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, released as the third single from the group's second album, ''

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''. The lead vocals were sung by

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. It was the group's first single to reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while peaking at number five in the UK. "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" rose from #56 to #41 the week of April 15, 1989 as "

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" was descending from the Top 40. The single proved to be a popular single in the early summer of 1989, reaching #1 on June 17, 1989. The ballad boasted 6 weeks in the Top 10, 8 weeks in the Top 20, and 14 weeks in the Top 40.

Music video

Most of the music video for "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" was shot in

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. Small parts were filmed on the Williamsburg Bridge and the East River.

Track listing

Maxi-CD #"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" (7" Version) - 3:54 #"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" (12" Version) - 5:25 #"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" (More 7" Remix Style) - 3:41 #"I Wanna Be Loved By You" - 4:56

Official remixes and versions

*"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" lbum Version- 4:27 *"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" nstrumental- 4:12 *"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" ideo Version4:21 *"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" ore 7" Remix Style- 3:35 *"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" ore 7" Remix Version- 3:41 *"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" 2" Version- 5:20

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Notes

External links

Joey McIntyre discusses "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
- RetroRewind interview
Official video
1988 songs 1989 singles New Kids on the Block songs Columbia Records singles Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Songs written by Maurice Starr Song recordings produced by Maurice Starr Pop ballads {{1980s-pop-song-stub