Is This the End
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"Is This the End" is a 1983 song by R&B/Pop group New Edition
, written and produced by Maurice Starr
, and is the second single from their debut album, Candy Girl
.
An R&B hit, the single peaked at number eight on the R&B singles chart and at number eighty-five pop
.
New Edition
New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
, written and produced by Maurice Starr
Maurice Starr
Maurice Starr is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer.-Biography:Starr, originally from Florida, moved to Boston with his brother Michael in the early 1970s. After moving to Boston he recorded two unsuccessful R&B albums, Flaming Starr and Spacey Lady...
, and is the second single from their debut album, Candy Girl
Candy Girl (album)
Candy Girl is the debut album by New Edition, released on the Streetwise label, in 1983.- Production and conception :The title song was written and produced by Maurice Starr after seeing New Edition perform at a talent show. He signed them and had them record "Candy Girl" in a small studio in...
.
An R&B hit, the single peaked at number eight on the R&B singles chart and at number eighty-five pop
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
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Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 85 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 8 |