Backstreet Boys celebrate 20th anniversary of 'I Want It That Way' by releasing 'reimagined' version

The Backstreet Boys in February 2019.
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It was a TRL staple and the soundtrack to many a high school dance, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Backstreet Boys have released a "reimagined" version of their hit "I Want It That Way."

The song appeared on the album Millennium, which was released in May 1999. The group shared a more laid-back, acoustic version of the tune on YouTube Thursday night, accompanied by a message using song lyrics to thank fans for their support.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.