Studio Album · No. 3
Music Box
Produced by Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey, David Foster
Mariah Carey wrote 9 of 10 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Music Box, the best-selling album of Mariah Carey's career, has her co-writing all of its original songs, with the credits noting that the music is composed by Carey and Walter Afanasieff except where noted. She also worked with Dave Hall and Babyface, and the only song she did not write is the cover of 'Without You.' Her songwriting remained central even as the album was built for maximum pop crossover.
Music Box, released in August 1993, is Mariah Carey's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 32 million copies sold worldwide. Primarily produced by Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey, the album contains nine of its ten tracks co-written by Carey, with the sole exception being 'Without You', a cover of the Harry Nilsson version of the Badfinger song written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans. The album spawned four Billboard Hot 100 number ones: 'Dreamlover,' 'Hero,' 'Without You,' and 'Anytime You Need a Friend,' the last three of which were Carey co-writes. 'Hero,' co-written with Walter Afanasieff, is one of the most beloved ballads of the 1990s and became an enduring anthem. The album's extraordinary commercial success came despite, or perhaps because of, the fact that its most emotionally resonant moments were all conceived and written by Carey herself.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dreamlover
#1
|
Mariah CareyDave Hall | Mariah CareyDave Hall | Mariah CareyDave HallWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Hero
#1
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Anytime You Need a Friend
#12
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Music Box
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Now That I Know
|
Mariah CareyRobert ClivillésDavid Cole | Mariah CareyRobert ClivillésDavid Cole | Robert ClivillésDavid ColeMariah Carey | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Never Forget You
|
Mariah CareyBabyface | Mariah CareyBabyface | BabyfaceMariah CareyDaryl Simmons | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Without You
#3
|
Pete HamTom Evans | Pete HamTom Evans | Walter AfanasieffMariah Carey | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Just to Hold You Once Again
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
I've Been Thinking About You
|
Mariah CareyDavid Cole | Mariah CareyDavid Cole | Robert ClivillésDavid ColeMariah Carey | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
All I've Ever Wanted
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |