On This Day: June 17, 1989 - I'll Be Loving You Forever Hits Number 1

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On This Day: June 17, 1989 - I'll Be Loving You Forever Hits Number 1.

On this day June 17, 1989, I'll Be Loving You Forever by New Kids on the Block became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from June 17 through June 23 and marked the group’s very first chart topping single.

The ballad showcased a softer, romantic side of the group and helped cement their popularity as teen idols heading into the 90s. It was featured on their breakthrough album Hangin' Tough and played a major role in their rise to superstardom.

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