Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (with My Heart) (official Hd Video) -

MTV initially hesitated to air the video due to the shirtless scenes but eventually gave in after it became a massive hit on TRL.

Written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, the track is a masterclass in mid-tempo pop-R&B production. MTV initially hesitated to air the video due

"Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)" is widely regarded as the definitive breakout single for the Backstreet Boys , setting the gold standard for late-90s boy band ballads. Released internationally in 1996 and later in the U.S. in 1997, it became their most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #2. The Sound: The Birth of a Pop Formula Released internationally in 1996 and later in the U

“It’s catchy and upbeat and the vocals are good... but of their hits from their prime I think this one hasn’t stood the test of time as well as other songs.” Reddit · r/BackstreetBoys · 3 years ago At a Glance but of their hits from their prime I

Reviewers at the time noted the "slick production" and "layers of smooth harmonies" that perfectly showcased the group's voices. The Video: A Culturally Iconic (and Cheesy) Moment

Kevin Richardson famously referred to it as their "beefcake video". Halfway through, the boys perform a synchronized body roll while unbuttoning their shirts in a rainstorm on a deserted basketball court.