: Toni Braxton originally did not want to record the song because she did not want to sing another heartbreak track. Record executive L.A. Reid eventually convinced her to do it.

: The dramatic video features a narrative of Braxton mourning the sudden loss of her lover in a motorcycle accident. 🎵 Core Chorus Lyrics

Released in 1996 on her second studio album, Secrets , the song became Braxton's signature track and a defining anthem of the decade. 💿 Song Overview Artist : Toni Braxton Released : 1996 Songwriter : Diane Warren Producer : David Foster Genre : R&B / Pop Ballad 📈 Chart Performance & Legacy Eleven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

: The track was written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren, known for writing massive power ballads for iconic divas.

Ranked by Billboard as one of the most successful songs in the history of the Hot 100. 💡 Fascinating Facts

Earned Braxton the in 1997.

on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.