The Making of 'MMMBop': Hanson Brothers Tell Their Versions of the Hit Song | PEOPLE

The three brothers of Hanson — Isaac, Taylor and Zac — share each of their sides of the story on the making of their 1997 hit single ‘MMMBop.’ It turns out that the word ‘MMMBop’ was written with the intention of being the background part to another song. Which brother came up with ‘MMMBop’? How did they decide on the spelling of the nonsense word? And what does ‘MMMBop’ mean exactly? Learn all that and more with Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson opening up about the creation of the smash hit song and its surreal music video.

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The Making of 'MMMBop': Hanson Brothers Tell Their Versions of the Hit Song | PEOPLE

[dangewang]

Older brother giving his little bro all the props. Respect.

[katlivesmusic]

They have never gotten the recognition they so deserve... far more talented then most people know. All because they choose to listen to their hearts and go the indy route. l have seen them live 4 times. They're are a must see live!

[aldorado]

Congratulations to the video editors who weaved these three interviews so well! Love how Zac gives us his POV during his 11-year kid self -- so glad he could just be a child at that time.

[truepenny]

Very cool men. The fact that they turned out so well-adjusted and comfortable with their fame speaks volumes about their parents.

[pauldesigncomics]

Nice how the oldest is humble giving praise to his younger brothers’ talents

[thefamouspeopleus]

It's so cool to hear the Hanson brothers share their memories of creating 'MMMBop'!

[thetravelinglibrarian]

I loved this interview! So fun to watch as a fan since '97. The lyrics really hit harder as you get older. Crazy how relevant "hold on to the ones who care, cause in the end they'll be the only ones there" is all these years later.

[creeptree]

Absolutely the best interview I've seen with them in all the years

[Nicole-ylox]

I feel like they were my first celeb crush. I still love MMMBop. Brings back so many good memories.

[siobhanrose]

I was 12 when Mmmbop came out, and not a second went by for the next 5 yrs, that Hanson were not a daily part of my life. I grew out of pop within a year or two, but Hanson, I never grew out of Hanson. Hanson are the most important band in my life to this day and I am now 39yrs old. When I was 12 (and before and after) I was having a very, very hard life. I was born into a hard life, and in my teens I struggled the most. There were days I slept with a little box cutter and considered taking my own life. Hanson literally saved my life. I held on, in moments when I was breaking apart, because I was given their CD for xmas, and I had taped it, so I had it on tape and could play it over, and over and over on my 20yr old (tape) walkman. I cried, and I cried and I cried, but I always came back to Hanson. They literally held my hand with their songs, through some moments no 12-13-14-15yr old should ever face. No person, let alone a child. Hanson held me. To this day, their first album is my safe space. I love Hanson and will forever be grateful to them. Growing up in New Zealand, I never got to see them growing up, though I dreamed of it, we never would have been able to afford it anyway, but I did see them when they came out to Australia about 7yrs ago. I stood in the sidelines and, I cried happy little hidden tears. I know a lot of people love Hanson, but, Hanson saved my life. I next level love Hanson.

[ibbig]

So so so glad they survived this early success being healthy and happy grown

[cynthiahelena]

MMBOP is my license plate and I forget it so often that I still get surprised when people are honking me because they relate to the song 😁🥰🥰

[JackieApril]

I love Zac's sense of humor! God bless Hanson 💙

[mcmhs]

I enjoyed this interview so much. Gosh I can’t believe how old I am.

[creeptree]

They should always be interviewed separately

[lcherry]

This video is such a cool concept. I love the individual interviews!

[thecatandrabbit]

They were so young and so talented! Such underrated artists.

[kateNwilson]

My boys! 🎉 I have been a fan for 26 years! Issac is so kind, he is the big brother you want and need. I was always in love with Taylor, but Ike's personality just does it for me. 😍

[fleurdelotusrosecam]

Hanson interviews always make me smile. They’re not only an amazingly talented trio of musicians but so down-to-earth, wholesome and authentic. Love them and their music ❤️❤️❤️

[PumpkinMozie]

All of the footage of them playing around in the music video is so wholesome. Seeing them just having innocent fun fills my heart with a joy, especially now that I’m a mom myself.