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Hangin' Tough (song)

"Hangin' Tough" is a song by American boy band New Kids on the Block, released as a single in July 1989 through Columbia Records. It was the fourth single from the group's second album of the same name (1988). Maurice Starr both wrote and produced the song and lead vocals are sung by Donnie Wahlberg. "Hangin' Tough" peaked at 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 9, 1989, and topped the UK Singles Chart, where it became the first new No. 1 single of the 1990s yet the lowest-selling No. 1 hit up to that point. It is their only No. 1 single in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Luxembourg and New Zealand.

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.

Track listings

  • US, UK, and Dutch 7-inch vinyl
A. "Hangin' Tough" (7-inch remix) – 3:54
B. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" – 4:24
  • UK 12-inch vinyl
A1. "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-inch remix) – 3:54
  2. "Hangin' Tough" (Tougher Mix) – 3:32
  3. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" – 4:24
  • UK 12-inch vinyl
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

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

In other media

• The song was used in Regular Show season 2, episode 7 “High Score”.

• It was on the soundtrack for The Wizard along with You Got It (The Right Stuff).

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