I Want It That Way

This was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, Swedish producers who have also written hits for 'N Sync, Britney Spears, and Celine Dion.

This was the first single from The Backstreet Boys' third album, Millennium. It was the fastest selling album ever, until 'N Sync released No Strings Attached later that year.

The band did not think this should be the first single because it sounded too much like their last album. Their record company convinced them otherwise. The result was the biggest selling Backstreet record in UK (and their only #1 hit there). The song also peaked at #6 in the US.