98вє - I Do (cherish You) Page

The late '90s was the golden era of the boy band boom. Between the matching outfits and the perfectly choreographed dance moves, vocal groups were delivering some of the most memorable pop ballads in history. Sitting right at the top of that romantic mountain is 98 Degrees and their massive 1999 hit, "I Do (Cherish You)" .

It was a massive success in the country world, peaking in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. 98Вє - I Do (Cherish You)

What separated 98 Degrees from many of their contemporaries was their formation. Unlike bands manufactured by record labels, these Ohio natives formed independently and were later picked up by Motown Records. You can hear that organic chemistry in the track: The late '90s was the golden era of the boy band boom

Many pop fans are shocked to learn that this quintessential boy band ballad actually started out as a country song! It was originally written by Dan Hill and Keith Stegall. It was a massive success in the country

Just a year later, 98 Degrees put their signature pop/R&B spin on the track for their breakthrough 4x platinum album, 98 Degrees and Rising . 🎤 The Sound: Pure Vocal Harmony

Nick Lachey’s rich, soulful baritone carries the heavy emotional lifting.