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How New Kids on the Block's 'Step by Step' became a No. 1 hit originally meant for another artist

Originally intended for a different performer, the track helped the band score one of the biggest hits of their career.

36 Years Ago, One Group’s Flop Becomes Another Boy Band’s Biggest No. 1 Hit

The song went nowhere for the group who originally recorded it, before becoming a massive New Kids on the Block smash.