Whitney Houston - Whitney Album Lyrics

I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Just The Lonely Talking Again
Love Will Save The Day
Didnt We Almost Have It All
So Emotional
Where You Are
Love Is A Contact Sport
Youre Still My Man
For The Love Of You
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
I Know Him So Well

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Clock strikes upon the hour

And the sun begins to fade

Still enough time to figure out

How to chase my blues away

I've done alright up 'til now

It's the light of day that shows me how

And when the night falls

The loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost to my senses

Spinnin' through the town

Sooner or later, the fever ends

And I wind up feelin' down

I need a man who'll take a chance

On a love that burns hot enough to last

So when the night falls

My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

(Somebody who, somebody who)

Somebody who loves me, yeah

(Somebody who, somebody who)

To hold me in his arms, oh

I need a man who'll take a chance

On a love that burns hot enough to last

So when the night falls

My lonely heart calls (oh)

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

Ooh, ooh (dance)

Come on, baby (dance)

Woo, yeah (dance)

Now get with this, whoa (dance)

Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?

Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, boy?

Hey, don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?

With somebody who loves me

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Don't you wanna dance?

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Don't you wanna dance?

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Uh-huh

With somebody who loves me

Ooh

Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh

Hey, baby

Don't you wanna love me? Don't you wanna love me?

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Clock strikes upon the hour

And the sun begins to fade

Still enough time to figure out

How to chase my blues away

I've done alright up 'til now

It's the light of day that shows me how

And when the night falls

The loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost to my senses

Spinnin' through the town

Sooner or later, the fever ends

And I wind up feelin' down

I need a man who'll take a chance

On a love that burns hot enough to last

So when the night falls

My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

(Somebody who, somebody who)

Somebody who loves me, yeah

(Somebody who, somebody who)

To hold me in his arms, oh

I need a man who'll take a chance

On a love that burns hot enough to last

So when the night falls

My lonely heart calls (oh)

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)

With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me

Ooh, ooh (dance)

Come on, baby (dance)

Woo, yeah (dance)

Now get with this, whoa (dance)

Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?

Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, boy?

Hey, don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?

With somebody who loves me

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Don't you wanna dance?

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Don't you wanna dance?

Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance

Uh-huh

With somebody who loves me

Ooh

Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh

Hey, baby

Don't you wanna love me? Don't you wanna love me?

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Writer: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Just The Lonely Talking Again

It's the second tine around

For you and I, boy

And believe me it's confusing me...

I'm afraid to say "let's make up" and, "all's forgiven,"

But somethin' tells me I'm headed for heartbreak....

So darlin', please, I'm prayin' that 

This time it will be different 

That you and I can share this dream that I visualize...
[Chorus]
Tell me are you really ready for love, boy

Or is it just the lonely talking again

Are you really ready for love, boy

Or is it the lonely talking again.....
Now, the time before

When we got together

You promised you'd be forever true to me

But all I got from you

Was lots and lots of talking.....

Lonely nights filled with misery
So baby, please, please tell me now

That when I fulfill your needs

You won't up and leave me,

Even though you know I'll let you come back.... 

Tell me
[chorus]

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It's the second tine around

For you and I, boy

And believe me it's confusing me...

I'm afraid to say "let's make up" and, "all's forgiven,"

But somethin' tells me I'm headed for heartbreak....

So darlin', please, I'm prayin' that 

This time it will be different 

That you and I can share this dream that I visualize...
[Chorus]
Tell me are you really ready for love, boy

Or is it just the lonely talking again

Are you really ready for love, boy

Or is it the lonely talking again.....
Now, the time before

When we got together

You promised you'd be forever true to me

But all I got from you

Was lots and lots of talking.....

Lonely nights filled with misery
So baby, please, please tell me now

That when I fulfill your needs

You won't up and leave me,

Even though you know I'll let you come back.... 

Tell me
[chorus]

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Writer: SAM DEES
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Love Will Save The Day

Sometimes life can make you crazy 

It can really put your body to the test 

You try so hard to make sure everything goes right 

And you find you've only wound up with a mess 

It's a common situation 

Even though you feel abandoned and alone 

Child, you ain't the first to experience the hurt 

So don't panic when you hit the danger zone 
[Chorus:]
What you need's a little change of heart 

Forget this fear and frustration 

Love will always play the greater part 

When your battles wear you down 

Here's my advice - 

When you're feeling down and out 

And you've got troubles on you mind 

Love will save the day 

When you're feeling full of doubt 

And fear has got you in a bind 

Love will save the day 

When your worlds falling apart 

All you have to do is say a prayer 

And love will save the day 

There's an answer in your heart 

So let your light shine on my dear 

And love will save the day 

Love will save the day [X4]
Many things in this world bring you down 

It's a wonder you can make it through the day 

Well, you can't sleep cause your problems are to deep 

And there's always something getting in the way 

And when you turn on the evening news 

Mass confusion is the only thing you see 

Well there's no question that we need a new direction 

Cause we all could use some peace and harmony 
[chorus]
Love is gonna save the day 

You've gotta believe it

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Sometimes life can make you crazy 

It can really put your body to the test 

You try so hard to make sure everything goes right 

And you find you've only wound up with a mess 

It's a common situation 

Even though you feel abandoned and alone 

Child, you ain't the first to experience the hurt 

So don't panic when you hit the danger zone 
[Chorus:]
What you need's a little change of heart 

Forget this fear and frustration 

Love will always play the greater part 

When your battles wear you down 

Here's my advice - 

When you're feeling down and out 

And you've got troubles on you mind 

Love will save the day 

When you're feeling full of doubt 

And fear has got you in a bind 

Love will save the day 

When your worlds falling apart 

All you have to do is say a prayer 

And love will save the day 

There's an answer in your heart 

So let your light shine on my dear 

And love will save the day 

Love will save the day [X4]
Many things in this world bring you down 

It's a wonder you can make it through the day 

Well, you can't sleep cause your problems are to deep 

And there's always something getting in the way 

And when you turn on the evening news 

Mass confusion is the only thing you see 

Well there's no question that we need a new direction 

Cause we all could use some peace and harmony 
[chorus]
Love is gonna save the day 

You've gotta believe it

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Writer: ANTOINETTE COLANDREO
Copyright: Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
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Didnt We Almost Have It All

Remember when we held on in the rain

The night we almost lost it

Once again we can take the night into tomorrow

Living on feelings

Touching you I feel it all again
[Chorus:]

Didn't we almost have it all

When love was all we had worth giving?

The ride with you was worth the fall my friend

Loving you makes life worth living

Didn't we almost have it all

The night we held on till the morning

You know you'll never love that way again

Didn't we almost have it all
The way you used to touch me felt so fine

We kept our hearts together down the line 

A moment in the soul can last forever

Comfort and keep us

Help me bring the feeling back again
[chorus]
Didn't we have the beat of times

When love was young and new? 

Couldn't we reach inside and find

The world of me and you?

We'll never lose it again

Cause once you know what love is 

You never let it end
[chorus]

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Remember when we held on in the rain

The night we almost lost it

Once again we can take the night into tomorrow

Living on feelings

Touching you I feel it all again
[Chorus:]

Didn't we almost have it all

When love was all we had worth giving?

The ride with you was worth the fall my friend

Loving you makes life worth living

Didn't we almost have it all

The night we held on till the morning

You know you'll never love that way again

Didn't we almost have it all
The way you used to touch me felt so fine

We kept our hearts together down the line 

A moment in the soul can last forever

Comfort and keep us

Help me bring the feeling back again
[chorus]
Didn't we have the beat of times

When love was young and new? 

Couldn't we reach inside and find

The world of me and you?

We'll never lose it again

Cause once you know what love is 

You never let it end
[chorus]

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Writer: MICHAEL MASSER, WILL JENNINGS
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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So Emotional

I've been hearing your heartbeat inside of me

I keepp your photo right beside my bed

Livin' in a world of fanticies

I can't get you out of my head
I've been waiting for the phone to ring all night

Why you wanna make me feel so good

I got a love of my own

Shouldn't get so hung up on you
[Chorus]
I remember the way that we touched I wish I didn't like it so much 

I get so emotional, baby 

Every time I think of you 

I get so emotional, baby 
Ain't it shocking what love can do 

Ain't it shocking what love can do 
I gotta watch you walk in the room, baby

I gotta watch you walk out

I like the animal way you move

And when you talk I just watch your mouth
[chorus]

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I've been hearing your heartbeat inside of me

I keepp your photo right beside my bed

Livin' in a world of fanticies

I can't get you out of my head
I've been waiting for the phone to ring all night

Why you wanna make me feel so good

I got a love of my own

Shouldn't get so hung up on you
[Chorus]
I remember the way that we touched I wish I didn't like it so much 

I get so emotional, baby 

Every time I think of you 

I get so emotional, baby 
Ain't it shocking what love can do 

Ain't it shocking what love can do 
I gotta watch you walk in the room, baby

I gotta watch you walk out

I like the animal way you move

And when you talk I just watch your mouth
[chorus]

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Writer: BILLY STEINBERG, TOM KELLY
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Where You Are

I saw the news this morning

Saw your face accross the screen

And as I poured my coffee

I picked up a magazine
[Chorus]
But as I turned the page, and looked inside, there you were again

Oh these lonely times, they never seem to end - 

You're too far

I know I should be there where you are
Today I did some shopping 

Just had to clear my mind again

(I can't stop thinkin' 'bout cha)

I hopped into a taxi, seemed...

In a moment I was home... home again
[chorus]
Tossing and turning in my sleep 

I can't make it without you, now

I'm gonna take the next plane out 

I got to get to where you are

No matter how near or how far

Or then if you're a star

I know I should be there where you are
[chorus]

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I saw the news this morning

Saw your face accross the screen

And as I poured my coffee

I picked up a magazine
[Chorus]
But as I turned the page, and looked inside, there you were again

Oh these lonely times, they never seem to end - 

You're too far

I know I should be there where you are
Today I did some shopping 

Just had to clear my mind again

(I can't stop thinkin' 'bout cha)

I hopped into a taxi, seemed...

In a moment I was home... home again
[chorus]
Tossing and turning in my sleep 

I can't make it without you, now

I'm gonna take the next plane out 

I got to get to where you are

No matter how near or how far

Or then if you're a star

I know I should be there where you are
[chorus]

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Writer: JAMES VINCENT CALABRESE, LEMUEL NIJEL HUMES, LILLY DIANE HUMES
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Love Is A Contact Sport

You've been avoiding me

Like a cat tryin' to dodge a dog

I never see ya shine

You're as cold as the London fog

You claim you want my love

Well I wouldn't know by the way you behave

If you want to feel the thrill of my touch

You better come outa' yo' cave
It's so perplexing

Why you fight it, won't you try it

Love's electric

Turn me on and see
[Chorus:]
Love is a contact sport

You gotta move in tight

If you wanna do it right, here I am

Love is a contact sport

You gotta act untamed

If you wanna play the game 

So grab my hand and.... slam!...
I hate to sound aggressive

But I'm tired of waitin' for your move

Cut the formalities

'Cause you've got a few things to prove

If you really want my love

I need to feel it down deep from within

Don't make me wait to long

I'm ready now, come and stroke my skin
Well all this talkin'

Worthless chatter, just don't matter

Time for stalkin'

Come get next to me
[chorus]

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You've been avoiding me

Like a cat tryin' to dodge a dog

I never see ya shine

You're as cold as the London fog

You claim you want my love

Well I wouldn't know by the way you behave

If you want to feel the thrill of my touch

You better come outa' yo' cave
It's so perplexing

Why you fight it, won't you try it

Love's electric

Turn me on and see
[Chorus:]
Love is a contact sport

You gotta move in tight

If you wanna do it right, here I am

Love is a contact sport

You gotta act untamed

If you wanna play the game 

So grab my hand and.... slam!...
I hate to sound aggressive

But I'm tired of waitin' for your move

Cut the formalities

'Cause you've got a few things to prove

If you really want my love

I need to feel it down deep from within

Don't make me wait to long

I'm ready now, come and stroke my skin
Well all this talkin'

Worthless chatter, just don't matter

Time for stalkin'

Come get next to me
[chorus]

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Writer: PRESTON W. GLASS
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Youre Still My Man

On the day that you left me 

ou said you had no regrets 

There's a bond between us 

That hasn't been broken yet 

And the feelings between us 

Will never diappear 

How can you be far away

When your spirits here
[Chorus]

You're still my man

Nothing can change it

We still belong together

You're still my man

Nothing can change it

Our love will last forever
And the seasons of our love 

Will always change I know

Maybe that's the reason 

You felt you had to go

But soon you'll be missing me

Darling, I know you well 

There's a magic we share together

And no one can break that spell
[Chorus]
I'll wait for you

The thought that keeps me going each day

Is I believe you still love me

I love you more than words can say
[Chorus-Repeat]

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On the day that you left me 

ou said you had no regrets 

There's a bond between us 

That hasn't been broken yet 

And the feelings between us 

Will never diappear 

How can you be far away

When your spirits here
[Chorus]

You're still my man

Nothing can change it

We still belong together

You're still my man

Nothing can change it

Our love will last forever
And the seasons of our love 

Will always change I know

Maybe that's the reason 

You felt you had to go

But soon you'll be missing me

Darling, I know you well 

There's a magic we share together

And no one can break that spell
[Chorus]
I'll wait for you

The thought that keeps me going each day

Is I believe you still love me

I love you more than words can say
[Chorus-Repeat]

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Writer: GERRY GOFFIN, MICHAEL MASSER
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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For The Love Of You

Drifting on a memory

Ain't no place I'd rather be than with you 

Loving you 

Day will make the way for night

All we need is candlelight 

And a song, soft and long 

Well, you'd like to think 

We're alone with a love unlike no other 

Sad to see, a new horizon slowly coming into view 
[Chorus:]
I want to be living for the love of you 

All that I'm giving is for the love of you 
Lovely as a ray of sun

That touches me when the morning comes 

Feels good to me 

My loving me, yeah 

Smoother then a gentle breeze 

Flowing from my mind with ease 

Soft as can be 

Well, when you're loving me, ooh baby 

Love to be

Riding the waves of love enchanted with your touch 

It seems to me

We can sail together in and out of mystery 
[chorus]
Paradise, I hafta think, can't feel as secure again 

You're the key 

And this I see 

Now and then I lose my way 

Confusing words to try and say what I feel 

Yeah, your love is real 

I might as well, sign my name on a card that's been saying better

See, time will tell 

Cause it seems that I've done just about all that I can do 
[chorus]

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Drifting on a memory

Ain't no place I'd rather be than with you 

Loving you 

Day will make the way for night

All we need is candlelight 

And a song, soft and long 

Well, you'd like to think 

We're alone with a love unlike no other 

Sad to see, a new horizon slowly coming into view 
[Chorus:]
I want to be living for the love of you 

All that I'm giving is for the love of you 
Lovely as a ray of sun

That touches me when the morning comes 

Feels good to me 

My loving me, yeah 

Smoother then a gentle breeze 

Flowing from my mind with ease 

Soft as can be 

Well, when you're loving me, ooh baby 

Love to be

Riding the waves of love enchanted with your touch 

It seems to me

We can sail together in and out of mystery 
[chorus]
Paradise, I hafta think, can't feel as secure again 

You're the key 

And this I see 

Now and then I lose my way 

Confusing words to try and say what I feel 

Yeah, your love is real 

I might as well, sign my name on a card that's been saying better

See, time will tell 

Cause it seems that I've done just about all that I can do 
[chorus]

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Writer: ISLEY, JASPER, TEX, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, JOE TEX, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
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Where Do Broken Hearts Go

I know it's been some time

But there's something on my mind

You see, I haven't been the same

Since that cold November day...

We said we needed space

But all we found was an empty place

And the only thing I learned 

Is that I need you desperately...
So here I am 

And can you please tell me... oh
[Chorus:]

Where do broken hearts go

Can they find their way home

Back to the open arms 

Of a love that's waiting there

And if somebody loves you

Won't they always love you

I look in your eyes

And I know that you still care, for me
I've been around enough to know 

That dreams don't turn to gold

And that there is no easy way

No you just can't run away...

And what we have is so much more

Than we ever had before

And no matter how I try

You're always on my mind
[chorus]
And now that I am here with you

I'll never let you go

I look into your eyes

And now I know, now I know... 
[chorus]

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I know it's been some time

But there's something on my mind

You see, I haven't been the same

Since that cold November day...

We said we needed space

But all we found was an empty place

And the only thing I learned 

Is that I need you desperately...
So here I am 

And can you please tell me... oh
[Chorus:]

Where do broken hearts go

Can they find their way home

Back to the open arms 

Of a love that's waiting there

And if somebody loves you

Won't they always love you

I look in your eyes

And I know that you still care, for me
I've been around enough to know 

That dreams don't turn to gold

And that there is no easy way

No you just can't run away...

And what we have is so much more

Than we ever had before

And no matter how I try

You're always on my mind
[chorus]
And now that I am here with you

I'll never let you go

I look into your eyes

And now I know, now I know... 
[chorus]

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I Know Him So Well

Nothing is so good it lasts eternally 

Perfect situations must go wrong 

But this has never yet prevented me 

From wanting far too much for far too long 

Looking back, I could have done it differently 

Won a few more moments, who can tell? 

But it took time to understand the man 

Now at least I know, I know him well 
Wasn't it good, Wasn't it fine 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 

But in the end, he needs a little more than before 

Security, he needs his fantasy and freedom 

I know him so well 
No one in your life is with you constantly 

No one is completely on your side 

And though I move my world to be with him 

Still the gap between us is too wide 

Looking back, I could have played it differently 

Learned about the man before I fell 

But I was ever so much younger then 
Wasn't it good (oh so good), Wasn't it fine (so fine) 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 
Didn't I know how it would go 

If I knew from the start 

Why am I falling apart 
Wasn't it fine 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 

But in the end, he needs a little more than before 

Security, he needs his fantasy and freedom 

I know him so well 

It took some to understand him 

Hoo ooh I know him so well

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Nothing is so good it lasts eternally 

Perfect situations must go wrong 

But this has never yet prevented me 

From wanting far too much for far too long 

Looking back, I could have done it differently 

Won a few more moments, who can tell? 

But it took time to understand the man 

Now at least I know, I know him well 
Wasn't it good, Wasn't it fine 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 

But in the end, he needs a little more than before 

Security, he needs his fantasy and freedom 

I know him so well 
No one in your life is with you constantly 

No one is completely on your side 

And though I move my world to be with him 

Still the gap between us is too wide 

Looking back, I could have played it differently 

Learned about the man before I fell 

But I was ever so much younger then 
Wasn't it good (oh so good), Wasn't it fine (so fine) 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 
Didn't I know how it would go 

If I knew from the start 

Why am I falling apart 
Wasn't it fine 

Isn't it madness he can't be mine 

But in the end, he needs a little more than before 

Security, he needs his fantasy and freedom 

I know him so well 

It took some to understand him 

Hoo ooh I know him so well

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Writer: TIM RICE, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Whitney is the second studio album by American singer Whitney Houston, released on June 2, 1987, by Arista Records as the follow-up to her debut album. The album features five top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, which also became international hits. The album's first four singles—"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go"—all peaked at number one on the US Hot 100, making her the first female act to achieve four number-one hits from one album.

Along with three straight number one singles from Houston's previous album, this gave the singer an unprecedented seven consecutive number one hits, surpassing the Beatles and the Bee Gees, who each had six number one consecutive hits. None of Houston's seven consecutive number one singles were duets, and none were recorded with other major acts. The album Whitney also included the top-ten US hit "Love Will Save the Day".

The album and the first single, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", were hits worldwide, peaking at number one in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several countries throughout Europe. It also became a major hit in various other countries in Asia, South America, and Africa. The album was a global success, and debuted at number one on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart on June 27, 1987. This made Houston the first female artist to ever debut at number one in the United States. The album remained at the top for eleven consecutive weeks, creating a record; the most cumulative weeks (25 weeks) at number one on the albums chart by a female artist during the 1980s.

At the 30th Grammy Awards, it received three nominations including Album of the Year, with Houston winning Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)". With sales of over 20 million copies worldwide, Whitney is one of the best-selling albums of all time. On October 28, 2020, the album was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, for sales of over 10 million copies.

Performed by: Whitney Houston
Genre(s): Pop, dance-pop, R&B
Producer(s): Narada Michael Walden, Michael Masser, Jellybean Benitez, Kashif
Length: 52:48
Released: June 2nd, 1987
Year: 1987

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