Mr. Telephone Man
New Edition
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted well, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the R&B chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by legendary songwriter and producer Ray Parker Jr., famous for his own hit "Ghostbusters".
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Song-style classification"Mr. Telephone Man" is known for its classic 1980s pop-R&B sound, with catchy choruses and smooth harmonies.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by different artists including Boyz II Men and Keshia Chante.
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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.
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Role in New Edition's CareerThe success of "Mr. Telephone Man" helped solidify New Edition's place as one of the prominent R&B/pop groups of the 1980s.
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Members of the BandAt the time this song was recorded, New Edition included members Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Contribution to ModelNew 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.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song makes an appearance in the movie "Be Cool" (2005) where it is performed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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Famous PerformanceThe group performed "Mr. Telephone Man" at the 1985 American Music Awards.
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Pop Culture PresenceDecades later, the song continues to have a strong pop culture presence; it's often featured on 80’s music compilations and playlists.
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Biographical Mini-Series FeatureThe 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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