Love Takes Time

"Love Takes Time" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey and Ben Margulies, and was produced by Walter Afanasieff for Carey's debut album, Mariah Carey (1990). It was released as the album's second single on July 9, 1990 through CBS Records. "Love Takes Time" became Carey's second Billboard Hot 100 number-one single.

Background
When Carey's album was first released in 1990, "Love Takes Time" was not listed on the cassette or compact disc. Ben Margulies, who co-wrote the song with Carey, explained:

Carey revealed she wrote the song in "about an hour."

Track listings

Worldwide CD single
 "Love Takes Time"
 "Sent from Up Above"

UK CD single
 "Love Takes Time"
 "Vanishing"
 "You Need Me"

European CD maxi-single
 "Love Takes Time"
 "Sent from Up Above"
 "Vanishing"

UK limited edition picture disc
 "Love Takes Time"
 "Vanishing"
 "You Need Me"
 "Vision of Love"

Cover versions
 Kelly Clarkson did a cover of this song while performing at a mini tour in 2003.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts
Chart (1990)PeakpositionCanada (The Record)1Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)75Germany (Official German Charts)57US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart1

Year-end charts
Chart (1990)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)24Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)19Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)230US Billboard Hot 10076US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)75Chart (1991)PositionAustralia (ARIA)83US Billboard Hot 10069US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)24

Certifications and sales

References

Category:1990 songs
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Mariah Carey songs
Category:Pop songs
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Soul songs
Category:R&B songs
Category:R&B ballads
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs