"One Sweet Day" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and R&B group Boyz II Men. The song was released on November 14, 1995 as the second single from Carey's fifth studio album, Daydream by Columbia Records. The artists co-wrote the song with Walter Afanasieff, who co-produced it with Carey. Lyrically, the song speaks about the death of a loved one, how the protagonist took their presence for granted and misses them, and finally about seeing the person in heaven. Both Carey and Boyz II Men wrote the song about specific people in their lives, being inspired by sufferers of the AIDS epidemic, which was globally prevalent at the time. "One Sweet Day" received universal acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised its lyrical content and vocals while calling it a standout track on Daydream. It was ranked first in Rolling Stone's reader's poll for the Best Collaboration of All Time.
| Recorded | February 1995 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Label | Columbia |
| Writer(s) | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff, Nathan Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris |
| Producer(s) | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff |
About One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey
R&B track made in collaboration with Boyz II Men that would be released as the second single from Mariah Carey's fifth studio album. It centers on the death of a loved one.
Achievement of One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey
The song ranked as the Best Collaboration of All Time by Rolling Stone's reader's poll. It became the longest running number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, spending 16 weeks at the top.
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Latest information about One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey updated on July 28 2021.
