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"Hangin' Tough" is a song by American boy band New Kids on the Block, released as a single in 1989 through Columbia Records. It was the fourth single from the group's second album of the same name (1988). The lead vocals are sung by Donnie Wahlberg.

"Hangin' Tough"
Single by New Kids on the Block
from the album Hangin' Tough
B-side"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"
ReleasedJuly 3, 1989
Genre
  • Pop rock
  • dance rock
  • funk rock
Length
  • 4:18 (album version)
  • 3:54 (7-inch remix)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Maurice Starr
Producer(s)Maurice Starr
New Kids on the Block singles chronology
"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
(1989)		 "Hangin' Tough"
(1989)		 "Cover Girl"
(1989)

"Hangin' Tough" peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 9, 1989, and topped the UK Singles Chart, where it became the first new No. 1 single of the 1990s yet the lowest-selling No. 1 hit up to that point.[1] It is their only No. 1 single in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.


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 is commonly included on Greatest Hits albums. The remixed version features a guitar solo and heavier instrumentation.

"Hanging Tough" was used in the 1989 film The Wizard as well as on the Regular Show episode "High Score." In 1991 it 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. Alvin and the Chipmunks released a cover version in 1991 for their album The Chipmunks Rock the House.[2]

It appeared in It and SingStar Dance.


Track listings


US, UK, and Dutch 7-inch vinyl

A. "Hangin' Tough" (7-inch remix) – 3:54
B. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" – 4:24

UK 12-inch vinyl

A1. "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

  1. "Hangin' Tough" (7-inch remix) – 3:54
  2. "Hangin' Tough" (Tougher Mix) – 3:32
  3. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" – 4:24

UK 12-inch vinyl

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

Charts



Certifications and sales


Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18] Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[22] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[23] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


References


  1. "Analysis" (PDF). Music Week. January 26, 1991. p. i. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. "The Chipmunks Rock the House". Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. "New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  4. "New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  5. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6606." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  6. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 4. January 27, 1990. p. IV. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  7. Nyman, Jake (2005). Suomi soi 4: Suuri suomalainen listakirja (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 951-31-2503-3.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Hangin' Tough". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  9. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 20, 1990" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  10. "New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  11. "New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  12. "New Kids on the Block – Step by Step". VG-lista. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  13. Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  15. "New Kids on the Block Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  16. "Cash Box Top 100: September 16, 1989". cashboxmagazine.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  17. "Offiziellecharts.de – New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough". GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  18. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  19. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6684." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  20. "1989 The Year in Music: Top Pop Singles" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 101, no. 51. December 23, 1989. p. Y-22. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  21. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1990" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 51. December 22, 1990. p. 36. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  22. "Canadian single certifications – Hangin' Tough – Hangin' Tough". Music Canada. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  23. "American single certifications – New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 8, 2021.



На других языках

[de] Hangin’ Tough

Hangin' Tough ist ein Lied von den New Kids on the Block aus dem Jahr 1988, das von Maurice Starr geschrieben und produziert wurde. Es erschien auf dem gleichnamigen Album.
- [en] Hangin' Tough (song)


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