100 ESSENTIAL WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS. Today: #25-21. More: tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents:

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

WHITNEY HOUSTON

It’s 10 years since Whitney Houston passed away. Here are 100 choice tracks from her catalogue that demonstrate why she is still revered as a vocal powerhouse:

Check out the playlist on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0az3MloF4nqCKm6xQuS3Zk?si=caae004db4b34c65

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IF I TOLD YOU THAT

with George Michael

Album: The Greatest Hits

This duet with the former member of Wham! was produced by Rodney Jerkins who helped co-write the track too. It was originally a solo cut on ‘My Love Is Your Love’. George Michael helped produce the reworked duet version which was unveiled on Whitney’s ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation LP. The single peaked at #9 on the British chart.

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MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE

Album: My Love Is Your Love

The title track on Whitney’s fourth album was written and produced by Wyclef Jean (ex-Fugees) and Jerry “Wonder” Duplessis. In the U.S. the disc peaked at #4 while reaching #2 in the UK. The single also topped the charts in Europe and New Zealand.

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EXHALE (SHOOP SHOOP)

Album: Waiting To Exhale {Soundtrack}

This Babyface-penned track also had him contributing background vocals, keyboards, synthesizer and guitar. He produced the song too. The single topped the American and Canadian charts. It climbed to #11 in Britain.

 

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I LEARNED FROM THE BEST

Album: My Love Is Your Love

The biggest “diva” moment on Whitney’s fourth album is this Dianne Warren composition which was produced and arranged by David Foster. The single was a Top 30 smash on both sides of the Atlantic.

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I LOOK TO YOU

Album: I Look To You

The title track from Whitney’s final studio album was composed by R. Kelly. With its strong lyrics, this is a standout performance on the album.