We just finished The Today Show and I can’t believe how incredible the fans were today!!! The LOVE was crazy!!!! If anyone watched on TV…Believe me it was COLD and WET!!! So, to have so many people come out for hours and hours to support us was very humbling. We are really lucky to have our fans behind us after all this time.
That said…
I do have mixed feelings about appearing on the show.
Obviously the response was great and I am happy for that. I was, however, very frustrated that we could not lead with our new music first!!! We’ve been working so hard on this album and I am personally so proud of what we’ve done.
I can only say this-
To all the loyal fans out there…
To all the folks who are not fans but maybe curious…
And even to the skeptics…
This album will be well worth the wait.
We obviously want this experience to be great for ourselves, but it is really important to us that it is a great experience to all of our supporters. The only way we can repay you is to give you the best that we have.
So for now…You will not see me again until you have heard NEW MUSIC!!!!!
Thanks for all the love!
~Donnie W.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Donnie, we love you!!! Can’t wait to see you on tour! Please don’t forget Detroit! xo
April 11th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Donnie,
I’m a huge New Kids fan. My love goes beyond the looks, the moves, and even the music. I love how you all epitomize triumph over adversity, rock-hard resilience, and genuine friendship. I only pray and hope for the best for you. I have one question: Can NKOTB fans on this website vote for what song will be the next single based on snippets released in the various videos?
Thank you,
Jessica Gimeno, age 24
Des Plaines, IL
April 11th, 2008 at 8:38 am
I can’t WAIT to hear the new music! The clips I’ve heard so far really are making me excited about it. I truly wish I had been able to go to the Today show, but I was stuck in my living room (crying like a little girl I was so happy). This is all so exciting. Thank you Donnie! Thank you to all of the guys of course.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:40 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HOPE YOU COME TO SPAIN, PLEASE!!!
COME TO BARCELONA!!!
KISSES.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:42 am
I would have loved to hear the music too. But I look forward to having the chance sometime soon.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I hope you understand that your appearance on the Today Show along with the rest of the guys meant the WORLD to us and we can’t WAIT to see you again…when you go on May 16 to perform (that IS still on right???)We are so happy that you and the guys are working things out (not that you weren’t friends to begin with)but that you wanted to go in to the studio and make NEW music for us who badly wanted it and needed it…music today needs a breath of fresh air and you guys are just the ones to breathe new life into it….NEW KIDS were always amazing to me, and now that I am no longer 13, I still see you the same way so I know the music was INDEED VERY GOOD and it MEANT something…you guys meant the world to me, and you still do…may God bless you now and always…thanks for all you do Donnie, we love you more than you’ll EVER EVER know.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Hello Donnie!
I just can’t wait to hear the new music, and I’m sure it will be awesome, because everything that comes from you guys is very especial.
Please come to Brazil! We are ready!
All the best,
Flaviana
April 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I’m looking forward to hearing all the new music soon. We love you guys!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:47 am
I would have given almost anything to be there in NYC to support you guys! I am so excited to hear the new music… I know it will be worth the wait. I am SO PROUD of you guys and have no doubt that you will give us your best!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Donnie
I send this response with love from all your UK fans and trust me there are thousands of us!!!
We can’t wait to hear the new music and hopefully see you guys over here real soon. IT HAS BEEN FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR TO LONG!!
Love ya
Jo
xx
April 11th, 2008 at 8:50 am
sStill so very excited and enjoying hearing from all of you. Please come to B Britain - anywhere in East Anglia or even London would be great!!!!
x
April 11th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Hey Donnie~
First of all let me tell you how great it was to see all five of you together again. It was a dream come true for NKOTB fans all around the world! And might I add that all of you are looking better than ever!! I’ve been listening to the old NKOTB songs for the past 15 years and I can’t wait for the new music to get me through the next 15! NKOTB is more than just a super group to me…you were also an escape during rough times, and for that you will always be #1 to me no matter how many years go by. I hope that you guys will be coming to Monrtreal at some point during the tour…Canada loves NKOTB!!!
Forever a fan,
Amanda xox
April 11th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Donnie,
Thank you so much for responding to us!! We love you more than words could ever say!! I was one of those reluctant fans. It wasn’t until I met you guys at a concert in Chapel Hill NC that I became a die hard NKOTB fan! You guys are WONDERFUL!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I just want to say thank-you for coming back to us. We have missed you guys!! I can’t wait to hear the new music. I am positive it will be worth the wait. This whole experience is so great and I am so excited!! Thank you Donnie, Joe, Jordan, Danny and Jon for all the hard work you have but into the music. Thank you and I AM READY!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:57 am
I know that you guys decided to make it “official” because all of us fans were going CRAZY with anticipation. We really appreciate that. Just being able to hear snippets of the new music is amazing. I am so looking forward to hearing your music on the radio again. I can’t wait to see you in NYC on May 16th and then in every other city I can make it to on your tour (much to my hubby’s dismay lol). Houston loved New Kids on the Block!
Much love,
AManda
April 11th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I am very anxious to hear what you guys have created for us! I can’t imagine how frustrating it must have been to have had so many artistic restrictions on you as a band. I must agree that you should have been able to lead in with whatever music/intro you choose to lead with for your recent appearance. The fans would have been thrilled either way and for me, I was always frustrated that you, as artists were so restricted when it came to musical development and marketing choices. I always was an advocate for your talents and would always point out when one of you wrote or collaborated on a song to my friends and/or critics! I really look forward to what YOU have to offer.
Very excited that you are all back.
Cheers,
Jennifer
April 11th, 2008 at 9:03 am
IM SO EXCITED YOU GUYS ARE BACK =)
PLEASE DONT FORGET CHI TOWN……
April 11th, 2008 at 9:03 am
My friend and I absolutely love you guys and have since 5th grade! We got together again to watch ya’ll on the Today show and started screaming again just like we did back in the day! It was so nostalgic, but we’re also looking forward to hearing the new stuff. We will definitely be at the closest concert we can get to. Don’t forget about Louisiana! We love you here and can’t wait! When will ya’ll be posting tour dates?
April 11th, 2008 at 9:04 am
All I can say is WOW!!! I can’t wait to hear the music! I wonder if there is any chance you are considering a tour for our troops overseas… My sister is over there and we were 2 of your biggest fans in the STL area. I hope you guys can come back to St. Louis. That would be awesome.
God has truly blessed all of us to enjoy your music once again!!! I pray for your health and safety everyday!!!!
Lots of love,
tytanya
April 11th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Donnie,
Can’t wait to see u guy’s perform on the 16th (Today Show), bunch of us are comming down from Canada, so be ready for an even bigger turn out!! Can’t wait to hear the New Music!!
Diane
April 11th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Thanks Donnie!!!! Can’t wait to hear the new music. See ya on the road!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hey there Donnie,firstly,we love you guys,please do not doubt that,and if you get a chance to look on the boards you will see we love the music,thats what we are here for,we have all grown and we all love click,we cant wait to hear more from you guys,i loved ftm but sadly you guys called it a day and we were heartbroken.
I have followed your acting carrer and love the films & tv shows,you have such talent and its great to see you in the music side again now,we have missed that.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I know the new album will be well worth the wait, Donnie. I’ve heard clips of Summertime and Click Click Click and you guys definately have something cookin’ up in the kitchen. We all love you and the rest of “The Block”. Granted, I too wish the Today Show lead you guys in with the new music, but just the fact that all you guys were together at one time was enough for all us fans out there. We are all excited about you guys getting back together. As a fan, I couldn’t ask for anything more than a great album that kicks butt on the charts, and I truly believe that it will. So, no worries, just keep on keepin’ on and hang tough!
Love,
mgan9311
April 11th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Thanks for the blog Donnie! After all these years, we are still here for you. We want to hear your new music just as badly, if not more than the older stuff. A lot of us are probably in our 30’s by now, with families and jobs… so you are coming back at the perfect time to give us a jolt of youthfullness again! I’m truly excited that you are making music again. Thanks!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Donnie,
A lot of people (fans, critics, etc.) are chalking this reunion up as a pure nostalgia trip. For me, I’m honestly ecstatic about the new album. I’m more than confident in the group’s talent as musicians and I’ve been waiting for this for a long, long time. From what I’ve heard so far, it’s gonna be amazing, and well worth the wait!
We know you’re the driving force between this reunion and I sincerely THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for doing this for us and for being as loyal to us as we have been to you guys. I can’t wait to see you guys again on May 16 and to hear what you have in store for us! Til then… keep keepin on!
We love you guys,
Jennifer, 26
San Francisco, CA
April 11th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Thank you for the update. I, too, was wondering why the actual music wasn’t showcased like it could have been. *However*, from the clips ya’ll have shared with us here, I am *very very* excited to hear the rest of it.
I’ve said this everywhere I can, but it stands repeating:
Thank you. Thank you so much for sharing what seems to me like this amazing gift when ya’ll absolutely didn’t have to. May ya’ll have every bit as much fun and amazement with this as we are!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Hi Donnie,
It’s so good to hear from you. It must be really hard to hear negative criticism basing your music on the old stuff considering your new music is sounding really great from what we’ve heard so far. No matter how harsh criticism is though, you should know there will always be fans like me to throw plenty of counter ammunition towards them. Critics may be harsh but NKOTB fans are “EFFIN VICIOUS!!!” (MTV) We got your backs and will continue to spread the love. We are your ARMY and will always protect you guys.
Ava, 31
San Francisco, CA
April 11th, 2008 at 9:37 am
It was great to see you guys on the Today show. I got that feeling in me again, and it’s the same feeling I had when I was 13. Now being 30 and you all still having the ability to make people feel excited and smile for days on end, drag out all their old NKOTB memorabilia, listen to the old music and sing out loud like we were kids all over again, and myself buying old NKOTB keychains on E-Bay…lol, that right here should tell you how important you guys are to us and how excited we are to have you all back. May 16th can’t come soon enough. Not only will my morning start off great seeing you guys on the Today Show but it will be the best b-day gift to hear you guys sing again.
F4L
NiKi.
Texas
April 11th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I understand about wanting to come out listening to your new music verses the old but Ill take you anyway I can, Old or New. From what I’ve heard so far of the new stuff I am very excited, and I already called my two girlfriends who of course were your fans also and told them to get there credit cards ready for the day your album goes on sale and I know I will know all the songs by heart within a few days. Love you guys so much and thanks for making me feel 16 again. Yes I am one of your older fans.LOL.
GOD BLESS
April 11th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I am so glad to see all 5 of you together again. It is awesome and surreal at the same time. I feel like a teenager again. I wish I still had my posters! I would put them up on the wall everywhere and drive my hubby nuts!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:43 am
DONNIE!!!!
We are ALL so happy you Beantown “MEN” are back!! We can’t wait for the new music and we will definitely ALL take you guys to #1! I also wanted to say THANK YOU … for being GREAT rolemodels during “our time” growing up. I was only 9 yrs old during you guys’ reign … but you guys just brought alot of positivity into OUR world. NOT AT ALL comparable to young Hollywood today. We ALL can’t wait! CU men @ the shows!
XOXO,
FF
April 11th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Hey Donnie,
Loving these updates!
I wouldn’t worry bout not leading with the new tracks… have you seen how many websites and heard how many radio stations are still featuring it??
They may only have 1″30 of Click Click Click but it IS getting out there, so for many out there reporting on it, the talk is not just about a “reunion” but a “comeback” (and it’s going to be one heck of a comeback at that!)
I love the tracks and can’t wait to hear more of it - it’s so well-produced and your voices are all blending together even better than they did back in the day. Very smooth.
Have a great weekend,
–BEKS xx–
nkotbfans.com
P.S When are you releasing more dates??
P.P.S You’re coming to London right?
April 11th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Hi Donnie,
I can’t wait to hear the new music! We are all very excited! I also can’t wait to see you in concert, don’t forget Chicago!!!
See you all soon,
with love from Chicago,
Anne
April 11th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Donnie,
I couldn’t be more excited about the reunion. God has finally answered my prayers! LOL I can’t wait for you guys to come down to South Florida. The Today show was great, just like old times. Can’t wait for the new album to drop.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Donnie,
I have been a huge huge fan of yours since I was 6 years old. I always said that I was going to marry one of you one of these days, LOL, unfortunately that day never came, and I had to get over it. But I have never gotten you guys out of my system, I still to this day, even before word of your reunion came to light, get the biggest smile on my face when I listen to the “old” stuff. But honestly, to tell you the truth, the “old” stuff will never ever get old. I am so excited about May 16th, I am heading to Ohio that day, so my morning will start out AMAZING thanks to you 5 wonderful guys.I can’t wait to see what you guys are gonna give us. It’s been such a long wait, but very much worth it to have you all back again. I have never had a chance to see you in concert, but I hope I get that chance this time around. I love you as an actor, I’ve seen all your movies, but you will always be in my heart because you are part of the best group ever! We all are very very happy with this reunion, and we hope that you stay around for a very long time. I love the new song, I can’t wait to hear more. I will be one of the first people in line to buy it. I have no doubts whatsoever that it will be GREAT! You never cease to amaze us with your talents. WE love you guys sooo much and will always support you all! NKOTB FOREVER!
Love Always & Forever,
Lynda
27 Years Old
April 11th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Donnie,
It doesn’t matter whether or not they lead with your new music. Your fans will always remember the old and will definitely look forward to the new. Click Click is amazing from what I have heard on this site. I am so very greatful that your back. The guys and especially you gave me strength to get through some very rough times in my childhood and teen years. So I am very appreciative that the BLOCK is back. I can’t wait till your tour dates and cd comes out. Once again Thank YOU!!!
Hope your have a great adventure with this new part of your life!
Much Thanks,
Jodi
April 11th, 2008 at 10:03 am
I am so excited that you guys are back. I have waited soooo long for this and thought it would never happened. I am a little confused and hoping someone can help me clear it up. The blog from Donnie was posted today and it was dated for today. It says that they just got done with the Today show but I thought they weren’t going to perform on there until May 16. I saw the 4/4 interview but they didn’t showcase any music. Where they on there this morning? I can’t find anything on it if they were. Thanks!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Donnie,
Glad to see that you and the guys are back! I’m really looking forward to the new album and tour!
Take care.
Jess
April 11th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I’m sooo happy to log on this morning and see a Blog post from you…finally!! :-).
I have to say that I’m not surprised by the mixed feelings that you have. I wish that they had introduced you guys using the new music as well. Maybe if this was just a “reunion” thing or a “nostalgia” trip then how it was done would be understandable. But you have made it clear to us that although the past is respected and will be revisited to some extent…this is about the NEW music!! So if you made it clear to us then I’ve no doubt that you’ve made it clear to them and will continue to do so.
I am starting to get a lump in my throat as I write this. For 20 years, you have been the person that I respected the most in the music industry and in those 20 years, the respect has grown to include you as an actor. Unfortunately, I’ve only ever seen you perform by watching TV but I think you are one of the greatest performers EVER!! I only hope that one day I get to shake your hand and tell you this in person.
Seeing that you are so proud of this baby aka new music…I can’t wait for the day to listen to it. I have this gut feeling that its going to be the best music I’ve heard in 14 yrs because if you are this proud of it then it has to be the best!
I’m gushing so I’ll wrap this up. I guess after 20 yrs the bubble is starting to burst about how much I want to tell you of how much you’ve meant to me and what an inspiration to me that you’ve been through the years.
Love You Always,
Katherine
“Donniefan4ever”
April 11th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Hey Donnie,
It was amazing seeing you guys together!! I think the fans would have gone into cardiac arrest if you guys started singing and dancing! I think it is much better to ease your way back to us!!! The word is out, you guys are back together and now we are anticipating the concert in May! Don’t be frustrated; we love you!!! I can’t wait for the new CD and the tour!!! Be sure to come up to Maine, we are just a couple hours away!!!
Love Ya!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:31 am
“Thanks for all the love!”
In 80’s cliche’… Ditto!
Your devotion to the fans is one of the most remarkable things about NKOTB. We really will be loving you all forever.
Even the young ones can see the greatness. My 10-year-old son is now wearing his black cap and has his hair in a ponytail- something I could never get him to do! Won’t listen to Mom, but he’ll do as Donnie does
My 5-year-old has learned all the lyrics to Cover Girl. Even my husband has a new respect for you all and is stoked about the new music. I have converted 3 more people into fans! I’m sure similar experiences are happening everywhere. Get ready for a fan explosion!!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:36 am
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HHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY, LOOOOVE YOUUU ALLLLL
YOU ARE UNREAL, I DONT THINK YOULL EVER KNOW HOW WE THE FANS FEEL, ITS NOT JUST THE MUSIC , ITS ALL 5 OF YOU, SO GENUINE, PERFECT EXAMPLES OF HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST, I WILL DEFINETLY USE YOU GUYS AS EXAMPLES FOR MY 3 KIDS , ITS NOT JUST ABOUT THE FAME AND FORTUNE , ITS ABOUT YOU AND DOING WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY , IN THE END YOU ALL DESERVE THE BEST AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AND FOR LEADING A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR MANY GENERATIONS TO COME, I NOW KNOW THAT “PATIENCE AND GOOD FAITH IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS” LOVE YOU GUYS ALWAAAAAAAAYYYYYYSS, AND FORRRRREVERRR………
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April 11th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Hi Donnie,
Thank you so much for the email. I still am amazed about the whole thing. I have always said that one day you will come back but I’m not sure I even believed it 100%…now that thought and dream have become reality!!!
Today April 11th is my B-day and I think this is the best gift of all. Well that and the fact that I have told my husband that when you come on tour he has to buy me a ticket for the concert.. With that being said you have to arrange a concert in Detroit as I live in Windsor Ontario and that would be the closest place to me.
Congrats again and thnak you!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Dearest Donnie,
This is a family reunion for us diehard fans. More than a “comeback” or “nostalgia” but we’ve always been here for you guys, it’s just been a while since we’ve seen each other… and it is AWESOME to have our boys back together for a chance to hang with you again. See you on the road. Much love, Karen in SC
April 11th, 2008 at 10:46 am
P.S. Our husbands and kids think we’re crazy, but to my sister and I, it’s like we’re about to have a reunion with some great old friends. Love you guys!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Donnie W., Hooray for some POSITIVITY! I always knew that you were ‘ THE DADDY ‘. I respect and honor you so much as a human being. Thanks for being you. I’m sure many people feel the same as I do. I wish you the best today and tomorrow. Sincerely, Diana.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Oh Donnie, How I have missed your thoughts. I used love to hear what you had to say and still do mate.
I am so happy for you guys and, of course, us - your fans! And I admire that your families are ready and willing to share this with you again! It’s gonna be another crazy ride for all of us.
Can’t wait for what’s next. Hopefully we see you all in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Bring it!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Hi Donnie,
Thank you so much for posting. For me it was the NKOTB’s music I turned to for an escape for what I had to deal with. You all have gotten me through life. I am sooo excited that you all are back! My daughter is actually going to be signing This Ones For The Children as she also does it in sign language for the talent show at school. I cant wait.
I will be in NYC in May and I will be at as many concerts as I can attend, but thanks so much for everything through the years. You all will never know really how much you have touched so many peoples lives that needed it when they were hitting rock bottom.
NEW KIDS ROCK!!!!!!!
Donniefan4eva
April 11th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Iam impatiently waiting for your new album so HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Us Donnie lovers don’t want to wait to long to here from you again
April 11th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Donnie,
I love you! I’ve been a fan since I saw your smiling face during the Right Stuff video and you have continued to make me proud to call myself a fan. We have no doubt that the new music is going to kick ass, you guys have never let us down before and I personally couldn’t be more excited about this reunion. It’s brought back a part of me I forgot even existed. I have so much respect for you and the other guys I can’t even put it into words.
Please save a hug for me. Giving you a hug is one of the top 5 things on my bucket list and after about 10 concerts and 4 years of trying it’s TIME
Love,
Jennifer
April 11th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Donnie -
OMG I have been waiting for this for so long. Everyone thinks I am crazy, but I do not care. I tis so funny to be driving in my car and have my two boys tell me to play Step by Step. I love having someone sing along with me. I cannot wait to hear the new CD as well as see the tour. I will fly wherever to catch the show.
I am so excited teh five of you guys are together and I have a feeling it will be even bigger then what it was so many moons ago.
Still loving you all -
Toni
April 11th, 2008 at 11:23 am
HI DONNIE I’M A HUGE FAN OF YOURS AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I’M SO HAPPY THAT YOU GUYS ARE BACK TOGETHER AND ME AND MY MOM CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS ON YOUR TOUR SO PLEASE COME TO MONTREAL QUEBEC AND YOU AND JON AND JOEY ARE MY FAVS AND MY MOM IT IS YOU AND JON AND SHE LIKES JOEY SINGING..LOL BUT SHE SAID TO ME THAT SHE LOVE’S THE WAY YOU SING AND MOVE YOUR BODY AND JON IT IS BECAUSE OF HIS BEDROOM EYES…LOL
April 11th, 2008 at 11:25 am
ok Don,I will be wise and await your new song!!!
kiss
jny
April 11th, 2008 at 11:43 am
hi donnie!!
That is a very very heartwarming message to all of us. I am very proud to be a fan of NKOTB after all these years. We can’t wait to hear the NEW MUSIC!!!!
forever, jessie
April 11th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Donnie…it will be well worth the wait…we are older now and with the power of freewill, we still choose to love NKOTB!!! Can’t wait to hear the new album…
Waiting patiently here in Northern Canada…
Shauna
April 11th, 2008 at 11:50 am
We are loyal, we are patient.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Donnie-
The clips i’ve heard so far off the new album are great! I’ve supported you and the guys since I was a little kid so i’m definitely glad to be able to see you guys perform again and be around again this time around. See you guys on the road and we love you all!!!! :oD
April 11th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Donnie,
This reunion means the world to us and gives fans like myself a chance to see you guys live.. when we thought we may never have that chance. I’m positive that no matter what you guys put out it will be nothing short of A-MAZING.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Donnie, you don’t have to wait for “the powers that be” to allow you to release your music. There is Myspace and Facebook where YOU control what the fans hear. You were always the one stepping out to the box. Not sticking with the status quo. Pushing the envelope. This is 2008, baby. So, do yo thang! D-O-N-N-I-E the W-A-H-L to the B-E-R-G has spoken and now the games must cease. And to the nonbelievers, say PEACE!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
First, I can’t wait for the new album to come out. From what I’ve heard, it sounds great.
Second, are you saying that you’re not going to be there May 16th? I can’t begin to tell you how disappointing that would be.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Donnie,
We know you wouldn’t give us anything less than 110%, we know you are a man of your word. You guys have an AWESOME group of fans behind you and we plan on being there with you all the way. The new song is PHENOMENAL and I am beyond thrilled for you guys. Much love to you always.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
WOW!!!! You have had such a positive impact on my life. I was 12 12 when I first started listening to you. My room was filled with with posters from top to bottom. My sheets, comforter, pajamas, etc. where all plastered with New Kids on the Block. It brings back great memories. I still have a NKOTB cedar box filled with with dolls, beach blanket, pins etc. It has moved with me me everywhere I have moved. Let me explain the impact. I grew up in a small town in Michigan. Within, my family there was prejudice. At 12, you had the influence over me to to help me see how to NOT judge people by their skin
color. I have held that standard to this day. I am 31. So to those who say that “music” and their “message” do not affect people- they are wrong. I know first-hand how important a positive message is. I’m sure will all deliver it beautifully. I never made it to a concert when i was younger, but will definitly do so now. As soon as I found out you were all back together, i said “now I am old enough to marry Donnie!” I could turn this into a personality profile if you like, but I think I will save that for later:) Thanks for your dedication and positive messages. I’m sure like my life, you have impacted many others.
YOUR LOYAL FAN,
JEN
April 11th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Believe Me Donnie, we are so excited for the new music we can barely contain ourselves. It’s funny how after all these years you guys can still make me feel like a little giddy girl again. We love the old stuff because it reminds us of the awesome ride we all took with you, but we are ecstatic to hear the new stuff…..and by the way the tease of little clips are driving us crazy!!!! But you probably intended that LOL. Thank you so much for this! Thank you so much for coming back even now, we know that you will make it well worth the long wait we’ve endured through. We Love you, and we can’t wait to see you!
Jennifer Roberts
April 11th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Donnie, Thank you for writing us.It means so much for you all to take the time and drop the fans a line.I hope you are reading the responses as well. You all mean so much to so many people and your music has touched so many lives its incredible!!!!!I know this new album will be no exception!When is it coming out!?!?!?And when will you announce tour dates!?!?!?(PLease don’t forget little ol’ INDIANA)Anyway, thank you again for everything and for taking so much pride in what ever you do,(I LOVED THE SAW MOVIES)it shows!!!!!!!!!! LOVING YOU 4-EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
We know the music will be well worth the wait!! The clips I’ve heard have me VERY EXCITED!! It was FANTASTIC 2 c all 5 guys 2gether again!! I feel like a giddy 17 yr. old again.
Only now, my 9 yr.old dtr., has become a “BLOCKHEAD”!! She has learned all of the dances and all of the songs. She is just as anxious 2 c all of you on tour and together as I am. I’m excited she will get 2 experience New Kids in concert, etc. like I did and that we can have that experience 2gether. My 14 yr. old son is cracking up, “Mom, you’re FUNNY!!” referring to my giddiness, singing, and dancing. HEE,HEE!! We, ur fans, will b on the ride with you guys 4-eva!! We know u appreciate and love us and we appreciate and love you all too!! GR8 THINGS COME 2 THOSE WHO WAIT!! ;0)
April 11th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
hihi donnie! i’m very happy! my dream, nkotb again!I hope see you, remember all the fans waiting for this moment. Spain are ready!! Millones de besos, te kiero. Verito
April 11th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I am sooooo excited that you guys have reunited. I cannot wait for a concert to be in my area (Little Rock, AR). I listened to the song you have on your website and it is GREAT, but what else could be expected from the Beantown posse? Congratulations on the reunion and I wish you guys the very best of luck.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I’m so excited about the new music!!
I do believe that this reunion and music is worth the wait.
It’s better to take it “step by step” then to rush it.
=)
Angelica
April 11th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Thank you, Donnie! I appreciate your integrity and your desire to put the music out there! What I’ve heard so far makes me excited to hear more!
All the best in everything!
Peace…
April 11th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Keep on hangin tough!! You rock! Can’t wait to hear the music!
Norway is waiting…
April 11th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Donnie:
I love you Donnie you are the greatest: If the world had guys with your qualites: love, integrity and honety; it would be a better place. You amazed me when you were young; you were so wise beyond your years.
I cannot wait until the cd comes out, and to hear the new music. I know it will be great. You guys have made me so happy. Come on; Lets get this party started. Please come down South; to Louisiana, Mississippi (Miss-Lou) area.
I could tell you were uncomfortable with something on the Today Show. You were very anxious. You looked so handsome.
Love,
Candace
April 11th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
hey,
I live in the UK and me and my friends are wondering if you guys are coming over to tour???? Please do it would be very well received. XXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxx
April 11th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I always knew you guys would come back! People would laugh at me when I’d listen to my New Kids albums and still rant about them reminicing about the good ol’e days. They kept saying, isnt that old news and I always said, “No, they will be back”……..I told you guys!
San Francisco is ready to get the party started!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I’ve loved you guys since I was 8 years old. You were the first concert I ever went to in 1990. You were in San Antonio, Texas with Rick Astley. I was 10yrs old. Please don’t forget TEXAS!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Hey Donnie-
It was so exciting to see you all on the TODAY show. Watching you and hearing all the screaming fans made me feel like I was 12 again- I can’t wait to hear some of your new music and see you on tour!
April 11th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Donnie,
I just wanted to let you know that know matter how long things take we are there for you. And we have grown up as well as you have and are so excited to hear the new music you have for us. I know this new album will top anything else that you have done. Because you all have matured in your lives and your music. I can’t wait to here it. And I can’t wait to see all of you again. In the mean time work hard. Because I know you all care about the music as we all do too. LOVE U!
April 11th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I love you very donnie thanks for the massage and all the rest o eagerly awaits you
kiss
thyfenne from france
April 11th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hey Donnie,
Don’t be frustrated about not being able to lead with new music LOL. We
all appreciated you guys coming on the show and taking away all
insecurities we had surrounding the reunion. If anything the
appearance gave us something to look forward too. The official
confirmation of your new album and tour and that is worth so much already.
Thanks again and can’t wait to see you again and hear the new music.
Sue in Orlando, FL
April 11th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Donnie,
Well honey we share your frustration, but that won’t stop the die hard fans. We have waited so long and never thought we would see the day that you guys would come back to us, but here we are. Ok ok so being able to sit still isnt one of my strong points, I am really surprised my husband hasn’t had me committed yet but I have him loving your music too. So until that CD comes out I will make a promise to you, I will sit still and be a good girl (well 31 year old woman now)and you promise me that you will keep the faith, smile,continue being gorgeous, and know we are here for you and love you very much. XOXO
Jen
April 11th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
First I want to thank you guys for doing this again, it means alot to us as fans, this has really brought back the old butterflies and excitement that I felt when I was watching you guys at 17. Now I am a mom and happily married but, it is still fun to feel that, I think I speak for alot of 30 somethings when I say you guys are bringing back a real thrill, so thanks a lot. As far as you guys having to do old stuff, yeah that will happen and honestly I and alot of fans will appreciate that, I know as musicians you may not, but as fans we do, I know you would feel the same if Public Enemy got back together and they would only do new music it is a little disappointing, but I do know your new stuff will be great and we can not wait to hear it, now my baby girl will see mom’s taste in music was not all that bad in her young years. Thanks and hope to see you In Dallas, Texas soon!!! Also I would like to know alittle about ya’lls personal life whos married, kids etc.
Ps you guys have all aged great!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Donnie,
Can’t believe you guys are back…it is as devastating (but in a good way) as when y’all left the scene. I am SO happy that the new music is on its way! Hope to see you in concert (finally…lol), even though I am in my 30s now.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Right Donnie!
You know what? I don´t want to see you again until I have heard the NEW MUSIC!!!
Glad to have you back - you are the GREATEST!
And - regarding my nickname - saying that means a lot ;-)))))
Take care…
April 11th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I can not wait to hear the new music and see you all in Omaha, Ne! You are all loved so much and I am so excited I feel like I am a teenager again!!!!!!!!!I will come to see you!!!!! I can’t wait to see the tour dates and locations! When will it be out?? LOts of love AManda
April 11th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
We are more than willing to wait for the new music…I know you want to honor the fans with the classics, but, as artists, you want to show where you are, now, not 20 years ago! I absolutely understand…although, I can’t wait to hear a few classics at the concert:) I’m very happy for the new music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will see you at the show…I hope to even be backstage….
Love & blessings~
Kimberly
Bristol, VA
April 11th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Donnie, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for getting back together with your boys. I can’t tell you how many times over the years I have dreamed about hearing a new song from you guys or seeing the 5 of you in concert. From what I have heard so far, the album sounds great and I’m confident the New Kids will finally get the respect they deserve.
God Bless,
Sarah
Orange County, CA
April 11th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Thank you donnie for taking the time to write this blog. We will eagerly await for your new album and give you guys all the support we can. NKOTB RULES!
April 11th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I’m so excited!! I’m really glad I’m not the only one who still listens to the cd’s and such. I’ve been listening to you all again, alot, (even though my Hangin’ Tough cd has worn out) and now my 3 year old son asks me when he sees someone if its the New Kids. You’ve got one more fan!! Seriously hope you plan on coming to Oklahoma City. I’d love to see you guys again. I was so fortunate to be at the Hangin’ Tough International Tour in Frankfort, Germany and then to see you again a year later in El Paso, TX was like a dream. PLEASE make the third time a charm!!
Blockhead for LIFE!
Kristina
Cyril, OK
April 11th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Hey Donnie, we’ve already heard some of the new music here on the site so you can come out now lol. After 14 years, it means so much to us all to see you guys back together again. New music, old music, we want all of it! Am also looking forward to seeing “Righteous Kill” when it comes out because you are one heck of an actor! Love ya and PLEASE COME TO THE UK
April 11th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Dearest Donnie,
I love you with all my heart! I can´t wait see you all singing the way you used to to all your true fans!!!! It´s been a long long wait, but it was worth it!!! I´m coming to the US as soon as you guys announce the tour!!!!
Love from Brazil,
Juliana
April 11th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I cannot WAIT to hear your new music! ONE MONTH until the Z100 concert!!!! I am waiting on pins and needles! MY GOD! This whole thing is so exciting! I love that you and the guys are back together! I KNOW the music WILL be worth the wait! We waited this long for a reunion…I am sure a little longer won’t kill us! We fans are hardcore and we won’t just go away because we don’t have the music yet.
Looking forward to seeing you in NJ!
Love & Luck!
Tara
April 11th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
When will you guys come to the SOUTH?!?!
We have been waiting too! I am thrilled and so are
all of my girlfriends to see you together! You guys
still got it!
You HAVE TO come to Nashville….
all we’ve had are the old tapes and cd’s
we need a taste of your new stuff!!!!! So far so good!
We still love you!!!!!!
see you soon?!
April 11th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Thank You Guys.I have been wait for your come back.Please don’t forget Cincinnati!!!!! Lisa
April 11th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
WOW!!! I’ve always wanted to beleive that this day would come and now it has!!! You guys mean so much to me! You say that you “Thank your fans” but honestly…I need to thank you. I know I don’t speak only for myself when I say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for helping me through those teen years when everything looked so bleak. You guys were the one thing I for one could ALWAYS count on for a smile when I needed a good lift-me-up! Honestly…you guys helped me through my parents divorce, through a 13 month stint in juvie, and even through a move halfway cross country between my Junior and Senior year in High School. I would not be the woman and mother I am today if it were not for you!
To the sexiest MEN in show business…THANK YOU & I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Love 4ever,
Karen
April 11th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Hey Donnie
thank you for a very heartfelt message. Seeing you guys together again means so much to so many of us.
Can’t wait to hear the new music as I dont think any of us could stand not seeing you!! I’m really looking forward to seeing you live again.
hugs, kisses and lots of luck
xxx
April 11th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
hey don’t worry about the what critics say,I truely do believe you all will prove them wrong you have before.Diehard fans blockheads whatever you wanna call them have waited along time for this and the nonbelievers aren’t gonna stop our support for you guys .I’ll admit I wasn’t sure about this when I first heard about it but what can I say I’m hooked again and will continue to be intill it’s over if it ever is over.
Sandy
WV
April 11th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Donnie:
My only request is that prior to coming to Detroit, you don’t jump off a platform on stage and bite your tongue in half! Last time you did that (June, 1990) you missed TWO Detroit shows, and I cried at both concerts!
It’s great to have you back, and let me tell you, blogging is so much easier than sending you snail mail like the old days!
April 11th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
We understand that the new stuff means so much to you guys(enough so to reunite) and I’ve listened so far to just the small clip for Click, Click, Click and I must say I am VERY excited about it and it sounds awesome from what I have been able to hear of it and I can’t stop talking about how “the new stuff sounds great” to all of the people who think I’m an obsessed school girl right now and laughing at me for being so excited about you guys. I’m anxious to hear the rest. I know you want to be defined in the here and now with your new music just as you were defined with your music from the younger days. To me, at the age the majority of us are, I want the music to speak to me, and relate to me, not so much how you all look and all the hype surrounding you besides just the music (although yall still look great). With that said, if the new album is as great as it initially sounds, and it means that much to you guys to reunite and go on tour again, then true fans will support NKOTB new and old school! Can’t wait to hear a mix of it all!
Hope to see you in DALLAS, TX
April 11th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
One more thing: Maybe I’ll make another giant banner that says “Cheese makes it taste better”. LOL
April 11th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Donnie we will all be waiting for your return… Thanks for all the great times, all the great movies (Saw is my all time fav.) Can’t wait to see you back with all the guys. My cousin and I will see you in NY on the 16th. ALL the way from Atlanta so don’t forget us on your stop……DONNIE IS PERFECTION!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hope to see you all in Germany!!!!!
Lots of Kisses
Dotty
April 11th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Donnie,
Do what you gotta do, but don’t worry too much. From the way your blog reads it was written after the Today Show on April 4th. Hopefully you aren’t still fretting. Take the good with the bad. It will be ok. I have this feeling every thing will work out even more than any one can imagine. The music is getting out there and remember your fans are now all capable adults able to help make things happen even more than we could before. There is more technology and forums today then 14 years ago and there’s no way the new music won’t be heard. Hearing the old songs will just make the new songs sound even better and from what I have heard so far there is no doubt the sound is fresher and updated. All you can do is present it well and the rest will follow. There will always be those that don’t like whatever type of music. No one can win over the world, but you’ve come pretty close before. Just imagine how much closer the possibility is now. Don’t worry about those that will always hate. You, the other guys and the fans have not only proven once, but are going to prove again, that there is a place in this world for the driving force of 5 talented, charismatic, intelligent, strong and enduring people that attract fans with the same qualities. Can’t wait to see how things unfold!
One love!
April 11th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Donnie:
I know anything worth doing, is worth doing right. We all have waited this long, we can wait longer. Thank you for thinking of us, when deciding to do this reunion. The small clip of the ‘Summertime’ is awesome.
I love Face the Music album and more than any of the music in the past shows your style of music.
We know you all were being coached/controlled in the early years by your Producers. But this time you are in full control. You look sensational or should I say sin-sational. There should be a law a man being so fine and wonderful. I love you and can’t wait to see what you have in store.
Like I said earler today let’s get this party started.
The early years will soon be covered by the here and now.
Love,
Candace
April 11th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
This is about the most awesome news in quite some time!!! For years I have been being made fun of by my friends for just randomly busting out with a New Kid’s song, but now they can eat it!! Can’t wait for the tour this fall…hoping you come near the Oklahoma City area. I’ve already informed my husband that I WILL be attending a concert if you guys are near. Thanks for making millions of girls dreams come true again. Practice those dance moves cause that is what I am most looking forward to seeing again.
April 11th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
:=)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Zee
April 11th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Thanks for the insight.
You really conveyed that the music is important and that is why you are back.
But…I definitely felt like you were way more serious than the old days. I thought maybe Hollywood has changed ya
Glad to hear your side of things. I totally can understand that you had a vision of how this all would go down. Don’t worry, it will be better than you could ever dream!!!
Can’t wait till Click Click Click drops. The Nasri version is everywhere and we all know the words by now….which is great! I love it! My hubby loves it and rocks it all work all day long! No lie… but I am ready for the full New Kids version!!!
Sorry we rushed the process. We all just couldn’t wait another damn minute!!
April 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Hey Donnie I am still incredibly excited that you guys are coming back out period!! I am already in love with the new song Click, Click, Click and am dying to put this on my ipod! Very mature and sexy, I LOVE IT! KEEP IT COMING!
XXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOO
April 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I would wait another year and pay thousands of dollars to see ya’ll together again. This means so much to me. My friends and I made so many memories around loving ya’ll. I am so excited to hear the new stuff. The little bit I heard sounds great. I use to get on my mom’s nerves talking about you now I am getting on my husband’s nerves! Please please come to Atlanta!
April 11th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Donnie,
I think it’s awesome that all of you guys are so passionate about this project. Maybe everything doesn’t happen the way you want, but I’m sure it will all work out in the end. I look forward to hearing the new music, and of course, finally being able to see you guys in concert!
May all your dreams turn out better than you had envisioned it.
April 11th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Hey Donnie its great that you are enthusiastic about the new music!!! It’s also great to know that it’s not just about cashing in and that the five of you genuinely feel ready for this. I cant wait to hear the new album. Just seeing the five of you together on the today show was enough to take in for us origional fans. Im sooooooooo hoping that you come to the U.K on tour!!!!!!!!!!! I came to see NKOTB many times all over the U.K and ….of course you were and still are my fave new kid!!!! I loved your rebel side and sense of humour …and cheeky smile which you still have. I also think that you are a very hard working credible actor. CONGRATULATIONS on getting back together. Best of luck for the first live shows in America.
Take care
Christybell xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
April 11th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Very happy to read you and very very hurry to heard your new album (bored to listen “Face the music”) and to see you in France.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
The New kidz…Wow I never thought I would see this ever again. For those who understand music then they have an understaning of what you guys have done and set the path for others to do. Growing up in Dorchester my self, and having the chance to meet you all has been a high point in my life. Not too many guys admit they like your stuff, but i will be first to admit “being a rapper” you guys have inspired what i do when i am in the studio….. looking for that shot out on your new album…….I like the new look…Hey Donnie do you remember that free style 10 years ago infront of your house? you called it “humble” How’z big Joe? Boston loves you guys…I hope you still have my demo tapes? keep it real and good luck on your new stuff….C-Ya in Boston—–T-Rail. Hey is Donnie D productions back too?
April 11th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
hey donnie, dont worry about it hun cause the fact is that someof us were starting to get disheartened that you guys wernt going to comeback after geting our hearts reved up for you guys. no matter how you came back out know we love you and want you there. we are so excited and jazzed… it will be a moment for us to CLICK CLICK CLICK. you all are so diffrent in your lives now and so are we.. i cant wait to hear what you have for us now!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs from nashville
April 11th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I am so excited! I never thought this would ever happen, I always hoped that it would! I cannot wait to buy your new album. Me and my sister have already decided that we would be at Walmart at midnight to buy it as soon as they put them on the shelf! lol Love ya!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Hi Donnie,
I can’t wait to hear the new music, I’m sure your excited for us to hear it! I hope you take time out to enjoy the Celtics in the playoffs!
Love Colleen from Beantown land
April 11th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Donnie
I already heard click click click and I loved. Everything that the group do is special and perfect. I can´t wait to hear the new album and see the NKOTB in Brasil. I´m talking from Rio de Janeiro and we love you!!! We always love you. Thankyou for back!!! This is my dream come true!! I´m so proud of you too. Sorry my english.
Love
Elissandra Alice
April 11th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Hi Donnie! Thanks for the post!
Its understandable that you would want to lead out with new music. The fans are waiting for that blessed day when we can get our hands on the new music. (Click, Click, Click and Summertime both sound really great!) But its great that you guys announced it when you did. Just to hear confirmation from you guys is what we the fans, wanted no NEEDED to hear. Thank you for that! Watching you guys together again was truly magical for the fans! As it was, I had to take off the rest of the day from work because I was still hyped up after seeing you guys together for the first time together in 14 years! If you guys would have performed, well talk about heart failure! lol
Anyways, I am looking forward to the new music and seeing you guys in concert! Missed seeing you guys the first time around. I’m definitely going to see you guys this time around!
Faith
April 11th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
hi donnie , i did liseten to click ,click,click i was about to cry couse it was a very good song . and i love it you need to do that for the single . miss you guys and thanks for the comeback tammey
April 11th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I am completely excited that the five of you are back in the studio again. From what I’ve heard the new album will be phenomenal, meaning the Click, Click, Click preview and the short clip of Summertime that was played on The Today Show. Thankfully there is the Internet now so I could see the Q&A during my break at work.
If Click, Click, Click gives me chills, I can’t wait to hear the new album when it’s released.
April 11th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I am very happy to see you guys again. I haven’t expected to see you all together again. I feel like I am going back to back in times. I know the time is changed but, my heart for you isn’s changed at all.
I am very looking forward to listen your new album. Click Click Click is very nice!!!
And I hope to see your concert in my country(Korea) again.
With my big big love Sae-Bom Lee from Seoul, Korea.
April 11th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Donnie….germany is so ready 2 rock with you!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Donnie this is what this reunion should be about, how all 5 of you are now, we will always love the old music, but personally I can not wait to hear music that expresses your talents in the present time. Click,Click sounds great, can not wait to hear the rest of the songs. Thank you for your way of not being afraid to speak your mind & be honest when it comes to the work you all have done for this album, Can not wait to see all of you, look forward to all that is in the future, truly appreciate the chance to experience the GREAT memories I have always had. Truly support all that you do all the movies & music. Can not wait for the “skeptics”, because no matter what the criticism, you all have not even released the album and already you have made an impact! Thank you all again for the reunion, it is greatly appreciated by your true fans!
April 11th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
i almost had a heart attack when i heard that the group was getting back togeher..i LOVE you guys. Makes me feel old but i love ya
so if your trying to think of where to tour i suggest vancouver bc 
we love you in canada
April 11th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Hi. We, your fans from Romania are so said ’cause we had not the chance to see you live… But we still hope… Will you be so kind, at least to think about a concert in Bucharest, Romania… Will be a life time event for us, your romanian fans! Thank you for you music…
April 11th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Hi Donnie,
I am so happy I got to see you all, on the 4th, it was a magical moment.
personally it was my first time seeing you all together as a group. and it’s a dream come true…
Yes the wheather was awfull that day, and we were there, but it was definetly worth it, and I bet we would do it again and again…
Anytime, I do it gladly, because even the excitement and joy to see you playing, there together, the music, etc. I feel the support, its something I owe you, in a good way, because of the greatest influence you were in my life, I got away from bad friendships, bad times, I’ve got into great friendships, and awesome times, experiences, strenght, because of you.
and in my name and all my friends, the ones here in ths US, and the ones that are in SOUTHAMERICA (PLS GO TO SOUTHAMERICA PLSPLSPLSSSSSSSSSSS)
THANK YOU FOR COMMING BACK.
GOD BLESS YOU
MillyW
April 11th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Hi Donnie! I’m 32 years old, but I feel like that young obsessed teenager I was back then.
I don’t know if you will read this, but I want to thank you and the other guys for doing this for your loyal fans! We hung on all these years and it is well worth the wait!
I love you all! I cannot wait for the new music!
April 11th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
It was so awesome seeing the 5 of you together again last Friday on the Today Show. It sent chills up my spine! I have long awaited this reunion and totally look forward to the new album. I’m trying desparately to get into the city on 5/16 to see you guys!! I’ve truly never lost my loyalty to you guys and am so thankful for this reunion. As for the skeptics, take it from where it comes from. Opinions are like a**holes - everyone has one!! The only opinions that matter are from us true fans!!!!!!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Donnie, Thanks for being so sweet and caring. I cant wait to hear the new stuff. I look forward to seeing you guys on may 16th. just wish I could be at the show but i will for sure be watching on tv!
a long time fan.
Elizabeth Gere
April 11th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
You know the fans are super excited about the new tunes! Unfortunately, it will be hard to get the media to ignore the past at first, and I can only imagine how annoying that is…if anyone pulled out a picture of what I was wearing back then on national tv I would want to kill them. Still, I’m sure that once everyone has the new tunes the focus will shift. You never cared what critics/media personalities said about you before, so who cares now? The new music will speak for itself. You guys are super talented and I am so excited that you are reuniting and showing the world what you’ve got*.
Love,
Laurie
*I just realized that a lame tv show host I would have said, “showing the world you’ve got ‘the right stuff’” here. That shit makes me want to barf more than when they say “Opps she did it again” every time Britney Spears does, well, just about anything. They do it because they have absolutely no originality which is difficult for creative people to deal with sometimes.
April 11th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Donnie- You guys are soo awesome! I am soo excited that you are all back together making great music that makes your fans LOVE YOU EVEN MORE- is that possible!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!! I will be loving you forever!!
Gigglen15
April 11th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Oh Donnie. All I want to do is give you a hug & tell you how much I love you right now. I understand your frustration. You want all of us to hear the new music. Believe me, we all WANT to hear the new music. As excited as I am to hear you all again, I’m even more excited to hear the new music. The few sounds I have heard sound awesome. I hope you guys have an idea now about how happy you have made your fans. I felt like I was 13 again while I was watching you guys on the Today show & reading every single thing I could find on the internet about you guys via your MySpace pages, etc. I get goose bumbs everytime I see you all… still, after all these years. I am such a BIG fan. I always have been & I always will be. I will one of the first people to buy your new CD & I am PRAYING that you guys do a major tour. PLEASE go all over the US. We will make it worth it… I promise! We’ve been ready. We’ve been waiting for this!!!! I love you all… you have no idea.
Mindy Sylvester, 30
St. Louis, MO
April 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Donnie, thank you for coming back together!!! It´s a dream come true for all the fans.
I can´t wait to listen the new NKOTB music althoug I know it will be the best in our time!!
Good LUCK BOYS!!!
I LOVE YOU DONNIE… and don´t forget that ARGENTINA IS READY!!!
Paula B.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Donnie I am so excited that the new kids are coming back. Ive been a fan for like years. I know its been about 15 yrs, but when I heard on the today show that you guys were comin back, I felt like a kid again. Im hoping to see you in concert around my area. Also, Ive seen your movies and your good at that too, but Im glad you are coming back with the rest of the new kids!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
All I want to hear is the NEW material. I’m sorry, but I’m sick of hearing all the previous albums. I can listen to the old stuff at home, on my iPod, in the car… anytime. It sux that there are too many chiefs. I pray that all the differences are sorted out for the sake of your fans. If I don’t get to see you anytime soon then I know why. You are worth the wait. You will always be the king of my castle!
April 11th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
No need to explain Donnie. Your fans are just as frustrated as you are. Yes we loved you guys before, and the music you released was as you said n an earlier interview,”very sweet”, but we’ve all grown up now and it’s time to recognize that your talent didn’t remain frozen in a time capsule dated 1991. Don’t hide out until the new music comes out and remember, at the end of the day, your fans love you so don’t pay so much attention to the media machine out to get a quick kick in ratings.
Can’t wait to share new music and memories in Miami…
Best,
Jen
April 11th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Donald, my …
Friday, April 11th, 2008
BLOG from Donnie!
We just finished The Today Show and I cant believe how incredible the fans were today!!! The LOVE was crazy!!!! If anyone watched on TV Believe me it was COLD and WET!!! So, to have so many people come …
April 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Well, I was so happy to see you guys on the Today show. I only wish (I wish so hard!) that I could have been there for you guys in person. I really look forward to seeing you again… Especially since that apparently means I will have heard your new music by then!! I am really excited to hear it, and I have already memorized the little snippet of Click Click Click that you have on this site! Thank you (all 5 of you) for coming back into my life at a time when I needed you, and for giving us fans all that you have!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Your Face the Music album was edging toward a new era of NKOTB back in ‘94…I was so excited for the potential that was growing at that time. Now 14 years later the time has come to see that potential put to use as a group again. I have had the pleasure to follow those of you guys that stayed in the industry and have enjoyed your individual projects greatly!!
I grew up in a house that had music playing on a daily basis and love that I can always relate a song to great memories…I look forward to pairing your new music with future memories and good times! Thank you for making it all possible. Thank you in advance for making it all worth the wait!!!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
donnie
i am so happy that you guys are back it will be worth the wait your stuff always has been i am so glad your back you dont know how much your music has meant to me & influenced my life got me thru many rough spots
thank you for coming backfor making our lives better throu your wonderful music
<3 steph
April 11th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Donnnnnnnnnie! woohoo! GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT, HUH??? I’m sad to miss you guys at Zootopia. However, it’s gonna be even better to see you guys on tour. I can’t wait till the album and the tour!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK! ALWAYS!!! I’ve missed NKOTB royally! SO GLAD TO HAVE Y’ALL BACK!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
Marcela
April 11th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Im sure that you guys will do it the only way you know how, With dignity. There is something to be said about a former top selling band to have not “sold out” to the Media and Gimicks that im sure were presented to you. Again THANK YOU for making alot of fans happy. Your new songs (clips) sound great and the Harmony of you guys together is something we have waited 15 yrs for!
April 11th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I can’t wait to hear the new stuff! The two previews I have heard sound great! I have been a loyal fan since the beginning and will continue ’til the end. Rock on!
Jannifer
April 11th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Donnie:
Can’t wait for the new music from “The Block”!! The news of y’all’s reunion just made my 2008! I’m likin’ what I’m hearin’! Hope this note finds y’all well.
A Howdy from S. Texas…
Angela
April 11th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I understand why you may have mixed feelings but honestly you guys did the right thing. AND now the fans are excited more than ever. We have been waiting for this for a long long time now and look forward to hearing the new music. If click, click, click is a preview of what’s to come then I have to tell you that you guys are on the right track. I am so proud of you and feel so honored to be a part of this experience all over again. I never thought this day would come — I still feel like it’s all a dream. I also have to tell you Donnie that I love watching your interviews because you always speak from the heart and somehow know exactly what your fans are thinking. and I agree…we are ready and it is the right time!!!! Can’t wait to see you on the 16th…oh and I got my Zootopia tix too. It’s going to be the best weekend ever!!! Love you all…stay strong!
April 12th, 2008 at 1:53 am
I cannot WAIT. I am so excited.
Please release Click Click Click asap I am killing my computer listening to the excerpt over and over. It’s now in my top 3 fave NK songs. I absolutely love it.
And don’t forget us in London, we’re waiting for ya!
Sonia xx
April 12th, 2008 at 1:54 am
WORDS JUST CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW HAPPY AND THRILLED WE ARE TO HAVE YOU GUYS BACK!! YOU SEE, TO ME YOU GUYS BROUGHT SUNSHINE TO MY YOUNGER YEARS AND YOU WERE ALWAYS SO WELL GROUNDED AND HUMBLE, THATS ONE OF THE THINGS I MOST LOVED AND LOVE ABOUT YOU GUYS. I ALWAYS TELL THE YOUTH TODAY THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN SUCH A MUSIC GROUP LIKE YOU. YOU WERE A GREAT GIFT TO OUR GENERATION AND NOW WE GET TO RE-LIVE IT AGAIN IN A NEW TIME WHERE THERE IS SO MUCH BAD GOING ON IN THIS WORLD. AGAIN, YOU ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. YOUR FAMILIES MUST BE SO PROUD OF YOU AND SO ARE WE!! I CAN’T WAIT TO GO TO THE BEACH AND PLAY “SUMMERTIME” ON MY IPOD AND HOPEFULLY (PLEASE COME TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA!!) SEE ONE OF YOUR CONCERTS.
LOVE YOU JJJDD GOD BLESS YOU!
April 12th, 2008 at 2:45 am
once upon a time in sweden you threw a drumstick to me… unfortunately 10000 screaming girls were fighting to get it from me, someone else got it… but who cares you looked at me when u threw it and nobody could take that away from a 15 year old girl
thank you for that memory!
April 12th, 2008 at 3:56 am
I understand your frustration with the old music being played, but you know what? It was the epitome of excitement to see you guys all standing there together again, regardless. Something about seeing Donnie there with the rest of the guys just said, “Hey, it’s cool to like the Kew Kids, dagnabbit, because if Donnie’s involved, all is good!” I can’t wait to get my hands on this new music, because the clips we heard are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet as heck!
April 12th, 2008 at 4:10 am
so happy and excited to hear that NKOTB reunion!
can’t wait to hear your new music!
just let you guys know that you have many great fans from Hong Kong!!
fans from Hong Kong,
wai
April 12th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Am so excited that you guys are making a come back, I can’t wait for your tour hope that you make it to hawaii again, i was at your last concert here and enjoyed every min of it. I know that you will be just a good as you were 20years ago. Cant wait to here your new CD. love your guys
April 12th, 2008 at 4:18 am
can’t wait to hear the new album, I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be sooooooo good!
April 12th, 2008 at 4:36 am
Hi Donnie!!
as i heard that you come back together… i think i was the most happy girl in the world… i think all of the other fans felt the same!! You don´t have to worry because i heard click click click and i believe that the new album will be great!
)
hope to see you in vienna / austria!!
what i always wanted to say but i never could:
i really have to thank you for my life! as i was 13 i had many problems with my parents and friends so i started to drink and make experiances with things that were not the best for me…. after i heard your music i started to think about it and changed my life and become a happy girl.. and i am still a happy girl (but a bit older
sorry my english…
many kisses & good luck
April 12th, 2008 at 5:48 am
so here it is… After so many years THERE BACK!!!!!!!!! Guys don’t forget us up her in Canada. The girls are already planning a road trip!! The husbands have been warned that we may find our true loves and not come home (except to pick up the kids)!!!! My husband laugh because all my passwords still revolved around Donnie b-day!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Donnie, I just wanted to say thank you for giving it another go, you guys and the music meant a lot to me when I was younger, and it got me through a lot of hard times, it offered me a place to get lost in while chaos was going on around me, and this is why you all stay so dear in my heart. I will be supporting you guys 100% and God willing I’ll make it to a show. Thanks!
Lucky
April 12th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Donnie,
thanks for your post. I’m really looking forward to hear your new album. Take your time, we all can wait (impatiently)a little longer. I know it’s worth waiting for!
I would love to see you on 16th May, but since I live in Finland I only be there with you “in spirit”
Please, make sure you’ll tour in Europe too!
Lots of love,
Jo
April 12th, 2008 at 8:29 am
HI! Donnie♥,
Thanks for the post. I cannot wait to hear the whole album. I listened to the clips and thought they were great!!!
I have been a loyal fan since you started and will continue to be until the end. Can’t wait to see you on the road!! Take Care!!
Love Ya Always,
Meg♥♥
April 12th, 2008 at 8:43 am
WELL GET TO IT THEN!!!
~AND~
THANKS FOR THE LOVE!
We feel like truly appreciated fans…
Getting excited for the LIVE stuff
~♥Jessa Story♥
April 12th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Donnie,
We are all patiently waiting for your new music and we are all very excited! I think we have all got used to waiting! Not only have many of us secretly wanted and waited for some kind of “come back,” but we have been waiting since the rumors have been released. We will continue to patiently wait for the new music as well! So far, the clips sound awesome! I know all of you are, but I am just enjoying the ride! I have not felt like this since I first discovered you all and your music when I was a little middle-schooler and twelve! It is fun feeling like a giddy teenager again! I forgot how it felt and it is wonderful and thank you to you and all of the guys for allowing all of us to experience this again! We love you!
Erica-Don’t forget Colorado!
April 12th, 2008 at 10:54 am
It’s really good to hear from you Donnie. I’m actually from the New York City area but moved to Chicago back in July 2006. I wasn’t home unfortunately to watch The Today Show but watched it once I got home from work on the show’s website. I just wanted to let you know that I have some of the songs(not all of them)programmed in my IPOD. Every morning I have to play all of the songs on the bus and train traveling to work and it gets me going all through out the day when I’m not listening to it. I’m so happy that the group has reunited. Once the new music is out I’ll be on the programming the new songs into my IPOD. I hope you’ll be in Chicago very soon for a performance.
April 12th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Hi Donnie & the NKTOB guys,
I can’t begin to tell you how amazing it was to hear you were back together again. I have the most amazing memories of being a NKOTB fan and how much fun I used to have following your every move! OF course I was an 18 year old single girl back then and not a married, mother of one but I feel just as giddy knowing you’re back together as a group! Please tell me you will be coming to England - I will be so devastated if you don’t! Good luck with your tour and the new material - I look forward with great anticipation!
K x
April 12th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Donnie, you guys are so passionate about what you do, that’s why we love you and we know whatever you do will be worth waiting for!! ;o) The fact that the 5 of you are back together after all this time means so much to all of your fans worldwide - you clearly made a HUGE impact on us, and that’s why we’re still here, eagerly waiting! ;o) We’re all so excited, for ourselves and for you, and we can’t wait to hear the new music… SOOOOON we hope!!! ;o)
So proud of you. We love you xxx
COME TO THE UK!!!!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 11:27 am
It’s great to hear that, I’m looking forward to hearing your new music! I mean - I can’t wait!!!
Best wishes, Kinga
April 12th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Donnie,
thanks for your message! I can’t wait to hear the new music. For the moment I am listening to the old stuff. But just as you guys have grown and changed (even though on some level you seem to have stayed the same)so have your fans. And we need new stuff! Looking so forward to May 16th.
Maria
P.S. Munich is waiting for you!
April 12th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
We thank you and the guys Donnie!! And you can be sure we are 1000% there for you!!
This is very special for us, esp. for the ones who had never seen New kids (The 5 of you together) and I’ve been dreaming for that moment for 17 years, and it came true on april 4th,the rain didn’t matter, the cold didn’t matter…just to see and support you!!! Can’t wait for May!!
Thanks for giving us so much joy!!!!
Love you always and forever!!
God bless you always guys!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Will you guys be coming to Canada?? Please do and come to the East Coast!! I’d love to see you guys live!! <3
April 12th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
As an original Donnie Girl — you’ve been my favorite since I was 10 or 11 years old — I just want to say how very MUCH IT MEANS to hear you excited about the reunion and about the New Kids generally again. I got to shake your hand and talk to you at the Today Show, and my inner pre-teen self (hell, my adult self too!) has rarely ever been that happy. I love the new stuff I’ve heard so far, and can’t wait to hear more — and deeply appreciate that you also know what the old songs mean to everyone. I’ll be at the Today Show again on the 16th, at Zootopia on the 17th, and in Massachusetts on the 18th. Please know how much we all love you and how excited we are for everything that’s coming, old and new, especially those of us who never dared dreamed — and scarely dared hoped — to see you all together again. LOVE YOU DONNIE!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Donnie I hate to hear that about the Today Show but it doesn’t surprise me. They have this mindset that people only want the old music. Once your album comes out they will all be calling you back to perform the new stuff! You will prove them wrong, the fans will prove them wrong, and this new generation of listeners will prove them wrong.
April 12th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Donnie, thanks for the kind words! I wasn’t there, I’m Italian…quite far…but I’ve seen the show through youtube…it was amazing!!! to see you back together is so good!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Donnie I just want to tell you so far what I have heard Click Click Click is a very good song and I am very proud of everything you have done.
Lots of Love,
Robyn
April 12th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
hi donnie,
it would have been great to hear the new music but hay…. all yr fans get a great preview on here. i would have stood in the rain all days to see you guys but that said im all the way over here in england uk so would have been hard lol,
so when you guys get yr show on the road please dont forget about all us over here, we are sooooo waiting fo you to come back this side of the sea lol
love forever sally bubbles xxxxxxx
keep smilin xxxx
April 12th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Donnie:
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this reunion. Please don’t forget your fans on the West Coast! You all were such a big, positive influence in my youth and being able to have the opportunity to see you all together again is quite unbelievable. Any chance of a West Coast appearance anytime soon???
Rock on!
April 12th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Hey Donnie!
It’s so great that you guys are back. I’m sorry that you were disappointed with the show. I understand you wanting to share your new music to get things started. But as a die hard fan, I don’t care what you sang, I’m still on cloud 9 that you all are back. As someone said before, my son thinks that my best friend and I are crazy, but we’re so excited and can’t wait for you to start touring around Ohio (hopefully) because we will be there loud and proud of all of you! I wish you all the best of luck and we’ll see you soon! Love you all!!
April 12th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Donnie,
I had the pleasure of meeting you last Friday on the Today Show. I had no idea i was going to experience one of the best days of my life by going to see you guys that day. You all showed so much love to us….It was the best!!! As far as standing in the rain…the minute you guys game out it was all sunshine for me!!
The pics i took are absolutley out of this world. I even blew up the one of you to an 8×10. You look so beautiful! Those hazel eyes!!!!!
Welcome back…I always knew in my heart the “reunion” was going to happen.
I cannot wait until the new album is released.
Thank you for bringing the child out in this 32 year old woman once more, It feels soo good!!!
Fan 4 life
**Lori**
April 12th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Hi Donnie,
“Welcome Back”, I have really missd, it’s bin a long 14 Years.But I kow one thing, it was worth the wait !!! I coulden’t be there, last Friday, to see You on the ” Today Show “, but I watched it on TV. I brought back so many good Memories.
I love the 2 new Tracks ” Click,Click,Click” and “Summertime”. Can’t wait for the CD, to hit the Store, so I can hear the Rest of it. I’m sure, it’s gone be great. As You all can see, there is, still a lot of Fans out there, after all these Years, and we are READY, to SUPPORT OUR BOYS/MEN, all the way. It’s just gone be like old Times, just that we are all grown up now.
New Kids on the Block, for Life !!! Once a Blockhead, always a Blockhead !!!
I hope You gone make make some Tour Stops, here in TEXAS, so I can come and see You. Just remember ” We will be loving You forever !!!
Hugs & Kisses,
Angelique
P.S. Keep on Keeping on !!! YOU Guys ROCK !!!xoxoxo
April 12th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
OOPS, I wanted to say ” Welcome Back “, I have really missed YOU, it’s bin a long 14 Years…..
April 12th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Sooooooooooooo glad you guys are back!!!!!
April 12th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I have to say that when i first heard the “rumors” i was a little like “come on, really? what next?” Then i went to the site and heard a snip of what sounded like a new song and that was when i got excited