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WIN! Boyz II Men & K-Ci and JoJo Australia Tour

December 13th 2006 09:37
Boyz II Men & K-Ci and JoJo - Up Close, Intimate and Personal Tour 2007
Hiphop.org.au has 2 double passes to giveaway to the Boyz II Men concert (with KCi & Jojo) to the place of their choice.

To enter:

Leave a comment on this post describing a situation where you played or would have played a Boyz II Men song. Bonus points for those who post photos to accompany their anecdote

Please email trina@hiphop.org.au indicating which comment is yours in order to be contacted should you win a double pass. Goodluck!


Multiple entries are permitted. Competition closes MIDNIGHT, 7th February 2007.

Note: Double passes are valid only for NEWCASTLE or BRISBANE or ADELAIDE or PERTH or MELBOURNE or SYDNEY (Valentine's Day show). If you are the winner please contact trina@hiphop.org.au with your details.

Check THIS post for more info on the Boyz II Men & K-Ci and JoJo - Up Close, Intimate and Personal Tour 2007 tour.


AND THE WINNERS ARE...



--> Mania & Jane

and

--> blindfury

Congratulations guys, I will email you the details.
To all who entered, well done and there will be many more comps to enter!
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Comment by namraj11

December 15th 2006 11:11
i listen to boyz II men when i want a big sing'a'long or need cheering up, they're all classics
i love "ride wit me" it gets my pumped and "A Song For Mama" rocks!

Comment by Mania & Jane

December 15th 2006 23:15
This is a bit cliqse,
Although I had first met my wife when we were 8yo playing in the same soccer team, it wasn't til we met up again at a friends wedding in 95 that we really noticed each other.
It had been over 12 years since soccer & I had no idea whom she was,
She was a brides maid in the wedding party and dancing to the bridal waltz which was none other then B2M "Fallin".
I notice her looking at me & smiling as to thinking that see fancied me, but later on I was told see was smiling because see remembered who I was & that my fly was undone.
Well the beautiful song that was Fallin was coming to an end, so I built up enough courage to interupt the groomsman that was dancing with her & ask her for a dance.
Lucky for me she excepted, as we both danced the final minute of the song, she started talking to me as if I knew her, which stalled me becuase I could not remember her, becasue when your 8yo, girls where never an opinon cause they had girl germs.
So as the song came to an end we imbraced closer cheek to cheek, I was still tring to figure out wheather I had been with her before or was she some one I had met at a party but didn't remember, untill she metioned our coachs name (whom we found out was a pedopihile) then I broke away and had a good look at her then I said ""Kylie"!! She looked me straight in the eyes with purpose then screamed "No!! its Jane"timing it perfectly for the end of the song, leaving me standing on the dance floor with everyone looking at me like an idiot.
Well after a couple more acholholic beverages, the night was coming to an end, all the guys where chatting still having a laugh at my expence, when the bride & groome were about to leave, & funny enough we had to form, a tunnel with the final song being none other then the Boyz 2 Men classic Ënd of the road"as the song kicks into gear, the guys start singing the chorus, and this is where I thought I'd break out a bit of Wanya & start serenading Jane (to her disapproval & still upset that out of the 2 girls in my U8 team, I got her wrong)
I start belting out the chorus & im on my knees, the crowd where laughing hard out, but I guess at that stage it was love powering me to do it (Jane still thinks it was the beer) but at the end of the song, the 200 people still there started clapping & Jane to my disbelif lifted me from my knees & we kissed for the first time.
We have been together ever since getting married in March 2005 My wifes entrance song was none other than Jo Jo K-Ci Intro on Love Always "Hbi"(It was the best song for a dramtic entrance)& ofcourse our Bridal Waltz was Fallin by B2M (Also Brian Mckinghts "Still in love.
My wife & I lälso have 3 beautiful children & we love good R&B & some of the best is B2M so many memories with so many songs.
Hope you enjoied our Boyz II Men song storyYour text goes here

Comment by Trina

December 16th 2006 00:00
Awwww wow Mania, that was such a sweet and funny story! Love it Beautiful photo too

Comment by Brooke & Ricky

December 19th 2006 03:34
I remember when I was 12 years old and my mum asked me what did I want for my birthday... I remember asking for the Boyz II Men video. Within a week I was on my way to learning all the words to not only the songs but the conversations as well. I questioned my mum about their song "Oh ah"...and asked her what were the girls doing in the film clip all over each of the guys in the Boyz II Men group... Now 23 I certainly understand the film clip. As time passed, I became more and more of a fan during my teen years and more and more into R'n'B. During boyfriend highs and lows, break ups and get togethers I would constantly play the smooth sounds of Boyz II Men and Jodeci. In 03 I was disappointed to hear Michael had left and was worried they would fold as a group however they stayed together and are still one of my favourite groups ever. Most recently whilst in labour with my 1st child, I requested my own selection of songs to be played in the background. Would you believe the song playing on my 1st hold of my new born baby was " a song for mamma". Currently with my partner Ricky and our song since being together has alwasy been All My Life by K-Ci and JOJO and at our wedding the song my husband Ricky and I danced our waltz to was All my Life by K-ci and JoJo. Other than these key factors in my life involving Boyz II Men & K-ci & JoJo my Husband is one of the biggest fans of both of these groups and quite possibly could sing all the words to their songs. If I was to win, this would be an awesome gift for my hubby...

Comment by Trina

December 19th 2006 06:27
Awwww, I love that Song For Mama. Makes me cry no matter what i'm doing when I listen to it, even if it's pigging out on junk food or cleaning my room...

Comment by Anonymous

December 19th 2006 09:23
i love boyz II men so much. espeically when theire hit song in the 90's "ill be missing you remind me of my home town it was sad becuse i left my home town ethiopia when i was young becuse of war and i rember listing to that song but yea it would be much better if i met boyz II men. they were the best R&B group in the 90's.
much love and peace wintana
0431687270 mob phone
dat's me
wintana

Comment by Trina

December 19th 2006 09:27
Thanks for the comment Wintana, can you email me your contact details: trina@hiphop.org.au. Thanks.

Comment by yesaj

December 20th 2006 11:28
Boyz II men have been a part of my entire life. I grew up through school listening to them and aspiring to sing just like them with my group. Wanya Morris one of my vocal idols, but each individual member is all talented with their own styles. Now even more so its showing with Shawn Stockman's side projects Soul Chemistry producing hits for artists out there and as well as Nathan Morris productions. I agree that Mike's departure has sorta nulled the group from the mainstream.

Anyone in my generation knows that the II album was one of the albums that you could put in the cd player and listen to every song from right to end. I still listen to every cd of their to this day and i own every single album including the imported christmas albums from japan. Boyz II Men, Jodeci, BLACKstreet, Hi-Five all knew how to pull the heart strings back in the day, and Boyz II Men have still got it going on.

One Sweet Day, On Bended Knee and a less known track Fallin (from the II album), Little Things and Your Your Love (from CooleyHighHarmony) are by far the most favourite songs of theirs.

If a girl broke up with me, I'd sing "Doin Just Fine" to her haha.

Comment by Danielle

December 20th 2006 12:13
My favourite artists growing up were Mariah Carey and Boyz 2 Men. In 1995, my best friend since kindergarten, Lisa, passed away in a car accident. It was the afternoon of our first day of high school! As you can imagine, this was a pretty traumatic period for a 12 year old girl to go through.
When I heard about Mariah and the Boyz doing a duet, I was so excited, but never dreamed of what the song would mean to me. I balled my eyes out when I heard One Sweet Day! This song helped me get through the grief of losing Lisa. It has such sentimental value to me. So to my favourite artists, I'll be forever grateful.

Comment by massive BOYZ 2MEN fan

December 23rd 2006 07:45
Hi, my name is Rose and I remember when i was about 13 years old, i wanted boyz 2 men cd for my birthday, and i got it, and i listened to it every day as im a huge rnb person. But the song i remember playing the most at a time when i was really down was when i had left home after a massive fight with my mum, and i went to live with my dad in QLD. My mum was in Sydney. Well i played for months on end "yesterday" as i wished my mother and i would start talking again. The only way me and mum started talking again was when i heard the mariah carey duo with them, and i live mariah carey too, and i understood that song and i sent it to mum, one sweet day. I said to mum i dont want to wait til something happens before we need to hear this song. So we made up. Boyz 2 men did alot for me in the nighties. and seeing as ive never been able to go to a concert, id love to have the opportunity to go. my cousin who is a massive fan with me at the same time is going. the thing is she works and bought her tickets. im a mum of 2 lol. rose is my name and ill email you my details. btw if i had a photo id post it, but that would be heaps embarrassing lol.

Comment by stevenm

December 28th 2006 10:12



my name is steven and I remember when i was about 18 years old my best mate tole me about boyz 2 birthday, and i have followed them every since.One Sweet Day, On Bended Knee are by far the most favourite songs of theirs. i like my rnb. The song ill make love to you is so sprecial to me as im a sweet senstive sensitive new age guy who treats women just like that song
Boyz 2 men did alot for me in the early nighties. and s ive never been able to go to a concert, id love to have the opportunity to go. my best mate who is a massive fan with me. the thing is she works and bought her tickets. I grew up aspiring to therie music and watching the videos with my mates going through the history of each song.

the II album was one of the albums that you could put in the cd player and listen to every song from right to end. I still listen to every cd when i can.

i live in melbourne.

Comment by Trina

December 28th 2006 21:31
Thanks for sharing Steven, can you please email me your contact details

Comment by Anonymous

December 29th 2006 07:40
Hi my name is Gabriel and iv been listening to boys 2 men ever since i was a toddler...mom said she used to catch me on the dining room table dancing whenever one of my borthers would play the boys to men song "Motown philly" and whenever my brothers would bring their inlaws over to meet my parents..id normally be the one to break all the tension.Anyway the other boys 2 men song which has played a major role in my life up til now is.."On bended knees"...a couple of years back me and my girlfriend were about to break up..i had tried everything,but nothing seemed to change her mind..so i gave it one last go by leaving the song "on bended knees " playing on her voicemail...it was the best idea i could have ever thought up cus me and my girlfriend havent looked back since.. it just goes to show jus how powerful music can be!.

Im from wollongong,nsw

Email:Adelante33g@hotmail.com

Comment by Shelby

January 3rd 2007 05:05
Hi My name is Richelle (Shelby)
My favourite song of Boyz II Men is and has always been "End Of The Road" since it was released in 1993!!
That song has alot of sentimental value as in 1993, I was finishing primary school (Yr6) and everyones favourite R'n'B group was Boyz II Men.
Our group @ school 6 boys & 6 girls all paired up for the Yr 6 Farewell and we all had a great time until the very end of the night when we all realised that we were probably never going to see one another again or for a very long time as we all went to different High Schools they played "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men and we all just cried our eyes out... I'll never forget it!!

Comment by showoff

January 5th 2007 06:32




end of the road would have to be the most remembered boys to men song because it was the song my ex fiance played to me before we broke up. i remember such happy times with him this was a picture of us on our 3rd year anaversary at a club. im glad for our relationship as better loved and lost then never loved at all. boys to men realy does put me inplace with my feelings there lyrics just know exactly how im feeling and i love there songs. im so grateful for them to have made things so clear to me when my ex fiance couldnt have.

Comment by Kim

January 7th 2007 08:22
To Trina, and all those reading,

'On Bended Knee' would have to be one of the most memorable songs - you can't not love that song. That song is the reason me and my boy, Ash, are soul partners forever. The moment he told me he loved me - he had this song on in the background. I just love B2M and it brings tears to my eyes when i hear the song. So speical, forever. Would mean the world to us to see them live. It is amaizing how music can change your life!

Take care & thankyou,
Kim

Comment by Anonymous

January 8th 2007 04:59
I LOVE Boyz II Men. They're the sole reason why I got into rnb when I was younger and it's always been that way.

I would love to go to their concert because I have never been to a concert and the last time they toured Australia I was living in Queensland and by the time I moved back to Melbourne, they'd left Melbourne for Brisbane!!

I play their tracks every night when I go to bed! I recently spent a day over Christmas with my sister who works in a clothes store and I played their albums over and over all day and continued to sing the songs at the top of my lungs even when customers came in. Surprisingly business was great that day!!

Would love to hear back from you!

Trace

Comment by Anonymous

January 8th 2007 10:04
HEY TRINA
Have always LOVED [COLOR=Navy]Boyz II Men but my boyfriend more so and believe it or not he did O.D me with them a couple of times.
This one time (at band camp) we were on our way to an off beat little town in NSW. Both having no idea how to get there, after 6 hrs driving he didn't want to listen to my understanding of the map any longer, pumped Boys II Men's cooleyhighharmony (to enoy me, I know it!) and ventured down his own road.
45 minutes down this road, with me angry, wanting quiet and complaining we were going the wrong way, we then came to- THE END OF THE ROAD quite literally. That was it. The road ended. I'm spewin I dont have a photo to accompany this as there was actually a sign reading 'the end of the road'
Don't think for a minute I didn't crank The end of the road and RUN!!
(Please I need these tickets, gotta stop runnin'!)
THANKS, NEEN

Comment by blindfury

January 8th 2007 23:41
I've never really been that close to my mother. We have our differences, but at the same time I know she still loves me for who I am and what I do. And I am not the best person with words, when it comes to saying how I feel..

A few years ago however, a few friends of mine and myself got together to perform at a concert which coincidentally was around mother's day. We perfomed "A Song For Mama" whilst we had our mother's seated on stage. They were shocked not knowing what was going on at the time when they were asked to sit on stage.

Life is short, and I don't take my mum for granted for everything she's done for me. Mom's are the best people in the world. No-one can show you the love like a mother can. And thats why I had to tell her how I felt, by singing her that song.

Comment by Trina

January 9th 2007 04:00
Thanks for the entries guys, it looks like a real close competition!

Comment by Anonymous

January 9th 2007 10:40
One song we used to always sing at karaoke parties was "One Sweet Day". Although it wasn't a sentimental song for us, my friends and I still enjoyed singing the harmonies all through the night. We just adored Boyz II Men songs! Sometimes we even substituted our own lyrics...ah, such nostalgia! - Thanks for letting me share! -Hanako64

Comment by Jedman

January 10th 2007 11:53
awww man wer 2 begin

well i was jz watching tha fourth season of "fresh prince of bel-air" on dvd.. n on tha last episode on tha 2nd disc itz lil nickyz christening n itz christmas tym.. man i luv that episode.. itz is sooo gr8 n at tha end they sing silent nyt.. itz z divine..

thats tha episode BOYZ II MEN sung "let it snow"

one of my favourite traks..

beautiful harmonyz n yeh it jz getz me in tha christmas spirit..

BOYZ II MEN!! are tha gr8est bunch of male singers that eva lived.. voices lyk thers are lyk gifts man.. pplz wud kill for that..

another situation.. ummm wen my heart got broken over this chik.. i wont mention.. lol

n wen i finalli got over it.. ges wat trak??

"doin just fine" even tho i obviously wasnt fyn.. u noe wat im saying.. HAHA!!
that was tha bomb diggity.. specially tha bridge man tha brothers go off in that one.. its sooooo HIGH!!! those notes are jz lyk POW!! punch in tha face..

n tha lyrics jz lyk realli related 2 me at tha tym.. yes i noe depressing.. lol..

i remember thinkin i was mad in love n ther were 2 trakz stuk in my head..

"fallin' and of course "on bended knee"

man those 2 songs were tha best.. i listend 2 those trakz all tha tym.. B2M were lyk my idols from primary till lyk now pretty much.. lol not that i kud eva sing lyk them..

haha.. man so many memories of skewl dayz n wen it was alwaiz BOYZ 2 MEN!!..

they are jz simply the best 4 male voices man.. well 3 now.. but yeh u noe wat im saying..

i need thiz tix kat.. CAMAN!! ur my sister for crying out loud!! hahaha

yeh well i'd love 2 be at thiz concert it wud mena alot 2 me.. coz i love this group..

they are a group that will b remembered.. n with 2dayz music sumthin lyk that is serzli rare.. very hard 2 find..
BOYZ 2 MEN are a krew that hav been around n hav stil survived tha commercial side of music.. they stayed tru n thatz y i respect them deeply..

u noe how i am wit music kat.. i luv it i even got a shirt that ses so..

haha yeh n wen i noe tha artist u noe im realli in2 them..
I LOVE MUSIC!!

Comment by Anonymous

January 12th 2007 05:43
hii my name melanie simon I LOVE BOYZ II MEN ,i alwayz listen to them there slow jam are classic no other song can bet "end of the road" i still remember when boyz II men proformed at my home town blacktown like 9yrs ago and that was when i was in my early teens,and even then l always watch them on rage on tv every saturday morning and had all there posters and casset tape back then that was real old skool anyway it would be my dream to be reunited with them at the concert god bless

Comment by Dehlia

January 14th 2007 22:20
Im from New Zealand & we grow up with this sort of music, songs come out and my friends and family sing them till you wanna tell them to shut up!

I've been a fan of Boyz 2 men every since cooly high harmony first came out, i mean how could you not be they are the most easiest group to listen too. And they've pretty much been a part of every major event in my life since my teenage years.

They truly honestly bring out those hard to find emotions, you know the feeling in their music is just.. well ya'll should know what i mean

End of the road of one of the saddest songs, used to help me get over my crushes.

Its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday, we lost our uncle not long after that came out, also dedicated it too my brother who we lost years ago.
When we lost our cousin and one sweet day was the song we used to say goodbye. Also when we lost our Grandfather just last nov gone. So beautifully painful. yesterday is one for bringing back those memories of good times with them all!

Bended knee, my ex played it to me, right after we listened too water runs dry. (i was trying to break up with him!)

In the still of the night is always good one, a nice rendition of an old classic.

My mother lives in New Zealand, and im in Melbourne Mama makes me think of her, everytime i hear that song i have to ring her just to say hi mum, i love you and i miss you.

Hey lover, i love that song still waiting for someone to sing it too me!

4 Seasons, Fallin, Motown Philly, Sympin oh my gosh all of them have some sort of memory attached to them, weather its, doing the running man in the mirror, or just sitting down with your girls, hanging out, talking about boys, dedicating songs to various crushes, or letting go of people on their final journey, Boyz 2 Men have always been there. (haha and they dont even know it!)





Comment by Anonymous

January 25th 2007 10:24
Arrgh I can't get tickets to this show! I've contacted VenueTix (who are supposed to be handling the Boys II Men show in Adelaide) but they haven't released the tickets on their site yet. Does anyone know where I can buy tickets to their Adelaide show (at Thebarton Theatre)?

Comment by autumnpriya

January 28th 2007 21:47
ONE OF MY CHILDREN WAS CONCEIVED WHILE “I'LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU” WAS PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND.
IT MAY SOUND CORNY TO SOME BUT IT WAS A WONDERFUL NIGHT.
WE'D JUST COME BACK FROM A BEAUTIFUL DINNER AT A WONDERFUL RESTAURANT.
I LIT THE ROOM WITH LITTLE CANDLES PLACED EVERYWHERE AND PUT ON SOME MUSIC WHILE MY PARTNER GOT SOME CHAMPAGNE.
IT WAS A CELEBRATION OF BEING TOGETHER AND OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER.
MY PARTNER WORKED OUT OF TOWN A LOT SO THIS WAS A RARE NIGHT FOR US.
WE FOUND OUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THAT I WAS PREGNANT.
WE WERE THRILLED.
UNFORTUNATELY IT TURNED IN TO A TRAGEDY CAUSE A FEW WEEKS LATER HAD A MISCARRIAGE AND THINGS WITH MY PARTNER WENT SOUR.
MY PARTNER AND I ENDED UP BREAKING UP.
THEN I ENDED UP LISTENING TO “THE END OF THE ROAD” FUNNILY ENOUGH.
ALTHOUGH IT ENDED IN TRAGEDY IT STARTED AMAZINGLY AND I'LL NEVER FORGET IT NOR WOULD I WANT TO.

Comment by qtsent

January 29th 2007 01:26
Boyz 2 men epitomise 90s RnB.
End of the Road truly presented the end of an era when played at both my year 10 and year 12 formals.
It was an emotional time for all, where we all swayed in a large circle linking arms, and singing whole heartedly “...Still i can’t let you go”

Comment by Anonymous

January 29th 2007 22:31
Hi My name is Tere and I'm from Aotearoa (Island of the Long White Cloud) New Zealand and currently living in Melbourne Australia. This morning when I heard on the radio they are coming for a concert there was no way I was missing out on this one.
When I first heard Boyz 2 Men I went week at the knees. The words, the harmony and the deep sexy MAN voice blew me away to another world.

To actually see them live in concert would be the ultimate dream of mine. I remember the night I made sweet passionate love to one of their songs and oh my god it was the best! When ever I hear that song it takes me back to that night
I would love to see them in concert. It would take me back to the time when I was young, innocent and everything was good in the world when they sang.

Thanks for your time
Tere Mose
tere.mose@simplot.com.au

PS:I really tried and I couldn't download a pix! I

Comment by Trina

January 30th 2007 10:32
Wow that has been an awesome response so far. I think I'll extend the competition until next Wednesday 7th Feb (one whole week before the B2M concert). Goodluck guys, there's still a chance you could win!

Comment by Talitha Reina Tapo

January 31st 2007 04:31
BOYZ II MEN...

Wow what can I say? To me boyz II men reflect the 'original' rnb/soul flavour that so many other artists have adopted but can never quite perfect it like these boyz have.. These guys have been around since the 1990's! That's old-school at its best. I can't remember when exactly i started listening to boyz II men but I know for a fact that ever since I haven't stopped loving them! They are an inspiration to ordinary people who deal with the struggle of life, sacrafice and hardship, I know personally that they bring me something only those who listen, love and 'feel' their music can understand and that is urge to continue living life, and taking it day-by-day, songs like "A song for Mama" illustrate to me the greatest reason why we should all keep going- because of "mama." I have seen the struggles my mother has gone through to give me all that she never had growing up and for that I am thankful for her being in my life and for Boyz II Men because songs like that help me reflect on reality, meaning of love and most of all WHO WE ARE.

Thankyou Boyz II Men..

For Loving, caring and Appreciating our Mother's!

Comment by deb

January 31st 2007 12:38
Your text goes hereYour text goes hereHi im a mum of 4 grown up young adults. two girls and two boys. As you can imagaine i spent many long hours listening to boys to men with my kids especially my daughters over tales of love and then of heart ache. now suddenly its my turn after 18yrs my partner and i split up and it was suddenly me listening to songs by boys to men of love and heartache. their words are sooo powerful and true and it seems just when u think no one knows how u feel their words are in the air. my kids are great support to me and i love them dearly they tell me that soon i will be playing happy back street boys tunes in the glow of new love i hope they are right. i would love to go to their concert and who knows i might meet the new path in my life there stranger things have happened.
debbie

Comment by Rachael Lopez

January 31st 2007 21:42
"End of the road" Is a fantastic song and I think that most people can relate to it in one way or another.

Boys to Men, have always known how to capture their audience, not only that, they sing so beautifully, are intelligent, kind and considerate.

I model, here is a photo where the photographer was playing that song 'End of the road'.

Rachael Lopez
"Rachael Lopez - Model"

Comment by Anonymous

February 1st 2007 02:29
I love Boyz II Men. My poor brother woke me up at three am when his girlfriend of six years dumped him.
We sat and watched the film clip of "End of the road" over and over again and I sat and balled my eyes out with him. I think it is one of the closest moments we have ever had together. Boyz II Men rocks.....

Comment by Maria s2 Vinh

February 1st 2007 02:53
I'm a big fan of old school songs and I grew up listening to Boyz II Men - especially the songs of heartbreak... I can't specify a situation because I feel that songs tell a story in itself... So here's my love story...

Back in high school, my best friend would always tell me that he would dedicate the song "End of the Road" to a girl he was deeply infactuated with but never felt the same about him. One day he realised that it was the end of the road even though he felt that they belonged together.

For me though, I wondered, how can you reach the end of the road if you belong together? I always heard of stories about how people fall deeply in love but somehow the love seems to grow apart and I never thought it would happen to me. I'd never fallen deeply and I didn't really know what love was.

July 19 2006 I met my hunnie and instantly I knew that he was someone special. We were naively in love and did all the crazy things and being apart for even a day was too much. Everyone would tell me what a perfect couple we make and they could see how much we wanted to be with each other. I'm sure everyone knows this feeling because it's that kind of love that you feel before you get bitter and heartbroken.

But as of late things haven't been the same. Some days it feels as everything has faded so soon... Some days I ask...

"Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how to get things back
The way they use to be"

We're still together at this moment but I just long for things to be the way they were... The photo is my favourite photo and reminds me of this crazy thing called LOVE. It was our 4 month anniversary and we went out to celebrate by going to Karaoke together and then we were standing around at Circular Quay just admiring how beautiful Sydney can be and I remember laughing... I took this photo and I told him to close his eyes because he wouldn't let me take a photo of him...
Forever and Ever...?
Forever and Ever?

Comment by Maria s2 Vinh

February 1st 2007 03:11
I've written a previous entry about a love story. But Boyz II Men also sing about another type of love... A song for Mama.

My mother arrived here as a refugee when she was 16 and without her parents. She came with elder brothers and sisters who had their own families to fend for. She fell in love and married at the age of 20. She never got to marry in a Church as she had dreamt because she married a non-catholic and her family did not give her permission to marry.

At the age of 21(my age now), she already had twin daughters and my father had to work long hours. She took the train and bus everywhere alone and had not learnt to drive yet...

It's so hard for me to imagine what my mother had endured. I can barely think of it because she had me at the same age I am now. The song for mama describes what mothers try to do for their children - to provide. This song I always dedicate to my mother because every word is true

"You taught me everything
And everything you've given me
I always keep it inside
You're the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn't anything
Or anyone I can be
And it just wouldn't feel right
If I didn't have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were grey
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You'll always be you always will be the girl
In my life for all times

Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul

You're always down for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes you did

And you took up for me
When everyone was downin' me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on

There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me
And say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You'll always be
You will always be the girl in my life "

Comment by NikaylaNBrentonsMummy

February 1st 2007 04:54
I would have to say "One Sweet Day"
August of 2000, my family and I were driving to Adelaide from Melbourne to visit my great grand mother who had a stroke the day before and wasn't expected to live for much longer then the next day.
While on our long trip the Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey song was playing and just as it hit "and I know your watching down on me from heaven" we had a phone call that my great grand maother had just passed away.
It was like her way of telling us that she was watching us on trip.

My Great Grand Mother was 96 when she passed away, at her funeral at the Salvation Army in Port Pirie the church was packed out and people were outside listening paying there respects to my Great Grand Mother, We played One Sweet Day at her funeral and there wasn't a dry eye to be seen.
After the funeral people commented on how she changed there lives with her words of wisdom.
The song One Sweet Day was just fitting, we know she's "looking down on us" everyday

Bronwyn

Comment by autumnpriya

February 2nd 2007 05:23
ANOTHER BOYZ II MAN SONG THAT MEANS SO TO ME IS “A SONG FOR MAMA”
I WAS BORN IN SRI LANKA AND LEFT FOR DEAD IN A DRAIN.
I WAS FOUND BY A POLICE MAN THAT WAS WALKING BY AND HEARD ME CRYING.
I WAS THEN SENT TO A HOSPITAL/ ORPHANAGE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL AND LEFT IN A CORNER OF THE ROOM WITH NO ONE TOUCHING ME OTHER THAN TO FEED ME WITH A BOTTLE WITH GLOVES ON.
I HAD SCABIES ALL OVER ME AND MOST OF MY SKIN WAS FALLING OFF.
I WAS NOT HUGGED OR KISSED OR TOLD I WAS LOVED UNTIL I MET MY MUM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
AT 6 MONTHS OF AGE MY LUCK HAD CHANGED CAUSE THAT'S THE DAY MY MUM LAID HER EYES ON ME.
MUM SAID SHE KNEW FROM THE MOMENT SHE SAW ME I WAS MEANT TO BE HER DAUGHTER.
THE ORPHANAGE TOLD HER THAT I WAS TOO SICK AND WOULD DIE BEFORE WE ARRIVED BACK TO AUSTRALIA AS I HAD ONLY BEEN GETTING WORSE SINCE I WAS FOUND.
THE ORPHANAGE THEN OFFERED MY MUM ANOTHER BABY AND SHE WAS HEALTHY AND MUM SAID “NO, I WAS THIS BABY SHE IS MY DAUGHTER”.
I WAS BROUGHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA AND IN NO TIME I FATTENED UP AND GOT HEALTHY.
MY MUM SAVED MY LIFE, WITHOUT HER I'D BE DEAD.
MY MUM HAS BEEN THERE THROUGH MY HEALING OF BEING SEXUALLY ABUSED BY HER BROTHER AND MY DADS BROTHER BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 8 YEARS OLD (I DIDN'T'T TELL ANYONE UNTIL I WAS 17 AND WAS PREGNANT WITH MY OWN CHILD AND IT FREAKED ME OUT THAT THESE MEN WOULD BE AROUND MY CHILD) ( THE OTHER REASON I DIDN'T TELL WAS CAUSE I DIDN'T'T WANT TO " WREAK" THE FAMILY AND I WAS THREATENED NOT TO TELL).
MY MUM WAS THERE FOR ME WHEN I TOOK HER BROTHER TO COURT FOR HAVING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH ME BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 8 YEARS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION.
MY MUM WAS THERE WHEN I HAD ALL 4 OF MY CHILDREN.
MY MUM WAS THERE WHEN HAD A MISCARRIAGE.
MY MUM WAS THERE FOR MY FIRST LOVE AND THERE WHEN WE BROKE UP.
MY MUM WAS THERE WHEN I WAS TEASED FOR HAVING BROWN SKIN IN AN ALL WHITE SUBURBAN SCHOOL.
MUM HELD MY HAND WHEN I FOUND OUT MY DAUGHTER HAD AUTISM.
MY MUM WAS THERE WHEN ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS BURNT HER LEG AND I HAD TO RUSH HER TO HOSPITAL.
MY MUM WAS THERE WHEN OTHER OF MY DAUGHTER'S HAD TO GET HER EYES OPERATED ON.
MY MUM DROVE FROM MELBOURNE TO PHILLIP ISLAND TO PICK UP ME AND MY CHILDREN WHEN MY CAR BROKE DOWN.
MY MUM HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR ME A BEEN THERE FOR ME NO MATTER WHAT.
MY MUM IS MY ROCK AND “A SONG FOR MAMA” SAYS HOW I FEEL.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'D DO WITHOUT MY MUM.
I DON'T HAVE A DIGITAL CAMERA SO I AM CAN'T PUT IN A PHOTO FOR THIS POST OR MY LAST POST.

Comment by autumnpriya

February 2nd 2007 08:10
OOPS. I MEANT I DON'T HAVE A DIGITAL CAMERA SO I CAN'T PUT A PHOTO ON FOR THIS POST OR MY LAST POST. SORRY FOR THE ERROR IN WORDS ON MY LAST POST.
KIND REGARDS AUTUMNPRIYA.

Comment by Anonymous

February 2nd 2007 14:48
The moment i heard an advertisment of the Boys II Men Concert on the radio, with special guest performances from K-Ci and JoJo. The First thing i did was grab my mobile and text all the details into my phone and send them to my two Favourite Aunties. I was Over the moon as i new i definately wont miss out, no matter what it takes. More importantly i was determined getting my aunties tickets.
My name is Jessica, i turn 15 in June this year.Ive grown up listening and admiring both Boys II Men and K-Ci nd JoJo for the past 14-15 years years. at the young age where little kids learn their alphabet my Family members had been taping videos of me as a little one- belting the notes out tosongs of Boys II Men.Over the past couple of years we managed to find "I Swear" and after a preview of the video in them old old tapes a few months ago, it was unbelievable, i looked so passionate about a song i don’t think I understand meaning of at the time.
When 4-6 years of age My mum and both my Aunties along with myself took long road trips, and although they were sisters the concept of sharing was no option when it came to the albums of These absolute amazing vocalists. They honestly EACH have most probably every Album, to be truthfull i havent got hands on them since the age of 10 as they are cherished dearly with both my aunties. Talk about obsessed! On these road trips i learnt more songs from a number of albums including the mariah Carey Duo track with the boys. As My Aunties Were in their late teens at the time, they were currently experiencing the rollercoaster of love. And although the songs expressed the emotions of Love, i didnt need someone to explain what the lyrics or song; in genral meant as.. each song on its own connected so perfectly and displayed a story of its own. Now growing up and currently at the age my Aunts were back then, experiencing that funny thing we describe as love Im aware of the highs and lows, therefore am more considerate of putting myself into relationships. I now know why my Aunty B cried them nights after getting off the fone, to her boyfriend, who now is My Uncle Domenic; they got married in 2005 (walts-wedding song being //All my life.K-ci nd Jojo). I now understand that same feeling of excitement My aunty K felt after a date with her Boyfriend at the time, she has also been married now since 2002 (Waltz/wedding song- I Swear Boys II Men). My Uncle (her husband) is also a fan which if i got her to enter herself could tell you how they met. Boys II Men Indeed !!

These Fantastic Vocalists; Boys II Men, K-Ci &JoJO, My Aunties Absolute Favourite Singers, but more importantly My Idols. Sing songs about the true reality of Love. From the happiest moments to the lowest, whether it be a male female relationship or simply Mother to daughter and or other family members.
My Aunty K, cried after hearing a rumour of the concerts all being sold out, im not quite sure if its true. But she called me during school!! in tears.. i was lost for words .as it was something wemade a pact on going to, all three of us since I was little girl. This is our last and final chance.My last and final chance, as I feel as if my aunties gave up a few days ago in disappointment and dismay. I know this competition only gives a double pass and im willing to miss out, as i would much rather both my Aunties have a once in a life time experience of a night. Just knowing that i have tired my best to get the two of them in makes me happy. My family always comes first, without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

*ALL my fingers crossed with a heart of hope*
xo--Jessica
email:winter_angel4@hotmail.c om

Comment by Lil Jaii. Mysterious.Shawtii7

February 2nd 2007 14:53
Photos Can be provided.. is it kool if i email them as i dont want them to know im still trying to get tickets..
Dont want it see me as wasting my time or even putting up there photos on the internet...
can you please, possibly Let me noe if personal emailing is ok to display there beautiful wedding pictures?

Very much apreciated =)
xo- Jess

winter_angel4@hotmail.com

Comment by teeloong

February 5th 2007 03:59
My first pash was to Boyz II Men.

End of The Road was No. 1 for 13 weeks in a row, and it was the last
song played at every high school dance. When you heard that first drum
beat, you knew it was time you make your move... you didn't want to be
caught out slow dancing without a partner!

I'm now married and want to share cooleyhighharmony with my wife.


Comment by princess kci

February 5th 2007 04:05
Hey ya'll
wel mah name is kci and mah middle name is josephine aka jojo... lol... if that don't show u how much of a fan i am then i don't noe wot will... and i swear thats mah real name!!!! ask mah momma...
wel any wayz i've grown up listening to boyz 2 men!!! i listen to them when i'm sad!!! and wen i'm happy and when i feel like it!!! i seriously am in love with boyz to men!!! i play boyz 2 men at party'z and in the car and on my ipod at school and just any where i can!!!!
wel i gotta go... but love u all and especially mah boyz 2 men!!!!


AROHANUI....

KCI..... XOXOXOXOXOX

Comment by JA9

February 5th 2007 07:05
Hello again Trina (and all you Boyz II Men fans trying to get free tickets)

Yesterday my beau said to me "it would beOne Sweet Day If we could go see boys to men" . You see it's been Trying Times for us lately, the Water runs dry for many of us this time of the year but you cannot let it Pass You By and just Sittaway in the corner. In the still of the night I wrote A song for Mamma Asking what I could do. She said Ooh Ahh that's a tough one. She told me this competition is nearing The End Of The Road but I must do my best and give it a go. So here I am On Bended knee Please can I have this pass to take my Beau to. He really deserves it, honestly. Thankyou for the chance. To whoever wins if not me have a mad night and let us all know all about it.

Comment by Mania & Jane

February 5th 2007 08:54
Hi guys,
just wanted to wish everyone good luck on the contest & its been awesome reading all the posts.
If anyone has tickets to the Sat 24th Syd concert we would love to buy them
please email me on mjmarsters@stratacarepro.com
Good luck guys

Comment by Trina

February 7th 2007 22:32
Winners have been announced! Congratulations guys!

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