: The video features Carey and a choir in a large foyer, juxtaposed with scenes of lonely individuals in New York City who find comfort through faith and companionship.
"Anytime You Need a Friend" is a gospel-inspired power ballad by Mariah Carey, released in May 1994 as the fourth and final single from her diamond-certified third studio album, Music Box (1993). Written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, the song is widely celebrated for its spiritual depth and Carey's extensive vocal range, which spans from her deep lower register to her signature whistle notes. Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend
: 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. : The video features Carey and a choir
: 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. : In 2020, to celebrate 30 years of
: 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