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This is us
Unbreakable
Never Gone
Greatest Hits: Chapter One
Black & Blue
Millennium
Backstreet's Back
Backstreet Boys
Welcome Home
Now or Never
This is us
AJ
Well, well, well here we go again. First I have to thank the big man upstairs for without his love and strength I
could not still be able to do such an amazing thing. I am truly blessed. Next I would like to thank my family for without
them my backbones I would have nothing. First my mommy. Mom I love you and appreciate you with all I have. You have
tought me all I know about being a man and a good person. You have never given up on me no matter what and Ill never give
up on you. I love you. Dad you are the best dad I could ask for and the wy you have brought so many joy into my mom's heart
and world it makes me so proud to be your son and call you my dad. Sis what can I say besides we need to spend more time
together and no more purses for u at xmas u have enough :) I'm so glad to finally have a sister someone I can look up to and
talk to whenever I need that sisterly advice. I love you all. Next I wanna thank my brothers. Boys, boys, boys where do I
begin and what can I say that I haven't already said on ever other record. Fellas I love you all! You are my lifeline and my
other family and thank you Nick, Brok and Howie (new daddy) for all your love hard work and patience with me throughout the last
16 years. Let's do another 16!! Next there are some very important friends in my life that have been there for me and loved me
with all they have and I wanna give you all a shout. Chris you're my bf and I love you bro, Rene, Britt, Terry, Jewzee you're an
amazing guy smart and very talented keep it up and I love ya bro (no homo) jewzee, jewzee so unstoppable. Jamie, AK, Yvette,
Chrissy, Pasha, Tanjee, Ana, Jenna, Mica, Jamie2, Prophet, Ryan Durr, Lauren, Leigh, Leghanna, Bailey, James Dorough heehee,
Gabby1, Gabby2, Sarah st Amand, Megan Macauley and all my friends that I didn't name, I love you all. Just cant make this thing
too damn long like I usually do :) Ray Ray we have been thru so much and just want you to know I love you to death and wish you
all the best. To my new crew Dom, Isabella and most importantly Poopoo Melons I heart you. You really are the greatest and you
rock my face :) PS "What are you doing"? :) I wanna thank everyone at Jive Records and our management Prospect Park. All of
you guys rock and thanks for all the hard work. To all the amazing and skillful producers and writers that we were so fortunate
to work with on this record thank you all for believing in us and I hope we can all continue to make amazing music together for
many years to come. Eric my boy, my manager you are the best manager ever and lets do this damn thing and show the world what we're
made of and knock this one out the park. Tyler lets keep making pics that drive people crazy and thanks for believing in me and my
solo stuff and dreams let's rock this mofo! Well peeps if I missed anyone I apologize but just know that everyone in my life, good
or bad, I have learned from you all and grown more because of all I have been thru with you all in the past year so thank you just
the same. I dedicate this album to my grandparents and to anyone whose lost a loved one. I love you guys and thanks for always
looking down on me from heaven giving me a little extra boost when I need it. To all our fans which btw are the greatest fans in
the universe I love you all and I will see you on the big stage this year when I am doing my first solo tour and album. Thanks for
all the support with both BSB and myself. I love you guys. Thank you to all of you I named and even those I didn't. I love you all.
And remember, life is just what you make it. So I'm gonna make it kick ass. Bfn, and too all a goodnight........ THIS IS US.
Nick
I would like to first start off by saying thank you to God. I call him pops, my true father. Anytime I've needed you, you're come
through. You deserve the best from me, and I am forever in your hands. I am your soldier. Together we will change the world. When
you think about it, life is full of unique and wonderful surprises, you never know what you're gonna get. (Thanks forrest. Lol! )
And even though I've experienced so many amazing highs and lows; I feel like life has just begun. I have yet to climb and conquer
my greatest mountain. Some call it not being satisfied, others may say I'm subborn, I call it drive and determination. And the will
to be the best I can be. We all know it takes a lot to get to this point, and we can't do it on our own. So I have to thank
everyone, from Jive, to Prospect Park, to our amazingly talented producers, to all the boys, to my family, to my heart. My
management team and to our beautiful fans all around the world. I truly believe that with positive thinking and faith in pops,
anything is possible. They think BSB is over, I say we've just begun. What do you think? Believe, believe. We will do it again.
Nothings gonna stop us. Thank you Kevin Richardson for giving me that book. And thank you mr. Norman Vincent Peale. I wish I
could have seen you speak... you changed my life.
Brian
Hebrews 13:15 - By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving
thanks to his name. /To my family and close friends; I wanna thank you for loving me and being there for me, not only in the high
times but also in the low times that life can bring. I love you and I'm very grateful for how you make my life better each and
every day. To those who make Backstreet boys possible; management, label, radio, internet and the best fans in the world, we
appreciate you. God bless P.S.: Chirp
Howie D
It's kinda crazy to think that from the last record to this record I lost my father, but also became a father with a new light in
my life. That being said, I have learned a lot recently. I now try never to take anything for granted and appreciate every moment
for what it is, knowing that it could be the last. At the same time I see how the circle of life really is powerful and I want to
thank God for the gift of life everyday. / I want to start off by dedicating this record to my father Hoke Dwaine Dorough. He was
one of my biggest teachers and supporters. He not only stuck behind me and supported my career since I was a little kid but also
taught me how to be a great person and father to my new baby boy James Hoke Dorough, in whom my dad's spirit lives on. To my son
James, you have become my biggest inspiration for this record. I now have even more of a reason to try and be the best I can be to
set a good example for you. Welcome to the family. I am so proud that you will be the first boy to carry on our family name. To my
loving wife Leigh, thank you for giving me not only the best gift of my life, a start to our family but also for all your continued
love for me in everything I do. You really are my BFF. I am so happy to be a part of your family and to have you be part of mine. /
To mamma D you will always be my teacher and have always been my biggest supporter in life and my career. you are such a special
woman and I love you so much not only as your baby, but also as your friend. To John, Pollyanna, Caroline, Angie and the rest of my
family, thanks for always believing in me and for keeping me grounded so I never forget where I came from. To the Boniello's,
Bonafide's and my whole Jersey crew, thanks for always watching after me and my family, you truly are part of my extended family.
To Hot Dog and the core peeps, thanks for being my #1 fans! / Now on to the people that made this record possible Jive/Zomba/Sony/BMG.
Thanks to Barry, Peter, Tom, Teresa, Jeff, Joe, Strazz, Ken, Nicole, Gina, Janet, Joann, Jackie, Wendy, Adrian, Donna and the whole
record staff around the world for believing in us once again and allowing us to experiment with this record. JR - you definately have
been the first in a lot of our major moves in life but don't forget that I was the first one to have a boy, lol. Looking forward
to many family vacations together! To all the producers and writers we worked with on the record, thanks for delivering your best
material for us to make this record. To our manager Jeff, you are the mastermind behind all of our greatest decisions. Pete, a tour
would not be a success without you. To Jenn, AKA Chicatita and small fry, you truly are the glue at the company that keeps this
team together. Thanks for all your patience and hard work with us. To Vanessa, Michelle, Kai, Lee and the awesome staff of Prospect
Park, you guys rock!!! To Jordan Keller, thanks for all your legal advice and frienship throughout the years. To Oppenheim and his
entire staff, thanks for always watching after our business. To our band, security, road family and Ground CTRL here's to getting
this show back on the road. / Now to my brothers AJ, Nick and Brian to whom none of this would have been possible, we dit it again.
We have been through so much together and I am so glad to be growing old with you because every chapter keeps getting better!!! /
To our fans, we hope you enjoy this record as much as we did making it. Can't wait to see you on the road, so buckle up! Thanks
for always KTBSPA!!!!! ;)
Thank you
On behalf of the group we'd like to thank the following people for helping make This is us a reality!! We had such an amazing time
making this record and are very excited for you to finally listen to it in its entirety. Hope you love it as much as we loved making
it for you! / Thank you to all the amazing producers and writers on the record- Max Martin, Redone, TPain, Jim Jonsin, Claude Kelly,
Ryan Tedder, Radio, Brian Kennedy, Eman, Soulshock and Karlin, Jordan Omley, Mike Mani, Printz Board, Da Connect, Infinity, Kristian
Lundin, Rami, Etc. It was incredible working with each and every one of you. / Thank you to our record label Jive - Barry Weiss, Tom
Carrabba, Peter Thea, Teresa Labarbera Whites, Joe Riccitelli, Jeff "JR"Rizzo, Bridget Germroth, Jessie Maldonado, Shannah Miller,
Joe Daddio, John Strazza, Danny Cooper, Linda Cangro, Nathalie Marin, Dough Hamann, Phil Poulos, Robyn Stimac, Jennifer Zidel, Beata
Czechowski, Kari Crowley, Randy Reyes, Jennifer Fierman, Wendy Washington, Gina Orr, Jeff Dodes, Nicole Bilzerian, Janet Kleinbaum,
John Fleckenstein, Joann Kaeding, David Bell, Catherine Seligman, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Jon Keilson, Greg Rubin, Bailey Usdin, Bob Anderson,
Julia Savoca, Josh Fein, Michelle Borek, Guy Vaughn, Stephanie Freese, Jackie Murphy, Denise Trotman, Michelle Ryang, Nancy Roof,
Lisa Pinero, Gerry Kuster, Brian Gately and Jeff Aber. / Our managers - Jeff Kwatinetz, Jennifer Sousa, Peter Katsis, Lee Trink, Vanessa
West and everyone else at Prospect Park. You guys are awesome! / Our attorneys - Jordan Keller, TD Ruth and Jason Turner at Lassiter,
Tidwell, Davis, Keller&Hogan, PLLC / Our agent - John Marx at William Morris Agency. / Our business managers - Michael Oppenheim,
Monica Cisek and Kevin Kanegai at Gudvi, SUssman and Oppenheim business management. / Our publicists - Steven Trachtenbroit and Greg
Miller at Big Hassle PR. / Our fan club and new media brains - Eddie, Matt and Justin and everyone else at Ground CTRL. / Randee St.
Nicholas for the amazing photo shoot and Kai Regan for the sexy video. / Our stylist, Nicole Janowicz and hair and make-up team,
Frankie and Rochelle, for making us look gorgeous. / To our touring family - Mark, Q, Josh, Brandy, Digby, Ethan, Zito, Nicole, our
band, etc. Thanks for making every day on the foad fun and interesting!
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Unbreakable
Group thank you
On behalf of the group we'd like to thank the following people for helping us achieve our
vision and make UNBREAKABLE a reality. *Thank you to all the writers and producers on the
record - Mitch Allan, Adam Anders, Zukhan Bey, Chuck Butler, Jess Cates, JC Chasez, Blair
Daly, Kara DioGuardi, Ben Glover, Regie Hamm, Nikki Hassman, David Hodges, Brett James,
Emanuel Kiriakou, Chris Lindsey, MachoPsycho, Billy Mann, Aimee Mayo, Don Mescali, Dan Muckala,
Neff-U, Laura Pergolizzi, Vincent Pontare, Lindy Robbins, John Shanks, Pam Sheyne, Sophie
Somajo, Martin Sutton, Troy Verges and Rob Wells * Thank you to Chris Lord-Alge for mixing the
record. * Thank you to our record label Jive - Berry Weiss, Tom Carrabba, Peter Thea, Teresa LaBarbera
Whites, Julia Lipari, Joe Riccitelli, Jeff "JR" Rizzo, Ken Lucek, Briget Germroth, Jessie
Maldonado, Shannah Miller, Joe Daddio, Tom Starr, John Strazza, Christian Alcantara, Linda Cangro,
Nathalie Marin, Doug Hamann, Phil Poulos, Robyn Stimac, Jennifer Zidel, Allyson Levy, Dan Mackta, Wendy Washington,
Gina Orr, Janet Kleinbaum, John Fleckenstein, JoAnn Kaeding, jeff Dodes, Jami Stigliano, David Bell,
Catherine Seligman, Bob Anderson, Tiffany Gilman, Jackie Murphy and Denise Trotman. * Our managers
Jeff Kwatinetz, Peter Katsis, Stu Sobol and Jennifer Sousa at THE FIRM. * Our attorney Jordan
Keller at Lassiter, Tidwell, Davis, Keller & Hogan, PLLC * Our agent David Zedeck at CAA. *
Our business managers Michael Oppenheim and Monica Cisek at Gudvi, Sussman and Oppenheim
Business Management. * Our publicist Kim Estlund at BWR * Ray Kay, for the amazing photo shoot
and video. * Our stylists Negar Ali and Nicole Janowicz and Frankie for making us look gorgeous.
AJ
I can't believe we've come this far. Hell, I can't believe I have come this far. What an amazing and life changing experience this has been. I have so many wonderful memories and many more to make with you guys. By you guys, I mean the following people - first to my mother, you have taught me everything a mom could about being a man. You have always been there and I know you always will. I am proud to be your little boy all grown up now and I can't wait to follow in your footsteps (which are hard to follow) and be married, have my own family and grow old with someone I love. Thank you, Mom and thank you Tony for being the father I never had.
It's an honor to call you Dad! I'll love you both untill the day that I die. Next, to all of my family, thank you all for always being so patient and understanding with me for the past 30 years. Damn, I'm getting old! To my best friends, Chris and Renee, you guys are my armor, always there to protect me, especially from myself. I love you guys and Renee, I will always regret not being there for you and I will always remember Yuri as a brother to me. He was very gifted and sweet spirited and he will be missed. I love you both. Rachel, baby cakes, "I love your face." Nooooo, what can I say, you are my true best friend and so much more. My life wouldn't be complete without you in it. I love you and live for you, now and forever.
Thank you for getting me and for loving Alex. You are an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with. I love you! To my second family, I love you guys - Trisha, Roger Terry, Matt, Nick, Katie and we can't forget Biggins "Gunny." Moving on - I knew this would be long, but I have to get this right. To all my boys, Terry, Mica, AK, Corey, Pico, Chase, Perry, Johnny, Marcus, Cliff, Q, Drew, Joey, Bruno, Mo, Ralphy, Jared, Tom, Jason and Nicky B - you are my real life entourage, my brothers, and I love you all in your own messed up ways. You guys will be in my life forever. Also, to some of the ladies in my life aswell - Darta, Jenna, Taili, Dina, Britney, Kate, Jenn, Jamie 1 and Jamie 2, Kristin 1 and Kristin 3, Meg "and I love you a$$hole," Kara, Gaby, Leigh, Leighann and Brianna -
thanks for always showing me the lighter side of things and for sometimes letting your men out to play with Jizzle. Tyler and Lindsay, what can I say! Linds - you are beautiful and über-talented and I wish you the most success and Tyler, we're a kick ass team. Let's do this thing and I promise all the croissants you can handle. Tyler Shields is the best! JC - you are an amazing talent and it was a great pleasure workin gwith you. Eric - you have been one of my best friends for over ten years and now you're my freaking manager. You're amazing and gifted and you are such a hard worker. Keep up the good work, buddy; we are going places. Last but not least, the boys - first, Kevin - dude, this sucks. I miss you, man. You're always going to be my big brother and I will forever thank you for the best 13 years of my life and for believing in me,
waking me up and helping me be sober for now five years. Side note - congrats to you and your wife for being the proud parents of your first child. To the other goofballs - Nick, dude you've grown up so fast, but you've become a great man, kid! I love you little bro and I couldn't be more proud of you. Brian - I know we've had our moments, but you've taught me so much about life and balance in it and I owe you my life. You're a great friend and father - I love you, you prick. ANd finally Howie. Howie what can I say dude, I've known you since I was 12. You're such a trooper and a kind spirit and a very hard worker. Don't ever change a hair on your head, even hair 72. I'm proud of you brother, especially on this record. You've come so far and you sound amazing on this record. All I've got to say is, IT'S ABOUT TIME. I love you guys and thanks for always believing in me.
To all our fans, you all, every last one, are the backbone of the BSB. If not for all of you, I and we could not fulfill our dreams. Thank you for 15 wonderful years and I hope you all show me the same support when I venture off on my own (which will be soon - YAY!) Well that about sums it up and if you haven't fallen asleep yet, we really did it guys, we truly are and always will be UNBREAKABLE! (I dedicate this album to Ursula and Adolph Fernandez - I love you and miss you.) P.S someone just farted and reminded me not to forget the greatest, most loyal friends I've got (with a lot of hair). Bernie and Ozzy, I would be lost without you guys. So in closing, goodbye, goodnight or good morning to all, to all remember life is just!
Brian
1 CHRONICLES 16:8-11 Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing to Him, praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
I am thankful and honored to have another opportunity to say thanks again on yet another CD. When we started 15 years ago, we used to call them records. I am grateful to my wife Leighanne and son Baylee for always being my number one team. Both of you will always come first, no matter what! I want to thank my family for putting up with me through the many years of craziness!!! I love you all very much. Thank you so much to the fans; without you there would be no us. We appreciate you! I also want to thank a good friend of mine who believed in us when no one else did. Jared we are grateful for the tireless hours you put in the Unbreakable project. Prick, Jizzle and D let's go and get 'em!! I GOTTA GO!
Howie
With the deepest gratitude, I wish to thank every person who has come into my life and inspired, touched and illuminated me through their presence. Through this recording cycle I feel God has taught me so much and made me a wiser person. To Brian, AJ and Nick - I can't believe it's been almost 15 years together. We truly have shared some of the best years of our lives and I will always cherish the moments. I feel as a group we have grown tremendously stronger. The only thing that is missing is Kevin. Even though his voice is not on this record with us, he still remains with us spiritually. I wish him all the best with his new family and chapter in his life. To my Mom, Dad, Angie, Caroline, Pollyanna, Johnny and my entire amazing familia, I would like to express my gratitude and love for allowing me to be the new person I have become.
Even when at times I am so far away from home, you are always so supportive of my journeys through life. To my new partner in life and soon-to-be wife, Leigh, thanks for being my rock and never leaving my side. I look forward to our future ahead of us as you make me a better man. To JR - it's your fault that I am getting married - I was the last man standing. To Andrea, you're a great friend and all your efforts truly never go unnoticed. To Teresa, here's to a great record - thanks for all your creative input. To Jared, thanks for your friendship, always believing in us and helping us put this album together. To Jordan, your advice is always appreciated and for that I ama lways grateful to you. To Jeff Kwatinetz and everyone at The Firm, here's to continuing where we left off and creating history. And last but not least, to all our loyal fans around the world you truly are the meaning of the Backstreet Boys.
Nick
As I sit here eating a slice of pizza, thinkin' to myself, "Is this gonna get me fat again?" I remember that I have to do my thank yous. Again, normally I'm the one who's writing all these crazy things for you to decode and figure out, but this time I'm gonna keep it simple and give thanks where it's due. First, all the boys. This has been a great ridie. I still can't believe we're still around after all these years. I love you guys. Next, the fans - if you bought this record then you are truly a fan. We love you so much. Thank you for being a BSB fan. In this time and place for music, it means so much more to be a BSB fan. So screw the rest. You're the best. I'm gonna have to thank, K Crear. Even though things have changed, your guidance and influence helped make us an amazing album. You're still my dog, Jared, same goes for you.
You were a special person in our lives and careers. You gave so much. Thank you. JW, thank you for everything man. You know we love ya. Shannon, I still want that date. Ha ha. Juliet, Lori Graff, Bernie, Rhonda - you helped me through some truly rough times. Thank you for not letting me do that thing I was gonna do. You are special to me and your advice has been pure and positive in every way. Love all the Koussevitzkys. Thanks to CMS and UNEP for giving me the opportunity to make a difference with the dolphins and the ocean. JR, Barry, Janet, Peter and everyone at Jive. Everyone at The Firm - Jeff, Peter, Jenn, this is gonna be fun doing it all over again. Andy Tavel, Jordan Keller and love to TAMPA BAY - my hometown! Well I think that kind of covers it for now. Tune in next album for more crazy thank yous. See ya on the road....
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Never Gone
AJ
Ursula & Adolph Fernandez – you are loved and will be missed! “Life is Just.” Wow, here we are again. I feel like I’ve awakened from a recurring dream of performing and watching millions of people smiling. First and most importantly, I must thank my higher power, God, for with Him finally in my life I now walk a spiritual path, not a psycho path. I do have so many important and influential people I want to thank. My mother, who has been to hell and back with me throughout the years and has watched me rise and fall and get back up on my feet again. She is the most amazing woman I have ever known. Mom, I love you! To Tony: you have made my mom the happiest woman alive and I will never forget our short time together. I look forward to many more conversations, thank you and I love you both. Also, the rest of my family that has supported me and loved me through all my sh*t, I love you all – Bill, Darlene, Kelly, Bill K., Billy, Brianna, Matthew and everyone in the most amazing family anyone could ever know. Next, I would like to thank my new best friend that has been one of the biggest influences in my sobriety as well as my life, Rene Elizondo. You are an amazing person and I love you like a brother (B.O.D.) for life. (I’m also a better golfer!) Thank you for always being there now matter what. I would next like to thank everyone at Jive Records. All our new Sony BMG staff – Thank you for all your hard work and determination to do this all again! To all our security – Marcus, Drew, Big Dog, Q, Eric, Todd, Lonny, you all rock! Thanks for keepin’ us all safe. Johnny Wright, Kennet Crear, Jared, Theresa, you are the best management team any artist could dream of – thank you all for your hard work (let’s do this baby!). Nick Bolton – what can I say? You’re the greatest and you’ll be missed greatly. Good luck with all life’s endeavors, you deserve it all. Boys, boys, boys, Howie, Kevin, Nick and Brian – what do I say? You’re family, my brothers, my life. Thank you all for your patience and help and support with me and putting your trust back in me. I love you guys! Let’s continue to do what we do best. To all our fans that have waited patiently for our return, I hope this doesn’t disappoint you. I love you all and I look forward to seeing you on the road. Bernie, Tank, Byrd & Daisy (my dogs), I love you guys. Mamma, I do love you and hope for the best for you in the future. You were the best thing to ever happen to me and for that and much more I love you and I am eternally grateful. Thank you all and forgive me if I left anyone out. Just know you that you are all loved and very much appreciated. So long, farewell and I will see you all when I get there. P.S. – this is incredible again! Remember, “Life is Just”…
Brian
Psalm 140 (141)
O Lord, I call on you, hurry to my help: listen to my voice when I call. When I make my prayer, let it rise like incense before you; when I raise my hands, let it be like the evening sacrifice. Set a guard on my mouth, Lord, a watch upon my lips. In Christ alone I place my trust and find my glory in the power of the cross. In every victory let it be said of me, my source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone.
HELLO! It’s good to be back “ALRIGHT!” A lot has changed and a lot hasn’t. My faith has always and always will be my stronghold and just to let everyone know, it’s OK to stand up for what you believe in. To my wife, Baby, you always have and always will be everything to me. The love we share is what I’ve dreamed of having since I was a little boy. You get me. Speaking of little boys, this is the first time I’ve written thank you's on a record as a father. Baylee, when you read this I want you to know that I love you with everything that is in me and I’m so proud of the little man you already are. You and Mommy are the light of my life. Baylee, guess what? Daddy’s always home. To my mom and dad, thank you for being you! I value our relationship so much because I know what it feels like to look at my little boy. To my big bro, I love you and will always be by your side. To my mother in law, father in law, two brother in laws and two sister in laws, I’m not finished, three nieces and two nephews. Thank you for loving me and making me part of a wonderful family. Yes, Goo I put my chapstick on! To the brothers that make this happen, Kevy-Kev, D, Prick and Bone, just let us always remember to work hard and always work together. Special thanks to Johnny Wright, Kenneth Crear ... (bunch of other random people) Brandon, Tyk, Litty and all the fans. The best fans in the world are what we have. I thank you! God Bless!
ME
Howie
To the man above who has always watched over me, thank You for shining down on me again with another opportunity to bless people with the talents You have bestowed upon us. This truly is a blessing to have another chance to do what we love to do and I would never take it for granted. To Kevin, AJ, Nick and Brian, my brothers from other mothers, we have been through so much together that I don’t know where to start thanking you all that you have blessed me with. We truly are a band of brothers. To our WrightCrear Management team – Johnny, Kenneth, Theresa, Dina, Nick, Jared, Melinda, Kathleen, Shannon and Tim, thank you for guiding us back on track and reuniting the family. To our record label Jive and the Sony/BMG Music Group, domestic and internationally, thanks for believing in us. To all the original staff – thanks for all your support throughout the years and to all the new staff…we look forward to a great run together. By the way, JR – don’t forget to get some rest, it’s gonna be a long party. To one of our greatest supporters, who is no longer with Jive, Mrs. Denise George, we will miss you dearly. This album is dedicated to you for all the many years of love, hard work and support you have shown us. At least now you don’t have to give Brian your diamond earrings- ha ha! To the Zomba Publishing department, especially Andrea, thanks for putting me together with some of the greatest writers and producers to create magic for this album To our booking agent and friend, David Zedeck, thanks for always being there for us since our first tour and helping us “get the chickens.” To CAA – thanks for coming on board with Zedeck and helping us put together a great tour, as well as helping us individually with our personal projects. To Dave, Rob and our tour crew, thanks for making our tour run smoothly. To Jordan and Oppenheim, thanks for always having our backs. To SPC, thanks for being one of our biggest supporters in this whole project. Without you, I would be incomplete. To my loving family who has truly been there for me since day one, I love you all very much and will always take the love you’ve given to me wherever I go. Last but definitely not least, to all our fans worldwide, thanks for your love, support and dedication throughout our career. We truly have the best fans around the world that keep the “Backstreet Pride Alive” forever!!!
Kevin
Los Angeles, CA. Conway Studios, Studio A/April 28th, 2005, 7:05 PM, Pacific Time. We are putting the finishing touches on "Just Want You To Know", the last song we will record for the album Never Gone. I have put off writing my thank u's until the last minute, they are due today! It's hard for me to wrap my mind around 12 years of thanks, so here we go. First, our fans, you rock! You're the bomb! You're the Sh*t. You are the reason we are still here! Thank you! Thank you for coming to our shows, getting out records, and for never giving up on us, through all the craziness we have been through. To my 4 bros. I love you all. I am roud of you all. Thanks for making me laugh! Thanks for stickin' it out and workin' through all the craziness. We do it together! Martin "Max", thank you for all the year; for your melodies, passion and simplicity. You make the whole world sing. I am so thankful we connected again. You're the SS HH II TT! We love you. Rami, thank you! We love you. Fire up the hookah! Luke, thank you so much! Billy Mann, thank you! It was a pleasure. We love you, even though you stole Nick B. NICE! Gary Baker, thank you for helping me get that song off my chest. Beautiful work. Gary Baker family, thank you for your love and friendship. We love you! John Shanks, we had a blast! Thank you! Dan Muckala - thank you so much. You kicked it off right. Beautifully done. John (Five for Fighting). Love that song. Thank you. Damon, Harvey, and everyone at Underdogs. We had a blast. Thank you so much. Anyone for some Halo? John Fields - thank you so much. We love y'all. Jive Records and SBMG music group. Barry, Janet, Jackie, Tom, Sonia, Peter and everybody at the label. Thanks for 11 years with a record deal. Thanks for the passion and the belief. Thanks for another opportunity to make music. Joe, JR and everybody at radio promo, thank you for bustin' your butts for us. You're the Sh*t. Denise George, thank you for you passion, belief and honesty throughout the years. We love and miss you! Lynda S, we miss you too, girl! Johnny Wright, I am glad ur back in our lives. It feels Wright, thank you! Kenneth Crear, great to have you on board. Thank you both for believing in is amd telling us like it is! Shannon, Jared, Theresa, Kathleen, Phil, Melinda, Dina and Tim, thank you for bustin' it for us. Bolton, we miss you! Rob, Dave B, Johanna, Kevin and all the other Road Dogs, Big Dog, Drew, Marcus, Q, Lenny, Lonny, thank you! David Zedeck, thank you for your honesty and belief in us all the way through. To my boys Keith, Jimbo, Chris, Marcus DL, Rich, Tone, Fly and Jose - thank you for your friendship. Thanks for makin' me laugh and thank for keeping me grounded. Mom, Jerald, Tim, Tracy, Mamaw, Ena and all of my family. Thank you for supporting me in everything. I love you so much! I saved the best for last. My best friend, my love, my life, she is my wife. Kristin, thank you baby for giving me everything you've got every day. I love you! If I forgot anyone, please forgive me. Peace and Love, Kevin
Nick
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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Greatest 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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Black & Blue
AJ
Dear Heavenly and Gracious Father, thank You for this day, the days in the past and the days to come with me and the fellas. Lord, be with me in my life every day to keep me strong-minded and determined to succeed in my profession. In closing, Lord, be with all our fans, friends and family, as they take the path in life that we will take from now 'til the end. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.
I first would like to thank my family. Mom, you are the best friend and mentor and I love you more and more each day for being there for me always. Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bill, Darlene, Kathy, Bill Kline, Kelly and Nicole, thank you all very much for all your help in keeping me sane. Panda, Bear, Toby, J.D. and Vegas, I love you guys even though you can't read this!
To the fellas: Kevin, Brian (congrats on your marriages!). Howie D. and Nick. Thanks to our security team: Marcus, Billy, Nelson, Carlos, Raul and Big Bob. To the incredible producers and writers that we were blessed to work with once more on Black & Blue. Thank you all – Max Martin, Rami, Kristian, Franciz & LePont, Rodney Jerkins, Timmy Allen, Larry “Rock” Campbell and Mr. Babyface himself, Kenneth Edmonds. I wanna also thank everyone at Jive Records and our management. The Firm: Michael, Jeff, Gayle, Al, Peter and Skipito (’76 baby!)
To David Zedeck, Eric Podwall, Tommy Smith, Guy Walker, Dennis Gallo, Louis Vigilante, Mindy Abair and all my closest personal friends: Andre Csillag, Andrew Fromm, Dave & Kelly (Big Bro), the Dowdys, Chris (I will beat you in bowling someday – you waint and see, Li’l Man.), The Latonas, Jason, Arlene and Andrew – love you guys. To my Poopy, Amanda, I will forever love you through all my ups and downs. No matter what, baby, “143.”
Well, I think I covered it all. To all our fans – thank you for everything and always being faithful and honest. And, I hope everyone enjoys Black & Blue.
See ya soon. Be cool, be real and behave!
Brian
Psalm 71 1-8
1In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be put to shame. 2Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; incline Your ear to me, and save me. 3Be my strong refuge, to which I resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. 4Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth. 6By You I have been upheld from birthl You and He who took me out of my mother's womb. My praise shall be continually to You. 7I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge. 8Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day.
Lord, thank You for this day and the blessings You've given to me. Thank You for my loving wife and the woman that she is. She means the world to me. Thank You for my wonderful family and how they have always been there for me. I ask that You watch over the ones I love and keep them in Your care. Thank You Lord for the gift of song and use me to bless people's lives in a positive manner. I ask that You watch over all of those who play a big part in managing our lives as well as our careers. Lord, bless our fans and may they be touched in a special way. I ask that You bless my fellow Backstreet brothers. May we continue to grow as a unit and always stay focused on making good music. All of these things I ask in Your name. Amen.
Howie
Oh my God --- we’re back again! Wow!! Well, here we are (thank God) Once again giving thanks to the many people out there who helped us make this album possible. I’d like to start off by saying I hope I didn’t miss anybody on the last album or this one, but if I did or do, you know who you are and I’m deeply sorry. Here goes nothing!
I don’t know where or even how to start thanking my family for their many years of love and support. To my B. Boy crew, you guys have always been there for me through thick and thin, keeping me the same “Sweet D.” you’ve always known. I’m so glad to have spent some of the greatest years of our lives together making music for people everywhere.
To our management team, The Firm: Michael, Jeff, Gayle, Peter, Skip, Al, Papale, Fernando, Aaron and the entire staff, thanks for taking our careers to the next level.
To our record label, Jive/Zomba: Clive, Barry, Tom, Steve, Janet, Jackie, Gerry, Lynda, JoAnn, Michael, Neil, Denise, Joe, Tom, Trish, J.R., Hurricane, Phil, Kelly, Daddio, Rose, Doug, Jessie, Nathalie, Mozy, John, Bob, Bill, Julia, Linda, Jenny, Mark, Richard, Eric, Andrea, Anna and all the Jive worldwide staff ---great job again!.
To the Cheiron Team: Max, Rami, Kristian, Andreas, John, Jake, Per, David and the rest of the producers and engineers from this album: Timmy, Veit, Larry, Rodney, Chris and Tom. You definitely laced the tracks!
To Babyface, Dianne, Desmond, Lionel, Gary, Walt, Rhett, Brian, Josh, Soul Solution, Full Force and all the writers I work with personally --- it was a pleasure! Congrats to Kevin, Brian, Nick, AJ, Andrew, Calum, Steve, Andreas, Franciz & LePont for the songs we got on the album. To Evolution, our booking agency: David, Eric, Craig and the entire staff, thank you for all the great tours. Let’s do it again this year.
To our extended family on the road: The BSB Band, Dancers, Fatima, Doc, Scot, T.L, Tim, Leila, Pert and the crew.
Thanks for keeping us looking and sounding good on stage. To Diggler #2 (Nelson) and the rest of the security, thanks for always watching our backs. To Mitch, Marcee and the entire staff of MSO, thanks for the great publicity. To our personal photographer, Andre: thanks for all your great shots and servicing them to all the magazines. To our personal stylist/makeup artists: Rachel, Signe and Scott, thanks for keeping us always looking good.
To all radio and club DJs, TV media and the press: once again, thanks for all your support. To Oppenheim, Branca and Mitch, thanks for helping us take care of business while we’re doing the shows. Back on the home front, thanks to Rick, Mark and Dale for keeping an eye on my personal business.
At the end of the day, none of this would be possible without our fans supporting us and our music. Thank you for always keeping the Backstreet Pride alive.
Kevin
Officially this is our forth LP. Every day I am amazed that we have made this dream come true and that we continue to hold it all together. None of it could have happened without the help of a lot of great people.
To Clive, Barry, Stevie, Sonia, Janet, Lynda, Jackie, Tom, Denise, Karen, J.R., JoAnn, Hurricane and the staff of Jive Records, thank you!
To Michael, Jeff, Gayle, Peter, Michael P., Skip and everyone at The Firm, thank you for bustin' your butts everyday to make this business stay fun and productive.
To Michael, Karen and everybody at G.C & OPP. Thank you for keeping all the business straight. To Mitch and Marcee at MSO, Raul, Marcus, Nelson and Big Bob, thanks for always havin' our back! To our touring family of the new millennium- Tom Hudak, dancers, band, Fatima, Tim, Leila, Pert, thank you for kickin' ass every night. Let's do it again!
To David, Eric, Craig and everyone at Evolution, thank you!
To all the talented writers, and producers we've worked with on this album: Max, Rami, Kristian, Andreas, per, David, and everyone at Cheiron. Together we have revolutionized pop music. Thank you! Timmy and Larry " Rock " , it's great to work with you again.
Thank you for helping us bring back the R & B in our sound. To Baby Face ( Kenny Edmonds ), it was an honor and a dream come true to have you on this album. Hopefully it's just the beginning. Thank you. To Franciz & Lepont; you hooked up a funky jam and a beautiful song. I'm glad we have started this relationship. Thank You.
Also thanks to Dan Hill, Andrew Fromm, Calum MacCall and Viet Renn. To Rodney Jerkins : thank you for the funky stuff - It was a privilege to work with you. Cary, we'll get one next time.
To all DJs and VJs, Radio, MTV, VIVA, Musique PLus, and Much Music, thank you so much for support through the years. To Andre, thank you for your great action shots.
To my li'l brothers, Nick, AJ, Howie and Brian. Look where we are and what we've been through. Than You. I love you.
To my family : Mom, Jerald, Tim, Tracy, Will, Papaw, Ena and Mamaw,. Thank you for keeping me grounded with love. I love you! To my best friends, Keith and Jimmy. Thanks for always telling we like it is! I love you! To all the rest of my friend and family, I wish I could spend more time with you all. I'm thinking of you.
To my lover, my friend and my buddy to the end. I'm so proud to call you mine. Kristin, you're my wife, baby! I love you.
To all the people that stood in the line, slept in the rain and cold to see us on TRL, or see our show or buy our records or just say hi. To all our incredible fans the world over. I love you and I'll see you soon
Nick
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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Millennium
AJ
First and foremost, I wish to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for allowing myself, my family and my four brothers to see things this far and prosperous. There, I'm glad I got that off my chest. Well kids, here we are doing it all over again and again and again...but this time it's gonna be even better than the last. First, a thank you and congratulations to our new management, The Firm -- thanks for taking us from night into day. Shortly thereafter I wish to thank Jive Records for being there and collaborating on a wonderful album and to the producers that helped make it all possible, such as: Timmy Allen, Eric Foster White, Full Force, Rami and of course, Mr. Max Martin and Kristian Lundin at Cheiron. To Denniz PoP, you were an inspiration to all of us...we're gonna miss you buddy. This album is entirely dedicated to you. Now comes the fun part -- the Band!!! Well, where to begin -- let's start with the keys: Dennis (FREEWAY) Gallo and Tommy (POWDER) Smith, you guys rock. Next, percussion: Obie Morant, well you're in a class of your
own, but thanks for your funk. Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Slash are some of the greatest... but wait there is one more, Mr. Billy Chapin, dude you're an incredible guitar player and song writer, keep it up, we'll see you around. Freddy Mollings, you are the cool brother to play the bass, well keep on funkin' and thanks. Last, but certainly not least, Tim Berkebile, dude I love you like a dad. What can I say about the greatest drummer that ever lived, except thanks buddy -- well I
guess the Diamond Club days will be missed, anyway...thank you for everything. To everyone else that makes up the BSB family: David Zedeck, Andre Csillig, Angie Lehman (you Fox) and Kiki, each of you works so hard to help us achieve all of our goals as entertainers...I recognize your talents and skills and I thank you all so very much. Major thanks to all of our security for always having our backs and keeping us save 24/7. To both the old (Bundy, Dre, Todd, Q) and the new (Marcus, Tom, Marc, Mike), I appreciate all that you have done. Nicole Peltz... now there's a name that should ring every church bell on Sundays, 'cause you are an angel. Thank you for everything. I love you. Next up is my wonderful family - Larry, Curly, Shep, ... whoops, wrong family. I meant Grandma, Grandpa, Bill, Darlene, Kathy, Kelly and Bill Cline -- thank you for being the most wonderful, understanding and patient family around. I love you all very much.
Mom...well what do you say about the most wonderful, perfect, caring, loving and understanding person God ever created except that I lve you and care for you more than words could ever express on paper or could be spoken in words. Mom, I love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Well, next I want to thank my panda, my shooting star I wished for - Amanda. You are the greatest
person, friend and woman a man could ever wish for and that is why I love you and will cherish you in my thoughts and in my heart until the day I die. Baby, I love you. Well, that about raps this year up in 200 words or more. Anyway, until the next song. I'll see you kids in the movies.
This is BONEDADDY saying goodbye and God bless! Peace!!!
Brian
PSALM 61, 1-3
"Hear my cry, O GOD; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the Earth I will cry unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy." To this day I have lived five years of my life, and 21 years of GRACE. Thank you JESUS for your MERCY and GRACE. To my family: Mom, Dad, Harold, thank you for being there for me at all times. WE'VE been blessed with a wonderful family and for that I am thankful. To my loving grandparents, Mamaw, Papaw and Ena - I wish we could spend more time together. I miss you and love you dearly. I must say a BIG thank you to Mr. Barry Turner and the Tates Creek Chorus and to everyone else who was a part of "The Perfect Fans." The song itself was a gift from God, I just wrote down the words. It was an experience I will never forget and I'm glad I could share a dream of mine with you. I love you Mom and thank you for your inspiration. Mr. Tom Smith, thank you for those long nights on the road with your keyboard. You have a wonderful gift, and I must say we're 2-for-2 and counting. Eric Foster White, thank you for seeing the big picture - let's do another one. I gotta say hello to our Band, Security, Nicole, Denise, and Mike M. A lot of times each one of you goes without mention (we thank you). To The Firm - Micheal, Jeff and other, thanks for being Firm! Together we have a winning team. I love you baby and all your family too, "also as well."
Love, Me
Howie
Millennium: 1. A period of 1000 years. 2. (Theol.) the period of a thousand years during which Christ will reign on earth. 3. Any period of great happiness, peace, etc…..
Taking all this into consideration, when I think of our album titled Millennium the word takes on a new meaning which I define as: the coming of the new Backstreet Boys album to the world. To be heard for another thousand years to come, God willing, since it is He who gave us our talents to spread peace and happiness to everyone through our harmonies in our music.
This is why I begin my thank yous once again by thanking our Heavenly Father for all the wonderful gifts He has bestowed upon me. Thanks to my immediate family: Mom & Dad: I will always be grateful for your constant love, guidance, support… and for encouraging me to be all that I am and to never fall short of my dreams. To my sister Angie: you’ve always been there for me as the “Older Sister” guiding me with your knowledge and skills, but remember, to me you’ll always be my “Little Sister.” To my sisters Caroline, who passed away September 12, 1998 from complications from the disease called Lupus: I’ll always be grateful to have spent the last date of our American Tour with you in your hometown. I know that you are now in a better place, watching over all of us as our Guardian Angel. I love and miss you dearly and dedicate this album in memory of you. To my sister Polyanna: I will always be grateful to you for helping me to get started in my entertainment career. I believe in you so much, and now it’s your turn to make your dream a reality! To my brother John: you’ve always been there for me as my “Big Brother.” Thank you for the countless talks and advice on everything from business adventures to girls. To my in-laws and outlaws: Tom, Jerry and Pat. My nieces and nephew: Chelsea, Danielle, Elizabeth, Kassidy, Samantha and J.D. and to the rest of my family and friends: thanks for all your support and unconditional love. To my extended family: Kevin, A.J., Brian, and Nick --- we’ve been through a lot, especially within these last few years which has made us stronger and tighter as a group. I’m looking forward to many more years together of making great music in the new Millennium! To the new management team “The Firm:” thanks for coming aboard. I know you have your hands full but I’m sure there are no obstacles we can’t handle together. To Lou, the entire Transcon family and Glooria: I’ll always be grateful to you for helping us get our start. To the BSB family: Denise, Nicole, Mike, David, Andre, Dave, Angie, Fatima, Doc, our great band, crew and security: thanks for taking care of all our special needs and for trying to keep things stressless and organized. Thanks to Ralph, Howard and “T” for a ll your legal advice. To everyone at Jive/Zomba: Clive, Barry, Jeff, Steve, Eric, Denise, Sonia, Jackie, Stephanie, Janet, Karen, J.R., Jack, JoAnn, Michael, Lynda and the entire staff – thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to us and the album. A special message of love and thanks is sent to Heaven to our dear friend an producer, Denniz PoP, who recently passed away. To Max, Rami, the Cheiron’s, Timmy, Eric and all of the other producers and writers on this album --- great job! To all the writers and producers I wrote with personally: Full Force, Gary, Frank, Walt, Wayne, Josh, Brian, Andrew, Denise, Stevie J., Mike, Gen, Tony, Soul Solution, Berman Brothers and Foxy Brown: It was a wonderful experience to have written with all of you. To all radio and club DJ’s, TV media, and the press: thanks for your continued support. Sorry if I’ve missed anyone, you know that I didn’t mean to. Thanks most of all to our fans around the world for continuing to keep the Backstreet Pride alive.
Hugs, Kisses & Cookies – Howie D.
Kevin
Another album...what a blessing! I would like to start by thanking all of the writers and producers we worked with this album. Max, Kristian, Rami, Andreas and everyone at Cheiron, matt, Eric, Andrew and especially Gary, Jason, and Steve for working with me on " Back To Your Heart". We are so proud of this album.
To Clive, Barry, Jeff, Steve, Sonia, Janet, Lynda, Jackie, Tom, Jack, Nick, Denise, Karen, J.R., Joann, and all of the staff at Jive...Thank you for you hard work.
Special thanks to our touring family: Mike, Steve and Chris in Production; our band -- Tim, Billy, Tom, and Denis; Angie and Kiki - for hooking up the look; Fatima and Swoop for making the steps; and Andre for documenting it all in beautiful pictures.
To our security past and present Tom, Marcus, Mark Q and Carlos-- thanks for having our backs.
Nichole and Denise, thank for always being there.
To our new management -- Michael, Jeff and everyone at The Firm - thanks for taking control of the wheel and smoothing out the ride.
To my family :Mom, Jerald, Tim, Tracy, Papaw, Ena, Mamaw, and Kristin -- I love you so much. To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for all the love and prayers.
To our fans who are truly responsible for our success and the chance to make another album.: Thank you for your smile, your tears, your love and cheers, that keep us going nonstop. You're larger than life.
And to my four little brothers -- I love you!
See you soon! LOVE, KEV
Nick
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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Backstreet's Back
AJ
First and above all I need to thank the Lord for blessing me with all my many talents, wonderful friends and beautiful family. Next I would like to thank my mother Denise McLean for being not only my mom but my best friend and teacher through the good and bad times of my childhood. As well as my wonderful grandparents Adolph & Ursula Fernandez for all their love, guidance, support and experiences. My Uncle Bill & Aunt Darlene, and cousin Kathy (Bono) Fernandez. Next I wanna thank Jive Records and all its wonderful hard-working employees. Our management team, Johnny (Haagen Dazs) Wright & Donna (Hamer) Wright for their experience, talent and guidance in getting us where we are today. Big Poppa Louis J. Pearlman, our brother, father, friend and the list goes on. Thank you for your heart and time allowing us to fulfill your dreams as well as our own. All of Jive's producers & writers: Timmy llen, Mook Daddy, Larry Campbell, Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Kristian, P.M. Dawn, Mutt Lange, and Gary Baker. Our choreographers Swoop & the beautifully talented Fatima Robinson. And last, but most certainly not least my friends Trey D., Steve, Robert, M.J. (143-2229) forever. My teachers Margie Richards, Kim Anuszewski and Susan Horton.
There are so many more & you are with me in spirit and in my heart looking over me. Thanks to all the BSB fans for allowing us to fulfill our dreams, and make us, as well as themselves, musically satisfied. And last, fellas, I love you guys - my brothers, Nick (Kaos), Kevin (Train), Brian (B-Rok), Howie D. (Sweet D) so this is A.J. (bone). Music is love, love is music, music is my life and I love my life. Thank you and goodnight.
Brian
Philippians 4:13 says - "I can do all things through Christ who gives (me) strength. Without my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I would not have the gift of song, (or life) to share with you." Thank you Lord for many gifts: The gift of family. Mom & Dad, you are always there beside me, behind me, and guiding me through life's ups and downs. Dad, I only hope to become the father and friend you have always been to me. Mom, I'll always be your baby duck. I Love you both! The gift of a brother. H-Dawg to the world, Big Bro to me. Thanks for kicking my tail all the time, yet in return picking me up and pushing me to succeed. I love you man. To both sets of grandparents, Pearl, Corndog, and Grandaddy, I love you dearly. Much love to so many aunts and uncles that I cannot name them all. The gift of a dream. Big Papa, thanks for giving me the chance to achieve your dreams as well as mine. We did it together. To all my boys back home, thanks for sticking with me, it's been a long time. A special thanks to a group called Specialty (you know who you are). Thanks for our management and security, we put you guys through so much. Con-grats to Big Money (My Ni) and Slim Tha Frim. Good luck with everything, Big Ran, you're tha man. To the Stonies, my home away from home (I love you still)(72). Thanks to Jive/Transcon records. Mook Daddy, let's do another song (ha-ha). Finally to Frack, Bone, D. and Kev, thanks for the bond we will share for the rest of our lives. To all te people I forgot, I'm sorry! To all of our wonderful fans, I will thank you personally on tour, (Backstreet's Home !)
Howie
Once again, I’d like to start off by thanking God for giving us the chance to make another album for all of you out there in the international world. He had blessed us with a successful first album and hopefully we can top it with this one. At this time I’d like to thank the many people who have helped us or played a part in our success. First and foremost, I would like to thank my family, Mom, Dad, Angie, Caroline, Polly, and Johnny. You guys have always been there for me through thick and thin, supporting my dreams, I owe everything to you all. To my grandma, Corene Wright, who recently passed away, I dedicate this album to you. Kevin, Brian, A.J. and Nick, “Here We Go Again”. They say the second time around is always better. I don’t know if it can get any better than this. To the sixth Backstreet Boy, Lou Pearlman, A.K.A. Big Papa, you have been around since day one of all this craziness and we owe our dreams coming true to you. We are the family you have never had, always remember “Who loves You?”. To the rest of our management team, Donna and Johnny Wright, you have helped us make all the right moves and we will be forever grateful for your guidance. To everyone holding down the Transcon/Airship fort back home, Nicole, Fischetti, Alan, Franky, Kim, Scotty, Dave, Greg, Tony, Bill, Albert and Katherine, Richie, Dominic, Pauly, Mikey, and the rest of the family. Thanks for many years of support and pizza from N.Y.P.D. Special thanks again to our record company, Jive – Clive, Barry, Dave, Jeff, Janet, Lynda, Sonia, Bert Meyer, Martin Dodd and the entire international brotherhood of record company support.
Thanks to all the producers, writers and engineers who have worked with us – Timmy, Gary, Larry, Mookie, P.M. Dwan, TK, Veit, “Fitz”Gerald and our Cheiron friends, Denniz, Max, and Kristian for all your creative ideas and hit songs. Special thanks to Full Force for believing in me and giving me a chance. To the BSB band, Lenny, Freddy, Timmy, Tommy, Obie, and Peter – let’s keep jammin’! To all of our tour support, Mama Nina, Randy, Todd, Q. Elgani, Richard, Andre, Denise, Angie, Kiki, Jake, Mike, Chris, Fatima, Swoop and the Mobb Squad – Thanks for all of your tireless work behind the scenes. You make it happen for us. Thanks to all the press, TV, magazines and radio for keeping our faces in front of the public. I would like to apologize now if I have forgotten anyone. I am sorry and I say now, thank you. Last but definitely not least I would like to thank all our dedicated and faithful fans for making our first album a success with your constant support. I hope you like this album just as much. We would not be where we are without you. Remember: “Keep the Backstreet pride alive, cuz Backstreet’s back!!!”
Kevin
Wow! I Get to do this again?
For this album, I want to make it short and sweet. The first big thank you goes out to all our fans all over the world. It's because of you that we have a second album. Our strength and success comes from your love, prayers and support. I hope you enjoy the new album.
Thanks to all the press, video channels and radio stations for all your support. Thanks to BMG for starting things off right with the first album. To Clive and everyone at Jive, "Here We Go Again", many thanks.
To the Transcon family, thanks for your many trips across the miles to keep us going. For our "Defcon" security, thanks for always having our backs. Thanks to our band, production and crew for all the great shows. Thanks to all the writers and producers we've had the opportunity to create with. To our management team, thanks for all of your continued support Lou, you know where it's at. To my brothers, Nick, Brian, A.J. and Howie, I love you guys: "It's On". To all my family and friends, thank you for always being there to help me keep my feet on the ground. I love you. Last but certainly not least, thank you God. If I have forgotten anyone, sorry, I'll get you on the next album.
Nick
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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Backstreet Boys
AJ
To my mom Denise & Grandparents - I Love You Guys with all my heart & soul. Now it's time to give Mad Props to my main man with the master plan - (Big Poppa) Lou. Without his guidance & belief in us we may never have fulfilled his dream along with ours. Next, I want to thank our management team - Johnny Wright (Haagen Dazs) & Donna Wright (Hammer). You guys got us to JIVE and helped us pursue our dream with Lou. Thank you - we love you guys. I also want to shout out to the whole JIVE team - Clive, David, Jeff, Janet & Yo, Timmy, What Up Dog! Hey Mookie & Veit - Wuz up (God Dog) thanks fellas. To My Boys - B-rok, Kev, Nick & Howie - Thanks fellas for your patience with me & being there for me anytime I was in need. (Go Backstreet) To all my friends down in Boynton & Delray, to all my teachers, Margie, Susan, Kim (hippie chick) & to M.J. (143-2229). I love you all & God Bless. (PEACE) - I'm out 4 now.
Brian
Philippians 4:13 says - "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Without the Lord Jesus Christ nothing is possible and I would like to thank him for all the blessings he has given me." First, my family: (Mom, Dad) - I couldn't ask for better parents, I want to thank you both for always being beside me, behind me & there to guide me through the normal trials of life. I thank God for you every day. I love & miss you both. Next in line is the man who paved the way for me, H.B.L. III (Big Bro) - Yo, man, thanks for being hard on me &p; yet loving & supporting me at the same time. Give Pearl & Fat a hug for me. Ok, ok. Now to (Big Poppa), (LJP) - Lou, if it wasn't for your dreams, our dreams wouldn't be possible. I feel very honored to have the opportunity to make your dreams and mine a reality. Who loves you? Your best friend!! To management (Hammer) & (Mr. Reality). Donna & Johnny, thanx for always being there to push us to the next level. A big shout out to the JIVE Records family - Clive, David, Jeff & we can't forget Timmy - How 'bout some more B-ball? To all the big A&R people, we love you & thank you. We promise not to let you down. To my teachers, B. Turner, S. Owens - thanks for all the help. Airship-Trans Con family - we love you guys. Fisch - thanks for the checks buddy!! To my home away from home, The Stonebraker pad ! Mari, John, Big Steave - keep b-ballin' & let's not forget Princess!! (7272-333). And as the boys say in Lex town (Get 'Em Out). To the studio boys, Joe, Jim, Adam - I got 50 cents, & we can't forget the man (Gaat-Dog), Veit. And last but not least my boys - Kev, HD, NC & A.J. I'm B-Rok & I'm Ghost...
Howie
First and foremost, I’d like to start by thanking God, our Heavenly Father, for the gift of life & the talent he’s given us to touch your hearts with our music. Personally, I would like to thank my Mom & Dad (Paula & Hoke Dorough) for the many years of their support & inspiration when it came to following my dreams. To my Big Brother & Sisters (John, Polly, Caroline & Angie) --- thanks for always being there for me with your constant love, understanding & advice. To the rest of my Family & Friends --- thanks for believing in me. To my “Partners in Crime” (Kevin, Brian, A.J. & Nick) --- May God grant us the Serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the Courage to change the things we can, & the Wisdom to know the difference. To Lou Pearlman, the creator of the Backstreet Boys --- I’ll always be grateful to you for being my friend, teacher & advisor on life. Thanks for making your “Five Boys” dreams come true. To the rest of the management team (Donna & Johnny Wright) --- thanks for your guidance, faith & support --- it has brought us to where we are today. You definitely have the “Wright Stuff.” Thanks to everyone of the Trans Continental/Airship “Family” for your continual encouragement. Special thanks to Clive & the entire staff at JIVE Records for signing us to your label & for really believing in us. “Now we’re Jive talkin’.” Thanks to our distributor, BMG, for promoting us worldwide. Thanks to all the producers, writers & engineers for all the hard work on this album --- we won’t let you down. Also thanks to all our vocal coaches, choreographers, muxicians & stylists that have helped out in so many ways. And last but not least I’d like to give my deepest thanks, from the bottom of my heart to all the “Backstreet Boys” fans out there, we could not do this without you! Keep the “Backstreet Pride Alive” -
Kevin
First and Foremost I want to thank GOD who makes all things possible. My life has truly been blessed. Lou, in ways u've been like a second father to me & the rest of the fellas. Thank u for your friendship, advice & for helping me make one of my dreams come true. Love Ya Big Man. Management, J. Wright & Donna. Thanx for all ur hard work, guidance & friendship. Let's Do It! To Clive, Barry, Jeff, Timmy, Dave, Janet, Nina, Lynda & Everybody at JIVE Records. Thanx for believin' & givin' us the chance of a lifetime. Dave, thanx for bringin' us. Special thanx to the BMG family. Thanx to all the musical geniuses (producers) we've worked with: Gary C., Greg S., Larry C., Rick J., Veit R., Mook Daddy, Timmy A., Max Martin & Denniz PoP. I've learned so much from u all. Hey Timmy, where are we goin' tonight? To everybody at Airship & Trans Con, thanx for all your love and support. Special thanks to all my teachers and coaches who helped me prepare for life, expecially Hoover and Sharon Niece, Kathy Bettler, Pam Whitesides and Ron Feldman. Thanks to out Guardian Angel Big Randy. Keith Jr. & Fatima, thanks for the phunky moves. I wanna say wuz up to all my boys & girls, Alan, Fisch, Chris L., John S., Edgar, Paul, Mikey, Nicole, Eric, Tracy, Mark G., Jakester, Gumby, Jennifer, Chris A., Michael, Rich, Dave D., Tony, Tasj, and especially Jimbo, Keith & Kristin - my best friends. I wanna thank the fellas and their families for their hardwork, dedication, sweat, tears & friendship. Nick, Sweet D., A.J. & B-Rok - Let's Do It.
I Can't forget my awesome family: Papaw, Ena, Paw, Granny, MaMaw, Bob & all the rest of my Aunts, Uncles, Cousins (just too darn many to name). I Love U All. To my big brothers - Jerald Jr. & Tim. Thanx for your advice, beatings (ha, ha) & friendship. I Love U Both. I was blessed with the most wonderful parents anyone could ever have. You raised me in a home full of love, support & discipline. You were my greatest teachers. To My Mom, Ann L. Richardson, the most wonderful woman I know. What can I say Mom, u're awesome & I love u. On August 26, 1991 I lost my father to cancer. He was the greatest man I'll ever know. If I can be half the man you were as a Father, a Husband & as a Friend, then I will consider myself to be successful. I miss you Dad. I dedicate this album to my father, Jerald Wayne Richardson.
Nick
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!!
Welcome Home
Psalms 84 verses 1-4
1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, LORD of Hosts.
2 I long and yearn for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God.
3 Even a sparrow finds a way home, and a swallow a nest for herself where she places her young -
near Your atters, LORD of Hosts, my King and my God.
4 How happy are those who reside in Your house, who praise You continually.
LORD, I thank You for the gift of song, and the chance to use it for You. I pray that You touch this project
in a special way. I also pray that Welcome Home will represent a homecoming of faith for those who believe in You.
To those who have been with me throughout this process, my wife Leighanne (the grace of my life) and my son Baylee.
Both of you hold my heart and my all. Home is where ever we are together. I want to thank my fammily for the strong
foundation that surrounds me in God's grace. I'm finally home. I want to thank Terry Hemmings for sticking with me
and allowing me the freedom to make the most important record of my career. To the Provident staff who have worked
very hard in making this project the best it could be. I want to thank Jordan Keller for walking the line with me
(out one door and in another). JW, I'm glad we have come full circle. Phil, I'm looking forward to moving mountains.
Thank you, Carey, for putting up with me. Jared, this is my last offer! I want to thank the Brentwood-Bension writers,
Brett Laurence, Max, Billy, Botton, Mark and Dave from Take 6, the Nashvill Choir,, and Don Muckala. (This record would
be Incomplete without you.)
To my fans, thank you for letting me be me. Hallelujah!
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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.
Or maybe even live in another world - a world in which life is not so fortunate, a world where 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 mane 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 part of something that can mean so much to someone else's life is an honor.
So I 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 hook-ups. Tom Carrabba, Janet Kleinbaum,
Jackie Murphy, Joe Riccitelli, 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: Randy Miller, Neil Portnow, Brian Roberts, Dan Zucker, Max Nichols, Benny Tarantini, Bob
Anderson, Jon McHugh, Richard Blackstone, Rachelle Greenblatt, Julia Lipari, Dianne Covucci, Sharri Kane, Paul Katz,
Roger Skelton, Eric Breitman, Gerry Kuster, Stephanie Tudor, Elisa Garcia, Kim Kaiman, Marilyn Lopez, Carlos Vega,
Nathalie Marin, Jennifer Sabba, Mark Flaherty, Michael Babcock, Jeff Dodes, Steven Savoca, Jayne cohen, Niki Benjamin,
Jenny Colwell, Linda Finke, Julia Dillon, Mark Michel, Bill Richards, Joe Daddio, Rose Braunstein, Phil Poulos,
Kelley Ashtari, Doug Hamann, David Stamm, Sasha Tylim, Nancy Roof, Jennifer Ludwig, Cara Bridgins,
Erin Barlow, Olivia Echeverria, Pat Barry, Claudia Paulsen, Jim Backus, Jennifer Kroog, Mozy Mosanko, Rebec ca Bercy,
Michelle Borek, Chris Melvin, Donna Ferrentino, Brett Openden, Kristin Russel, Christian Alcantara, Beth Neidlinger,
Lori Drelicharz, Abby LIn, Jennifer O'Sullivan, Denise Levy, Glenn Schwartz, Susan Annarumma, Mary Kay Bua, David Schmidt,
Lauren Meola, Michele Shpenter, Deborah Keegan, Eric Beall, Nate Merritt, Stuart Watson, Lucie Caswell,
Steve Jenkins, Laura Bartlett, Stephanie Robertson, Kurt Thielen, Roefke Geel, Bert Meijer, Paul Paoliello, Ryan Wright,
Andres Ochaita, Christophe Lameignere, Akiko Ihara and Masaharu Hori.
Max Martin - you're like a brother and a father to me, hands down 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 definately 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 best thing, watch out for thes guys.
Steve Mac - now we can finally rock! Thank you for everything. Mark Taylor - hey haas, keep those chickens
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 Pär Aldeheim and Peter Kvint for all your hard work behind the scenes.
Also Kennet 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 Vaughan and everyone else at the firm I might have
missed, thank you!
Steve Sharipo, Doug Davis, Brandy st. John (not your ordinary stylist), Elan Bonjiorno, Jill Fritzo, Gina Hoffman,
Alicia Crawford, Daniel Marshal, Jason Leiter, Andy Pardue,, Jeff Dunn and Lean 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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