You would’ve NEVER guessed that this song was a cover!!!!

[King]

This is the original Mr. Telephone Man released in 1983



This is the cover that Ray Parker Jr cut for New Edition in 1984

 

[Still Benefited]

Made the right move,thats a struggle voice for the 80s

 

[Michael's Black Son]

We touched on this a little while ago….

https://www.thecoli.com/threads/can-we-appreciate-the-greatness-of-mr-telephone-man-by-new-edition.841369/

 

[Elle Seven]

Didn't know this. He doesn't sound too bad. I mean, this song isn't exactly a ballad.

Reminds me of the first time I heard these two and thought MJ had done it first.