RALPH TRESVANT
SENSITIVITY
MCA RECORDS
1990
Peaked at # 1 on the R&B Charts December 15 1990
In 1990, the members of New Edition had pursued solo projects that became very successful, and everybody was waiting for what Ralph Tresvant was going to delivered and would it be a hit. He delivered a classic, smooth flowing mid-tempo ballad "Sensitivity" which became an instant classic and a hit with the ladies and fellas. Written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the song has great beats, percussion, and showcases Tresvant's ability to sing lead, background and harmony, which can be heard in the call and response he has with himself. The lyrics are also timeless about letting a woman know that there are men who can provide them sensitivity.
"Don't need a man that will give you money
(No)
Come on let you show you what need honey
(I got what you need)
Don't need a man that will treat you funny
You need a man with sensitivity
A man like me
This song still gets spins on radio and it showed that Ralph had nothing to fear; he came out with a classic that showed that he the capability to shine as a vocalist and that everybody can use a man with sensitivity
