Anywhere for You (Backstreet Boys song)

"Anywhere for You" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released as the fifth single from their international self-titled debut album in 1997. It was later included on their debut US album as well. This is one of the earlier recordings on their 1996 debut album. The song was written by Wayne Perry and Gary Baker in 1994 and recorded by the group at the end of that year. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Donde Quieras Yo Iré," was recorded in late 1995 in Zürich along with a Spanish version of "I'll Never Break Your Heart."^[2]

"Anywhere for You"
Single by Backstreet Boys
from the album Backstreet Boys
B-side	"I'll Never Find Someone Like You," "Let's Have a Party," "Happy Valentine"
Released	February 24, 1997
Recorded	November 1994[1]
Studio	Parc Studios (Orlando, Florida)
Genre	Pop
Length	4:40
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Gary Baker, Wayne Perry
Producer(s)	Veit Renn
Backstreet Boys singles chronology
"Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" (1996) "Anywhere for You" (1997) "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" (1997)
Music video
"Anywhere for You" on YouTube

Critical reception

Alan Jones from Music Week wrote that "Anywhere for You" "is an impeccably performed ballad on which the boys indulge in much vocal interplay. The whole thing is decorated with sweet harmonies and smells like another major hit for the rapidly developing group."^[3]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Anywhere for You" features the band on a beach in Miami Beach, Florida on January 11, 1996, engaging in various recreational activities, such as biking and volleyball. Other shots show them singing the song on the rocks by the water.^[4]

Track listings

• CD1, UK

1. "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40
2. "I'll Never Find Someone Like You" – 4:23
3. "Donde Quieras Yo Ire (Anywhere for You)" (Spanish version) – 4:50

• CD2, UK

1. "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40
2. "Let's Have a Party" – 3:49
3. "We've Got It Goin' On" (Amadin Club Mix) – 6:33

• CD single, Germany^[5]

1. "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40
2. "I'll Never Find Someone Like You" – 4:23
3. "We've Got It Goin' On" (Marcus Mix) – 6:10
4. "Happy Valentine" – 3:30

Credits and personnel

• Produced by Veit Renn
• Mixed by Chris Trevett at Battery Studios
• Recorded by Joe Smith at Parc Studios

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1997–98) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 20 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] 8 Denmark (Hitlisten) 14 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 13 Germany (GfK)[10] 3 Ireland (IRMA)[11] 16 Lithuania (M-1)[12] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 5 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 7 Norway (VG-lista)[15] 15 Scotland (OCC)[16] 6 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 18 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 3 UK Singles (OCC)[19] 4

Year-end charts Chart (1997) Position Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[20] 84 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9] 71 Germany (Official German Charts)[21] 47 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 75 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 86 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] 38

References

1. Susan Longaker. "Candle in the window. By Susan Longaker (p.k.a. Susan Longacre), Rick Hall Music, Inc., employer for hire of James Walton Aldridge, Jr. & Gary Baker part 4 - song, music - Copyright Info". faqs.com. Rick Hall Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
2. Interview with Backstreet Boys, management, and others from Entertainment Weekly 10th Anniversary Issue.
3. Jones, Alan (March 8, 1997). "Talking Music" (PDF). Music Week. p. 29. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
4. "Backstreet Boys - 1996". YouTube. June 2020. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
5. "Backstreet Boys Anywhere For You Germany 5" CD SINGLE (79471)". Eil.com. 1997-01-28. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
6. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
7. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
8. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
9. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1998-01-10. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
10. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
11. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Anywhere for You". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
12. "M-1 TOP 40". M-1.fm. June 15, 1997. Archived from the original on June 11, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2022. See LW column.
13. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
14. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
15. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". VG-lista. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
16. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
17. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
18. "Backstreet Boys – Anywhere for You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
19. "Backstreet Boys: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
20. 1997 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved April 20, 2010)
21. "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
22. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1997". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
23. Steffen Hung. "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
24. 1997 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved April 20, 2010)