Mariah Carey embraced a more urban, dance-oriented sound on "Anytime You Need a Friend," a move that would define much of her mid-90s output.
- The song was released as the fifth single from her 1994 album, *Music Box*.
- "Anytime You Need a Friend" peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The single's music video was directed by Diane Martel and filmed in a church setting.
Mariah Carey is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York, best known for her five-octave vocal range and her prolific songwriting. In 1994, Carey was at the height of her early commercial success, having released a string of multi-platinum albums and singles.
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