5 Facts About Mariah Carey’s ‘Love Takes Time’
Mariah Carey co-wrote “Love Takes Time” with Ben Margulies, the same songwriter she worked with on her debut single “Vision of Love.”
The song was recorded for her self-titled debut album, released in 1990.
“Love Takes Time” became Carey’s second number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, following “Vision of Love.”
The ballad showcases Carey’s signature whistle register and vocal range.
It was written and recorded quickly, with Carey reportedly finishing the lyrics in under an hour.