"This One's for the Children" is a 1989 single from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. Taken from the group's holiday album, Merry, Merry Christmas, the single peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1989, and #9 on the UK singles chart in December 1990.
"This One's for the Children" | ||||
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Single by New Kids on the Block | ||||
from the album Merry, Merry Christmas | ||||
B-side | "Funky, Funky Xmas" | |||
Released | October 12, 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
Producer(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
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Featured on the song's B-side was "Funky, Funky Xmas," which was an airplay only single promoted during the holiday season. The rap/lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg.
The video starts with different languages saying "This One's for the Children." It features the band near a piano with Jordan Knight playing it and co-singing with Donnie Wahlberg while showing young children from around the world.
Chart (1989-1990) | Peak |
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Australia (ARIA)[1] | 40 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 15 |
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[3] | 12 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 40 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 71 |
Finnish Singles Chart[6] | 28 |
Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 7 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 9 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 7 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 27 |
US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart[11] | 10 |
Chart (1990) | Position |
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Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[12] | 98 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[13] | 90 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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