Candy Girl (New Edition song)
| "Candy Girl" | ||||
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| Single by New Edition | ||||
| from the album Candy Girl | ||||
| Released | February 24, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
| Studio | Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | R&B, bubblegum pop, funk, post-disco | |||
| Length | 3:52 6:58 (12') | |||
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| "Candy Girl" (Audio) on YouTube | ||||
"Candy Girl" is the debut single by New Edition from their debut album of the same name. It was released as a single in late February 1983 and the song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 31st-best-selling single of the year. It also peaked at number 1 on the Hot Black Singles chart, passing Michael Jackson’s song "Beat It" on May 14, 1983.
"Candy Girl" established New Edition as a bubblegum pop group with stylings from contemporary R&B.