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New Kids on the Block
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(1984 – 1994, 2008 – present)
New Kids On The Block (later NKOTB) is a successful supergroup of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Assembled in Boston in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr; the members consist of brothers Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood. The group went on to sell over 70 million albums worldwide, generated hundreds of million of dollars of concert revenues, and roughly paved the way for acts like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.
New Kids were awkward and enthusiastic on their 1986 debut, which wasn’t surprising considering that the oldest members were barely 16 years old. With their next album, 1988’s Hangin’ Tough, the group’s image had toughened up and they had the material to support it. From the saccharine ballad “I’ll Be Loving You Forever” to the title track’s stab at funk, the band had a seemingly endless streak of hits in 1988 and 1989; their Christmas album even went double platinum. New Kid mania continued with 1990’s Step by Step; even if it sold five million copies less than Hangin’ Tough, it still sold three million copies. But that was the end of the road for their short time in the sun — they were the subject of an endless amount of jokes and were getting no respect. Besides, their audience was growing up. In 1994, they returned with the Starr-less Face the Music, which actually showed a remarkable musical maturity — they were a credible urban R&B outfit — but hardly sold anything, even if they were packing theaters on tour.
New Kids were awkward and enthusiastic on their 1986 debut, which wasn’t surprising considering that the oldest members were barely 16 years old. With their next album, 1988’s Hangin’ Tough, the group’s image had toughened up and they had the material to support it. From the saccharine ballad “I’ll Be Loving You Forever” to the title track’s stab at funk, the band had a seemingly endless streak of hits in 1988 and 1989; their Christmas album even went double platinum. New Kid mania continued with 1990’s Step by Step; even if it sold five million copies less than Hangin’ Tough, it still sold three million copies. But that was the end of the road for their short time in the sun — they were the subject of an endless amount of jokes and were getting no respect. Besides, their audience was growing up. In 1994, they returned with the Starr-less Face the Music, which actually showed a remarkable musical maturity — they were a credible urban R&B outfit — but hardly sold anything, even if they were packing theaters on tour.
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Little Drummer Boy
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Step By Step
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Merry, Merry Christmas
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Dirty Dancing
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Single
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This One's for the Children
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You Got It (The Right Stuff)
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Hangin' Tough
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Click Click Click
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Big Girl Now
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2 In The Morning
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Tonight
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Funky, Funky, Xmas
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Shoutbox
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ostrytabasko wrote:
step by step!
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sexydollface wrote:
dirty dancing is my favourite track off the block :D
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czerwonowlosa wrote:
I love this band! :D
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xCarnageV2 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRkA6zugNMQ Watch it and realize how much dick these guys suck.
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david_pel wrote:
don't cry <3
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jrosey77 wrote:
I love NKOTB esp. Jordan
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provlear wrote:
Merry, Merry Christmas
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isuxatlife18 wrote:
<33333333333
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Lyrici17 wrote:
omgitsmisha : in my opinion featuring tags are not accurate. The Song is called "Big Girl Now". I love Lady Gaga as much as the next guy, but it's a New Kids song... Just like Lady Gaga's "Starstruck" shouldn't be tagged as "Starstruck featuring Flo Rida".... Just my opinions though....
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SirDukeofFarts wrote:
seriously underrated these guys couldve gotten so much farther had their comeback album taken off smoothly instead of crashing like a lead weight on wings, burning and spiraling out of control into a packed chuck e cheese full of pregnant women
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omgitsmisha wrote:
So, um... anyone wanna tell me why 'New Kids on the Block feat. Lady GaGa - Big Girl Now' is flagged to detach the Lady GaGa credit?
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danieljackson7 wrote:
Why Face The Music album is so down in playings?
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david_pel wrote:
the block is really good
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Furik wrote:
Big Girl Now with Lady GaGa is really good!! [2]
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liz0212 wrote:
This is definitely my jam!!
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liz0212 wrote:
This is definitely my jam!!
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Mainshow wrote:
Sexify my love... wow - such a sexy song! [2]
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eedgan wrote:
Sexify my love... wow - such a sexy song!
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KILLINSTINCT wrote:
Big Girl Now with Lady GaGa is really good!!
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liaveiro wrote:
Big Girl Now ♥
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FULL SERVICE UPGRADES AVAILABLE! | News
21 May 2009 | from interscope.com/newkidsonblock
Already have a ticket to a NKOTB show this summer? Want to participate in the 5 Star experience? Now you can! On select shows, you can purchase an Upgrade! Experience the pre-show activities: NKOTB meet & greet…
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX | 7/18/2009 | Concert
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX | 7/18/2009 | Concert
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