If You Go Away (New Kids on the Block song)
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"If You Go Away" is a song by pop group New Kids on the Block
, although the group was listed as NKOTB. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight
and Joey McIntyre. It was spoken by Danny Wood
. It was released as a single in early 1992 and was included on their greatest hits album H.I.T.S.
and was later included on their 1994 album Face the Music
.
The song peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100
and #9 on the UK Singles Chart
. The group performed the song on The Arsenio Hall Show
, while addressing an alleged lip-synching controversy. The single was the group's last hit until the release of the top 40 hit "Summertime
" in 2008.
Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/NKOTB-If-You-Go-Away/release/523396
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band currently consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and...
, although the group was listed as NKOTB. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer in the boy band, New Kids on the Block , and actor, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his distinctive falsetto style of singing, influenced by The Stylistics. After New Kids On...
and Joey McIntyre. It was spoken by Danny Wood
Danny Wood
Daniel William "Danny" Wood is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actor. He is also a member of the American boy band New Kids on the Block and also serves as one of the key choreographers.-Life and career:...
. It was released as a single in early 1992 and was included on their greatest hits album H.I.T.S.
H.I.T.S.
H.I.T.S. is the first greatest hits album of the New Kids on the Block . It includes one new song titled "If You Go Away" which peaked #16 in U.S. Billboard Hot 100. H.I.T.S...
and was later included on their 1994 album Face the Music
Face The Music (New Kids on the Block album)
Face the Music is the fourth studio album by New Kids on the Block, released in January 1994. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album has sold 138,000 copies in the U.S.-Album history:...
.
The song peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #9 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The group performed the song on The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show is an American variety/talk show that aired late weeknights in syndication from January 3, 1989 to May 27, 1994. The show was created and hosted by comedian/actor Arsenio Hall.- Background :...
, while addressing an alleged lip-synching controversy. The single was the group's last hit until the release of the top 40 hit "Summertime
Summertime (New Kids on the Block song)
"Summertime" is a 2008 single and the first from the New Kids on the Block album titled The Block. The single was released on May 13, 2008 and was the first new single released by the group since 1994....
" in 2008.
Track listings
UK Vinyl, 7" http://www.discogs.com/NKOTB-If-You-Go-Away/release/1566928- If You Go Away - 4:00
- Call It What You Want [C&C Pump It Up 7" Mix] - 4:12
Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/NKOTB-If-You-Go-Away/release/523396
- If You Go Away - 4:00
- Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) - 4:24
- Please Don't Go Girl - 4:30
- I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - 4:22
Charts
| Chart (1991/1992) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
26 |
| Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
6 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
34 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
26 |
| Netherlands Singles Chart | 10 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 4 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 25 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
9 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
16 |