Hangin' Tough (song)
| "Hangin' Tough" | ||||
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| Single by New Kids on the Block | ||||
| from the album Hangin' Tough | ||||
| Released | July 3, 1989 | |||
| Format | CD single, 12" | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Writer(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
| Producer(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
| Certification | Platinum (RIAA) | |||
| New Kids on the Block singles chronology | ||||
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"Hangin' Tough" is a 1989 single from New Kids on the Block. It was released on Columbia Records. The fourth single from the group's second album of the same name, the lead vocals were sung by Donnie Wahlberg. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart on September 9, 1989. It also topped the UK Singles Chart, and the song became the first number one single of the 1990s.[1]
Background
There are two distinct renditions of the song. The original album version which includes a keyboard solo and the remixed version, which is arguably more recognizable and commonly appears on Greatest Hits albums, which includes a guitar solo and heavier instrumentation. The song was used in the 1989 film The Wizard as well as the Regular Show episode "High Score". In 1991, the song was used as the entrance theme for the tag team of Tony Williams and Brian Lawler in the Memphis, Tennessee-based United States Wrestling Association. In 1991, Alvin and the Chipmunks released a cover version for their album The Chipmunks Rock the House.[2]
Track listings
US /UK / Netherlands Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
- A Hangin' Tough [7 Remix] 3:51
- B Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) 4:24
UK Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM
- A Hangin' Tough [Tougher Mix] 3:32
- B1 Hangin' Tough [LP Version] 4:16
- B2 Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) 4:24
UK Maxi-CD
- Hangin' Tough [7 Remix] 3:51
- Hangin' Tough [Tougher Mix] 3:32
- Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) 4:24
UK Vinyl, 12"
- A1 Hangin' Tough [Tougher Mix] 3:32
- A2 What'cha Gonna Do (About It) 3:54
- B1 Hangin' Tough [LP Version] 4:16
- B2 Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) 4:24[3]
Charts
| Chart (1989/90) | Peak position[4] |
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| Australian Singles Chart | |
| Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders) | |
| Canadian Singles Chart | |
| Dutch Singles Chart | |
| German Singles Chart | |
| Irish Singles Chart | |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | |
| UK Singles Chart[1] | |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | |
| Preceded by "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single September 9, 1989 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "Don't Wanna Lose You" by Gloria Estefan |
| Preceded by "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid II |
Irish Singles Chart January 18, 1990 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor |
| Preceded by "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid II |
UK number one single January 7, 1990 (2 weeks) |
Succeeded by "Tears on My Pillow" by Kylie Minogue |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 509–10. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "The Chipmunks Rock the House". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ↑ "New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ "New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
External links
- Joey McIntyre discusses "Hangin' Tough" - RetroRewind interview
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