100 ESSENTIAL WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS. Today: #40-36. 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

W40H

COUNT ON ME

with CeCe Winans

Album: Waiting To Exhale {Soundtrack}

The 1995 film 'Waiting To Exhale' revolved around 4 African-American female friends. Its soundtrack album featured the cream of contemporary R&B women, including Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Toni Braxton, Brandy and Faith Evans. Whitney starred in the film and contributed 3 songs: 2 recorded solo and this duet with CeCe Winans. The latter was co-written by (its producer) Babyface, Whitney and her brother Michael Houston.

W39H

WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO

Album: Whitney

When this single topped the US Pop Chart, Whitney broke some records. She became the only chart act to score 7 consecutive #1 singles. Whitney also was the first female act to achieve 4 number ones from the same album.

W38H

SOMEONE FOR ME

Album: Whitney Houston

Jermaine Jackson produced this upbeat track from Whitney’s solo debut album.

W37H

WHY DOES IT HURT SO BAD

Album: Waiting To Exhale {Soundtrack}

Babyface wrote the bulk of the songs for the 'Waiting To Exhale' soundtrack. He produced all of its tracks. Whitney co-starred in the motion picture with Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon.

W36H

YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE

Album: Just Whitney

The biggest 1970s single in America was given a soulful interpretation by Whitney. Babyface co-produced the track with Rickey Minor.