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Full Service Tour
New Kids on the Block Live was the fifth concert tour by American band New Kids on the Block and the first in 14 years since the group broke up after their last tour in 1994. In April 2008, the group reunited on the ''Today Show'', announcing a new album and tour. The tour visited North America and Europe. The tour took place from the fall of 2008 through the summer of 2010. Each year, the tour was revamped with new staging, setlist and tour name. In 2009, the tour was acknowledged as The "Full Service Tour" and in 2010, the tour was known as the "Casi-NO Tour". Opening acts * Natasha Bedingfield (North America) (select venues) * Lady Gaga (North America) (select venues) * Tami Chynn (North America) (select venues) * Shontelle (Europe) (select venues) * JabbaWockeeZ (North America) (select venues) * Colby O'Donis (North America) (select venues) * Jesse McCartney (North America) (select venues) Setlist Tour dates ;Music festivals and other miscellaneous performances : This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Kids On The Block
New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) is an American boy band from Dorchester, Massachusetts. The band consists of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide, are considered the first modern boy band and are often credited for paving the way for future boy bands such as Take That, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. They won two American Music Awards in 1990 for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group and Favorite Pop/Rock Album. Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's ''Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments''. The group disbanded in 1994. In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB. The group received a star on the Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" is a song co-written by record producer Thom Bell and William Hart, lead singer of the American R&B/Soul vocal group the Delfonics. It was released by the group in 1969 on the Philly Groove record label and is regarded as a classic, winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. It is considered one of the most notable early Philly soul singles and typical of the genre, "Didn't I" is a slow love ballad, with layered strings, horns, and chromatic production. Among the Delfonics' signature songs, "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" was a number 3 hit on the '' Billboard'' R&B singles chart, and number 10 on the ''Billboard'' pop chart in 1970. The song peaked at number 81 in Australia. Overseas the song peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971. New Kids on the Block cover A pop version by New Kids on the Block was featured on the group's 1986 self-titled debut album. The song was later released as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Girl (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Cover Girl" is a 1989 single from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Donnie Wahlberg. The fifth and final single from their multi-platinum second studio album ''Hangin' Tough'' (1988), it peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the week of November 4, being held off from the top spot by Roxette's " Listen to Your Heart". Some of the UK releases of "Cover Girl" released in 1990 included the 7" and 12" remix by Pete Hammond for Pete Waterman Entertainment. The 7" remix was included as a bonus track on the 30th anniversary of "Hangin' Tough". This song and "Tonight" were covered by South Korean singer Lee Min Woo of boy band Shinhwa in his concert on 14 and 15 January 2006 in Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay The Same (Joe McIntyre Album)
''Stay the Same'' is Joey McIntyre's first solo album, released on March 16, 1999, by Columbia Records and C2 Records. It includes his first single, the title track, "Stay the Same". Release and reception The album was released during the late 1990s' teen pop revival, which was mostly dominated by artists like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. The album was able to gain substantial success due to the placement of the single "Stay the Same", which peaked at #10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Fellow New Kids On The Block bandmate Jordan Knight released an album in the same year, with his single "Give It to You" peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well. The album peaked at #49 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The second single released, "I Love You Came Too Late", peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. Promotion McIntyre toured with the pop artist Britney Spears in the Disneyland Tour series to promote their albums. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give It To You (Jordan Knight Song)
"Give It to You" is the debut solo single by American singer Jordan Knight (from New Kids on the Block) from his self-titled album, ''Jordan Knight'' (1999). It is his most well-known single to date as a solo artist. Chart performance The song became Knight's first and only top 10 solo hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 10. It also hit number 35 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and reached gold status soon afterward. It peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video Directed by Darren Grant, the video starts off in an amusement park with Knight and his friends getting off by a Land Rover Defender. His friends start off with a ballroom dance and then move into complex hip-hop choreography. The music video is based on the movie '' Grease'', with the cool guy at first overlooking the "nerdy" girl. But when she shows up in a tight leather outfit and stubs out her cigarette (like Sandy does at the end of ''Grease''), he finally notices her and they da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call It What You Want (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Call It What You Want" is a 1991 song by New Kids on the Block. Written and produced by Maurice Starr, the original version appears on the group's third album '' Step By Step.'' A club/house remix produced by Robert Clivillés & David Cole, which also featured a rap intro by Freedom Williams, later appeared on the group's 1990 hits compilation, '' No More Games/The Remix Album'' and would ultimately serve as the second single to be released from that album. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Donnie Wahlberg. Release and reception Upon its release, the song was another single that received decent (though not enthusiastic) airplay in North America during the spring months of 1991 and could be considered the "last hurrah" in terms of singles from the group's initial run. The single peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart. While the group played this song in concert during their 1994 Face the Music Tour, it was not played again until the New Kids on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby, I Believe In You
"Baby, I Believe in You (The Love Mix)" is the third single from New Kids on the Block's ''No More Games/The Remix Album''. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight. The Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson (born July 14, 1953), better known by his stage name Maurice Starr, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his work creating songs and albums with boy bands New Edition and New Kids on ...-penned tune was released in Germany on October 22, 1991, but did not chart. The song was played again in the 2008 New Kids on the Block reunion tour. A year after the NKOTB version was first released, freestyle star George Lamond recorded a cover version for his 1992 album, ''In My Life'' that was also released as a single and peaked number 66 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.. Billboard.com. Charts References 1991 singles New Kids on the Block songs Songs written by Maurice Starr 1990 songs {{1990s-US-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Tonight" is a 1990 song recorded by the American pop band New Kids on the Block. It was their third single from their 1990 album '' Step by Step''. It was a big hit on both sides of the Atlantic. It first reached #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and then went on to reach #3 on the UK Singles Chart soon after its American success, giving the band another hit, as, at this point, they were at their commercial peak. The song is "half slow tempo, half ska" and is mostly sung in unison by all five members of the group until the "la la..." section of the chorus. The song "discusses the relationship that binds the members of the group to their fans, since the beginning", with many references to their earlier hits in the first couplet. The "ska part" is the melody of Johann Sebastians Bach's Cantate "Sleepers awake" (BWV 140). At times, the song reminds of the Beatles' compositive style of Penny Lane and Magical Mystery Tour ''Magical Mystery Tour'' is a record by the English ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Dancing (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Dirty Dancing" is the third overall single from New Kids on the Block's 2008 album, '' The Block''. It was produced by RedOne. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. Song information "Dirty Dancing" was only released in Germany on December 19, 2008, as the second single from the album in that market. However, the song has charted in Canada, Austria and on the European Hot 100. It became '' The Blocks most successful single in Europe. Critical reception British tabloid The News Letter described the song as "more sophisticated than the blaring, synth-heavy pop of their classic years". In its review of '' The Block'', Sputnik Music said: "to the wafer-thin sexual metaphors of ‘Dirty Dancing’". Slant Magazine said: "they show their age by pretending it's still 1987 on "Dirty Dancing" ("Ooh, it's so crazy/She's like Baby/I'm like Swayze")". In its review of ''The Block'', ''The A.V. Club'' stated that "in songs like "Dirty Dancing" they… well, they mere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 In The Morning
"2 in the Morning" is the fourth single and the third U.S. single release from pop group New Kids on the Block's fifth studio album, '' The Block''. Like many of the songs on ''The Block'', it features lead vocals by Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, and Donnie Wahlberg. Release It was released on February 23, 2009 in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, the single was released as digital download only. Promotion New Kids on the Block performed the song for the first time on Sessions@AOL then later presented the song on The Today Show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford and on Live with Regis and Kelly. Music video The music video was directed by Meiert Avis, Chris Ledoux and Donnie Wahlberg. It was produced by Jeremy Alter. The video was released on February 23 on AOL. The music video was shot in California at an old mansion in the Pacific Palisades. The video starts with Donnie Wahlberg saying "tick tock" and a man shows a watch reading two o'clock. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Go Away (New Kids On The Block Song)
"If You Go Away" is a song by American pop group New Kids on the Block (although the group was credited under the moniker of NKOTB on the jacket.) Released as a stand-alone single on 1992, the only new song on the compilation '' H.I.T.S.'', it was later included on their 1994 album '' Face the Music''. Written by John Bettis, Trey Lorenz and Walter Afanasieff, the latter of whom also served as the songs producer. Lead vocals are shared by Jordan Knight and Joey McIntyre, with a spoken word by Danny Wood. It was, at that point, the first song the group put out after having split with longtime manager and producer Maurice Starr. Reception The song returned the group to the US top twenty, peaking at number sixteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart, and was a commercial rebound for the group after having seen its three previous songs all fail to reach the Billboard Hot 100. The group performed the song on ''The Arsenio Hall Show'', while addressing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Games (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Games" is a song by American boyband New Kids on the Block, released as the first single from their first compilation/remix album, ''No More Games/The Remix Album'' (1990). Employing hip-hop samples with riffs sung by Jordan Knight, and defensive rhymes by Donnie Wahlberg, the song was a dramatic departure from their previously clean cut sound. It also includes shout-outs to Donnie's brother Mark Wahlberg and his group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. The song features a chorus section taken from the movie the wizard of Oz, namely the West witch's soldiers chant: oh ee oh, oh oh. The accompanying music video for "Games" received heavy rotation on MTV Europe MTV Global (formerly as MTV Europe) is the international version of the American TV channel MTV, a 24-hour music and entertainment TV channel that began broadcasting on August 1, 1987, as part of the worldwide MTV network. Initially, MTV serve .... Feeling the name "New Kids on the Block" was too childish for the group, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
