Merry, Merry Christmas
New Kids on the Block · 1989
38 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
Joyful pop melodies collide with festive cheer, creating a nostalgic holiday atmosphere filled with youthful exuberance.
Why this album works
'Merry, Merry Christmas' became a seasonal staple, reaching the Billboard charts and showcasing the group's ability to cross into holiday music. The album's commercial success helped reinforce NKOTB's influence in the late '80s pop scene and contributed to their legacy as one of the defining boy bands of that era.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1989, 'Merry, Merry Christmas' marked New Kids on the Block's first holiday album during their peak popularity following the success of their breakthrough album 'Hangin' Tough' in 1988. At this time, they were solidifying their status as teen idols and continuing to expand their brand beyond just pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Panic! at the Disco· Pitbull· Linkin Park· Madonna· Taylor Swift· Ricky Martin· Katy Perry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This One’s for the Children Standout 3:57
- 2 Last Night I Saw Santa Claus 3:31
- 3 I’ll Be Missin’ You Come Christmas (A Letter to Santa) Standout 5:06
- 4 I Still Believe in Santa Claus 3:24
- 5 Merry, Merry Christmas 4:08
- 6 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 4:18
- 7 Funky, Funky Xmas Standout 5:06
- 8 White Christmas 3:40
- 9 Little Drummer Boy 4:14
- 10 This One’s for the Children (reprise) 1:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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