Call It What You Want
New Kids on the Block
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I can tell you've been watching me Girl I've been watching you too I got the feeling you want my love I must admit I want your love too Call it what you want baby Girl I call it love Call it what you want darling I'll still call it love You know there is someting about you, girl What it is, is kinda hard to say I only wish we could get away Give me love and I'll lead the way Call it what you want baby Girl I call it love Call it what you want darling I'll still call it love Na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na It's so groovy Just to be with you It's so good babe Just to dance or anything that you want to do I can feel it I can feel it I can feel it I can feel that love girl Call it what you want baby Girl I call it love Call it what you want darling I'll still call it love You can call it this You can call it that You can call it anything girl Call it what you want baby Girl I call it love Call it what you want darling I'll still call it love
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Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"Call It What You Want" is a song by the American band New Kids On The Block. This group was formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1984.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as a single in January 1991.
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Album Information"Call It What You Want" is a part of the band's third studio album, "Step By Step," which was released in 1990.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and overall had a decent performance in several countries, including making it to the top 20 in Ireland and the Netherlands.
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Song Style"Call It What You Want" is an upbeat dance-pop song, showcasing the band's signature harmonies and catchy melodies. It belonged to the early 90s musical era that was influenced by hip hop.
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CollaborationsThe third and fourth version of the song included collaborations with various artists such as De La Soul, Nice & Smooth, and Marky Mark, brother of band member Donnie Wahlberg.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Call It What You Want" was directed by Doug Nichol, who has worked with other famous artists like Sting, Aerosmith and Lenny Kravitz. The video has a very energetic and distinct 90s vibe to it.
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Live Performances"Call It What You Want" was performed live by New Kids On The Block on numerous occasions, and it featured in the setlist for their "Magic Summer" tour in 1990.
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Song VersionThe song has four different versions, each one featuring different artists like De La Soul, Marky Mark and Nice & Smooth. The version with Marky Mark is called the "C & C Pump-It Mix."
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song talk about a person's self-belief and their will to be what they want to be without worrying about what society thinks of them.
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LegacyAlong with their other hits, the song helped establish New Kids On The Block as one of the definitive group of the early 90s. They were considered among the frontrunners of the teen-pop genre during that period.
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