Chances (Backstreet Boys song)

"Chances"
The Backstreet Boys are superimposed on a black background, with several repeated collages of each member in grayscale.
Single by Backstreet Boys
from the album DNA
ReleasedNovember 9, 2018
Recorded2018
Studio
  • Patriot, Los Angeles, U.S.
  • Westlake, Los Angeles, U.S.
GenrePop
Length2:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tedder
  • Skelton
Backstreet Boys singles chronology
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
(2018) 		"Chances"
(2018) 		"No Place"
(2019)
Music video
"Chances" on YouTube

"Chances" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released on November 9, 2018, as the second single from DNA, their ninth studio album (eighth in the United States). The song was written by Shawn Mendes, Fiona Bevan, Casey Smith, Geoff Warburton, Scott Harris, and producers Ryan Tedder and Zach Skelton. "Chances" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and number 19 on the Adult Top 40. McLean directed an accompanying music video and René Elizondo Jr. and depicted two dancers performing inside Union Station.

Background and composition

AJ McLean first met Ryan Tedder in 2003, where they worked together on the Backstreet Boys' 2009 studio album This Is Us and the former musician's debut studio album Have It All (2010).[1] After several years, McLean suggested Tedder to send several of his written songs to the Backstreet Boys. One of the songs included "Chances," which the band immediately gravitated towards.[2] It was written by Shawn Mendes, Fiona Bevan, Casey Smith, Geoff Warburton, Scott Harris, and producers Tedder, and Zach Skelton.[3] The song and accompanying music video were simultaneously released on November 9, 2018, which followed the announcement of the DNA World Tour.[4][5]

"Chances" is a pop song. Fist-pumping synthesizers are consistently used as the Backstreet Boys ponder over the chorus, "What are the chances that we'd end up dancing? Like 2 in a million, like once in a life".[6] In an interview with Billboard in 2018, McLean explained that "Chances" is similar to their previous 2018 single, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", but acknowledged that it also felt distinct. He described the lyrics as "more of that realistic love story about chance, to find that person in the most precarious of scenarios".[2] However, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell stated that "both songs are completely different" in a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly.[7]

Critical reception and commercial performance

Mike Wass of Idolator described "Chances" as "another irresistible, vaguely retro pop-anthem" containing perfect vocal harmonies.[6] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic praised "Chances" and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", stating that both songs are "some of Backstreet's finest, familiar in their delivery yet with a finger on the mainstream pulse of 2019".[8] Writing for Rolling Stone, Jon Dolan stated that the song is "plaintively throbbing".[9] Josh Hurst of Flood Magazine referred to "Chances" as "slightly anthemic", but not jarring.[10]

"Chances" peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 on November 24, 2018.[11] The song also reached number nine on the US Dance Club Songs on the chart dated March 9, 2019,[12] as well as number 19 on the Adult Top 40 chart dated January 26, 2019.[13] It peaked on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 55,[14] and was certified gold by Music Canada (MC) for selling over 40,000 equivalent-sales units in Canada.[15] "Chances" charted at number 63 on the Official German Charts,[16] and at number 82 on the Schweizer Hitparade in Switzerland.[17]

Music video

Background

The music video was filmed in Union Station, where the dancers performed an uninterrupted choreographed sequence.

The "Chances" music video was simultaneously distributed with the song's digital release on November 9, 2018.[18][19] The video was co-directed by McLean and René Elizondo Jr., and was the former's first music video directed for the Backstreet Boys.[2][4] It was filmed inside Union Station in Los Angeles during public hours,[20] and was the first music video where all five members wore suits.[2] Elizondo wanted it to be cinematic and showcase elements of film noir.[20]

The music video was filmed from 2:00 pm to 4:00 am on September 4, 2018. The dancers featured in the video are Madison Vomastek and Jake Tribus, both students from the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California.[21] Their scenes were shot from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and the Backstreet Boys were designated inside the train carriage at 3:00 am.[20] Both Vomastek and Tribus performed an uninterrupted choreographed sequence that was positively received by the band, their label, and management.[2]

Synopsis

The video begins with Madison Vomastek running down the steps of a train station. She helps another lady pick up a dropped bag, and Jake Tribus, who drops his phone in front of her, misses the train. The pair continue to cross paths throughout the video and eventually, during the second verse, find themselves sitting across each other in the waiting hall. The duo dances in the ticket lobby, concluding with a kiss and facing away from each other on the station seats. The Backstreet Boys appear throughout the video during each sequence, as they are seen behind a pole, inside the moving train, and seated on the station seats adjacent to them.

Live performances

The Backstreet Boys performed "Chances" on the 15th season of The Voice on November 13, 2018.[22][23] They also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in chicken costumes on January 24, 2019 while they performed "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" on the Manhattan streets and Rockefeller sidewalks,[24][25][26] before performing "Chances" in matching black and gray outfits.[27] The song was also included on the setlist of the DNA World Tour, which supported their studio album DNA.[28]

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of DNA.[3]

  • Backstreet Boys – vocals
  • Ryan Tedder – producer, songwriting, programming
  • Zach Skelton – producer, songwriting, drums, guitar, keyboard, programming
  • Shawn Mendes – songwriting
  • Fiona Bevan – songwriting
  • Casey Smith – songwriting, background vocals
  • Geoff Warburton – songwriting
  • Scott Harris – songwriting
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • John Hanes – mix engineer
  • Scott Kelly – assistant engineer
  • Rich Rich – engineer
  • Simone Torres – engineer
  • Kuk Harrell – vocal producer

Charts

Chart performance for "Chances"
Chart (2018–19) Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[31] 20
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 55
Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista)[32] 7
Germany (GfK)[16] 63
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[33] 70
Soctland (OCC)[34] 45
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] 82
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[35] 44
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[36] 43
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 7
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[37] 9
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[38] 27
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 19
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[12] 9

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Chances"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Chances"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label(s) Ref.
Various November 9, 2018
Original
[4]
Australia Contemporary hit radio [39]
Various December 21, 2018
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Mark Ralph Remix [30]
United States January 8, 2019 Contemporary hit radio Original RCA [40]
Various January 14, 2019
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Remixes
  • RCA
  • SME
 [29]

References

  1. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (January 13, 2010). "A.J. McLean Solo Debut Features Song By 'NSYNC's JC Chasez". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 12, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e Weatherby, Taylor (November 9, 2018). "AJ McLean Explains Why Backstreet Boys' Upcoming LP 'DNA' Is 'One of Our Best Bodies of Work'". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b DNA (booklet). K-BAHN, RCA Records. 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Backstreet Boys Announce New Album 'DNA,' Tour and Drop Cinematic Music Video for 'Chances': Watch". Billboard. November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  5. ^ Longmire, Becca (November 9, 2018). "Backstreet Boys Release New Single 'Chances' Written By Shawn Mendes, Ryan Tedder, Announce Biggest Arena Tour In 18 Years". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Wass, Mike (November 9, 2018). "Backstreet Boys Announce 9th LP 'DNA,' Roll Out New Single "Chances"". Idolator. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  7. ^ Highfill, Samantha (January 21, 2019). "The Backstreet Boys preview a return to form with new album DNA". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  8. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "DNA - Backstreet Boys". AllMusic. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  9. ^ Dolan, Jon (February 7, 2019). "Review: Backstreet's Back With Contemporary-Pop Magic on 'DNA'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  10. ^ Hurst, Josh (February 5, 2019). "Backstreet Boys, "DNA"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  13. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Backstreet Boys – Chances". Music Canada.
  16. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys – Chances" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  17. ^ a b "Backstreet Boys – Chances". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  18. ^ Romano, Nick (November 9, 2018). "Backstreet's back with new Backstreet Boys album and world tour". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  19. ^ Bowsher, Allison (November 9, 2018). "Backstreet Boys Release Shawn Mendes-Written Track 'Chances' And Announce Huge Tour". Much. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  20. ^ a b c "Shooting the music video for Backstreet Boys' 'Chances'". Lenspire Cinematography. September 4, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  21. ^ "Student Blog: Starring in Backstreet Boys' "Chances" video". USC Kaufman School of Dance. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  22. ^ Ding, Sophie (November 12, 2018). "Backstreet Boys to Perform 'Chances' on 'The Voice': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  23. ^ Matthews, Colleen (November 14, 2018). "Backstreet Boys Perform New Single "Chances" on The Voice [WATCH]". One Country. Archived from the original on December 31, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  24. ^ Kreps, Daniel (January 25, 2019). "Watch Backstreet Boys, Jimmy Fallon Cluck 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' Dressed as Chickens". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  25. ^ Murphy, Sarah (January 25, 2019). "Watch the Backstreet Boys and Jimmy Fallon Dress Up as Chickens and Perform "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  26. ^ Calvario, Liz (January 24, 2019). "Backstreet Boys & Jimmy Fallon Perform All-Clucking Rendition of 'Everybody' -- See the Wacky Performance". E! Online. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  27. ^ Acevedo, Angelica (January 25, 2019). "Backstreet Boys Wear Chicken Costumes, Perform 'Chances' On 'Tonight Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  28. ^ Leimkuehler, Matthew (August 27, 2019). "Here's what we saw at the Backstreet Boys concert in Nashville". The Tennessean. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on October 6, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  29. ^ a b Releases for the Remixes:
  30. ^ a b Releases for the Mark Ralph Remix:
  31. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 19 November 2018". The ARIA Report. No. 1498. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 19, 2018. p. 9.
  32. ^ "Backstreet Boys: Chances" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  33. ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  34. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  35. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  36. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  37. ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  38. ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  39. ^ "Singles To Radio". The Music Network. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  40. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on December 13, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2020.

Read other articles:

Laura Ester

Spanish water polo player In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ester and the second or maternal family name is Ramos. Laura Ester Personal informationFull name Laura Ester RamosBorn (1990-01-22) 22 January 1990 (age 34)Barcelona, SpainNationality SpanishHeight 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Weight 58 kg (128 lb)Position GoalkeeperClub informationCurrent team CN Sabadell Medal record Women's water polo Representing  Spain Olympic Games 2012...

 

Rahab

Rahab dari Yerikho Rahab, (Ibrani: רָחָב Raẖav Ibrani Tiberias Rāḥāḇ lebar besar; Yunani: Ῥαχάβ atau Ῥαάβ) adalah seorang perempuan yang tinggal di kota Yerikho dan membantu menyembunyikan mata-mata Israel, sehingga ia dan keluarganya tidak ikut terbunuh, saat kota Yerikho direbut oleh bangsa Israel di bawah pimpinan Yosua (Yosua 2; Yosua 5). Profesi Hampir semua terjemahan Alkitab menuliskan Rahab sebagai perempuan sundal atau pelacur[1] (Yosua 2:1). N...

 

Lupin (album)

LupinAlbum mini karya KaraDirilis17 Februari 2010Direkam2009-2010GenreDance-popDurasi16:25LabelDSP Entertainment,M.Net MediaKronologi Kara Revolution(2009)Revolution2009 Lupin(2010) Kara Special Premium Box for Japan(2010)Kara Special Premium Box for Japan2010 Singel dalam album Lupin LupinDirilis: 17 Februari 2010 Lupin (Hangul: 루팡) adalah album mini ketiga dari grup vokal wanita asal Korea Selatan Kara. Konsep dan ilustrasi album ini didasarkan pada gentleman thief fiksi karya penul...

Zubr (special police force)

Former Russian President, Medvedev, and Interior Minister, Rashid Nurgaliyev, inspects Zubr in 2011 The Zubr Special Purpose Police Detachment (Russian: Отряд Милиции Особого Назначения Зубр; is Russian for Bison, particularly the European bison) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia was created in February 2006 on the basis of the OMON GUVD in the Moscow Region that existed since 1988.[1] It reports directly to the Minister of the Interior, an...

 

Marquinhos Paraná

Marquinhos Paraná Informasi pribadiTanggal lahir 20 Juli 1977 (umur 46)Tempat lahir BrasilPosisi bermain GelandangKarier senior*Tahun Tim Tampil (Gol)2007 Júbilo Iwata 2013-2015 Ventforet Kofu * Penampilan dan gol di klub senior hanya dihitung dari liga domestik Marquinhos Paraná (lahir 20 Juli 1977) adalah pemain sepak bola asal Brasil. Karier Marquinhos Paraná pernah bermain untuk Júbilo Iwata dan Ventforet Kofu. Pranala luar (Jepang) Profil dan statistik di situs web resmi J. Le...

 

Woolmers Estate

Heritage place in Longford, Tasmania Woolmers EstateThe front entrance of the Woolmers main house.General informationArchitectural styleItalianateAddressWoolmers Lane, Longford TAS 7301Town or cityLongford, TasmaniaCountryAustraliaConstruction started1819Completed1843OwnerWoolmers Foundation Inc.Design and constructionArchitect(s)William ArcherWebsitewoolmers.com.au UNESCO World Heritage SiteTypeCulturalCriteriaiv, viDesignated2010 (34th session)Part ofAustralian Convict SitesReference n...

Khopoli

Place in Maharashtra, IndiaKhopoliCityMumbai Metropolitan RegionNickname: City Of WaterfallsKhopoliLocation in Maharashtra, IndiaCoordinates: 18°47′20″N 73°20′35″E / 18.789°N 73.343°E / 18.789; 73.343CountryIndiaStateMaharashtraDistrictRaigadElevation61 m (200 ft)Population (2011) • Total108,648DemonymKhopolikarLanguage • OfficialMarathiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN410203 410204 410216Vehicle registrationMH-46 Khopo...

 

Isengard

Fortress of wizard Saruman in JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth Orthanc redirects here. For the medical imaging server, see Orthanc (server). River Isen redirects here. For the river in Bavaria, see Isen (river). This article is about the location in The Lord of the Rings. For the Norwegian band, see Isengard (band). IsengardJ. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium locationThe Orcs of Isengard bore upon their shields the symbol of the White Hand on a black field.[T 1]First appearanceThe Fellowship of ...

 

حل المحيط الهادئ

حل المحيط الهادئ هو الاسم الذي يعبر عن سياسة حكومة أستراليا المتمثلة في نقل طالبي اللجوء إلى مراكز الاحتجاز في الدول الجزرية في المحيط الهادئ، بدلًا من السماح لهم بالهبوط على البر الأسترالي. نُفِّذ في البداية من عام 2001 إلى عام 2007، وكان يحظى بدعم حزبي من المعارضة والائتلاف ...

José de la Riva-Agüero y Osma

Peruvian historian, writer and politician In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de la Riva-Agüero and the second or maternal family name is Osma. José de la Riva-Agüero y OsmaMarquis of AulestiaMarquis of Casa DávilaPrime Minister of PeruIn officeNovember 24, 1933 – May 18, 1934PresidentOscar BenavidesPreceded byJorge Prado Ugarteche [es]Succeeded byAlberto Rey de Castro Personal detailsBornFebruary 26, 1885Lima, PeruDiedOctober 25, 1944 (a...

 

Murmansk Finns

Ethnic group in Russia Ethnic group Murmansk FinnsTotal population273LanguagesRussian, FinnishReligionLutheranismRelated ethnic groupsFinnish people, Ingrian Finns, Kvens Murmansk Finns or Kola Finns (Finnish: Muurmanninsuomalaiset, Kuolansuomalaiset) are a group of Finns who live or lived in Murmansk Oblast. They came to Murmansk around 1860 during the Finnish famine of 1866–68.[1] However, there was another immigration period in 1900, due to the building of the Kirov Railway. In 2...

 

Danielle Nicole

Danielle NicoleBackground informationBirth nameDanielle Nicole SchnebelenOriginKansas City, United StatesGenresSoul, bluesInstrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar, guitarLabelsConcordWebsitedaniellenicolemusic.comMusical artist Danielle Nicole (born Danielle Nicole Schnebelen) is an American blues/soul musician from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Her self-titled solo debut EP was released March 10, 2015, on Concord Records. The self-titled EP features Grammy Award-winning producer and guitaris...

الأسطورة

  ميّز عن سيرة بطولية.   لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع الأسطورة (توضيح).هذه واحدة من سلسلة مقالات حولالأساطير حسب الحضارة عربية أرمنية الآزتيك قلطية ويلزية هبرديسية مسيحية صينية مصرية إغريقية غوارانية هندوسية إسلامية يابانية يهودية كورية المايا بلاد الرافدين ميكرونيسية إس�...

 

San'yō Shinkansen

High-speed railway line between Osaka and Fukuoka, Japan San'yō ShinkansenN700A Series Shinkansen between Nishi-Akashi and Himeji, February 2021OverviewNative name山陽新幹線Owner JR WestLocaleOsaka, Hyōgo, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi and Fukuoka PrefecturesTerminiShin-ŌsakaHakataStations19Color on map     Blue (#24197c)ServiceTypeHigh-speed rail (Shinkansen)SystemShinkansenServicesMizuho, Sakura, Nozomi, Hikari, KodamaOperator(s)JR WestDepot(s)Osaka, Okayama, Hir...

 

Qanj Ali Khan Afshar Castle

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources.Find sources: Qanj Ali Khan Afshar Castle – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2021) Castle in Kerman Province, Iran Qanj Ali Khan Afshar castleقلعه غنجعلیخان افشارGeneral informationTypeCastleTown or cityBaft CountyCountry Iran...

Nokia Lumia 610

Nokia Lumia 610[1]PembuatCompal Electronics[2]SeriNokia Lumia SeriesJaringanGSM, HSDPA, Wi-FiKetersediaan menurut negaraQ2 2012PenerusNokia Lumia 620[3]TerkaitNokia Lumia 710Nokia Lumia 800Nokia Lumia 900Dimensi119 mm (4,7 in) H 622 mm (24,5 in) W 1.195 mm (47,0 in) DBerat1.315 g (46,4 oz)Sistem OperasiWindows Phone 7.5 Mango[4] (not able to be updated to Windows Phone 8)[5]CPU800 MHz ARM Cortex-A5GPUQualcomm Adre...

 

伏見宮貞敬親王

伏見宮貞敬親王 伏見宮続柄 伏見宮邦頼親王第1王子 崇光天皇14世皇孫 霊元天皇玄孫（女系の場合）称号 勝光明院身位 親王敬称 殿下出生 安永4年12月10日（1776年1月1日）死去 天保12年1月21日（1841年2月12日）(65歳没）配偶者 一条輝子（一条輝良の娘）子女 伏見宮邦家親王梨本宮守脩親王韶子女王直子女王他父親 伏見宮邦頼親王母親 松木宗美の娘役職 上野太守兵部卿サイ�...

 

Mario Romañach

Cuban architect This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Mario Romañach – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Mario RomañachBorn1917 (1917)Havana, CubaDied1984 (aged 66–67)PhiladelphiaAlma materUniversity of Hav...

Philology

Study of language in historical sources Not to be confused with philosophy. Part of a series onLinguistics OutlineHistoryIndex General linguistics Diachronic Lexicography Morphology Phonology Pragmatics Semantics Syntax Syntax–semantics interface Typology Applied linguistics Acquisition Anthropological Applied Computational Conversation analysis Corpus linguistics Discourse analysis Distance Documentation Ethnography of communication Ethnomethodology Forensic History of linguistics Interlin...

 

Nurture kinship

Acts of nurture between individuals Part of a series on theAnthropology of kinship Basic concepts Family Lineage Affinity Consanguinity Marriage Incest taboo Endogamy Exogamy Moiety Monogamy Polygyny Polygamy Concubinage Polyandry Bride price Bride service Dowry Parallel / cross cousins Cousin marriage Levirate Sororate Posthumous marriage Joking relationship Clan Cohabitation Fictive / Milk / Nurture kinship Descent Cognatic / Bilateral Matrilateral Lineal...