THANK YOUS
Nick Carter
"First I would like to thank the man above for Anything and Everything he has done for this group. Then I would like to thank my family & my mother & father for putting up with everything we've had to go through. And now I guess it's time to thank everyone else such as the Mook-Daddy--you keep cool & yo little crust keep being a brat! I'd also like to thank Mister Timothy--sike! Yo, Timmy you keep it cool & stay the mac that you are--oh & don't forget these (N--S)! I'd also like to give props out to Mr.LJP--better known as our Big Poppa. Oh yeah & we can't forget our producer--Godz dig-it Veit! And last but not least, we can't forget our management--Johnny & Donna Wright. You put up with the New Kids--Let's hope you can put up with us!! Also everyone involved with JIVE--thank you for your continual support and we hope to be as successful as all the groups on your label. Just to be safe, if I've missed anone this line is for you--thanx a bunch & thanx for helping us with this album. See Ya!!"
Kevin Richardson
"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 your friendship, advice & for helping me make one of my dreams come true. Love ya Big Man. Management, J. Wright & Donna. Thanks for all ur hard work, guidance & friendship. Let's Do It! To Clive, Barry, Jeff, Timmy, Dave, Janet, Nina, Lynda & Everybody at JIVE Records. Thanx for believin' and givin' us the chance of a lifetime. Dave, thanx for bringin' us. Special thanx to the BMG family. Thanx to all the musical genuises (producers) we've worked with: Gary C., Greg S., Larry C., Rick J., Veit R., Mook Daddy, Timmy A., Max Martin & Denniz PoP. I've learned so much from u all. Hey Timmy, where are we goin' tonight? To everybody at Airship & Trans Con thanx for all of ur love & support. Special thanks to all my teachers and coaches who helped prepare me for life, especially Hoover and Sharon Niece, Kathy Bettler, Pam Whitesides and Ron Feldman. Thanks to our Guardian Angel Big Randy. Keith Jr. & Fatima, thanks for the phunky moves. 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, Dave D., Tony, Tasj, and especially Jimbo, Keith & Kristin--my best friends. I wanna thank the fellas and their families for their hardwork, dedication, sweat, tears & friendship. Nick, Sweet D., AJ, & B-Rok--Let's Do It.I can't forget my awesome family: Papaw, Ena, Paw & 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--Jerlad Jr. & Tim. Thanx for your advice, beatings (ha, ha) & friendship. I Love U Both. I was blessed with the most wonderful parents anyone could ever have. 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 Richardson."
Brian Littrell
Phillippians 4:13 says - I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Without the Lord Jesus Christ nothing is possible and I would like to thank him fo all the blessings he has given me. First, my family: (Mom, Dad) - I couldn't ask for better parents, I want to thank you both for always being beside me, behind me & there to guide me through the normal trials of life. I thank God for you everyday. I love & miss you both. Next in line is the man who paved the way for me, H.B.L. III (Big Bro) --Yo, man, thanks for being hard on me & supporting me at the same time. Give Pearl & Fart a hug for me. Ok, ok. Now to (Big Poppa), (LJP) - Lou, if it wasn't for your dream, our dreams wouldn't be possible. I feel very honored to have the opportunity to make your dreams and mine a reality. Who loves you? Your best friend!! To management (Hammer) & (Mr. Reality). Donna & Johnny, thanx for always being there to push us to the next level. A bug shout out to the JIVE Records family -- Clive, David, Jeff & we can't forget Timmy -- How 'bout some more B-ball? To all the big A&R people, we love & thank you. We promise not to let you down. To my teachers, B. Turner, S. Owens -- thanks for all the help. Airship-Trans Con family -- we love you guys. Fisch -- thanks for the checks buddy!! To my home away from home, The Stonebraker pad!! Mari, John, Big Steve -- keep b-ballin' & let's not forget Princess!! (7272-333). And as the boys say in Lex town (Get 'Em Out). to the studio boys, Joe, Jim, Adam -- I got 50 cents, & we can't forget the man (Gaat-Dog), Veit. And last but not least my boys -- Kev, HD, NC & AJ. I'm B-Rok& I'm Ghost...
Howie Dorough
First and foremost, I'd like to start by thanking God, our Heavenly Father, for the gift of life & the talent he's given us to touch your hearts with our music. Personally, I would like to thank my Mom & Dad (Paula & Hoke Dorough) for the many years of their support & inspirations when it came to following my dreams. To my Big Brother & Sisters (John, Polly, Caroline & Angie) -- thanks for always being there for me with your constant love, understanding & advice. To the rest of my Family & Friends -- thanks for believing in me. to my "Parteners In Crime" (Kevin, Brian, AJ & 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 grateful to you for being my friend, teacher and advisor on life. Thanks for making your "Five Boys" dreams come true. To the rest of the management team (Donna & Johnny Wright) -- thanks for your guidance, faith and support -- it has brought us to where we are today. You definately have the "Wright Stuff". Thanks to everyone of the Trans Continental/Airship "Family" for your continual encouragement. Special thanks to Clive & the entire staff at JIVE Records for signing us to your label & for really believing in us. "Now we're Jive talkin'." Thanks to our distributor, BMG, for promoting us worldwide. Thanks to all the producers, writers & engineers for all the hard work on this album -- we won't let you down. Also thanks to all our vocal coaches, choreographers, musicans & stylists that have helped out in so many ways. And last but not least I'd like to give my deepest thanks, from the bottom of my hear to all the "Backstreet Boys" fans out there, we could not do this without you! Keep the "Backstreet Pride Alive"
AJ McLean
First and above all I would like to give thanks to our Beloved Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, for allowing me to be successful, remain wholesome & in good health all my life. I want to then thanks my family for being there for me & putting up with me through good & bad times. Thanks Kathy (Bono) for being the sister I never had. To my mom Denise & Grandparents -- I Love You Guys with all my heart and soul. Now it's time to give Mad Props to my main man with the master plan -- (Big Poppa) Lou. Without his guidance & belief in us we may have never fulfilled his dream along with ours. Next, I want to thank our management team -- Johnny Wright (Haagen Dazs) & Donna Wright (Hammer). You guys got us to JIVE and helped us pursue our dream with Lou. Thank you -- we love you guys. I also want to shout out to the whole JIVE team -- Clive, David, Jeff, Janet & Yo, Timmy, What Up Dog! Hey To My Boys -- B-Rok, Kev, Nick & Howie -- Thanks fellas for your patience with me & being there for me anytime I was in need. (Go Backstreet) To all my friends down in Boynton & Delray, to all my teachers, Margie, Susan, Kim (hippy chick) & MJ (143-2229). I love you all & God bless. (PEACE) -- I'm out 4 now.
