Studio Album · No. 1
Candy Girl Songwriting Credits by New Edition
Produced by Maurice Starr, Arthur Baker, Paul McCraven, Michael Jonzun · Engineered by Frank Heller
Streetwise
R&BPop
Singer / Performer
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Edition carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by New Edition
10 tracksoutside writers
New Edition's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
5
Lyricists
2
Producers
1983
Released
Data Insight
Not one of the ten tracks carries a member's name. Starr and Jonzun wrote the record and the group sang it, which is exactly the arrangement Starr would repeat with New Kids on the Block.
Candy Girl came out on Streetwise in 1983, made by Maurice Starr and Michael Jonzun with five teenagers from Boston.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gimme Your Love
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 2 |
She Gives Me a Bang
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 3 |
Is This the End
#85
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 4 |
Pass the Beat
|
Arthur BakerMaurice StarrM.C. Globe | Arthur BakerLarry Curtis JohnsonM.C. Globe | Arthur BakerMaurice Starr | New Edition (Performer) |
| 5 |
Popcorn Love
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 6 |
Candy Girl
#46
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 7 |
Ooh Baby
|
Arthur BakerTina Klein-BakerMaurice Starr | Arthur BakerTina Klein-BakerLarry Curtis Johnson | Arthur BakerMaurice Starr | New Edition (Performer) |
| 8 |
Should Never Have Told Me
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 9 |
Gotta Have Your Lovin'
|
Arthur BakerMaurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Arthur BakerLarry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
| 10 |
Jealous Girl
|
Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun | Larry Curtis JohnsonMichael Jonzun | Maurice StarrArthur Baker | New Edition (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Candy Girl
Who wrote Candy Girl?
Maurice Starr and Michael Jonzun wrote the album. None of the five members has a writing credit on it.
How high did the singles chart?
"Candy Girl" reached number 46 on the Hot 100 and "Is This the End" number 85.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Maurice Starr, Arthur Baker, Paul McCraven and Michael Jonzun.
Who engineered it?
Frank Heller.
What did Maurice Starr do next?
He assembled New Kids on the Block the following year and wrote their first four albums the same way.
How long is the album?
43:40 across ten tracks.