It’s true – Boyz II Men are back

I must admit I had forgotten about Boyz II Men until I watched X Factor on Saturday where they made a special appearance. And the memories came flooding back when I heard them perform ‘End Of The Road’. What a brilliant group. The songs, the voices, the melodies – you can’t fault these lads. They are, and always will be my favourite ‘boy band’ if they can even be categorised in that way.

The good news is that they are back with their new CD, Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA. The album is to be released on 13 November and contains Motown favorites such as, “Just My Imagination” (The Temptations), “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing” and “Mercy Mercy Me” (Marvin Gaye), “Tracks Of My Tears” (Smokey Robinson) and “Got To Be There” (Jackson 5). Also included will be a cappella versions of Stevie Wonders’ “Ribbon In The Sky” and their own “End Of The Road”.

Incidentally, I recently came across a video on YouTube of a group called Naturally Seven. They were on the Paris Metro singing an a capella version of “In The Air Tonight” and if anyone comes close to being as talented as Boyz II Men it would have to be them. Until they get discovered and enter the charts, I’ll be happy with a copy of Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA. Is anyone making a note of this?? After all, Christmas is only round the corner…