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: 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 Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend
: 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. Experience the different versions and live performances of
: 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 "C+C Club Mix," produced by David Cole
: 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.
: An earlier version directed by Diane Martel—featuring Carey in a medieval-style gown with her natural curls—was ultimately shelved but was partially revealed in 2020 via Entertainment Tonight . Chart Impact & Legacy
: 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.