“We belong together… and you know I’m right”
From The Vault is back this week with possibily one of the biggest love song of the past few decades, it’s ‘End Of The Road’ by legendary quartet Boyz II Men.
Trio of titans L.A. Reid, Babyface and Daryl Simmons birthed the 1993 gem which was included on the ‘Boomerang OST’ and later on was part of the tracklist of the reissue of the boys debut LP ‘CooleyHighHarmony.’
Without an iota of doubt, it’s this very song that made Boyz II Men a household name. Indeed, after a bevy of top 10 hits, ‘Road’ eclipsed all of the previous success thanks to a then record-breaking 13 weeks stint at #1 on the Billboard chart and multiple Top 10 placings the world over.
Though the track’s video drips all sorts of cheese, it is a a great representation of the “90s love song” model which remains a strong visual reference of the era.
At the top of the year, we were very vocal about wanting diversity in the male arena, especially on a lyrical tip. Narratives surrounding “sex” and “partying” have produced a number of hot hits could, however it’d be refreshing to see some of today’s talent expand their lyrical discourse to include some of the more true to life aspects of love – namely vulnerability. For, as ‘Road’ has shown, such artistic honesty can yield iconic results.
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trash, britney spears slays them oldies
Britney slays no one. The GP doesn’t even respect her. She’s a joke.
s****** is a brain dead has been she probably doesn’t even know who she is hell she probably think dinosaurs still roam the earth
Flop attempt at trolling
This song is ICONIC! Classic, timeless & beautiful.
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One Sweet Day – 16 weeks #1
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I’ll Make Love To You – 14 weeks #1
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End Of The Road – 13 weeks #1
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Down On Bended Knee – 6 weeks #1
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They had a SHORT run (1991 – 1997)… But, their music was/is timeless.
Completely agree LOVE Them!!!
No one touches them vocally
https://youtu.be/SUBJM29Gqug
So inspired by them rubbish compared to them
But my tribute
This is one of my favorite songs ever. Best male vocals for a group ever (besides Jodeci)!
Don’t forget TAKE 6…
This was 1992…
Boyz II Men had some classics! I agree that male artist in R&B need to step it up. We have Miguel, Frank, and Abel trying while Chris, Trey, Ne-Yo, and Usher are serving the same old thing on a new day.
I don’t find Miguel, Frank or “Abel” (who?) all that compelling, to tell you the truth. And while Chris, Trey and Neyo may be themselves tired, I find those odd PNR&B wannabe “alternative” hipster types like Frank and Miguel to be wholly uncompelling and almost contrary to what REAL R&B is supposed to be.
I too don’t find Frank & Miguel to capture real R&B, but I do find their experimental R&B to be the best of what’s out there right now. The “real” R&B tracks like this are no longer. R&B stands for Rachet & Beats in our current generation, as it’s more about being rachet and production than the Vocal performance.
Somebody gonna cry until the end of the road……
promise me you won’t cry for me & you girl
Cause it end of the road…(Road,road,road)
Nice Music video of 90’s