Step by Step

New Kids on the Block

About Step by Step

"Step by Step" is the biggest-selling hit single from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight. Danny Wood sang "Step 1", Donnie Wahlberg sang "Step 2", Jordan Knight sang "Step 3", Joey McIntyre sang "Step 4", and Jonathan Knight sang "Step 5." Written by Maurice Starr, it was a huge worldwide hit, selling million copies worldwide, making it one of the biggest selling singles of 1990. It was the first single from the album of the same name, released on May 10, 1990. The song spent three weeks at #1 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and was eventually certified platinum; it also spent two weeks at #1 in the Canadian Singles Chart, in total "Step by Step" spent five weeks at #1 in the North American charts. It also peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and was also a top 10 hit in the Australian, French, German, Irish and Norwegian charts. "Step by Step" was initially recorded by one of Maurice Starr's other groups, The Superiors and was released as a single in 1987. 


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Step by step, ooo baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step
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Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, in your eyes I see your picture of me all the time
Step! And, girl, when you smile you got to know that you drive me wild
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, can't you see I've got to have you all just for me
Step! And girl, yes, it's true, no one else will ever do
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Step! Step! Step by step!

Step one! We can have lots of fun
Step two! There's so much we can do
Step three! It's just you and me
Step four! I can give you more
Step five! Don't you know that the time is right. Huh!

Step by step. Don't you know I need you
Step by step. Yes, I do, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, (step by step girl) ooo, baby, gonna get to you (to you), girl
Step by step, yeah, ooo, baby, (I want you, I need you, I want you in my world) in my world
Step by step, ooo, to you girl
Step by step, ooo girl, really want you in my world
Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world

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New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. more »

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12 facts about this song

Origin Information
"Step by Step" is a song by American boy band New Kids on the Block that was released in the spring of 1990.
Track Position
It’s the lead single from their third album which also holds the same title "Step by Step."
Chart Success
The song became a huge hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US for three weeks, making it their third number-one hit in the country.
International Success
"Step by Step" also reached the top of the charts in Canada and ranked within the top 10 charts in the UK, Australia, and several other countries around the globe.
Writing Credit
"Step by Step" was written and produced by Maurice Starr, who was the band's producer and manager.
Boy Band Hallmark
It is considered one of the most iconic boy band songs of all time.
Promotional video
The song's music video features the band members dancing in front of a large staircase, which became a recognizable feature for the band.
Long Standing Appeal
Despite being released over 30 years ago, "Step by Step" continues to be played on radio stations and enjoyed by fans of all ages.
NKOTB Signature
"Step by Step" is often the song many people think of when they remember New Kids on the Block because of its catchy tune and memorable lyrics.
Influence
The song's success and the band's appealing choreography in its video contributed immensely to shaping 1990s pop culture.
Certification
The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the US.
Performances
"Step by Step" was a staple at New Kids on the Block concerts and it frequently closed out their shows.

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