I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love) explained

I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)
Cover:I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love).png
Type:Single
Artist:Diana Ross
Album:Diana Ross
Genre:Pop
Length:3:18
Label:Motown
Producer:Michael Masser
Prev Title:Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Prev Year:1975
Next Title:Love Hangover
Next Year:1976

"I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross for the 1976 album of the same name. The song was written by Michael Masser and Pam Sawyer. It was released as a single and reached number 4 on the Top Easy Listening chart.

Critical reception

A reviewer for Billboard noted that this is an excellent ballad, somewhat reminiscent of the material from the time of the Supremes, although at first listening it may seem somewhat commercial.[1] The Record World wrote: "Following the sweeping majesty of the Mahogany theme, Diana, with the help of a Gene Page arrangement, turns in another beautiful performance. She paces herself through this ballad with consummate ease and style."[2] In another review by the same magazine, they stated that all the talents of Miss Ross were emphasized thanks to first-class production.[3]

Charts

Chart (1976)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada Top 100 Singles (RPM)[4] 53
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 47
US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)[6] 61
US Easy Listening (Billboard)[7] 4
US R&B Singles Chart (Record World)[8] 53

Notes and References

  1. Top Single Picks. Billboard. New York. Billboard Publications Inc.. June 13, 1976. 88. 10. 66. 0006-2510.
  2. Hits of the Week. Record World. March 6, 1976. 31. 1498. 1. New York. Record World Pub. Co.. 0034-1622.
  3. R&B Picks of the Week. Record World. March 6, 1976. 31. 1498. 82. New York. Record World Pub. Co.. 0034-1622.
  4. Top 100 Singles. RPM. May 8, 1976. 25. 6. 0033-7064.
  5. Billboard Hot 100 (For Week Ending April 3, 1976). Billboard. New York. Billboard Publications Inc.. April 3, 1976. 88. 14. 72. 0006-2510.
  6. Hot Soul Singles (For Week Ending 3/27/76). Billboard. New York. Billboard Publications Inc.. March 27, 1976. 88. 13. 86. 0006-2510.
  7. Easy Listening (For Week Ending 4/10/76). Billboard. New York. Billboard Publications Inc.. April 10, 1976. 88. 15. 59. 0006-2510.
  8. The R&B Singles Chart. Record World. April 10, 1976. 31. 1503. 66. New York. Record World Pub. Co.. 0034-1622.

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