🤔 Today's Trivia Question:

What Group Recorded the 1991 Hit
"End of the Road?"

Correct Answer: C) Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men's 'End of the Road': A Record-Breaking 1992 Hit

"End of the Road," a song by American R&B group Boyz II Men, became a standout hit upon its release in June 1992. Crafted by renowned songwriters Babyface, Antonio L.A. Reid, and Daryl Simmons, the song was featured on the soundtrack for the film Boomerang. Achieving significant success both domestically and internationally, it held the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking 13 weeks. This record was later surpassed by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and then matched by Boyz II Men’s own "I'll Make Love to You" in 1994, before the group reclaimed it with their 1995 collaboration with Mariah Carey, "One Sweet Day," which dominated the charts for 16 weeks.

"End of the Road" topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 Singles chart in 1992 and was later recognized as the sixth most successful song of the 1990s by Billboard. It also reached number one in Australia, the United Kingdom, and on the Hot 100 Eurochart. The music video, directed by Lionel C. Martin, contributed to its widespread acclaim. The song achieved Platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying over one million units sold. It earned Boyz II Men Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song in 1993.

Released on June 30, 1992, as a single from the Boomerang soundtrack, "End of the Road" was not initially part of Boyz II Men's debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. However, the album was reissued in 1992 and 1993 to include the hit due to its overwhelming success. The song's Spanish version, "Al Final Del Camino," was also released in 1993.

The single made an impressive debut on the Billboard Hot 100, swiftly climbing the charts to reach number one, where it remained for 13 consecutive weeks from August 15 to November 7, 1992. It also topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for four weeks. Critics praised the song's soulful harmonies and polished finish, highlighting its appeal as a romantic ballad.