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"" is most notably recognized as a classic pop and soul song. Written by the songwriting team of Brook Benton , Clyde Otis , and Belford Hendricks , it has enjoyed immense success across multiple genres since its debut in the late 1950s. Musical History and Impact

Seager's struggles raising no alarms: 'It's just a matter of time' It's Just A Matter Of Time

Brook Benton recorded the original version, which became his breakthrough hit. It reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at #3 on the Hot 100. "" is most notably recognized as a classic pop and soul song

Beyond the famous ballad, the phrase "It's just a matter of time" is frequently used in contemporary media: It reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart

The song found a second life in country music. Sonny James took it to #1 on the country charts in 1970, and Randy Travis followed suit with another #1 version in 1989. Glen Campbell also released a version that reached the Top 10 in 1986. Lyrical Themes