"Popcorn Love" is a single by New Edition, released on August 6, 1983. It was released as the third single from their debut album, Candy Girl on the Streetwise label. The single read #25 on the R&B chart.
Charts Chart (1983–84)Peak position Australia (Kent Music Report) N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between 1983 and June 19, 1988.73UK Singles Chart43U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles25
Cover versions and samples
Harlem World sampled Popcorn Love in their song I Really Like It. Another Bad Creation covered "Popcorn Love"'s flip side, "Jealous Girl"[ allmusic ((( Jealous Girl [Cassette Single] > Overview )))]. Retrieved October 24, 2007. (in a slightly extended version)[ allmusic ((( Coolin’ at the Playground Ya Know > Overview )))]. Retrieved October 24, 2007. on July 23, 1991, which also reached #25 on the R&B chart.Billboard.com – Artist Chart History – Another Bad Creation. Retrieved October 24, 2007. Mase recorded a parody of "Jealous Girl" for his Harlem World album, called "Jealous Guy", with him, 112 and Puff Daddy singing like New Edition but with altered lyrics.Harlem World (1997)
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