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Whitney Houston’s 1987 single “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” was her biggest hit until “I Will Always Love You,” five years later. The story behind the song belongs to its...
- What Was Houston’s Relationship to Robyn Crawford?
- What Was The Significance of Houston’s Concerts in South Africa?
- Did Whitney’s Father Mismanage Her Finances, Leading to Estrangement?
In the film, one of Houston’s most important relationships begins when she meets Robyn Crawford (played by Nafessa Williams) at a community center as a high school student. The two develop a deep friendship, which takes a romantic turn and leads to them moving in together. While the love between Crawford and Houston is real, disapproval from Whitne...
In a scene from the film, Houston performs in front of an adoring audience in Johannesburg, South Africa to celebrate the election of Nelson Mandela; the reception is a marked contrast to the attitudes toward her in the U.S., where a few years earlier, she was critiqued by music fans as pandering to white audiences. While it’s hard to say if the re...
In one of the most sobering moments in I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Houston discovers that her father, John, has been mismanaging her funds, leading to her breaking ties with him both professionally and personally, while he’s sick in the hospital. While there’s no way of confirming that her father, a talent manager who managed the career of her mot...
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- Cady Lang
Dec 23, 2022 · Rubicam believes the song is a symbol of Houston’s power and resilience in living under the harsh spotlight of fame. “I realized that it was a theme for Whitney certainly. She had lived in ...
- Cillea Houghton
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- Staff Writer
" I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) " is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her second studio album, Whitney (1987). It was released as the lead single from the album on May 2, 1987, by Arista Records.
Oct 19, 2023 · The track served as the lead single from her blockbuster sophomore album — Whitney, which spawned four consecutive Hot 100 No. 1 singles (starting with “Somebody”) and helped Houston become ...
- Kyle Denis
Whitney Houston Lyrics. "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 to now. It's the light of day that shows me how. And when the night falls, loneliness calls.
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I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) Lyrics: Clocks 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 loneliness calls / / Chorus: / Oh! Wanna dance with somebody / I wanna ...
