The Hangin' Tough Tour was a

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of the boy band

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, launched to support their album ''

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Background

Since the 1988 release of ''Hangin' Tough'', the New Kids had performed as the opening act for fellow teen pop singer Tiffany's successful North American tour. Due to a sudden rise of the group's popularity, Tiffany wound up opening for them on this tour, but they were credited as co-headliners.

Recordings

The group's June 5 concert at the Mayan Theater was filmed and released as ''Hangin' Tough- Live''. The

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was certified 12× platinum by RIAA for selling over 1.2 million copies in United States.

Setlist

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You Got It (The Right Stuff) "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" is a 1988 single from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. The second single from the group's second album ''Hangin' Tough'', it peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboa ...

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I'll Be Loving You (Forever) "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" is a 1989 ballad song from New Kids on the Block, released as the third single from the group's second album, ''Hangin' Tough''. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight. It was the group's first single to reach nu ...

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This One's for the Children "This One's for the Children" is a 1989 single by New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. Taken from the group's holiday album, '' Merry, Merry Christmas'', the single peaked at number 7 on the ''Bil ...

Tour dates

Opening acts

* Tiffany (select dates) *

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(select dates)

References

{{New Kids on the Block 1988 concert tours New Kids on the Block concert tours