Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend -

: 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

: 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

: Carey has revealed that she wrote the song from the perspective of what God might say to someone in times of fear. At the time, she felt "desperately alone" and "like a prisoner" due to her controlling marriage to Tommy Mottola. : An earlier version directed by Diane Martel—featuring

: 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. Music Videos & Visual Evolution : Carey has

: 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.