: The video features Carey and a choir in a large foyer, juxtaposed with scenes of lonely individuals in New York City who find comfort through faith and companionship.

: Unlike the pop-heavy production of the rest of the Music Box album, this track is heavily gospel-infused. While it sounds like a large choir, the background vocals are primarily provided by three frequent collaborators: the Price sisters (Kelly and Shanrae) and Melonie Daniels. Music Videos & Visual Evolution

: The song started a trend of turning R&B ballads into dancefloor anthems. The "C+C Club Mix," produced by David Cole and Robert Clivillés (C+C Music Factory), featured re-recorded gritty vocals and scats, becoming a massive hit in its own right and topping the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

: In 2020, to celebrate 30 years of her career, Carey released a 13-track Anytime You Need a Friend EP containing various remixes from the original vault.

: The song reached number one in Finland and hit the top ten in several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Anytime You Need a Friend" is a gospel-inspired power ballad by Mariah Carey, released in May 1994 as the fourth and final single from her diamond-certified third studio album, Music Box (1993). Written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, the song is widely celebrated for its spiritual depth and Carey's extensive vocal range, which spans from her deep lower register to her signature whistle notes.

: The official black-and-white music video, directed by Danielle Federici, marked a significant style shift for Carey as she debuted a sleek, straightened hairstyle, moving away from her signature curls.

Experience the different versions and live performances of this vocal masterpiece: Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend YouTube · MariahCareyVEVO

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: The video features Carey and a choir in a large foyer, juxtaposed with scenes of lonely individuals in New York City who find comfort through faith and companionship.

: Unlike the pop-heavy production of the rest of the Music Box album, this track is heavily gospel-infused. While it sounds like a large choir, the background vocals are primarily provided by three frequent collaborators: the Price sisters (Kelly and Shanrae) and Melonie Daniels. Music Videos & Visual Evolution

: The song started a trend of turning R&B ballads into dancefloor anthems. The "C+C Club Mix," produced by David Cole and Robert Clivillés (C+C Music Factory), featured re-recorded gritty vocals and scats, becoming a massive hit in its own right and topping the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend

: In 2020, to celebrate 30 years of her career, Carey released a 13-track Anytime You Need a Friend EP containing various remixes from the original vault.

: The song reached number one in Finland and hit the top ten in several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. : The video features Carey and a choir

"Anytime You Need a Friend" is a gospel-inspired power ballad by Mariah Carey, released in May 1994 as the fourth and final single from her diamond-certified third studio album, Music Box (1993). Written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, the song is widely celebrated for its spiritual depth and Carey's extensive vocal range, which spans from her deep lower register to her signature whistle notes.

: The official black-and-white music video, directed by Danielle Federici, marked a significant style shift for Carey as she debuted a sleek, straightened hairstyle, moving away from her signature curls. Music Videos & Visual Evolution : The song

Experience the different versions and live performances of this vocal masterpiece: Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend YouTube · MariahCareyVEVO