It Only Takes a Minute
"It Only Takes a Minute" | ||||
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R&B, disco | ||||
Length | 3:13 (single version) 4:00 (album version) | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter | |||
Producer(s) | Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter | |||
Tavares singles chronology | ||||
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"It Only Takes a Minute" is a 1975 song by American
Charts
Tavares did not release their original version in the UK until 1986 when it could only reach No 46 in the
Jonathan King's version peaked at number nine for two weeks in July 1976, and number 10 in Ireland.[4] It would prove to be the last of his six top-10 UK singles in a career that started in 1965 with "Everyone's Gone to the Moon".[4]
Weekly chartsTavares version
One Hundred Ton and a Feather/Jonathan King version
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Year-end charts
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Take That version
"It Only Takes a Minute" | ||||
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Single by Take That | ||||
from the album Take That & Party | ||||
B-side |
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Released | May 25, 1992[11] | |||
Genre | Dance-pop | |||
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Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Nigel Wright | |||
Take That singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"It Only Takes a Minute" on YouTube |
English
In the UK the song has sold 146,000 copies as of March 2017.[12]
Critical reception
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. It involves the band singing and performing the song at a boxing ring with members Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen breakdancing whilst Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow chase after a girl. The video was published on YouTube in October 2009. By November 2020, it has been viewed over 3,8 million times.[19]
Track listings
- UK CD single (74321 10100 2)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "I Can Make It" – 4:12
- "Never Want to Let You Go" – 4:28
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Deep Club Mix) – 5:43
- UK 7-inch vinyl (74321 10100 7)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "Satisfied" – 4:32
- UK 7-inch vinyl (Limited Edition) (74321 10101 7)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Royal Rave Mix) – 4:46
- UK 12-inch vinyl (74321 10102 7)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Deep Club Mix) – 5:43
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Wright Vocal Mix) – 6:14
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Dem Drums) – 5:19
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Blondapella) – 2:16
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Love Dub) – 7:11
- UK cassette (74321 10100 4)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "Satisfied" – 4:32
- European CD single (74321 11100 5)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "I Can Make It" – 4:12
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Wright Vocal Mix) – 6:14
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Deep Club Mix) – 5:43
- US CD single (TAKE4)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (new remix - radio version) – 3:25
- US 7-inch vinyl (TAKE14)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (new remix - radio version) – 3:25
- US 12-inch vinyl (TAKE214)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (club version) – 5:43
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (dub version) – 6:14
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (new remix - radio version) – 3:25
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Underground Vocal) – 6:33
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Underground Instrumental) – 6:33
- Japanese 3-inch CD single (TAKEJAP4)
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (7-inch version) – 3:50
- "It Only Takes a Minute" (Wright Vocal Mix) – 6:14
Personnel
- Gary Barlow – lead vocals
- Howard Donald – backing vocals
- Jason Orange – backing vocals
- Mark Owen – backing vocals
- Robbie Williams – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 567.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 254.
- ^ ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 254.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – It Only Takes a Minute". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ Bac-lac.gc.ca
- ^ Musicoutfitters.com
- ^ "Cash Box YE Pop Singles - 1975". Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. May 23, 1992. p. 19. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/take-thats-official-top-40-biggest-songs-revealed__18247/ Official Charts Company - best selling Take That songs March 24, 2017
- ^ Flick, Larry (April 3, 1993). "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 92. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ The Stud Brothers (June 6, 1992). "Singles". Melody Maker. p. 29. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Piccioni, Dave (May 8, 1993). "Hot Vinyl Buzzing" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 6. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Simon. "Take That – Greatest Hits". NME. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Doyle, Tom (May 27, 1992). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 52. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ Sunday World. May 24, 1992. p. 33.
- ^ "Take That - It Only Takes A Minute". YouTube. October 25, 2009. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ISBN 9781896594095.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 28. July 11, 1992. p. 11. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – It Only Takes a Minute". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- ^ 7 July 1992
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Year End Charts: Top Singles". Music Week. January 16, 1993. p. 8.