I Want You Back ('N Sync song)

Infobox Single
Name = I Want You Back


Artist = 'N Sync
Album = *NSYNC
Released = 1996 (Germany) February 17, 1998 (US)
Format = CD single
Recorded = 1996
Genre = Pop
Length = Album Versoin 3:20 Back Beat Album Version 4:24
Label = RCA
Writer = Denniz Pop, Max Martin
Producer = Denniz Pop, Max Martin
Last single =
This single = "I Want You Back"
(1996-Europe, 1998-US)
Next single = "Tearin' Up My Heart"
(1997-Europe, 1998-US)

"I Want You Back" is the first single released from 'N Sync's Europe/US self-titled debut album. This single is also included on 'N Sync's "Greatest Hits". It has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The song won a Billboard award for "Best New Dance Clip". It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the single sold over one million copies.

Music videos

When the song was first released in Europe, a video was issued with it, featuring 'N Sync in a space station. The video features many high-tech effects, while the plot is the boys trying to contact the girl of the song. It includes the same basic dance routine, and a surprise for US viewers—a clean-shaven Fatone. This version was directed by Alan Calzatti.

When released in the US, a new video came out. This one was shot partially in black and white and focused more on introducing the personalities of the members, showing them playing pool and driving together. A small flashback to the plot is made when Chasez sings his verse, and a highlight for fans in this version is the sight of Kirkpatrick dragging Chasez across the room during the pool game.

This version was directed by Jesse Vaughn and Doug Biro, and received a Billboard Music Award in 1998. [http://mvdbase.com/video.php?id=19865 Music Video Database for "I Want You Back Version 2"]

Remixes and Other Versions

*I Want You Back [Album Version] 3:19
*I Want You Back [Back Beat Album Version] 4:24
*I Want You Back [Back Beat Radio Edit] 3:39
*I Want You Back [Club Remix] 5:47
*I Want You Back [Florian's Transcontinent Edit] 3:20
*I Want You Back [Riprock's Elevation Edit] 3:46
*I Want You Back [Hot Tracks Extended Version] 5:23
*I Want You Back [Riprock's Elevation Mix] 5:28
*I Want You Back [Florian's Transcontinent Club Mix] 5:45
*I Want You Back [Suggested Callout Hook] 0:12

External links

*youtube|cAGjzd5vi_E|European music video for "I Want You Back"
*youtube|Cy0zCy9xmyg|US music video for "I Want You Back"
*youtube|o9GjSJP01bI|I Want You Back (Big Reds Mega Mix)

References