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🎤 The Voice: Five Top Whitney Houston Songs

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Some singers are stars. Whitney Houston was a constellation. Her voice didn’t just hit notes—it launched them into orbit. It’s almost impossible to overstate her influence on music, pop culture, and generations of vocalists who still measure themselves against The Voice.

Whitney could do it all—pop, R&B, gospel, even a little New Jack Swing. And though her life was far too short, her songs continue to echo through every karaoke night, wedding dance floor, and tear-streaked breakup playlist.

Today, I’m counting down my personal top five Whitney Houston songs—the ones that have stayed with me, shaped my playlists, and reminded me what power in music sounds like.

5. “How Will I Know” (1985) — Whitney Houston

Bouncy, bright, and unmistakably ‘80s, this song was Whitney’s pop breakout. With its sparkling synths and infectious chorus, “How Will I Know” brought her to MTV and the teen audience—an important pivot at the time for a young Black female artist. But underneath the catchy beat is a girl grappling with uncertainty, and Whitney sells every second of it.

Key Lyric:
“How will I know if he really loves me?”

4. “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” (1998) — My Love Is Your Love

Whitney goes full empowerment mode here, trading soaring ballads for late-’90s R&B grit. It’s a breakup song turned battle cry, wrapped in a dark, pulsing beat (courtesy of Rodney Jerkins). This track proved she could evolve with the times and still keep that powerhouse delivery intact.

Key Lyric:
“I’d rather be alone than unhappy.”

3. “I Have Nothing” (1992) — The Bodyguard Soundtrack

One of those songs. You know the type—the ones you shouldn’t dare sing at karaoke unless you’re ready to blow the roof off. “I Have Nothing” is pure vocal Olympiad: huge notes, deep emotion, and Whitney’s voice gliding over every syllable like silk. A masterclass in restraint and explosion.

Key Lyric:
“Don’t make me close one more door…”

2. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (1987) — Whitney

If joy had a theme song, it might be this one. Whitney took a universal longing—for love, for connection—and wrapped it in synthy perfection. It’s impossible not to move when this comes on. Behind the feel-good beat is a poignant vulnerability, which makes it all the more powerful.

Key Lyric:
“Oh, I wanna dance with somebody / I wanna feel the heat with somebody…”

1. “I Will Always Love You” (1992) — The Bodyguard Soundtrack

Yes, it’s the obvious choice. And yes, it’s still the right one. Whitney didn’t just cover Dolly Parton’s ballad—she redefined it. That a cappella opening? Iconic. That earth-shaking key change? Legendary. It’s not just a breakup song. It’s a farewell, a benediction, a monument to love’s bittersweet legacy.

Key Lyric:
“And I… will always love you…”

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