Call It What You Want

New Kids on the Block

About Call It What You Want

"Call It What You Want" is a 1991 song by New Kids on the Block. Written and produced by Maurice Starr, the original version appears on the group's third album Step By Step. A club/house remix produced by Robert Clivillés & David Cole, which also featured a rap intro by Freedom Williams, later appeared on the group's 1990 hits compilation, No More Games/The Remix Album and would ultimately serve as the second single to be released from that album. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Donnie Wahlberg.  


Year:
1998
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I can tell you've been watching me
Girl I've been watching you too
I got the feeling you want my love
I must admit I want your love too

Call it what you want baby
Girl I call it love
Call it what you want darling
I'll still call it love

You know there is someting about you, girl
What it is, is kinda hard to say
I only wish we could get away
Give me love and I'll lead the way

Call it what you want baby
Girl I call it love
Call it what you want darling
I'll still call it love

Na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na

It's so groovy
Just to be with you
It's so good babe
Just to dance or anything that you want to do

I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel that love girl

Call it what you want baby
Girl I call it love
Call it what you want darling
I'll still call it love

You can call it this
You can call it that
You can call it anything girl

Call it what you want baby
Girl I call it love
Call it what you want darling
I'll still call it love

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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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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Call It What You Want" is a song by the American band New Kids On The Block. This group was formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1984.
Song Release
The song was released as a single in January 1991.
Album Information
"Call It What You Want" is a part of the band's third studio album, "Step By Step," which was released in 1990.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and overall had a decent performance in several countries, including making it to the top 20 in Ireland and the Netherlands.
Song Style
"Call It What You Want" is an upbeat dance-pop song, showcasing the band's signature harmonies and catchy melodies. It belonged to the early 90s musical era that was influenced by hip hop.
Collaborations
The third and fourth version of the song included collaborations with various artists such as De La Soul, Nice & Smooth, and Marky Mark, brother of band member Donnie Wahlberg.
Music Video
The music video for "Call It What You Want" was directed by Doug Nichol, who has worked with other famous artists like Sting, Aerosmith and Lenny Kravitz. The video has a very energetic and distinct 90s vibe to it.
Live Performances
"Call It What You Want" was performed live by New Kids On The Block on numerous occasions, and it featured in the setlist for their "Magic Summer" tour in 1990.
Song Version
The song has four different versions, each one featuring different artists like De La Soul, Marky Mark and Nice & Smooth. The version with Marky Mark is called the "C & C Pump-It Mix."
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of the song talk about a person's self-belief and their will to be what they want to be without worrying about what society thinks of them.
Legacy
Along with their other hits, the song helped establish New Kids On The Block as one of the definitive group of the early 90s. They were considered among the frontrunners of the teen-pop genre during that period.

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