Six13 presents: A Nice Jewish Boy Band Chanukah

It's a throwback Chanukah! Celebrate the festival of lights with Six13 as we relive the great classics of the Y2K Boy Band heyday. CHAG SAMEACH!

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All Six13 songs are created with nothing but the human voice.

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PRESS CONTACT:
Michael Boxer
866.266.5613

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Credits:

Based on:
- "I Want it That Way"" by The Backstreet Boys
- "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSync
- "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls

Music and original lyrics by Max Martin, Andreas Carlsson, Rami Yacoub, Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard

Adapted lyrics written by Elliot Olshansky, Mike Boxer, Jacob Spadaro, Rob Operman and Jacob Kraus
Arranged by Mike Boxer
Lead vocals performed by Phil Kaplan, Mordy Weinstein, Crais Resmovits, Josh Sauer, Jacob "Spike" Kraus, Rob Operman, Jacob Spadaro, Eric Dinowitz and Mike Boxer
Recorded by Mike Boxer, Jacob Spadaro and Mordy Weinstein
Edited by Jeff Eames
Mixed by Alex Green
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Produced by Mike Boxer for Six13

Directed by Jacob Spadaro
Video filmed and edited by Dov Adler and Jacob Spadaro of Atzilut Digital, LLC
Additional filming by Tony McGowan of Bridgeside Productions

Choreography by *NSYNC

Special thanks to: our loving families, all the incredible audio and video production staff mentioned above, our alumni, Kulanu, Bridgeside Productions, Marty Gasper, Paul Liatsis, the Long Island Railroad, and boy bands everywhere.

Six13 is:
Mike Boxer | Eric Dinowitz | Phil Kaplan
Jacob Kraus | Robert Operman | Craig Resmovits
Josh Sauer | Jacob Spadaro | Mordy Weinstein

(c) 2017 Six13

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Lyrics:

We are inspired
By candles' fire
We tell the story
When light lasted eight days

The Greeks were cruel, no heart
But we Jews fought hard
To victory
And the light lasted eight days

(Gonna fry) up some potato pancakes
(For eight nights) And when it's ready I'll play
(When it's dry) This dreidel's free of BPA
'Cause I made it out of clay

First night: this shirt, babe
And then this tie
Getting gifts as candles glow
Chillin' with my family
And I'll keep on getting gifts all eight nights
It's the festival of lights 

We don't stop at one or two
That is not enough for Jews 
Gotta celebrate for eight nights
So let's do it right

Doing it the Hillel way
Lighting one more each day
Guess what -- it's gonna be eight

Yooooooo
I'll tell you what I light, what I really wanna light
Just tell me what you light, what you really wanna light
I light a...
Really really wanna light a chanukiah

If you wanna be my latke
You gotta get in this pan
Cooking you so greasy
'Til you're nice and tan

Judah Maccabee's the leader
Fought with all his friends
So we could have Jewish freedom
L'olam va'ed!

If you wanna be my latke

Some get one day, then gift-giving's done
Not me
It's gonna...
It's gonna be eight

(Tell me why) each year we tell the story
(Tell me why) we're thinking of the Maccabees
(Tell me why) this light inside our hearts is so great
'Cause light lasted eight days
Our light's lasting eight days

[leenie_da_unicorn]

Up until this year I only had Maccabeats Hanukkah songs (thanks my former roommate). I LOVED this video, I wasn't raised Jewish (even though I am Jewish from my mom) Living in Israel for 4 years and learning about the holidays was amazing, and I love sharing these videos and songs with my son.

[brandonclaar]

No clue how I found you guys or how I got here... but I am so glad I did!!!

[hairtwirlz]

I wait ALL YEAR for your chanukah songs!! SUCH a good job on this one!!

[midnightmadness]

HAPPY CHANUKAH 2023 WOOHOO~! I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU ARE BRILLIANT, SO BEYOND TALENTED AND YOUR VOICES ARE

[YourFriendTiffanyCasper]

Best line: “We don’t stop at one or two, that is not enough for Jews.” 😂

[verometal]

Haha! I used to like Backstreet Boys but this version of the song is much better!

[ybelknez]

You saved our Omer period!!! You are brillant !!!! Voice ouwwww / funny/ everything excellent!!!! We arr waiting your new song

[Almosthomeforever]

Hanukkah 2023! This just blows the celebration out of the water for me!! LOVE LOVE LOVE these Hanukkah songs! 🩵🕎🩵

[yetziratiart]

Guys, this was just too funny! You brought me back to my childhood with these songs! Amazing as always! By the way, my 11 yr old son just adores you! He's begging me to bring you Israel for his bar mitzvah! Thank you for your great songs,   keep them coming!

[glenthomas]

As a "Gentile" growing up on Long Island in the 1960's, I was most fortunate to have many friends who welcomed me into their home as their family celebrated, and as a result, taught me. I think of myself as Blessed, because of the knowledge that was passed along to me. I wish all of you a wonderful Hanukkah.

[colettethompson]

SO SUPERB - AND YES, I AM SCREAMING THIS COMMENT... I. LOVE. THIS.

[geralynhampton]

I just love these Young Jewish Men, so talented.!!

[mindyschaper]

Aaaaah!!!! As a 90s child, I this song. So cute. And I like your outfits and choreography.

[vnesom]

I was really enjoying this...but, then, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Ya'll almost did me in with the If You Wanna Be My may never stop laughing! I was SO caught off guard! Thank You!!

[hoppytoad]

This is so much fun! LOVED the cover of 'Wannabe'. XD

[brooker]

Laughed until I cried this is so great

[WeloveBrass]

I think this might be your best parody yet...
I loved it!

[JeffDunetz]

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT! Chag Chanukah Samaeach!!!

[ybelknez]

Best group ever !!! Come backkkkll please

[watgirl]

Great vocals, fun to watch and love the retro theme! Chag sameach!