About the Song
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" is a song by American boy band New Kids on the Block, released in November 1988 by Columbia Records as the second single from the band's second album, Hangin' Tough (1988). The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" topped the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom. On the album, it was simply listed as "The Right Stuff"; the change to the single was probably to avoid confusion with Vanessa Williams' debut hit "The Right Stuff", which charted earlier that year. A Spanish version of the song was made ("Autentica") and peaked at number 11 in Spain. "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" ranked as number 92 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '80s".
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" can be seen as an anthem celebrating confidence and charisma, highlighting qualities that attract admiration and affection. For many listeners, it embodies the excitement of young love and the journey of discovering what makes someone special. The upbeat tempo and catchy chorus evoke feelings of positivity and pride, suggesting that having the right attributes can lead to success in relationships and life. Additionally, its popularity and enduring appeal reflect its universal themes of self-assurance and the joy of connection.
Did You Know?
- New Kids on the Block are an American vocal group from Dorchester, Massachusetts.
- New Kids on the Block had success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Greatest Hits
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: September 6, 1988
- Track runtime: 4:11
Video Snapshot
- Video title: New Kids On The Block – You've Got It (The Right Stuff) (Official Video)
- YouTube channel: NewKidsVEVO
- Video published: October 25, 2009
- Video runtime: 4 minutes, 12 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 63,643,601
- YouTube likes when drafted: 342,420
- YouTube comments when drafted: 17,988
Quick Facts
- Artist: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
- Song: YOU GOT IT (THE RIGHT STUFF)
- Album/collection: Greatest Hits
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: You Got It (The Right Stuff)
