"Anywhere for You" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released on February 24, 1997, by Jive Records as the fifth and final single from their international self-titled debut album. It was also included on the Canadian edition of Backstreet's Back and 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, recorded by the group at the end of that year, and produced by Veit Renn. 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".Interview with Backstreet Boys, management, and others from Entertainment Weekly 10th Anniversary Issue.
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."
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.
Track listings CD1, UK "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40 "I'll Never Find Someone Like You" – 4:23 "Donde Quieras Yo Ire (Anywhere for You)" (Spanish version) – 4:50
CD2, UK "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40 "Let's Have a Party" – 3:49 "We've Got It Goin' On" (Amadin Club Mix) – 6:33
CD single, Germany "Anywhere for You" (Album Version) – 4:40 "I'll Never Find Someone Like You" – 4:23 "We've Got It Goin' On" (Marcus Mix) – 6:10 "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 (1997–1998)Peakposition Airplay (Music & Media)2Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) 6Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)13Europe (European Hit Radio)18 Airplay (Music & Media)2Israel (IBA) Search "Backstreet Boys" for Israeli chart history.16Latvia (Latvijas Top 20)7Lithuania (M-1) See LW column.1UK Airplay (Music Week)40UK Indie (Music Week)1
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PeakpositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)84Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)71Germany (Media Control)47Latvia (Latvijas Top 50)60Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)75Netherlands (Single Top 100)86Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)38UK Singles (OCC)136
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