Cooleyhighharmony

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FieldValue
nameCooleyhighharmony
typestudio
artistBoyz II Men
coverBoyziimencooleyhighharmony1.jpg
releasedApril 30, 1991
studioDoppler, Atlanta, Georgia; Studio 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Soundworks, New York City
*new jack swingHenderson, Alex. {{cite weburl
length40:25
languageEnglish
labelMotown
next_titleChristmas Interpretations
next_year1993
misc{{Singles
nameCooleyhighharmony
typestudio
single1Motownphilly
single1dateApril 1991
single2It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
single2dateAugust 20, 1991
single3Uhh Ahh
single3dateNovember 26, 1991
single4Please Don't Go
single4dateMarch 17, 1992
single5End of the Road
single5dateJune 30, 1992
single6In the Still of the Night (I'll Remember)
single6dateNovember 10, 1992
headerAlternate covers
typeStudio
coverBoyziimencooleyhighharmony.jpg
captionCooleyhighharmony (reissue)
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| name = Cooleyhighharmony | type = studio | artist = Boyz II Men | cover = Boyziimencooleyhighharmony1.jpg | released = April 30, 1991 | recorded = | studio = Doppler, Atlanta, Georgia; Studio 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Soundworks, New York City | genre =

Cooleyhighharmony is the debut studio album by American R&B group Boyz II Men, released on April 30, 1991, by Motown Records. The album was primarily written by Boyz II Men members Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, and produced by Dallas Austin and the Characters. Its title pays tribute to the real-life Chicago high school, Cooley Vocational High School.

Upon its release, the album debuted at number 58 on the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually peaking at number three. Its original edition produced two US Billboard Hot 100 top-five singles: "Motownphilly" and "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday".

In 1992, Cooleyhighharmony was re-released internationally (1993 in the United States) with remixes and the addition of two hit singles: the worldwide chart-topping "End of the Road", originally recorded for the Boomerang soundtrack, and "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)", which had been recorded for the TV mini-series The Jacksons: An American Dream.

The album has been certified nine-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying shipments of over nine million units in the United States.

In 2009, a two-disc digitally remastered edition was released, featuring remixes and two previously unreleased tracks.

Critical reception

| rev1 = AllMusic | rev1score = | rev2 = Robert Christgau | rev2score = | rev3 = Entertainment Weekly | rev3score = B− | rev4 = Los Angeles Times | rev4score = | rev5 = Record Collector | rev5score = | rev6 = The Rolling Stone Album Guide | rev6score = | rev7 = The Windsor Star | rev7score = B AllMusic editor Andy Kellman called the album "a brisk 40-minute set built for front-to-back listening, though the sequencing is more natural with the 'adagio' and 'allegro' halves switched up. For many of those responsible for its multi-platinum status, it is the album of the early '90s." In a mixed review, Amy Linden from Entertainment Weekly wrote: "Reversing the usual sequence, the album starts with slow jams and saves the faster jams for last, which only serves to highlight how routine the slow stuff is. Don't they know that you start the party kickin', then get down to the grinding?"

Track listing

Original 1991 edition

| extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = 40:25

| title1 = Please Don't Go | writer1 = Nathan Morris | extra1 = Dallas Austin | length1 = 4:26

| title2 = Lonely Heart | writer2 = N. Morris | extra2 = Austin | length2 = 3:42

| title3 = This Is My Heart | writer3 = | extra3 = Austin | length3 = 3:23

| title4 = Uhh Ahh | writer4 = | extra4 = Austin | length4 = 3:51

| title5 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | writer5 = | extra5 = Austin | length5 = 2:51

| title6 = Motownphilly | writer6 = | extra6 = Austin | length6 = 3:55

| title7 = Under Pressure | writer7 = | extra7 = Austin | length7 = 4:13

| title8 = Sympin | writer8 = | extra8 = Austin | length8 = 4:23

| title9 = Little Things | writer9 = Troy Taylor | extra9 = The Characters | length9 = 4:01

| title10 = Your Love | writer10 = Taylor | extra10 = The Characters | length10 = 5:50

1993 US reissue

| extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = 64:23

| title1 = Al Final del Camino | writer1 = | extra1 = K. C. Porter | length1 = 5:51

| title2 = Please Don't Go | writer2 = N. Morris | extra2 = Austin | length2 = 4:26

| title3 = Lonely Heart | writer3 = N. Morris | extra3 = Austin | length3 = 3:42

| title4 = This Is My Heart | writer4 = | extra4 = Austin | length4 = 3:23

| title5 = Uhh Ahh | note5 = sequel version | writer5 = | extra5 = | length5 = 4:15

| title6 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | writer6 = | extra6 = Austin | length6 = 2:48

| title7 = In the Still of the Night (I'll Remember) | writer7 = Parris | extra7 = Boyz II Men | length7 = 2:51

| title8 = Motownphilly | note8 = remix – radio edit | writer8 = | extra8 = | length8 = 3:59

| title9 = Under Pressure | writer9 = | extra9 = Austin | length9 = 4:13

| title10 = Sympin | note10 = remix – radio edit | writer10 = | extra10 = Rico Anderson | length10 = 3:59

| title11 = Little Things | writer11 = Taylor | extra11 = The Characters | length11 = 4:01

| title12 = Your Love | writer12 = Taylor | extra12 = The Characters | length12 = 5:50

| title13 = Motownphilly | note13 = original album version | writer13 = | extra13 = Austin | length13 = 3:55

| title14 = Sympin | note14 = original album version | writer14 =
| extra14 = Austin | length14 = 4:23

| title15 = Uhh Ahh | note15 = original album version | writer15 = | extra15 = Austin | length15 = 3:51

| title16 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | note16 = Radio Version | writer16 = | extra16 = | length16 = 3:06

| title17 = End of the Road | writer17 = | extra17 = | length17 = 5:50

2009 re-release

In 2009, a two-disc digitally remastered special edition of the album was released by Hip-O Select Records. It contains the 1993 reissue version of the album, plus additional remixes and two previously unreleased tracks.

| headline = Disc 1 | extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = | title1 = Please Don't Go | writer1 = | extra1 = | length1 = 4:26 | title2 = Lonely Heart | writer2 = | extra2 = | length2 = 3:42 | title3 = This Is My Heart | writer3 = | extra3 = | length3 = 3:23 | title4 = Uhh Ahh | writer4 = | extra4 = | length4 = 3:51 | title5 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | writer5 = | extra5 = | length5 = 2:51 | title6 = Motownphilly | writer6 = | extra6 = | length6 = 3:55 | title7 = Under Pressure | writer7 = | extra7 = | length7 = 4:13 | title8 = Sympin | writer8 = | extra8 = | length8 = 4:23 | title9 = Little Things | writer9 = | extra9 = | length9 = 4:01 | title10 = Your Love | writer10 = | extra10 = | length10 = 5:50 | title11 = End of the Road | writer11 = | extra11 = | length11 = 5:50 | title12 = In the Still of the Night (I'll Remember) | note12 = | writer12 = | extra12 = | length12 = 2:51 | title13 = Uhh Ahh | note13 = sequel version | writer13 = | extra13 = | length13 = 4:15 | title14 = Motownphilly | note14 = remix – radio edit | writer14 = | extra14 = | length14 = 3:59 | title15 = Sympin | note15 = remix – radio edit | writer15 = | extra15 = | length15 = 3:59 | title16 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | note16 = radio version | writer16 = | extra16 = | length16 = 3:06 | title17 = Al Final del Camino | note17 = "End of the Road" Spanish version | writer17 = | extra17 = | length17 = 5:51 | headline = Disc 2 | extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = | title1 = Just a Cover | note1 = previously unreleased | writer1 = Taylor | extra1 = The Characters | length1 = 5:24 | title2 = Can't Be Liked | note2 = previously unreleased | writer2 = Taylor | extra2 = The Characters | length2 = 5:50 | title3 = Motownphilly | note3 = 12" version | writer3 = | extra3 = | length3 = 5:39 | title4 = Motownphilly | note4 = 12" dub | writer4 = | extra4 = | length4 = 4:09 | title5 = Motownphilly | note5 = Quiet Storm Mix | writer5 = | extra5 = | length5 = 4:06 | title6 = Under Pressure | note6 = Groovy Remix) (previously unreleased in the US | writer6 = | extra6 = Austin | length6 = 6:23 | title7 = Under Pressure | note7 = extended remix) (previously unreleased in the US | writer7 = | extra7 = Austin | length7 = 6:32 | title8 = Sympin | note8 = Remix | writer8 = | extra8 = | length8 = 5:00 | title9 = Sympin | note9 = remix – radio edit without rap | writer9 = | extra9 = | length9 = 4:17 | title10 = Uhh Ahh | note10 = remix | writer10 = | extra10 = | length10 = 4:50 | title11 = Uhh Ahh | note11 = sequel version – with French girl | writer11 = | extra11 = | length11 = 4:50 | title12 = Uhh Ahh | note12 = sequel version – a cappella | writer12 = | extra12 = | length12 = 4:50 | title13 = It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday | note13 = gospel version with dedication | writer13 = | extra13 = | length13 = 4:15

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Cooleyhighharmony.

Technical

  • Vida Sparks
  • Dallas Austin
  • Michael Bivins
  • Jheryl Busby
  • Dave Way
  • Dennis Mitchell
  • Darin Prindle
  • Chris Trevett
  • Steve Schwartzberg
  • Jim "Jiff" Hinger
  • Mark Partis

Additional personnel

  • Mastering: Chris Bellman
  • Mastering location: Bernie Grundman Mastering
  • Creative director: Michael Bivins
  • Art director: Stephen Meltzer
  • Design: Kaie Wellman
  • Assistant designer: Elizabeth Matbeny
  • Assistant: Darrale Jones
  • Administrative assistant: Dianne Johnson
  • Photography: Butch Belaire
  • Hair and make-up: Helene Andersson
  • Stylist: Agnes Baddoo

Mixing locations

  • Soundworks Studio, New York City
  • Soundtract Studio, New York City
  • Doppler Studios, Atlanta, Georgia

Charts

Weekly charts

::data[format=table title="Weekly chart performance for ''Cooleyhighharmony''"] | Chart (1991–1993) | Peak position | Canadian Albums (RPM) | European Albums Chart (Billboard) | Japanese Albums (Oricon) | Zimbabwe Albums (ZIMA) | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 11 | | | | | | | 30 | | | | | | | 91 | | | | | | | 3 | | | | | | ::

Year-end charts

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Chart (1992)PositionUS Billboard 200US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
12
10
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Chart (1993)PositionNew Zealand Albums (RMNZ)US Billboard 200US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
15
53
43
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Decade-end charts

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Chart (1990–1999)PositionUS Billboard 200
45
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Certifications and sales

Release history

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RegionDateFormatLabelEdition(s)United States
April 30, 1991MotownStandard
November 16, 1993US reissue
May 26, 2009Expanded
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References

References

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  2. "Producer Dallas Austin talks about Boyz II Men's debut album, 'Cooleyhighharmony'".
  3. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - September 24, 2015".
  4. "Boyz II Men – Cooleyhighharmony (2009, Expanded Edition, CD)".
  5. {{AllMusic
  6. Christgau, Robert. "CG: Boyz II Men". RobertChristgau.com.
  7. Linden, Amy. (1991-07-26). "Cooleyhighharmony Review".
  8. Johnson, Connie. (1991-06-30). "In Brief". [[Los Angeles Times]].
  9. Draper, Jason. (July 2009). "Boyz II Men – Cooleyhighharmony".
  10. Brackett, Nathan. (2004). "The Rolling Stone Album Guide". Simon and Schuster.
  11. Jones, Owen (1992-02-01). "Record Review". ''[[The Windsor Star]]''.
  12. (1991). "Cooleyhighharmony". [[Motown Records]].
  13. (December 5, 1992). "Hits of the World – Eurochart".
  14. "ボーイズ・II・メンのアルバム売上ランキング".
  15. Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. ''Zimbabwe: albums chart book''. Harare: C. Kimberley, 2000
  16. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1992".
  17. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1992".
  18. "Top Selling Albums of 1993 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart". [[Recorded Music New Zealand]].
  19. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1993".
  20. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1993".
  21. Geoff Mayfield. (December 25, 1999). "1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade - The listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s".
  22. (December 25, 1993). "Bon Jovi Proves What 'Faith' Can Do".

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