, reflective of the 1980s style.
Album Information
This song is part of their fifth studio album, "Heart Break", released on June 20, 1988.
Composition
The song has a distinctive harmony that showcases the group's vocal talents.
Chart Achievement
"Crucial" managed to peak at number four on the Billboard R&B chart indicating its significant success.
Artistic Growth
The song was a major factor in shaping the group's transition from bubblegum pop to a more mature sound.
Songwriters & Producers
"Crucial" was penned and produced by Babyface, L.A. Reid, and Daryl Simmons who are notable figures in the music industry.
Changes in Lineup
Interestingly, "Crucial" was part of the first album that New Edition recorded without original member Bobby Brown, and the first to feature Johnny Gill.
Music Video
Accompanying the track is a creative music video that became quite popular during the 80s MTV era.
Awards & Recognition
Though the song did not win any specific awards, the album it came from, "Heart Break," was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Impact on Group's Career
Considered one of their most significant hits, "Crucial" helped position New Edition as a formidable group during a period of intense competition in the music industry.

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