100 ESSENTIAL WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS. Today: #50-46. 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

W50H

IT ISN’T, IT WASN’T, IT AIN’T EVER GONNA BE

with Aretha Franklin

Album: I Will Always Love You- The Best Of Whitney Houston

This duet written by Albert Hammond and Dianne Warren was first only featured on Aretha Franklin’s ‘Through The Storm’ album. The track was later lifted as a single that peaked at #29 in the UK. Narada Michael Walden produced the cut.

W49H

LIKE I NEVER LEFT

Featuring Akon

Album: I Look To You

Along with his vocal contribution to the track, Akon co-wrote and co-produced the song.

W48H

AFTER WE MAKE LOVE

Album: I’m Your Baby Tonight

Whitney had achieved success recording songs by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin before, so it was wise to stick to the source on her third album. This stunning ballad was also produced by the former.

W47H

CELEBRATE

with Jordin Sparks

Album: Sparkle {Soundtrack}

Whitney starred in a remake of the 1976 movie ‘Sparkle’. Aretha Franklin had recorded the original soundtrack. Whitney’s 2012 adaptation featured new tracks such as this duet with her co-star Jordin Sparks. The song was written and produced by R. Kelly.

 

W46H

I BOW OUT

Album: My Love Is Your Love

Whitney performed the lead and background vocals on this track written by Dianne Warren. It was produced by Babyface and Rodney Jerkins. The latter 2 also took care of keyboards and drum programming.