NEW EDITION-COOL IT NOW

[@Machelle3200]

These dudes should be in the fucking hall of fame...they were the launching pad for all these groups and "boy bands"..they deserve respect....

[@MrSPIDEY21]

Jackson 5 anyone

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@MrSPIDEY21 the orig comment was referring to nonsibling, hiphop inspired, distinct personalities, etc

[@marlonrando9272]

@@MrSPIDEY21 Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

[@romeorodriguez4346]

I SOOO AGREE

[@anikiyamamoto3297]

Bruv...you gonna look over Harold Melvin and the blue notes? You gonna pass up Morris day and the mother fucking time? I admit.they did the boy thing but the blue notes.. .cmon bruv

[@oneilmackey1155]

That choreography was ELECTRIFYING!!!

[@cdot-jay21]

I know the choreography

[@thatguy9760]

And they STILL GOT IT!!!!

[@abriana3121]

“Electrifying” made me think of the song “ You’re the One That I Want” 🤣❤️

[@Payne_Inc.]

*Brooke Payne*

[@busydem6161]

@@cdot-jay21me and friends in the DMV went and tried to duplicate it the next day 😅

[@sallyguberman6310]

Bobby doesn’t just dance, he flies ❤❤❤

[@A86]

Very nice. Ralph was 17 at the time and his voice was maturing to its adult tone, you can hear it but he still sings the song perfectly. Glad to see Bobby still with them in '85 before he parted ways with them on the tour.

[@onepiecefan1459]

Damn 12 years ago i feel old...😢❤

[@Brenda-Burd]

Parted ways they kick him out

[@rascal7855]

He was actually 14 maybe 15

[@stefan218]

@@rascal78551985 he was 17

[@stefan218]

@@rascal7855he was 17 born in 1968

[@suzyscott6654]

Ralph's voice was changing, but he still did well.

[@LyricalKnight1]

I remember during my adolescent years, people used to tell me that I looked just like Ralph. It was 1984. It was one of the best times in my life!! I cannot tell you about all the girls that were chasing me.Thanks for letting me borrow just a smidgen of your thunder, Mr. Tresvant. NE forever!!

[@SILKTEEN46]

If you looked like Ralph, I know you were being chased. He definitely has that thunder. Hell, 40 years later, the women are still in LOVE with Ralph. That's when you know you have it!!

[@calen27]

@@SILKTEEN46 yes! I’m 😍 for Ralph

[@lwj24]

New Edition Greatest group of all time!!! Ralph voice is changing, but he is still killing it. Dance Routine perfect!!!

[@rrrickster3137]

For those of you who was old enough to witness this show, this was the first time a lot people ever heard of New Edition...they did their thang...

[@thelog86]

This post was 15 years ago and new edition is still doin their thang. I believe they are just as hot now in 2023 as they were then. Let me say this, maybe this post will last another 20 years. They just came off of a very successful tour, there was a movie in 2017. Lets see whats being said on this post in 2043 if its still around. Put the year that you replied. Rite now its 2023. Hopefully i will still be around to read it. In 59 years old in 2023

[@gbturk16]

New Edition was already smokin at this time. This song Cool it Now was off there second album. They released the candy girl album 2 years before this performance. Candy girl even passed michael jackson song "beat it" on the charts as the number 1 single at one point. Everybody in that room and all the kin folk watching this live on TV knew or at least heard of New Edition

[@Nothing-db1zy]

@@thelog86 Loved your comment. Today is august 18th, 2024 (sunday). I'm 50 +

[@jojamful]

When you can dance like that AND sing, that is true talent. Even at their young age here, they were a sophisticated, tight and talented group!!!

[@katyas-mom]

For the people complaining about cutting the song off, this was a t.v. special, the Anniversary of the Apollo theatre. There were so many acts on it, you only got a few minutes each so the *big* names could have more time. Remember, NE is still a new group here.

[@masco2483]

Bobby throwing his extra sauce on bout all the moves 😂😂😂

[@BeaMode1990]

He was itching to hump something the whole time. 😭😭😭😭

[@kyser3ify]

Cosby been old for like 50 years

[@jayyahmad9225]

Dev Kyser I mean what you expect. He was born in 1937. He was almost 50 here. If you was born that year you would be old too.

[@mohines4740]

Lol

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

lol

[@oliviav.3565]

😂😂😂

[@keithrose9574]

I laughed so fucking hard at this.

[@nwilczyn]

That choreography on the bridge, which has more or less stayed the same for 30+ years, is pretty much my favorite thing in the world

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

That was when the Apollo theater was the success barometer for Black performers. If the public liked you, then you knew you were going to make it!

[@Sheisintrovertlibra]

Wow I lived for these guys back in the day and Ralph was my everything

[@ndigolondon3994]

They were so in sync it was insane. Despite all the drama, their chemistry was undeniable.

[@BenJabituya]

45 people who disliked this need to cool it now!

[@anayabillups9931]

the only reason they disliked it is because of bill cosby

[@beboramirez420]

martysonnewpor

[@michaelbass3865]

Make that 63!

[@thamilton1340]

U Damn Right

[@oresource]

Oh yea, the 70's were great too. When I hear 70's music, I feel grown and like I "know real music". It brings back memories of having cookouts and going to bootleg houses with my dad (hee hee). When I hear some of the 80's music, it makes me feel like first-loves, pop-locking, sunny days, colorful outfits, biker shorts, leggings, two-toned jeans, hammer pants, Bel/Biv/Devoe, dancing body-talk, whop, kid 'n play...you feel me? :)

[@TheLawrence05]

This song is legendary

[@GospelAccording2ME]

How so?

[@afroblack1000]

definitely legendary

[@kaririwho7252]

yup

[@james4054]

It's my favorite song by them, love the soft bubble gum vocals.

[@lareeseaanderson701]

TheLawrence05 AMEN!!!!

[@torrrancedm]

Being able to maintain your voice while hopping around like that is hard!! These guys were the real deal. Thanks for the memories N.E.!!

[@VIRGOLEGACY]

i like that ralph is singin live

[@suzyscott6654]

This is my first time seeing this performance. But it reminds me of why I fell for New Edition in the first place. Ralph singing live, while him and the others are dancing their tails off and not missing a beat. And they're still singing and dancing 35+ years later. Bravo New Edition.

[@Sheisintrovertlibra]

Ralph jacked teeth and all was super cute. Ralph leading put NE on the map. Do not get it twisted Ralph had a unique voice but his stage presence without having to do any theatrics was fierce.

[@marquespowell2578]

Absolutely, He was a handsome kid and talented could sing and dance and had stage presence he was and is serious about his craft.

[@pwsunglass]

Agreed. Ralph was the correct choice to be lead singer for this type of music.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Yall stay talking about teeth. Even with his natural teeth, he was still attractive. U would be surprised as to how many artists, actors, and models have a totally difft grill

[@SILKTEEN46]

@@ertfgghhhh His teeth didn't even matter. He has beautiful eyes, Mahogany Chocolate color, pretty skin/bone structure and yummy looking as hell!! he sings and dances his butt off. Stage presence and confidence. You are right. Most of them have had dental work!!

[@Payne_Inc.]

Ikr! They💀wrong for clowning the man's teeth 🤣🤣🤣

[@bryantwilliams647]

Bobby & Ronnie are limber as fck... cold with the choreography 💯💯🔥

[@EricJohnsonresign]

Bob was killin it!!

[@aaronsmith328]

I'm here 'cause I just watched them on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show video and Mike was talking about this performance. 40 years ya'll!!! NE4LYFE!!!

[@dleu4408]

I miss this time! Everything was soo simple and great music. Everyone from all walks of life just came together and enjoyed New Edition, Bill Cosby and Boy George.

[@tamaku2903]

The New Edition movie bought me here man oh man those were the good ole days! #Legendary

[@Unpopularopinion2024]

throwback to when people used to sit during a live performance! lol a pretty energetic performance at that

[@nuwavegurl]

Daniel fountain Yep and no cellphones blocking everyone else's view.

[@grbo9340]

Actually, the Apollo used to make audience stay seated for certain performances. They did it to keep camera from being blocked. Also, some artists had that rule in their contract, when they performed there, too. I only learned about it from a guy who spoke at my college about TV production/ contracts. He mentioned working at the Apollo for 20 years and all his experiences, there. Anyway, I do understand what you're saying though

[@Sly9192]

Back when things made sense

[@juscallmezet]

I sooooo remember this from when I was like 8!!! I'm 39 now...

[@nuwavegurl]

juscallmezet Time has a way of creeping up on you, doesn't it? I'll be 39 this year, but I am so grateful to have been able to live through these times. I wouldn't trade that for anything!

[@juscallmezet]

No never!!

[@ibxlegendx]

Time flies. Im 26 and i remember being 18 like it was just last year

[@Moose-uk4nb]

Hearing this song reminds me of my childhood in Winnipeg.I remember watching the "Cool It Now" video every time I got home from school.Mmm.with JB,my brother and friends.Greenway Elementary.

[@jarbon5]

Man, this is bringing back some memories. I can remember being in the living room with the sibs, tearing it up to this song, or just chillin' with friends listening to this. Man, this takes me back:)

[@HollyWoodStar2000]

I Love How Ralph Sings :) Love This Performance

[@dapdaddy10]

Greatest group of all times.

[@stressfree.worldwide]

This is incredible how they can sing in the correct key and still dance on beat without the DJ doing all the work like most modern artists

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

My aunt had this album. I love!! New Edition. Theses guys still growning strong to this day.

[@johnied8509]

I would not have mind seeing N.E do a song with Mj back in the day would have been a classic.

[@rigom4080]

Who's listening in 2020

[@Danny-bg9op]

Sooo good....this era was the greatest musical era of all time

[@phillywhateverguy]

This song opened me up to a new sound. First time i heard it i was little and was on the schulkill expressway in philly lookin at boathouse row. Memory burn. I love the moog bass line

[@lebronshairline4768]

BOBBY WAS GETTIN IT ON THIS ONE!!

[@rrrickster3137]

You are so right about the 80's music but the 70's was a Monster I know i lived though it....peace

[@hdtvnyc342]

Ricky was dumb hype when he first came out dancing, lol

[@teetop5776]

What I wouldn't give to go back to this time in life 😤

[@TFTDSGuy]

Wow wow wow! Such unbelievable talent.

[@oresource]

I was so amazed to see this here. I loved it when I watched it on TV as a kid and that's when I fell in love with them, especially Ron because during that time, the "light-skinned brutha" was in (LOL). But I truly loved this performance especially starting at 1:20 seconds--all those moves were so tight. It reminds me of the 80's for real. There's no generation like the 80's, especially for those of us who grew up back then. Priceless.

[@BrooklynBasquiat]

New Edition Still The Best

[@3H16E]

Wow... I remember the first time i saw this... I had to do this dance at my summer camp...

[@Jahwarrior91]

slick choreography

[@Blessed3175]

Oh my goodness!!! This is going way back. This truly brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing this video. NE4Life!!

[@dapdaddy10]

New Edition Was The Greatest Group Of All Time!!!!

[@wendeor78]

New Edition forever! 😍

[@zzoti]

Oh shit! I remember this jam!!! I was ten then but I remember watching this on tv...ah memories :)

[@marklyj]

Can't go wrong with early New Ed! Thanks for posting this!

[@Sheisintrovertlibra]

I always wondered why New Edition was never on the Cosby show as big as they were.

[@cfoster81]

They should have been, but I'm glad they made an appearance on "Knight Rider" in 1985 in the episode "Knight Song"

[@Musicdoc2023]

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[@tresia622]

I so remember the night this came on!! *sighs* Bobby before we found out he was crazy!!!

[@shalylah]

NEVER WILL BE LIKE THIS AGAIN CLASSIC

[@veronicah9306]

Damn, ronnie’s dancing is so fluid

[@danladiojito9741]

Extraordinary guys. They are always on top.

[@Cas82958]

The move they do at 1:19 is everything

[@nathanscipio6148]

Them boys was stepping! True performers!

[@mrgyrorobo]

man this right here is just AMAZING! i wish i grew up in this era as an adult

[@ar061788]

ralph was the mj of new edition

[@Joh630]

Bobby was like the David Ruffin of new edition

[@LiangHuBBB]

Listening to this awesome song everyday when I wake up.

[@happyhours2008]

4年間探しました。この曲を！！ありがとうございます！！大感激です

[@StubbyCub]

I remember making sure I did all my chores that day. So I could watch New Edition on the show!!

[@charlesbatts3676]

AFTER WATCHING THIS PERFORMANCE, MY SISTER STARTED CALLING NEW EDITION MINIATURE TEMPTATIONS. DAVID, EDDIE, PAUL, MELVIN AND OTIS ARE SMILING RIGHT NOW. THESE BROTHERS DID SOME SERIOUS STEPPIN'. SMOOTH AND SLICK MOVES FROM THE OLD SCHOOL.

[@nwilczyn]

That move they do on the bridge always kills me. Love this whole performance more than I probably should, even... LOL

[@erickharris9239]

Why Isn't New Edition, In The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame? & Their Manager, Brooke Payne?

[@akumulight]

They were eligible LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN

[@Aiseua]

wow perfect performance

[@xstyle1]

I love how the sound is jamming out of the right side speakers only of my tablet; just like back then...but on your stereo. The way they use to mix back then. Great damn time for REAL music and REAL talented musicians.

[@DavidRichardson95]

You know I had to come here after watching Part 1 of _The New Edition Story_.

[@StayAlert_StayAlive]

David Richardson I been checking out all their old videos and stuff too

[@nicholaswilliams585]

David Richardson same

[@yurxxo]

David Richardson same

[@miejo02]

Litteraly saw this guy on the other video of new edition 😂

[@moisepicard3417]

Facts.

[@aqueencee1]

these guys slid in there just intime to be considered classics! they were apart of an error when groups actually dressed up, danced insynce and bowed at he end of their performance! they can consider themselves classics like The Temps,The Jacksons and so on and so forth. i love these guys.

[@tiffanyk8396]

I have this on tape! Motown returns to Apollo.

[@Ronlg1]

HILARIOUS!!!!! I aint gonna lie. I saw them the year before last and I am pissed that they didn't keep their promise to come back with all 6 members in 2009.

[@xcessdj]

Awesome song!

[@rcccrn]

Yeah it is obvious that Ralph's voice is changing but the performance is still great. Would love to have heard the whole song though

[@robotech987654321]

i luv the dance moves!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LiangHuBBB]

This song is awesome.

[@Captain_Gherkin]

I love that dance!

[@1966toronado]

lol,i knew u would say something bout that.they have some live clips on here i've seen.Ricky kept it moving with Ralph's verses like water and i saw Bobby have to replace Ricky for BBD, and he messed up on the words cause it was a last min no show and he didn't get a chance to practice but he acted like he started the group and hit all Ricky's notes.sounded good.i saw Ralph sing some of Rick's verses cause Rick got winded on this yrs tour and he nailed it too.they got it i'm tellin u,lol

[@mylefteye]

Jesus, this is the first time I seen this. O_O I was only 7 or 8 back then and Apollo used to come on late at night and it was past my bedtime, LOL. Anyways great song.

[@erickharris9239]

New Edition, Step Like No Other Group, In Their Era. I, Could Watch, That Video For Hours. Blessings, New Edition.

[@kle2videoproductions]

This is second version I’ve seen that have cut the rap verses out though the first one still had Ralph’s.

[@breaknbeat]

This is so crazy. Every sense I was little I thought New Edition shouldh've made a appearence on the Cosby Show. I never seen this before. Thanks the upload.

[@ccalccol]

studio version entered Billboard Sept 22, 1984 ..reached #4

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Bill Cosby should have had NE on The Cosby Show........smh

[@ladibugz]

My dad taped this show when it first aired... We grew up hearing NE songs...But it wasn't until we watched it again in the 90s that we realized that was Ralph, Bobby, Johnny, and BBD...

[@tiaragrey2930]

Miss these guys!💘💘💘💘💘

[@busydem6161]

If you lived near n White Hall Square in the MD u already know. We had this routine on the dial the day after we saw it ! 😂

[@slwb91]

love it, love it, love it.... The best!!!

[@musiqtube1]

wow. one of the reare occassions where they were actually singing on a performance. and they sound good.

[@4mydearlady]

I remember watching this. Look at them! Singing live and dancing HARD at the same time! Pay attention, modern pop artists with your lip synching to pre-recorded live vocals for way more money than what this group got!

[@monawashington6559]

They remind me of my favorite group the Temptations.

[@1966toronado]

Bobby got kicked out after they did the next album with the song "Count Me Out" on it. He didn't like the clothes and image they wanted them to have. He did start cuttin up when they toured bout this time tho so it just continued. They all voted for him to be out except Ralph. I always believed Ralph was always pulling for Bobby and liked him the most. They were the dynamic duo

[@Shateek3]

I remember watching this on TV.. the Apollo Tribute..

[@jenniferbaxter8877]

LOVE THIS SONG. THEY ARE AWESOME GREAT SINGERS AND DANCERS.

[@neforlife]

i actually remember watching this and tape it and watched it over and over

[@sosahavinn]

i rember when i first met them they was performing cool it now and they gave me all 5 of they album and took a picture

[@lailanii]

do you still have the picture?

[@GQBlue3]

Mine too ... Me and my sis used to watch NE and DeBarge over and over again lol