"MMMBop"
Single by Hanson from the album Middle of Nowhere
Released	May 1997
Format	CD
Recorded	1996
Genre	Pop
Length	4:01
Label	Mercury / Universal
Producer	The Dust Brothers
Hanson singles chronology
N/A "MMMBop" (1997) "Where's the Love" (1997)

"MMMBop" is a song written and performed by the American pop rock band Hanson from their 1997 debut album Middle of Nowhere. MMMBop was released in 1996 and was Hansons second independent album after Boomerang. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Not to be confused with Hanson Brothers or The Hanson Brothers. ... Middle of Nowhere is the third album by American pop/rock group Hanson, and the first to be released on a major label. ... CD redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Mercury Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The Dust Brothers are the New York-based producers E.Z. Mike (Michael Simpson) and King Gizmo (John King), famous for their creation of sample-based music in the 1980s, and specifically for their work on the groundbreaking albums Pauls Boutique by the Beastie Boys and Odelay by Beck. ... Not to be confused with Hanson Brothers or The Hanson Brothers. ... Wheres the Love is a song written and performed by the American pop/rock band Hanson. ... For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Pop rock (disambiguation). ... This article is about the type of musical group. ... Not to be confused with Hanson Brothers or The Hanson Brothers. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Middle of Nowhere is the third album by American pop/rock group Hanson, and the first to be released on a major label. ...

Charts

"MMMBop" was one of the biggest debut singles of all time; it reached number one in 27 countries, including the United States, the UK, Germany and Australia. In Australia it became only the second debut single to enter the ARIA charts at the number-one position. It was voted the best single of the year in The Village Voice Jazz & Pop critics poll, while also topping critics' polls from such media as Rolling Stone, Spin, and VH1. "MMMBop" was nominated for two Grammys at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards in February 1998. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... This article is about a New York newspaper. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Spin is a music magazine that reports on all the music that rocks. Founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione, Jr. ... VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994) is an American cable television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently part of the MTV Networks division... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 40th Grammy Awards were held on February 25, 1998. ...

Chart Performance

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Sales

In the UK Mmmbop sold 710,000 copies and stayed at number one for 3 weeks , in its first week it sold a massive 260,000 copies.

Background

The song originally appeared on the album MMMBop (released in 1996) as a ballad, but was reworked as an upbeat pop track by hit producers The Dust Brothers. MMMBop was released in 1996 and was Hansons second independent album after Boomerang. ... In jazz and popular music, the term ballad denotes a short song in a slow tempo, usually with a romantic or sentimental text, though the term is also used for instrumental pieces. ... The Dust Brothers are the New York-based producers E.Z. Mike (Michael Simpson) and King Gizmo (John King), famous for their creation of sample-based music in the 1980s, and specifically for their work on the groundbreaking albums Pauls Boutique by the Beastie Boys and Odelay by Beck. ...

The song's lyrics talk about the transient and unpredictable nature of friendship, referring to how friendships come and go in an "MMMBop", meaning a short period of time. The song therefore urges listeners to "hold on to the ones who really care. In the end they'll be the only ones there". For other uses, see Friendship (disambiguation). ...

The song was used by Wrigley's in the UK to help promote their "Extra" product throughout 2004 and 2005. The Wm. ...

The song was given a Madrigal feel by the New York-based trio, The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, on their CD Songs from the Lu'au Lounge. [1] Madrigal may refer to: Madrigal, Spain Trecento-Madrigal, a musical form of the 13th and 14th centuries Madrigal (music), a musical form of the 16th and 17th centuries Madrigal (literature) Madrigal may also be: A city in the computer game Myth The fictional character Anna Madrigal from Armistead Maupins... This article is about the state. ...

Like many songs that achieved extreme popularity, this song has experienced somewhat of a backlash against its once ubiquitous airplay. Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, for example, held a student-created fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina called "Stop the Bop." The school played the song before classes begin in the morning, and between each period over the school PA system. The playing of this song was only stopped when the school raised $3,000 for hurricane relief and the school thereby "stopped the bop." [2] After the fundraising had concluded, Hanson responded by matching the students' donation as well as sending a copy of their 2004 album Underneath for every student in the school. [3] Delone Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania. ... McSherrystown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2005. ... Underneath is an album by American pop/rock group Hanson. ...

Track listing

All songs written by Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, and Zac Hanson. Clarke Isaac Hanson (b. ... Jordan Taylor (Tay) Hanson (born March 14, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma)[1] is one of the singers in the band Hanson. ... Zachary Walker Hanson (born 22 October 1985 in Arlington, Virginia)[1] is a member of the band, Hanson. ...

1. "MMMBop (Radio Version)" – 3:50
2. "MMMBop (Dust Brothers Mix)" – 4:29