A Matter Of Time — It's Just

The title was born during a frustrating songwriting session when Clyde Otis told Benton, "It's just a matter of time, Brook," referring to their search for a good idea. This sparked the creation of a love song about a man's unwavering belief that his partner will return.

"Remember, in your search for fortune and fame, what goes up must come down". Cultural Usage It's Just A Matter Of Time

The song found a second life in country music. Sonny James took it to #1 on the country charts in 1970, and Randy Travis followed suit with another #1 version in 1989. Glen Campbell also released a version that reached the Top 10 in 1986. Lyrical Themes The title was born during a frustrating songwriting

Beyond the famous ballad, the phrase "It's just a matter of time" is frequently used in contemporary media: Cultural Usage The song found a second life

Brook Benton recorded the original version, which became his breakthrough hit. It reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at #3 on the Hot 100.