: Braxton famously hated the song at first, finding it too "Disney-esque". She was eventually convinced to record it by Arista/LaFace executive L.A. Reid , who believed it would be the biggest hit of her career.

is a quintessential 1990s pop and R&B ballad by American singer Toni Braxton . Released on October 7, 1996 , as the second single from her sophomore album, Secrets , the song became her signature hit and one of the best-selling singles of all time. Song Composition & Background

: Warren conceived the song from its title, which "popped into her head" as something she hadn't heard before.

: It is a soul ballad featuring a sweeping orchestral arrangement, Spanish guitar influences, and Braxton’s deep, rich contralto voice . Chart Performance & Awards

"Un-Break My Heart" achieved massive global success, dominating airwaves throughout late 1996 and early 1997.

: The track was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster.