It Only Takes a Minute cover

It Only Takes a Minute

Take That · 1992

18 min · 4 tracks · funk

Bright pop melodies and infectious grooves combine with earnest vocals, crafting a quintessential early '90s boy band sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    It Only Takes a Minute (7") — This title track showcases the group's catchy hooks and harmonies, embodying their signature pop-funk style that captivated audiences.
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    I Can Make It — With its upbeat tempo and lyrics about determination, this track reflects the youthful optimism that defined much of Take That's early work.
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    Never Want to Let You Go — Sensitive and emotive, this song highlights the group's vocal range and ability to convey heartfelt messages, adding depth to their pop repertoire.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debut single that launched Take That into the UK pop scene and established their reputation.
Themes
early '90s boy band· catchy pop hooks
Career context
It Only Takes a Minute marked Take That's debut single in January 1992, launching them into the UK pop scene. At this point, they were just beginning to carve out their identity amid the boy band boom of the era, following the trend set by groups like New Kids on the Block.
Stylistic neighbors
Westlife· Boyzone· Backstreet Boys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 It Only Takes a Minute (7") 3:50
  • 2 I Can Make It 4:12
  • 3 Never Want to Let You Go 4:28
  • 4 It Only Takes a Minute (Deep club mix) 5:43

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