This One's for the Children

"This One's for the Children"
Single by New Kids on the Block
from the album Merry, Merry Christmas
B-side "Funky, Funky Xmas"
Released August 12, 1989
Format CD single
Recorded 1988
Genre Pop
Length 3:58
Label Columbia
Writer(s) Maurice Starr
Producer Maurice Starr
Certification Gold (RIAA)
New Kids on the Block singles chronology
"Cover Girl"
(1989)		 "This One's for the Children"
(1989)		 "My Favorite Girl"
(1990)

"This One's for the Children" is a 1989 single from 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 #7 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart in December, and #9 on the UK singles chart.

Featured on the song's B-side was "Funky, Funky Xmas," which was an airplay only single promoted during the holiday season. The rap/lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg.

The video starts with different languages saying "This One's for the Children." It features the band near a piano with Jordan Knight playing it and co-singing with Donnie Wahlberg while showing young children from around the world.

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Charts

Peak positions

Chart (1989) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart 40
Dutch Singles Chart 71
Irish Singles Chart 7
UK Singles Chart 9
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 7
U.S. Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks 27

End of year charts

End of year chart (1990) Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[1] 90

References

  1. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1990". http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1990. Retrieved 2009-09-15. 
New Kids on the Block
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)  · Hangin' Tough (1988)  · Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)  · Step by Step (1990)  · Face the Music (1994)  · The Block (2008)
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