Anywhere for You (Backstreet Boys song)
"Anywhere for You" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released as the fifth single from their international self-titled debut album in 1997. It was later included on their debut US album as well. This is one of the earlier recordings on their 1996 debut album. The song was written by Wayne Perry and Gary Baker in 1994 and recorded at the end of that year by the group. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Donde Quieras Yo Iré", was recorded in late 1995 in Zürich along with a Spanish version of "I'll Never Break Your Heart".[2]
"Anywhere for You" | ||||
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Single by Backstreet Boys | ||||
from the album Backstreet Boys | ||||
B-side | "I'll Never Find Someone like You", "Let's Have a Party", "Happy Valentine" | |||
Released | February 24, 1997 | |||
Recorded | November 1994[1] | |||
Studio | Parc Studios (Orlando, Florida) | |||
Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
Length | 4:42 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gary Baker, Wayne Perry | |||
Producer(s) | Veit Renn | |||
Backstreet Boys singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Anywhere for You" on YouTube |
Music video
The music video for "Anywhere for You" features the band on a beach in Miami, Florida engaging in a various recreational activities, such as biking and volleyball. Other shots show them singing the song on the rocks by the water.
Track listings
- UK
CD1
- "Anywhere for You" – 4:40
- "I'll Never Find Someone like You" – 4:23
- "Donde Quieras Yo Ire (Anywhere for You)" (Spanish version) – 4:50
CD2
- "Anywhere for You" – 4:40
- "Let's Have a Party" – 3:49
- "We've Got It Goin' On" (Amadin Club Mix) – 6:33
- Germany[3]
- "Anywhere for You" – 4:40
- "I'll Never Find Someone like You" – 4:23
- "We've Got It Goin' On" (Marcus Mix) – 6:10
- "Happy Valentine" – 3:30
Credits and personnel
- Produced by Veit Renn
- Mixed by Chris Trevett at Battery Studios
- Recorded by Joe Smith at Parc Studios
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Susan Longaker. "Candle in the window. By Susan Longaker (p.k.a. Susan Longacre), Rick Hall Music, Inc., employer for hire of James Walton Aldridge, Jr. & Gary Baker part 4 - song, music - Copyright Info". faqs.com. Rick Hall Music, Inc. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- Interview with Backstreet Boys, management, and others from Entertainment Weekly 10th Anniversary Issue.
- "Backstreet Boys Anywhere For You Germany 5" CD SINGLE (79471)". Eil.com. 1997-01-28. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- "Austriancharts.at – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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- Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1998-01-10. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Norwegiancharts.com – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". VG-lista. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Swisscharts.com – Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Backstreet Boys: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- 1997 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved April 20, 2010)
- "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1997". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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- 1997 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved April 20, 2010)