BACKSTREET
BOYS
First I would like to thank the man above for Anything and Everything
he has done for this group. Then I would like to thank my family &
my mother & my father for putting up with everything we've had
to go through. And now I guess it's time to thank everyone else such
as the Mook-Daddy — you keep cool & yo little crust keep
being a brat! I'd also would like to thank Mister Timothy —
sike! Yo Timmy, you keep it cool & stay the mac that you are —
oh & don't forget these (N - S)! I'd also like to give props out
to Mr. LJP — better know as our Big Poppa. Oh yeah & we
can't forget our producer — Godz dog-it Veit! And last but not
least, we can't forget our management — Johnny & Donna Wright.
You put up with the New Kids — Let's hope you can put up with
us!! Also everyone involved with JIVE — thank you for all your
continual support and we hope to be as successful as all the groups
on your label. Just to be safe, if I've missed anyone this line is
for you — thanx a bunch & thanx for helping us with this
album. See ya!!
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BACKSTREET BOYS / BACKSTREET'S BACK
First of all I'd like to thank God for the talent he has
given me. Next I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for supporting
me in my long wait, but now it is all finally happening. I would also
like to thank my brother and sisters for putting up with me always
being away from home. After reading this, I would also like to say
"I Love You" to all of them. Again, I would like to thank
our record company, Jive, for helping us achieve the success that
we have. I would like to thank everyone in our great touring family
who has helped us spread the word of our music worldwide. Also, I
would like to thank out management for all of their support in everything
we have done throughout our careers. And last but not least, I'd like
to thank Brothers - Kev, Howie, A.J. and Frick - love ya lots!
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MILLENNIUM
So here we are again, reading yet another boring "thank you"
letter where we all get the chance to say what's really on our mind.
If written correctly this letter might end up in its original form!
Well... here we go! First off, I'd like to thank you (yeah
you!) the one reading this right now! Do you actually know how much
you've done for us?! If not, well I'm telling you. You're the reason
we live, the reason we enjoy every bit of what were doing. For that
you definitely deserve the first thanx! Second, I don't mean to get
political but I would like to say what's really on my mind!
Given the fact that our album is named Millennium,
it's kind of hard to get away from the issue of the year 2000. I know
everybody has their own opinions about it, but nobody really knows!
I personally have one thing to say: 5483-5433-86-843-3855378-367-843-388873-47-722723.
Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone, you know who you are. Sorry if
I missed someone but there's always another album. Love, Nick.
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BLACK & BLUE
The time is 4:00 early morning. As I lie in bed in yet another hotel
room somewhere in the middle of New York City, I try to relax, but
something troubles me. I can't seem to sleep. Why?! Is it because
four hours ago my favorite football team lost again for the third
time in a row? Or maybe it's because next door AJ's playing some of
the new mixes of our songs. Suddenly it hits me — the deadline
has arrived for our thank you's and I'm late. I remember specifically
asking Billy to remind me but he forgot. I guess he realized how depressed
I was after the game and he wanted to let me cool down.
Anyways, how could I forget this? I mean, hey, this is the one time
you can pay respect where it's due. So... God, Jesus, I've got nothing
but love for You. You're the bomb. I thank You because You deserve
it and hey — You're the one who's working overtime!
Mom, I know we've been through a lot, but you're right up there with
God. I love you with all my heart, and my stomach does too! "No
one cooks like you." Pops, you're my best friend and this album
I dedicate to you and mom. I love you "Captain Crown." Aaron,
you're still a little squirt and I love your album, but no matter
how big you get, I will always kick your butt. Leslie, you're getting
too pretty lately. That's not good. Now I'm gonna have to fight off
the boys. Thanx, I need more trouble. Ha. Bubba, I'm sorry I'm so
busy. I love you and take care of Rocky. Angel, your name says it
all. I'm gonna be watching you. Hey — tone down the temper sis.
Love ya! Ginger, you're too cool for comfort — in other words,
you rock! Grandma C., you always respected me and loved me before
anything happened, and I'm grateful for having your blood in me. I
love you! Grandma G., you're on that borderline of crazy and artistic,
and I have to thank you because I wouldn't have what's in me if it
weren't for you. Hey — I wouldn't be in this business if I wasn't
a little crazy. Ha ha! I love you!
Now I'd like to thank the four most important people. Howie, I'm always
gonna pick on you 'till the day I die! It's because I love you. Kevin,
I look up to you because of how strong you are. You've been through
a lot, and I respect that. Love ya! AJ, you're a freak but that's
cool 'cause so am I, just not at your level! Love ya bro. Brian, we've
been through a lot. You've taught me so much and to me, you are my
brother.
I'd like to thank The Firm for fixing this slightly broken wagon that
hadn't quite given up yet. All we needed was a little oil in these
wheels, and you were the WD-40 we needed. Yee Haw!
Last, but not least, I would like to thank our fans for being there
through the ups and downs of our career. After everything is said
and done, we know you'll always be there. To everyone who was looking
for their names, I thank you because no matter what, you were a part
of our lives. It's now 6:13 and I'm going to bed. Good night!
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THE HITS - CHAPTER ONE
We want to thank our fans for almost a decade of love and support.
Here's to the next ten years. We'd also like to thank everyone that
has helped us along the way.
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NOW OR NEVER
Sometimes I wonder what it looks like through someone else’s
eyes. To see the grass change colors while the seasons change. To
watch as the sun slowly drifts across the blue sky until it vanishes
beneath the crest of the earth. Or maybe even live in another world
— a world in which life is not so fortunate, a world where the
eyes that I look through see pain more than love, greed more than
giving or even war over peace. Sometimes these thoughts cross my mind
and when they do I realize the truth. The truth where I stand. At
the age of 22 I’ve seen so many things, some good, some bad,
some things that a young man should never have seen. But I did and
it hit me, I have been so blessed. Blessed to do something that I
love. Even blessed to be given the opportunity to make a difference.
The other thing that I have learned at the age of 22 is that music
is a part of everyone’s life and to be a part of something that
can mean so much to someone else’s life is an honor.
So thank you. You, for giving me the chance to make a difference in
someone's life. You who read this. You who listen. You know who you
are. You’re my fans and without a doubt, I love you. Thank you!
Also gotta give a shout out to... Momma, Pops I love you (there’s
no Nick without them) Hee Hee. Aaron (airhead) love ya bro, I’m
still a better baller. Leslie (sing it girl) love you too. BJ (ain’t
nothing gonna ever happen to you while I’m around). Love you.
Angel I don’t get to see you as much as I’d like to but
just because I can’t doesn’t mean I love you any less.
Oh and I can’t forget my dogs! Brent, Lane, James, Frank (BIK
all the way). Tony Bass — you are the glue that keeps me together.
Mike Self — thanks for being there for me.
Next I wanna most definitely give love to Steve Lunt. You are the
guy that made this baby run. Great work, you English muffin! Great
A&R work!
Barry Weiss, you're a nut but your skills are impeccable. Clive, where
you been man? One word, GENIU$$$$$ (hee hee). Peter Thea (keep it
real man). Tim Smith — thanks for helping out with the UK hookups.
Tom Carrabba, Janet Kleinbaum, Jackie Murphy, Joe Riccitelly, Denise
George, Sonia Muckle, Joann Kaeding, Michael Galbe, Lynda Simmons,
Allison Joyce, JR Rizzo, Hurricane, Jessie Maldonado. Also Martin
Dodd thank you for your hard work. You made this album have flavor.
Oh! Can't forget (one million dollars) Dr.Evil. I'd also like to thank
the rest of the Jive Records family.
Max Martin — you're like a brother and a father to me, hands
down to the most incredible writer. Max & Rami, this has been
the most wicked time I've ever had recording and I thank you for that
(also, I did wash my hands!!! Hmm.) Josh and Brian (KNS), you guys
are definitely rock. Jersey boys all the way! Thank you!!! Guy Chambers,
you are an amazing writer and the things I learned from you are worth
a lifetime! Matthew Gerrard — Canadian pride baby. Gary Clark
and Martin Brammer — the next big thing, watch out for these
guys. Steve Mac — now we can finally rock! Thank you for everything.
Mark Taylor — hey Haas, keep those chicken out the barn. The
Matrix — just want to make sure someone shows you love... it's
not that complicated. Douglas Carr — you're a maniac in the
studio. Phil Thornalley — thanks for inspiring me to write such
an amazing song. Also thank you to Par Aldeheim and Peter Kvint for
all your hard work behind the scenes.
Also Kenneth Crear, dog you are the Mr.Miagi in my world but you can't
play ball. Mary Brennan, ain't nobody gonna hold you down! Nobody.
Jeff Kwatinetz (Kwancy) thank you for keeping it real! Peter Katsis,
dude you rock! Michael Papale you know how to work those waves...
radio that is. I'd also like to thank Constance Schwartz, Fernando
Giaccardi, Al Masocco, Adam Asherson, Shannon Vaughn and everyone
else at The Firm I might have missed, thank you!
Steve Shapiro, Doug Davis, Brandy St. John (not your ordinary stylist),
Elan Bonjiorno, Jill Fritzo, Gina Hoffman, Alicia Crawford, Daniel
Marshall, Jason Leiter, Andy Pardue, Jeff Dunn and Leann Collins.
And last but not least for the past 10 years I’ve had the best
family that anyone could ask for. They’ve been my fathers, my
brothers, my mentors, my everything. They’ve taught me how to
value life and I have a little bit of each of them in my blood. And
so I thank you Howie, Kevin, AJ, and Brian — I love you guys
and it’s because of you that I can do this. So with all the
sweat, blood and tears that we have shared together I dedicate this
album to you.
If there's anyone that I missed you know me well enough to know that
I didn't mean to forget you. Thank you!!!
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NEVER GONE
Here we go again. This is my chance to thank, dis, or even be philosophical
in a tactful manner. Hmm... well I guess I'll start with the (dis),
meaning distance (to me). It's been awhile I guess, and if you're
reading this it means we're finally back, all five reunited and it's
O so beautiful (Pause). Things have changed though, and in my opinion,
they've never been better. The question is, why are we back? Well,
it's because of you! When we were away doing our own thing, it was
you, the father of a new child that stopped me at the gas station
and asked me when we were coming back. It was you, the young student
who told me our music helped you get through your grandmother's death.
And you, the hardcore fan who just couldn't wait, so you jammed the
live daily site with posts! Yeah, you, all of you. We love you (period)
and we thank you for everything you've blessed us with. Hopefully
through our music, we can repay the favor. I also want to thank Kenneth
Crear for sticking through the hard times. Man, let me tell you what,
when all else failed, you were there. Love ya man! Johnny Wright,
Phil Jackson's back! Yeah! Shannon Vaughan, you're my girl and whenever
I needed you, you were there. Theresa Page, Nick Bolton (Skanny Scoobee
Skoo), Drew Phillips, Marcus Johnson, Q, Dave Okun, Barry Weiss (take
a Xanax, we love you though), Janet Kleinbaum, Joe Riccitelli, JR,
Lee Ann Collins, Jeff Dunn, everybody who's been involved business-wise
in our lives, thank you! Max, Luke, Rami and Christian — thanks
for still believing! Now — here's my favorite part, I have a
message for everyone, here it is (4)(34368)(36)(48). Hopefully this
will set things straight.
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