Mr. Telephone Man

New Edition

About Mr. Telephone Man

"Mr. Telephone Man" is a song by New Edition, and the second single from their eponymous second album, New Edition. Released as a single, by December 8, 1984, it was being added to the most "Hot Black" radio station playlists.


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Mr. Telephone man
There's something wrong with my line,
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click every time
Mr. Telephone Man
There's something wrong with my line
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click every time

When I dial 661 Computer Service
She said "Hello may I help you
Please?"
I told her something must be wrong
With my phone
Cause my baby wouldn't hang up
On me

Mr. Telephone Man
There something wrong with my line
When I dial my baby's number I get a
Click every time

Mr. Telephone Man
There something wrong with my line
When I dial my baby's number I get a
Click every time

She let the phone ring 20 times
Before she answered
Let me tell you what happened then
A minute later I got the operator
Saying please hang up and place
Your call again

Mr. Telephone Man
There's something wrong with
My line
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click every time
Mr. Telephone Man,
Soemthing's wrong with my line
I try to dial her number
I get a click every time

Some strange man is on the
Telephone
He keeps telling me my baby
Ain't home
She got no party line
Situation blowing my mind
Oh, I just can't take this anymore

Please operator
See what you can do,
I dialed the right number
But I still couldn't get through
Could you just check the line
Just one more time if you can
I'm pretty sure her phone
Wouldn't be answered by no man

Mr. Telephone Man
There's something wrong with
My line
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click every time
Mr. Telephone Man,
Soemthing's wrong with my line
I try to dial her number
I get a click every time

Must be a bad connection
I give her my love and affection
I just can't take this no more
This situation blowing my mind
Blowing my mind
Can't get my baby on the line

I tried dialing information (Mr. Telephone Man)
I can't get no cooperation (Mr. Telephone Man)
Her sister's on the phone telling me my baby
Ain't at home
Come on baby I just can't take it no more

Help me out
Please Mr. Telephone Man
Help me out
Please Mr. Telephone Man

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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: Ray Erskine Jr. Parker

Lyrics © RAY PARKER JR DBA RAYDIOLA MUSIC

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14 facts about this song

Release Date and Album Classification
"Mr. Telephone Man" was released in 1984 as part of New Edition's second studio album, "New Edition."
Chart Performance
The song charted well, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the R&B chart.
Songwriter
The song was written by legendary songwriter and producer Ray Parker Jr., famous for his own hit "Ghostbusters".
Song-style classification
"Mr. Telephone Man" is known for its classic 1980s pop-R&B sound, with catchy choruses and smooth harmonies.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by different artists including Boyz II Men and Keshia Chante.
Noteworthy Lyrics
"Mr. Telephone Man" became widely recognized for its unusual, yet relatable, subject matter - dealing with phone-related issues in pursuit of a romantic interest.
Role in New Edition's Career
The success of "Mr. Telephone Man" helped solidify New Edition's place as one of the prominent R&B/pop groups of the 1980s.
Members of the Band
At the time this song was recorded, New Edition included members Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe.
Music Video
The music video for "Mr. Telephone Man" is memorable for its depiction of the band members acting out the lyrics, emphasizing the youthful, innocent vibe of the song and the band.
Contribution to Model
New Edition, helped by songs like "Mr. Telephone Man," paved the way for future successful boy bands including New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and more.
Cultural Reference
The song makes an appearance in the movie "Be Cool" (2005) where it is performed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Famous Performance
The group performed "Mr. Telephone Man" at the 1985 American Music Awards.
Pop Culture Presence
Decades later, the song continues to have a strong pop culture presence; it's often featured on 80’s music compilations and playlists.
Biographical Mini-Series Feature
The song, along with New Edition's rise to fame, was featured in the 2017 BET mini-series "The New Edition Story".

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