Candy Girl
Timmy T, New Edition
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It's been a long time since you left me I didn't mean to make you cry I didn't mean to disappoint you I didn't mean to tell you lies And after all that we have been through Won't you let me tell you why [Chorus] One more try I didn't know how much I loved you One more try let me put my arms around you Living all these lonely nights without you Oh baby can we give it one more try It's been a long time since I kissed you It always used to feel so good And if you knew how much I missed you You'd forgive me if you could And now that we have found each other Can't we give it one more try (one more try) [Chorus] And after all that we have been through Won't you let me tell you why And now that we have found each other Can't we give it one more try (one more try) [Chorus] Oh girl you know I love you I just want you to know Our love I'll always treasure So please just don't let me go
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Written by: Larry Curtis Johnson, Michael Johnson
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Candy Girl" is a hit single by the American boy band "New Edition," released in 1983.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Maurice Starr and Michael Jonzun, two prominent figures in the music industry.
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Peak Billboard performanceThe song climbed to the No. 1 spot on both the Billboard R&B and the UK Singles Chart.
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First Single"Candy Girl" was New Edition's first single, and it proved highly successful, launching the band's career.
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Album"Candy Girl" is the title track of New Edition's debut album, which sold over a million copies worldwide.
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InfluencesThe song's sound and style were heavily influenced by the earlier boy band, "The Jackson 5".
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Members' AgeAt the time of the song's release, all members of New Edition were between the ages of 13 and 15.
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LabelOriginally, "Candy Girl" was released under the Streetwise Records label.
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SoundtracksThe song has been featured in various movie soundtracks, including Full House and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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Sampling"Candy Girl" has been sampled in several songs by other artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence in music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Candy Girl" helped to popularize the band, showcasing their dance skills and youthful charm.
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Critic ReviewsMany critics praised "Candy Girl" for its infectious beat and the polished performances of the band members.
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LegacyThe song established New Edition as one of the pioneering boy bands in popular music and paved the way for future groups like New Kids on the Block and *NSYNC.
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Cover versionsAn a cappella group, 'The Overtones,' covered "Candy Girl" on their 2013 album 'Saturday Night at the Movies.'
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Reunion Performances"Candy Girl" continues to be a fan-favorite and is often performed during New Edition's reunion concerts.
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