In the late '90s, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson unleashed a worldwide mania not seen since Beatlemania. As the Backstreet Boys, they combined flawless five-part harmonies, tight choreography and the phenomenal Swedish productions of hitmaker Max Martin. With more than a hundred million records sold, the group from Orlando is considered the absolute king of boy bands. These are the ten best Backstreet Boys songs.
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Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way
One of the most iconic pop songs ever made. That acoustic guitar intro, the layered vocals and the epic key change at the end made this Max Martin ballad a timeless worldwide hit.
Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
A pounding dance hit driven by a roaring synth bass and AJ McLean's unforgettable spoken-word intro, accompanied by the legendary haunted-house music video.
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Backstreet Boys – As Long as You Love Me
A smooth, acoustic-tinged pop ballad in which Brian Littrell's soulful vocals and the signature chair dance from the video made teenage hearts beat faster worldwide.
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Backstreet Boys – Larger Than Life
Written as a bombastic thank-you letter to their loyal fans; an explosion of overdriven guitars, dance-pop beats and pure stadium energy.
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Backstreet Boys – Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
The single that put them on the map worldwide: an emotional pop ballad full of romantic longing, supported by lush harmonies.
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Backstreet Boys – Incomplete
Their mature 2005 comeback single: a dramatic power ballad carried by thundering piano chords and emotional string arrangements.
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Backstreet Boys – Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely
A melancholy, wistful masterpiece full of acoustic Spanish guitars and sincere grief, released after the death of their producer and mentor Denniz Pop.
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Backstreet Boys – Shape of My Heart
A warm, harmonious ballad in which the members sing about their mistakes and beg for forgiveness in love; pure vocal craftsmanship.
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Backstreet Boys – All I Have to Give
Produced by Full Force: a soulful R&B-pop ballad proving the boys were also top-notch when it came to rhythm and harmonies.
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Backstreet Boys – Drowning
One of their most beautiful harmony ballads, in which sweeping strings and a soaring chorus capture the feeling of overwhelming love.
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