Hangin' Tough

New Kids on the Block

About Hangin' Tough

"Hangin' Tough" is a 1989 single from New Kids on the Block which was released on Columbia Records. It was the fourth single from the group's second album of the same name. The lead vocals were sung by Donnie Wahlberg. "Hangin' Tough" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart on September 9, 1989, and it topped the UK Singles Chart where it became the first No. 1 single of the 1990s. It was their only No. 1 single in the Republic of Ireland and made the Top 10 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  


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Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Listen up everybody if you want to take a chance
Just get on the floor and do the New Kids' dance
Don't worry 'bout nothing 'cause it won't take long
We're gonna put you in a trance with a funky song
Cause you gotta be
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Are you tought enough?
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
We're rough (rough rough)
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Everybody's always talkin' 'bout who's on top
Don't cross our path 'cause you're gonna get stomped
We ain't gonna give anybody any slack
And if you try to keep us down we're gonna come right back
And you know we're
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Are you tough enough?
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
Hangin' tough
We're rough (rough, rough)
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Get loose everybody 'cause we're gonna do our thing
Cause you know it ain't over 'till the fat lady sings
Yo check it out
Everybody's
Hangin' tough
Oh oh oh oh oh
Just hangin' tough
Oh oh oh oh oh
Hangin' tough
Oh oh oh oh oh
Just hangin' tough
Oh oh oh oh oh
Hangin' tough
Oh oh oh oh oh
Just hangin' tough

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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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Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"Hangin' Tough" is a popular song by New Kids on the Block, released as a single on September 9, 1988. It was released on the Columbia label and was one of their first major hits.
Album Facts
The song is the title track from their second album, also named "Hangin' Tough". This album was incredibly successful, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Songwriters Information
It was written and produced by Maurice Starr, a Boston-based musician, songwriter, and record producer who was instrumental in the success of New Kids on the Block.
Chart Performance
"Hangin' Tough" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, solidifying the band's status as pop sensations.
Music Video
The music video for "Hangin' Tough" was shot in Boston, the group's hometown, and was directed by Doug Nichol.
Awards & Recognition
This track earned the band a prize at the American Music Awards in 1990, where they won Favorite Pop/Rock Album.
Style and Theme
"Hangin' Tough" is a pop song with urban and rock elements, and it features a strong message of perseverance and resilience, which resonated with many young fans.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by English boy band Busted for the 2005 Comic Relief charity single, with proceeds benefiting various charitable causes. This version of the song also reached the top ten in the UK singles chart.
Re-releases
A new version of the song was released in 2018 as part of the band's anniversary celebrations, 30 years after the song's original release.
Impact on the Band's Career
"Hangin' Tough" played a key role in catapulting New Kids on the Block to international stardom, making them one of the most iconic boy bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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