Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Thursday

This Throwback Thursday, we travel back to 1991 with Boyz II Men and their Cooleyhighharmony classic, “End of the Road.” 

It is Throwback Thursday (TBT) time! Throwback Thursday (TBT) looks back at songs that have truly captivated or stuck with me for whatever reason.  In some cases, there’s a compelling story or memorable happening behind the fangirling.  For Throwback Thursday, dated May 21, 2020, we look to Boyz II Men and the “End of the Road” from their 1991 album, Cooleyhighharmony.

“Although we’ve come to the end of the road / Still I can’t let go / It’s unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you.” It’s almost unbelievable that “End of the Road” is nearly 30 years old (as of publication). Boyz II Men were huge in the contemporary R&B in 1991, and throughout the 90s, with “End of the Road” arguably being the crown jewel of their debut album.  Honestly, you just don’t hear such authentic, soulfully infused ballads like this anymore. There’s nothing dated about this – it’s timeless.

The vocals are high-flying, and the harmonies – celestial to say the least. The Grammys definitely took notice, awarding the R&B group Best R&B Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocal in 1992 for this transcendent gem. “End of the Road” appeared previously on the playlist 11 Songs Keyed in to The End.  Definitely one of my personal favorites!

Boyz II Men • Cooleyhighharmony • Motown • 1991

Boyz II Men, “End of the Road” | Throwback Thursday [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy]