80s Song of the Day: Hangin’ Tough by New Kids on the Block

Listen up everybody if you wanna take a chance.
Just get on the floor and do the New Kids’ dance.

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Hangin’ Tough by New Kids on the Block was released on July 3, 1989, with Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind) as the B side. It was the fourth single from the group’s second album of the same name. The song featured Donnie Wahlberg on lead vocals.

Hangin’ Tough reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. It was a Top 10 hit in several other countries, including Canada and Australia.

Watch the music video for the song.

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