Timeless Boy Band Magic: Looking Back at 98°’s "I Do (Cherish You)"
Let's dive into the history, the sound, and the lasting legacy of this ultimate wedding playlist staple. 🔀 The Surprising Country Origins 98Вє - I Do (Cherish You)
Many pop fans are shocked to learn that this quintessential boy band ballad actually started out as a country song! It was originally written by Dan Hill and Keith Stegall. Timeless Boy Band Magic: Looking Back at 98°’s
Then, there is the music video. It famously features a series of scenarios where the guys are about to propose to their girlfriends, only for a comedic twist to reveal they are actually being dumped or left at the altar! It also featured a cameo by the late Dustin Diamond (screech from Saved by the Bell ). 💍 The Ultimate Legacy Then, there is the music video
The blend between Nick, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons is flawless, giving the chorus its swelling, cinematic feel.
Decades after its July 1999 single release, the song continues to endure. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 but found its permanent home as one of the most requested wedding songs of all time.
Country artist Mark Wills first released it in February 1998.