First of all I'd like to thank God for the talent he has given me. Next I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for supporting me in my long wait, but now it is all finally happening. I would also like to thank my brother and sisters for putting up with always being away from home. After reading this, I would also like to say "I Love You" to all of them. Again, I would like to thank our record company, Jive, for helping us achieve the success that we have. I would like to thank everyone in our great touring family who has helped us spread athe word of our music worldwide. Also, I would like to thank our management for all of their support in everything we have done throughout our careers. And last but not least, I'd like to thank my Brothers - Kev, Howie, A.J. and Frick - love ya lots!
First and foremost, I'd like to start by thanking God, our Heavenly Father, for the gift of life & the talent he has given to touch your hearts with our music. Personally, I would like to thank my Mom & Dad (Paula & Hoke Dorough) for the many years of support & inspiration when it came to following my dreams. To my Big Brother & Sisters (John, Polly, Caroline &38; Angie) — thanks for always being there for me with your constant love, understanding & advice. To my grandma, Corene Wright who just died, this album is in memory of you. To the reset of my friendly and friends - thanks for believing in me. To my "Partners in Crime" (Kevin, Brian, A.J. & Nick) — May God grant us the Serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the Courage to change the things we can, & the Wisdom to know the difference. To Lou Pearlman, the creator of the Backstreet boys — I'll always be greatful to you for being my friend, teacher & advisor on life. To the rst of the management team (Donna & Johnny Wright) — thanks for your guuidance, faith & support — it has brought us to where we are today. You definitely haveh the "Wright Stuff." To everone back home holding the Backstreet fort (Nicole, Fischetti, Alan, Dave, Greg, Franky, Tony, Scotty, Kim, Bill, Albert, Katherine, Richie, Pauly, Mikey, and Dominic) and the rest of the Transcon/Airship Family. Thanks for the many years of support and pizza from N.Y.P.D. Special thanks again to our record company, Jive (Clive, Barry, Dave, Jeff, Janet, Lynda, Sonia). To our distributor BMG for getting us out there across the USA. Thanks to all the producers, writers and engineers who have worked with us, Timmy, Gary, Larry, Mookie, P.M. Dawn, TK, Veit, Tony, Bulent, "Fitz" Gerald and our Cheiron friends, Denniz, Max, and Kristian, for all your creative ideas and hit songs. Special thanks to Full Force for giving me a chance and believing in me. To the BSB band Lenny, Freddy, Timmy, Tommy, Obie, and Peter, Let's Keep Jammin'! To all of the tour support family: Mama Nina, Randy, Todd, Q. Elgani, Richard, Andre, Denise, Angie, Jake, Mike, Chris, Fatima, Swoop and the Mobb Squad - thanks for all of your tireless work behind the scenes. You make it happen for us. Special thanks to the US radio and press, TV and magazines for keeping our faces in front of the public. Well, I think I have thanked about everybody I can remember. If there is anybody I have forgotten, I apologize now, but thank you too! And last but not least, I'd like to give my deepest thanks from the bottom of my heart to all the "Backstreet Boys Fans" out there. We could not do this without you. Keep the Backstreet pride alive!
Philipians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who givies (me) strength. Without my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I would not have the gift of song, (or life) to share with you." Thank you Lord for my many gifts: The gift of family. Mom & Dad, you are always there beside me, behindi me, and guiding me through all of life's ups and downs. Dad, I only hope to become the father and friend you have always been to me. Mom, I'll always be your baby duck. I love you both! The gift of a brother. H-Dawg to the world, Big Bro to me. Thanks for kicking my tail all the time, yet in return picking me up and pushing me to succeed. I love you man. To both sets of grandparents, Pearl, Corndog, and Grandaddy, I love you dearly. Much love to so many aunts and uncles that I cannot name them all. The gift of a dream. Big Papa, thanks for giving me the chance to achieve your dreams as well as mine. We did it together. To all my boys back home, thanks for sticking with me, it's been a long time. A special thanks to a group called Specialty (you know who you are). Thanks to our management and security, we put you guys through so much. Con-grats to Big Money (My Ni) and Slim Tha Frim. Good luck with everything, Big Ran, you're the man. To the Stonies, my home away from home (I love you still) (72). Thanks to Jive/Transcon records. Mook Daddy, let's do another song (ha-ha). Finally to Frack, Bone, D. and Kev, thanks for the bond we will share for the rest of our lives. To the people I forgot, I'm sorry! To all of our wonderful fans, I will thank you personally on tour, (Backstreet's home!!!)
First and above all I need to thank the Lord for blessing me with all my many talents, wonderful friends and beautiful family. Next I would like to thank my mother Denise McLean for being not only my mom but my best friend and teacher through the good and bad times of my childhood. As well as my wonderful grandparents Adolph & Ursula Fernandez for all their love, guidance, support and experiences. My Uncle Bill & Aunt Darlene, and cousin Kathy (Bono) Fernandez. Next I wanna thank Jive Records and all its wonderful hard-working employees. Our management team, Johnny (Haagen Dazs) Wright & Donna (Hammer) Wright for their experience, talent and guidance in getting us where we are today. Big Poppa Louis J. Pearlman, our brother, father, friend and the list goes on. Thank you for your heart and time and allowing us to filfill your dreams as well as our own. All of Jive's producers & writers: Timmy Allen, Mook Daddy, Larry Campbell, Denniz PoP, Max martin, Kristian, P.M. Dawn, Mutt Lange, and Gary Baker. Our choreographers Swoop & the beautifully talented Fatime Robinson. And last, but most certainly not least, my friends Trey D., Steve, Robert, M.J. (143-2229) forever. My teachers Margie Richards, Kim Anuszewski and Susan Horton. There are so many more & you are with me in spirit to fulfill our dreams and mak us, as well as themselves, musically satisfied. And last, fellas, i love you guys - my brothers, Nick (Kaos), Kevin (Train), Brian (B-Rok), Howie D. (Sweet D) so this is A.J. (Bone). Music is love, love is music, music is my life and I love my life. Thank you and goodnight.
First and foremost I want to thank GOD who makes all things possible. My life has truly been blessed. Lou, in ways u've been like a second father to me & the rest of the fellas. Thank u for ur friendship, advice & for helpingi me make one of my dreams come true. Love Ya Big Man. Management, J. Wright & Donna. Thanx for all ur hard work, guidance & friendship. Let's Do It! To Clive, Barry, Jeff, Timmy, Dave, Janet, Lynda & Everybody at JIVE Records. Thanx for believin' & givin' us the chance of a lifetime. Dave, thanx for bringin' us. Special thanx to the BMG famly. Thanx to all the musical geniuses (producers) we've worked with: Gary B., Greg S., Larry C., Rick J., Veit R., Mook Daddy, Timmy A., Max martin & Denniz PoP. I've learned so much from u all. Hy Timmy, where are we goin' tonight? To nina, thanks for holding us together on the road. To everybody at Airship & TransCon, thanx for all of ur love & support. Special thanks to all my teachers and coaches who helped prepare for life, especially Hoover and Sharon Niece, Kathy Bettler, Pam Whitesides and Ron Feldman. Thanks to our Guardian Angels (Big Dog) Randy, Johnny (Q), and Todd (Slim) for always ' having our backs. Keith Jr. & Fatima, thanks for the phunky mooves. To our band, Tim, Tom, Lenny, Freddy, Obie, Peter, our production team Mike and all the crew, thanks for all the great shows. Angie, thanks for making our "grills" look good. I wanna say wuz up to all my boys & girls, Alan, Fisch, Chris L., John S., Edgar, Paul, Mikey, Nicole, Eric, Tracy, Mark G., Jakester, Gumby, Jennifer, Chris A., Michael, Rich, Dav D., Tony Tasj, Coster, Madison, and especially Jimbo, Keith & Kristin — my best friends. I wanna thank the fellas and their families for their hard work, dedication, sweat, tears & friendship. Nick, Sweet D., A.J. & B-Rok. — Lte's Do It. I can't forget my awesome family: PaPaw, Ena, Paw &38; Granny, MaMaw, Bob & all the rest of my Aunts, Uncles & Cousins (just too darn many to name). I Love U All. To my Big Brothers — Jerald Jr. & Tim. Thanx for ur advice, beatings (ha, ha) & friendship. You raised me in a home full of love, support & discipline. You were my greatest teachers. To My Mom, Ann L. Richardson, the most wonderful woman I know. What can I say mom, u're awesome & I love u. On August 26, 1991 I lost my father to cancer. He was the greatest man I'll ever know. If I can be half the man you were as a Father, a Husband & as a Friend, then I will consider myself to be successful. I miss you Dad.
I dedicate this album to my father, Jerald Wayne RichardsonThe Jive Clan - Barry Weiss, Tom Carrabba, Janet Kleinbaum, Dan Zucker, Denise George, Jack Satter, Jackie Murphy, Gerry Kuster, Sonia Muckle, Hurricaine, Jim Backus, Karen McLellan, Airship International, Trans Continental, Eileen and Phillip Rosado, Nicole Peltz, Denise McLean, Robert "Fisch" Fischetti, Alan Siegel, Katherine Boland, Richie Carbone, Ricky Jones, Gary Carolla, Hedy End, David Zedeck & Cheryl Corbin at Renaissance Entertainment, Melinda Bell, Jonathan Knight, Theodor Wuellenkemper, Barbara & Inge, Steve Weiner, Fran & Don Golden, Julian & Jennifer Benscher, The Garfunkel Family, Bob Curiano, The "Doc," Tim Coons, Ken Cordes, Orlando Magic, Reebok, SADD Organization, Kim Jenkinson, Bob Meldahl, Azra, Bobby Duckett, Turbo B., 95 South, Biscuit, Trey D, EYC, Solid HarmoniE, LFO, Kendall minter, Bill Pringle, Steven Beer, Larry Rudolph, Todd Rubenstein, Tavel & Thea, Greg Galloway, Chris Qualmann, Jean/Scott/Sybil/Sam, Paul Russo, Frank & Gloria Sicoli, Frankie Vazquez Jr., Jim Rayes, Tony, Greg, Kim, Scott, Mike, Dave, Wendy, Tom, Darla, Albert, Jim, Bobby D., Marc, Pete, Cariera's Restaurant, werner Lindinger at Hand in Hand, Mookie, Veit Renn, Bow Legged Lou and PM Dawn. Andre Austin, Eric Archibald and June Ambrose. Our friends at NYPD, TCBY, Planet Hollywood, Michael Trombetta. Many thanksn to all the US press, television, video channels and radio for their support.
I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who believed in a little guy like me! First, the most important person in my life, Nick, and all my big other brothers, Brian, AJ, Howie, and Kevin for all their support! Much love to Johnny Wright, who believed in me from the get-go and paired me up with the mega-talented producer, Garry Carolla. Gary, thanks for all the fun we had in the studio and teaching me all your jokes! Big thanks to Veit Renn for producing 'Swing It Out' for me. Lou Pearlman and all the Trans Continental Records family for being a great support team. Last, but not least, I love you Mom & Dad for all your hard work helping me do this album. Big Hugs to Biscuit, Trey D, Tracy, David Nicoll, Keith Junior, A.B. and Carlos of 95 South, Joe Smith and Mark Goff. THANKS! Aaron
First, I'd like to thank god for giving me His guidance. BIGGEST thanks to my manager & guru Johnny Wright: You know how much you mean to me! To the "Big A": Without you the album could not have been possible. This is only the beginning of a long and successful career. I really enjoyed being a part of your life. I wish you all the best Big A, you really deserve it. I am very proud of you. Keep up the good work! Jane, What can I say? We did it! It really makes me feel wonderful that your dream for Aaron came true. I really appreciate working with you. Aaron is magic and it's only a matter of time before conquers the world. I really believe that! You Carters are very blesssed. I'm looking forward to working with you again. Donna, thank you for all your guidance. (Spiritually and Mentally) You are very special to me. Lots of luck to you and your girls. Nicole, your hard work and patience did not go unnoticed. I do'nt know how you do it!?! You are the cornerstone that makes it all possible! THANK YOU! Thanks to the Trans Continental Family. Especially: Lou Pearlman, Dough "Who You Wit" Brown, Nick & Brian for their song "Ain't That Cute", Backstreet Boys, Bob Fischetti, Dave Pierfy, Alan Seigel, Darla Blanchard, Greg Augustyniak, Frank Sicoli, Trey D, A.B. & Carlos of 95 SOUTH, Mariel Ruiz, Klaus and everybody at Edel Records and a big thanks to Mike Weller, George Claus and Henrick at Sony Publishing. See you soon guys! Dad, this album is dedicated to you, Frankie & Beth. Thanks for understanding my life. It means a lot to me. You're the greatest!!! Gary
Firstly, Mum, thanks for being there for me and making the sacrifices. I'll never forget it. Big thanks to my family: Dave, nice one brov, get um out! Dad, love ya; Tracy—hi big sis; and, of course, Robert —love ya lots; John, Beryl, Nan and all the Round—you know who you are. Thank you for all the support, confidence and caring for me and getting me closer to my dreams.
I'd like to say thank you to Mum and Dad for supporting me all the way through thick and thin, and to the rest of my family for their support. Thank you to all of my friends and Herbie and, last but not least, the rest of the band for being there for me.
First of all I'd like to thank J, Rich, Sean and Scott—keep your heads up!! To Uncle Rob, Mark, Valerie, Janet, Izzy, Toycan, Tia, Courtnie, Ilkner, Errol, Harry, Robbie and George—thank you for your support and keeping me real. Finally, to my Mum and Dad and Dannielle—without you I'd still be dreaming. I love you all. (if you didn't know, Dannielle is his g/f!! (since forever!))
Firstly, I would like to thank my Mum and Dad for liking each other enough to let me be here. Without them, nothing's possible. To my sisters, Hayley and Nicola, and my few select friends and family who know how much they mean to me. Lots of love—Scott
First and foremost I would like to thank the most important people—my
Dad, Justin, Mum, Marilyn and sister, Donna, for always being there and
giving me the love and support that I needed whilst trying to achieve my
dreams. I love you, Avril. I will never forget what you did for me;
and Herbie, for keeping me sane and focused on the future. Last but not
least, to the other four guys, who are nearly as important to me.
Love, J
This is a big FIVE thank you to Bob and Chris and everyone at Safe Management; Simon Cowell, David Joseph, Lucy, Emma, Sacha, Vanya, Shacky, Ned and evryone at RCA Records UK (you know who you are); to everyone at our U.S. record company, Arista Records: Charles Goldstuck, Richard Palmese, Keith Naftaly, Adam Lowenberg, Adam Sexton and Andrew Berkowitz; massive thanks to Clive Davis and Peter Edge for their huge support and guidance; to our writers and producers: Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Jake, and our man Herbie—respect, Eliot Kennedy, Tim and Mike, Biff and Julian, Cutfather & Joe and PWL. Here's to the Hits. Enormous thanks to Paul Domaine (Phil) for the moves. A huge FIVE thank you to all the radio stations, TV, press, and everyone who has believed and propelted us along our FIVE journey. Lastly, we pay a huge FIVE respect to all the fans possible—the best is yet to come.
First and foremost, I want to thank God for opening the door to a chance of a lifetime. Secondly I want to say thank you to my mom, dad, Stacy, my new brother Ford and the rest of my family for their support, love and many sacrifices they had to make through the early stages of 'N Sync. I love you all. Lou Pearlman for being there from the beginning and believing in us. Thanks to Johnny Wright for being a great manager and to the rest of the Transcon family, love and thanks for all the hard work. Love and thanks also goes out to our RCA family for believing in us. Bob Jamieson, Vince, Kaja, Gina, Leslie, Cliff, Robin and everyone else under RCA who has done an i ncredible job. Special thanks to Jan Bolz for making us who we are today (thanks Tina for your support). Thanks to my four best friends for making this the best job on earth! Thanks to Kari, Doug, Ibrahim, Fritz, House, Dale, Andreas, Mariel, John L., Robin, Christie, Boyce, Brenda (Academic Achievers), Jimbo, Joe, Dave, Veit, Lynn, The Water Maniacs and all those saints with no ¢ that are so dear to me! My friends and the city of Clinton for being so supportive (what up D). I want to thank the artists that we have grown very close to. Thanks for making me feel welcome. Last but certainly not least, the fans, without you there would be no 'N Sync. I am sorry if I left anyone out ... to those I say sorry and I still love you! - LANCE
I would first of all like to thank God for blessing me with the chance to do what I have alwalys dreamed of doing, making music. I also want to thank Lou, Johnny, and Jan for helpingi in fulfilling my dreams. And a very special thanx goes out to all of my family: Mom, Molly, Kate, Emily, Taylor, all my grandparents and cousins. I also want to thank RCA: Bob Jamieson, Vince, Cliff, Kaja, Gina, Dava, Jack, BMG and Arista for all the hard work. Then there are others who have helped along the way, Doug, and all of the parents. Everyone that works for Transcon. All the groups on the Transcon label. Angelo, good luck with everything, big thanx to the road crew, Fritz, House, Dale and Ibrahim. A big hug to Bear: Thanx for keeping my life together. To the music makers, Veit, Dennis, Max, Kristian, and Full Force you guys are crazy. To Nat, take the key, Raf, Andy, Johah, Tymisha, Monica, Kirk, Scotty, and the OB crew, Broz, Mariel, Ariel, Gabriel, Marty, Shaz, Mel, Nick, Veronica, Nikki, Mandy, Danay, and Amanda, Melysa, Robert, Ivan, Robin, Mark, Kristen, June, Joe, Jimbo, Dave, jim, Leena and all the guys at the studio. Most of all I want to thank the other 4 guys in the group for being the best and most talented brothers I couuld ever ask for. To all of you I missed I can only remember so much, so if I forogt about you I apologize. -CHRIS
It's always hard to know where to start when I sit down to put my "thank yous" on paper. There are so many people who hae helped me along the way. Well I'll start by thanking my savior Jesus Christ for blessing me with something that I can show to the whole wide world, and for showing me the way to do that. My parents-for loving me (even when it's hard!) And for being so supportive of me. My grandparents for giving me everything (I mean, everything) right down to their hearts. Thanx to all my other family members for supporting me. My friends back home, especially Trace, Jimmy, Chrissy, Amber, April, and the rest of y'all crazy folk. The MMC crew for a couple of fun years and great experience. Allthe writers and producers who helped create the album: Veit, Jolyon, Gary, Sturken & Rogers, D. Pop, M. Martin, K. Lundin, and Full Force. Robin "Wiley Coyote" for guidance and inspiration. Mark, Bob for keeping my voice in good shape! I also want to thank Transcon Studios, Transcon Records, particularly Doug ("Dirty D."), Jimbo (what the deally yo) , and Kari (Betty Rubble) for always helping 'N Sync out. shout outs to all the Transcon artists (even the non-sensible ones). Thanks to all of BMG Ariola (Jen, Andreas, Susie, etc.) for a fantastic first year in Europe, RCA for takin' a chance on us like Bob Jamieson, Vince, Cliff, Kaja, and all the rest. Also: Robert, Mark, Ivan-thanks 4 the moves! Chuck, Brenda, Tony for helping me out with school, even the more boring classes (like typing!). Miss Earnest for making life that much more interesting, thanks for the brain teasers & sprees! Special thanx to L.J.P. (Papa Bear) because you were the fist one to believe in 'N Sync. Also, J. Wright for giving us so many opportunities to further ourselves (within reason haha!) Shout outs to the families of the other guys in the group because we wouldn't be anywhere without you guys' support. I really want to say hello to my lil' buddy-my brother Jonathan, back home who stole my heart ... wazzup lil' bro! And my angel in heaven my sister Laura Katherine. Wazzup to Dante Poo Poo! A special shout out to my Huckleberry Finn, and also to Lance, Chris, JC, and Joeyo-let's keep it goin' y'all. Thank you to all the media who have supported us. To all of our fans who have stayed with us while we were in Europe, and all of you who have joined us this year - thanx and stay 'N Sync. If there is anyone I forgot to put down on this paper... I apologize, but if you aren't on this paper, it doesn't mean you're not in my heart. Peace y'all. -JUSTIN
With the help of many people I've grown up. First and foremost I must thank God for the talent he has given me. My thanks to my family, mom and dad for giving me life, love, and the support to use my talents. My bro Steve for his help and interest in my career. My sister Janine who gave me inspiration to sing and sometimes wipe my nose. I never would have done it alone. My grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who always were there for me in every way. I want to thank my friends in Brooklyn - Sabrina, Richie, Carmine and all at St. Mary M of J. School. Those at D.P.H.S. Kristyn, (Big Guys) Erik, Joel, Fonzy. The monsters at Universal Fayo, Chunka, Colleen, Mike N. (I owe you one fo the tickets) and Kelly 831 for some very special help. Also I need to thank RCA, BMG, everyone at Transcon, all the Transcon artists, NYPD Pizza, all the press, radio and media who help. Special thanks to Bob, Vince, Cliff, Jan and Andreas. Thanks so much. Last but not least Johnny for being on our side and Papa Bear for being there believing in us from the beginning, you're the greatest. There ain't nobody gonna stop us, gonna stop us, gonna stop us now!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's not forget all the people that are hiding in the office who work very hard for us Doug, Mariel, Jim, Fishy Fishy, Richie, Aaron, Kim, Melanie, Julye, Albert, Darla, Christine, Frank, Alan, Scott and especially Kari for runing, jumping and being my Lois Lane each and every day (putting lemon in my tea) Thanks and we love ya. I want to thank all the writers and producers: if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be writing this. God bless. Let's not forget our fans. For all your support and love, thanks! And if it were not for you guys, 'N Sync woudl not be here! If there is anyone I forgot please accept my apology & thanks... -JOEY
When music was introduced to me for the first time, I fell in love immediately. Thanks to a great many people. My love for it grows stronger every day. The beauty of music is that everyone hears it their own way and every song you hear leaves an impression on you that alters the way you hear everything from that point on. I've had so many great influences along the way and now is my chance to thank them. First I'd like to thank God for showing me and leading me down a path as beautiful as muci. I'd like to thank my family and friends for helping me along thew ay. I'd like to thank Kim, Kim R, Robin, and Kacy for putting me on stage for the first time. I'll never forget you. I'd like to thank Tony, Dale, and Mike E. for bringing the funk out. I'd like to give a special thanks to Robin Wiley the coolest " chic singer" in the world for believing in me and showing me the true genius and beauty behind music. Kari Bear you rule!! I'd also like to give a special thanks to Lou "Papa Bear" and Johnny for giving me the opportunity to have an opportunity. Shout outs and much love to "Peaches" and the MMC crew. But finally I'd like to give thanks to all the producers like Veit, Toni C, Gary, Max, Dennis, Full Force, Sturken & Rogers. And Kristian for the jams. Thanks to BMG Ariola Munchen for the love and support. Jan thanks so much. Last but not least I want to send a special thanks to Vince, Bob, Cliff and the whole RCA family for bringing us home to the U.S. of A. We love you guys! There's still a million people I could thank but there could never be enough room, so if your name is missing, know that you're in still loved. Later dayz and God bless. JC
THANK YOUS Within the last three years, 'N Sync grew from an idea to a reality. So, we want to thank all of you who have been with us from the beginning until now. First, we want to thank God for helping us find each other and for answering our prayers. Next we want to thank Lou and Johnny for believing in us, guiding us, and being part of the family. Transcon, RCA and BMG Ariola Muchen for making us a part of their family. We can't lose with you guys. With RCA's support we are going to rock the USA. We would also like to give special thanks to all of our families. Without their love