Studio Album · No. 4

Step by Step Songwriting Credits by New Kids on the Block

1990 Columbia 12 tracks 47:44

Produced by Maurice Starr

Columbia PopDance-Pop
17%
Authorship
Singer / Performer

Holds writing credit on 2 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 2 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Kids on the Block carries a lyricist or composer credit.

17%
2 trackswritten by New Kids on the Block 10 tracksoutside writers
New Kids on the Block's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist17%
Composer17%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1990
Released
Data Insight

Starr is on eleven of the twelve, but two tracks now carry a member's name beside his. It is the first crack in an arrangement that had held for four years.

Step by Step came out on Columbia in June 1990 and gave them a third American number one single.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Step by Step #1
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
2
Tonight #7
Al LancellottiMaurice Starr Al LancellottiLarry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
3
Baby, I Believe in You
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
4
Call It What You Want
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
5
Let's Try It Again
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
6
Happy Birthday
Michael Jonzun Michael Jonzun Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
7
Games
Donnie WahlbergMaurice Starr Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
8
Time Is on Our Side
Al LancellottiMaurice Starr Al LancellottiLarry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
9
Where Do I Go from Here?
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
10
Stay with Me Baby
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
11
Funny Feeling
Maurice Starr Larry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)
12
Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
Danny WoodT. RaTaharqa AleemMaurice Starr Daniel William WoodT. RaTaharqa AleemLarry Curtis Johnson Maurice Starr New Kids on the Block (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

MS
Maurice Starr
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
LC
Larry Curtis Johnson
Writer
On this album11 written
AL
Al Lancellotti
Writer
On this album2 written
DW
Daniel William Wood
Writer
On this album1 written
DW
Danny Wood
Writer
On this album1 written
DE
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.
Writer
On this album1 written
DW
Donnie Wahlberg
Writer
On this album1 written
MJ
Michael Jonzun
Writer
On this album1 written
TR
T. Ra
Writer
On this album1 written
TA
Taharqa Aleem
Writer
On this album1 written
NK
New Kids on the Block
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Step by Step

Who wrote Step by Step?
Maurice Starr on eleven of the twelve tracks. Donnie Wahlberg shares "Games" and Danny Wood shares "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again".
How high did the singles chart?
"Step by Step" reached number 1 on the Hot 100 and "Tonight" number 7.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists the players and producers and names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Maurice Starr.
Which members write on it?
Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood, one track each, both shared with Starr.
How long is the album?
47:44 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Step by Step Wikipedia: New Kids on the Block discography Wikipedia: New Kids on the Block Wikipedia: Step by Step (New Kids on the Block song) Wikipedia: Tonight (New Kids on the Block song) Cover Art Archive: Step by Step by New Kids on the Block