It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton
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Someday, some way, you'll realize that you've been blind Yes, darling, you're going to need me again It's just a matter of time Go on, go on, until you reach the end of the line But I know you'll pass my way again It's just a matter of time After I gave you everything I had You laughed and called me a clown Remember, in your search for fortune and fame What goes up must come down I know, I know that one day you'll wake up and find That my love was a true love It's just a matter of time
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Written by: BELFORD HENDRICKS, BROOK BENTON, CLYDE LOVERN OTIS
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC., CARLIN AMERICA INC
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12 facts about this song
Recording Artist"It's Just a Matter of Time" was recorded by the American singer Brook Benton.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1959, marking the beginning of Benton's prime period as an artist.
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Chart PerformanceIt climbed to the number 3 position on the Billboard Hot 100 and count amongst Brook Benton’s greatest hits. The song topped the Billboard R&B chart for nine weeks, solidifying Benton's status in the music industry.
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Songwriters"It's Just a Matter of Time" was composed by Brook Benton, Clyde Otis and Belford Hendricks. This team wrote and produced a series of hits.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by several artists of varied genres, including Sonny James, who took it to number one on the country charts in 1970, and Randy Travis, who did the same in 1989.
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Signature SongThe song is often considered to be Benton's signature song. It helped to define his smooth style and cement his place in R&B history.
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GenreThe song predominantly falls under the R&B genre but has elements of pop too.
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StyleThe song is known for its melancholy tune, emotional lyrics, and Benton's rich, deep voice.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "It's Just a Matter of Time" express a level of certainty that the loved one who left will return. The song thus deals with themes of lost love and hopeful reconciliation.
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LegacyThe song has been recognized as one of the key songs in the groundwork for what would eventually evolve to be known as soul music.
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Song DurationThe original running time of "It's Just a Matter of Time" is 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Re-EntryIn 1970, Benton scored a Billboard #1 Adult Contemporary hit with a re-recording of the song, demonstrating its ongoing appeal.
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