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The Backstreet Boys followed their instincts<\/a> and went forward with the version fans now know and love \u2014 which includes the iconic \u201cTell me why\u201d lyric. \u201cBy the grace of God, we made the right decision,\u201d McLean tells Us<\/em>.<\/p>\n\u201cI Want It That Way\u201d ultimately became the Backstreet Boys\u2019 signature song<\/a> and still remains wildly popular decades later. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release and was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2000, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.<\/p>\n\n![\"AJ](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AJ-McLean-Reveals-Backstreet-Boys-Fought-Label-to-Change-Lyrics-to-I-Want-It-That-Way.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n AJ McLean<\/span> Frazer Harrison\/ACMA2019\/Getty Images for ACM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe song\u2019s memorable music video, which takes place at the Tom Bradley Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport, also has a fascinating history. Filmed in April 1999, it was the second \u2014 and last \u2014 time a video was set at the terminal before the 9\/11 terrorist attacks in September 2001. Since then, restrictions have been put in place preventing anyone from filming videos at the airport.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Best Celebrity Music Video Cameos Ever!<\/a>
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\u201cIt was a really, really cool experience,\u201d McLean tells Us,<\/em> going on to recall the parody video made by Blink-182 in response to the success of the song. \u201cThat\u2019s the biggest form of flattery, and those guys are awesome. They\u2019ve become friends over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"AJ](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AJ-McLean-Reveals-Backstreet-Boys-Fought-Label-to-Change-Lyrics-to-I-Want-It-That-Way-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of The Backstreet Boys perform on June 16, 2018.<\/span> Nicholas Hunt\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRegardless of its history, McLean is proud of \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and knows the band made the right choice lyrically. \u201cIt was a moment,\u201d says McLean. \u201cThat song will forever go down in history as the song that makes no sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
To hear more from AJ McLean about the unexpected history<\/a> of the Backstreet Boys\u2019 biggest hit, watch the exclusive video above.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cI Want It That Way\u201d ultimately became the Backstreet Boys\u2019 signature song<\/a> and still remains wildly popular decades later. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release and was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2000, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.<\/p>\n The song\u2019s memorable music video, which takes place at the Tom Bradley Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport, also has a fascinating history. Filmed in April 1999, it was the second \u2014 and last \u2014 time a video was set at the terminal before the 9\/11 terrorist attacks in September 2001. Since then, restrictions have been put in place preventing anyone from filming videos at the airport.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tWorking in film and TV just isn’t enough! Check out celebrities who’ve made surprise appearances in music videos over the years \u2014 from Courteney Cox’s classic “Dancing in the Dark” moment with Bruce Springsteen to Kylie Jenner sharing the screen with Travis Scott!\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt was a really, really cool experience,\u201d McLean tells Us,<\/em> going on to recall the parody video made by Blink-182 in response to the success of the song. \u201cThat\u2019s the biggest form of flattery, and those guys are awesome. They\u2019ve become friends over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n Regardless of its history, McLean is proud of \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and knows the band made the right choice lyrically. \u201cIt was a moment,\u201d says McLean. \u201cThat song will forever go down in history as the song that makes no sense.\u201d<\/p>\n To hear more from AJ McLean about the unexpected history<\/a> of the Backstreet Boys\u2019 biggest hit, watch the exclusive video above.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>
\n AJ McLean<\/span> Frazer Harrison\/ACMA2019\/Getty Images for ACM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Best Celebrity Music Video Cameos Ever!<\/a>
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\n Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of The Backstreet Boys perform on June 16, 2018.<\/span> Nicholas Hunt\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n