`Summertime` (CD single)

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Cheesy ballad from '90s boy band.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this single -- from one of the original boy bands -- is a fun ode to a summertime romance with just a hint of sexual innuendo.

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    "I'll never forget touching your body all soaking wet/the water was cool/the feeling was hot/ kissing on you while the ocean rocked" is the racy as it gets.
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What's the story?

SUMMERTIME is a sugary, cheerful, and upbeat love song that will earn its place a top the pop charts for sure

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Summer conjures up lots of good time images such as frolicking in the sand with a summer romance -- and everybody loves a fun summertime anthem that can bring that image to life. The renewed (and all grown up and handsome) New Kids on the Block do exactly that with this new single from their anticipated first new album. It's been 15 years since we've heard the boys from Boston perform together and it sounds as though they haven't missed a beat, even if it's a very synthesized one.

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What families can talk about

Families can talk about bands from the 80s reuniting. Why do you think bands like NKOTB plan big reunion tours? Do you think teens today are as interested in their music as the teens from the '80s and '90s, or is it outdated?

This review was written by Maria Dinoia
Teen, 16 years old
February 3, 2011
AGE
10
 
Summer love is the general theme. Gives you a warm fuzzy feeling.
"With you're flip-flops, half-shirt, short shorts, mini skirt..." Probably my favorite line of the whole song, just because of the way he says it... that and Jordan can still hit those high notes! Great summer jam that will remind you of past (and present!) summer loves, or summer in general if your up to your neck in snow like I am right now. Brrr! I was playing this when my mom walked into the room. She took one look and immediately knew who they were; she started reminiscing about how she had the biggest crush on them and how they were the Jonas Brothers and Justin Bieber of her time and... blah blah blah! After she said Justin Bieber I just tuned her out. Can't stand that kid... Anyways great song and love the video too. The song is all about love so that may be a problem for you over protective parents out there, but otherwise just fine.
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This review was written by Maria Dinoia
Artist:New Kids on the Block
Release date:May 13, 2008
Label:Interscope Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Maria Dinoia
 

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