This One's for the Children
| "This One's for the Children" | ||||
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| Single by New Kids on the Block | ||||
| from the album Merry, Merry Christmas | ||||
| B-side | "Funky, Funky Xmas" | |||
| Released | October 12, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
| Producer(s) | Maurice Starr | |||
| New Kids on the Block singles chronology | ||||
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"This One's for the Children" is a 1989 single by New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. Taken from the group's holiday album, Merry, Merry Christmas, the single peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1990, and number 9 on the UK Singles Chart 11 months later.
Featured on the song's B-side was "Funky, Funky Xmas", which was an airplay only single promoted during the holiday season. The rap/lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg.