Hangin' Tough (song)

"Hangin' Tough" is a 1989 single from New Kids on the Block which was released on Columbia Records. It was the fourth single from the group's second album of the same name. The lead vocals were 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
Recorded1988
Genre
Length3:54 (single remix)
4:18 (album version)
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 Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart on September 9, 1989, and it topped the UK Singles Chart where it became the first new No. 1 single of the 1990s. It was their only No. 1 single in the Republic of Ireland and made the Top 10 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[1]

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 / Netherlands Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM

UK Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM

  • A 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 Remix] 3:51
  2. Hangin' Tough [Tougher Mix] 3:32
  3. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind) 4:24

UK Vinyl, 12"

  • 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[3]

Charts

Certifications and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[21] Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[22] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[23] Platinum 1,000,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

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