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

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"I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)"
Single by Diana Ross
from the album Diana Ross
ReleasedFebruary 20, 1976 (1976-02-20)
GenrePop
Length3:18
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Masser
Diana Ross singles chronology
"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)"
(1975) 		"I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)"
(1976) 		"Love Hangover"
(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.[1]

Critical reception

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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.[2] 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."[3] In another review by the same magazine, they stated that all the talents of Miss Ross were emphasized thanks to first-class production.[4]

Charts

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Chart performance for "I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)"
Chart (1976) Peak
position
Canada Top 100 Singles (RPM)[5] 53
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 32
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 47
US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)[8] 61
US Easy Listening (Billboard)[1] 4
US R&B Singles Chart (Record World)[9] 53

References

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  1. ^ a b "Easy Listening (For Week Ending 4/10/76)" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 88, no. 15. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. April 10, 1976. p. 59. ISSN 0006-2510.
  2. ^ "Top Single Picks" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 88, no. 10. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. June 13, 1976. p. 66. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 31, no. 1498. New York: Record World Pub. Co. March 6, 1976. p. 1. ISSN 0034-1622.
  4. ^ "R&B Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 31, no. 1498. New York: Record World Pub. Co. March 6, 1976. p. 82. ISSN 0034-1622.
  5. ^ "Top 100 Singles" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 25, no. 6. May 8, 1976. ISSN 0033-7064.
  6. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 (For Week Ending April 3, 1976)" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 88, no. 14. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. April 3, 1976. p. 72. ISSN 0006-2510.
  8. ^ "Hot Soul Singles (For Week Ending 3/27/76)" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 88, no. 13. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. March 27, 1976. p. 86. ISSN 0006-2510.
  9. ^ "The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 31, no. 1503. New York: Record World Pub. Co. April 10, 1976. p. 66. ISSN 0034-1622.
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