100 ESSENTIAL WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS. Today: #80-71. 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:

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I BELONG TO YOU

Album: I’m Your Baby Tonight

Narada Michael Walden produced this- the fifth single lifted off Whitney’s third studio album. The song made the R&B Top 10 in America.

 

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SALUTE

Album: I Look To You

The closing track on Whitney’s final studio album was written and produced by R. Kelly.

 

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IF YOU SAY MY EYES ARE BEAUTIFUL

with Jermaine Jackson

Album: Whitney: The Greatest Hits

This duet was recorded for Jermaine’s 1986 album ‘Precious Moments’. It was produced by Jackson with Tom Keane and Clive Davis. It was later included on Whitney’s compilation as part of the ‘Cool Down’ disc.

 

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FEELS SO GOOD

I’m Your Baby Tonight (single)

Some versions of the single “I’m Your Baby Tonight” featured this track as its B-side.

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DEAR JOHN LETTER

Album: Just Whitney

One of the 2 album tracks produced by She’kspere (aka: Kevin Briggs).

 

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NOTHIN’ BUT LOVE

Album: I Look To You

Fernando Garibay, who helped co-write the track, co-produced the recording with Danja.

 

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MY HEART IS CALLING

Album: The Preacher’s Wife {Soundtrack}

Babyface wrote and produced this song included on the film soundtrack. He also contributes background vocals on the cut.

 

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LOVE THAT MAN

Album: Just Whitney

Rob Fusari, one of the song’s co-writers, co-produced this track with Babyface.

 

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I GOT YOU

Album: I Look To You

Akon co-produced and co-wrote this track from Whitney’s final studio album. Houston was also involved as a co-writer.

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UNASHAMED

Album: Just Whitney

Troy Taylor was one of those behind this album track as a co-writer and co-producer.