As a twenty something girl I feel obligated to write about this because myself, my sister, along with just about every other girl that was born sometime in the early 90′s…loved the New Kids on the Block.
I mean what wasn’t to love? Spunky songs…”tonight tonight” being one of my favorites…
but most of all in their early 90′s glory…they were dare I say…dreeeeaaaaammmmyyyyyy. No?
Anyhow, People Magazine apparently reports that they’re….staging a comeback. Yes yes yes…you heard me right…a come back.
“Eighteen years later, they’re still “Hangin’ Tough.” The oldest “Kid,” Jonathan Knight, now a real estate developer, will turn 40 later this year. Since the band’s demise, former members Donnie Wahlberg, 38, and Joey McIntyre, 35, have seen acting success, while Danny Wood, 38, has worked as a music producer and Knight’s brother, Jordan, 37, has continued to record.” [People]
You have…got. to be. Kidding. me.
Joey McIntyre..well…I wouldn’t call his stint on Boston Public a success…would you? (though i did love that show!) And Jordan Knight….well his music hasn’t been that good since his one hit solo wonder.
And Donny…haha. haha.
Now I guess as most girls do…lets give you all my background with NKOTB.. I adored Jonathan. My sister loved Donny. We had…the barbie dolls…
And of course the pins that doubled as picture frames.
And of course….the bed sets (comforter, sheets), the curtains, the posters, the cassettes…in fact one of the first CD’s i ever got was NKOTB at my cousin’s wedding. I requested a song from the DJ and instead of playing it he just gave me the CD. My 8 year old self thought that that was the coolest thing ever.
Unfortunately, I highly doubt that a bunch of middle aged former boy wonders will have a comeback half as awesome as the spice girls but alas, maybe I’ll find someone to go with. Anyone want to go?????
