Anytime You Need a Friend
Mariah Carey
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If you're lonely And need a friend And troubles seem like They never end Just remember to keep the faith And love will be there to light the way Anytime you need a friend I will be here You'll never be alone again So don't you fear Even if you're miles away I'm by your side So don't you ever be lonely Love will make it alright When the shadows are closing in And your spirit diminishing Just remember you're not alone And love will be there To guide you home Anytime you need a friend I will be here You'll never be alone again So don't you fear Even if you're miles away I'm by your side So don't you ever be lonely Love will make it alright If you just believe in me I will love you endlessly Take my hand Take me into your heart I'll be there forever baby I won't let go I'll never let go Anytime you need a friend I will be here You'll never be alone again So don't you fear Even if you're miles away I'm by your side So don't you ever be lonely It's alright It's alright, it's alright Yes, you know it's alright Oh, don't ever feel it Oh, I'm by your side don't you ever be lonely Yeah, anytime Oh, you'll never be alone
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Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Album"Anytime You Need a Friend" is a song recorded by American singer Mariah Carey from her third studio album, "Music Box," released in 1993.
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Song ProducerThe song was produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, who also work together on many of Carey's hits.
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SongwritingCarey is one of the co-writers of the song along with Walter Afanasieff.
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Chart Performance"Anytime You Need a Friend" was a top ten hit in several countries, including the United States, where it reached number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the genre of pop and R&B and features elements of gospel and soul.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Danielle Federici and it depicts Carey in a dark forest, lost and alone but eventually finding company in a group of children and growing sunflowers.
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RemixesThe song has received several remixes, notably the C+C club and radio mixes by David Morales and Robert Clivilles, and a Soul Convention stringapella remix.
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Vocal PerformanceCarey’s vocal range spans three octaves from low note of E3 to the high whistle note of E6. It's a highly praised performance known for showcasing her whistle registers.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a pledge of friendship and solidarity to a loved one, even through the toughest times.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Carey’s vocal performance.
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Live PerformancesCarey performed "Anytime You Need a Friend" live at several high-profile venues, including the Late Show with David Letterman, and it was included in the set-lists of several of her concert tours.
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Song CertificationsIn the U.S., the song was certified Platinum by the RIAA, and it's also received several other certifications worldwide, including Gold in Australia.
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Song Impact"Anytime You Need a Friend" claims a unique place in Carey's catalog, being one of the few songs that breaks away from her usual theme of romantic relationships.
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