SRIJAN 2002-2003(1st Edition)

The Backstreet Boys have created a nice image for their young fans to follow. One example is the way they look. Their fashionable
clothes are cool and up-to-date. Teenagers relate to their baggy jeans, oversized shirts, and top-of-the- line shoes. A. J. and Howie have
goatee beards and all of them have short, sometimes
colored and spiked, haircuts. Young fans feel they
can relate to these guys because their appearance is
interesting and attractive to them. The Backstreet
Boys are also polite during interviews. They all
thank God and their families for their success and
talents. They participate in charity events, and they
avoid setting bad examples for young people to
follow, such as promoting alcohol and tobacco
products.
On a last note, the lyrics and music of The
Backstreet Boys create is a definite reason they are
popular. Their music attracts all ages. They sing
slow love songs that will touch a couple's hearts.
For example, "Anywhere for You" is written about
a person ready to make sacrifices for the one they
love. The chorus is straight forward and touching:
I'd go anywhere for you.
Anywhere you asked me to.
I'd do anything for you.
Anything you want me to.
Your love as far as I can see.
Is all I'm ever gonna need.
There's one thing for siire.
I know it's true.
Baby, I'd go anywhere for you.
On the other hand, songs like "Everybody
(Backstreets Back)" and "Larger than Life"
are more upbeat. They make a person feel
good and want to dance. This type of music
is versatile. Disc jockeys play it on easy
listening, light rock, and top-40 radio
stations; and radio promotion also helps a
group become popular.
There are several reasons why The
Backstreet Boys have become popular. The
manipulation of the media and the
wonderful lyrics and music play a large
role, but the most important issue is their
image. Young people have enough negative
distractions in their lives. Peers,
advertisements, music, and television
programs and commercials all play a part.
Therefore, it is nice to find a group that does not
participate in a negative image.
Through their young generation music they
have thrown a nice image of music in today's world.
The group band has further stopped producing their
music but their past hits soothe all of us. They will
be back in near time with their new sheet of music.
Till then keep listening to BSB!!!
Compiled by:
Rahul Sharma,
First Year,
Electrical Engineering.
(Ertuoi) Scandal is gossip made tedious by morality. (2002-03)