February 20, 1993: “I Have Nothing” was released as the third single from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album by Arista Records. The song was written by David Foster and Linda Thompson and produced by Foster. After back-to-back successes of “I Will Always Love You” and “I’m Every Woman,” “I Have Nothing” also became a massive hit and is one of the highlights of “The Concert For A New South Africa (Durban)” film, currently available to watch on iTunes, Fandango, Google Play and Amazon. The song’s music video is approaching one billion views on YouTube ✨
Whitney first performed “Don’t Cry For Me” at an AIDS benefit in Los Angeles in 1994. The song was written by BeBe and CeCe Winans with Brian Keith Thomas for their gospel album ‘Heaven.’ It also appeared on the soundtrack for Whitney’s 2022 biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” 🎥 Repost: @ms_whitney_houston_ on Instagram
On December 29, CBS aired ‘GRAMMY GREATS: The Most Memorable Moments’ in the U.S. Watch Whitney’s special moment at the 1994 GRAMMYs with her performance of “I Will Always Love You” — full video on grammy.com. 🎥: @recordingacademy @blackmusiccollective
January 2, 1993: “I’m Every Woman” was released as the second single from ‘The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album.’ Written by Ashford & Simpson and originally recorded by Chaka Khan, Whitney’s version was produced by Narada Michael Walden with additional remix production by Clivillés and Cole (who also performed at Whitney’s wedding!) The single was a huge hit worldwide, in the U.S. peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Dance Club Songs Chart and #5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also made the Adult Contemporary Charts. Entertainment Weekly called Whitney’s version “triumphant” — and it won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video and a GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. Directed by Randee St. Nicholas, the music video included appearances by Chaka Khan, Cissy Houston, TLC, Valerie Simpson and a pregnant Whitney 🤗
Rare photo of Whitney performing at Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival in February 1987. 📸: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a 2025 filled with hope and promise! 💫
On this day 40 years ago (February 22, 1985), “You Give Good Love” was released as Whitney’s first single from her debut solo album. In reviewing the single, Billboard said Whitney has “a voice of exceptional clarity and control.” The song won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards and received two GRAMMY nominations — Best R&B Song and Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. Whitney performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, which is included in the 2014 CD/DVD release ‘Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances.’ #Whitneys40YearsofExcellence
“All The Man That I Need” from Welcome Home Heroes is one of our favorite performances of the song. 💜 This single from the ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ album reached Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1991. Watch the full performance on Whitney’s official YouTube channel.
Wishing Mary J. Blige a very happy birthday! Pictured: Whitney and Mary at VH1 Divas in 1999
‘The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)’ film is available for preorder on iTunes and Fandango. 🎬💜
Experience original orchestrations and master recordings of “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “I Will Always Love You” “Higher Love,” and countless other of Whitney Houston’s classics and landmark songs, accompanied by never-before-seen video footage and interviews! ( @bebewinans & @cecewinans 😉) “The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration” on February 15, 2025 at Town Hall in NYC This concert event will also include two new arrangements commissioned specifically for The Town Hall program!! A must-see event! Get Tickets: Link in bio ✨
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Whitney’s dad, John Houston.
Saturday Night Live just celebrated their 50th Anniversary this past weekend. Watch cast member Molly Shannon talk about working with Whitney on a comedy skit for the show in 1996. Repost 🎥 @classicwhitney.discography on Instagram
Kevin Costner talks about casting Whitney in The Bodyguard.
January 9, 1988: “So Emotional” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #5 on the R&B Singles Chart. Released as the third single from Whitney’s second studio album ‘Whitney,’ the song was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly (who wrote hits like “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper and “Like A Virgin” by Madonna). It was produced by Narada Michael Walden and became her sixth consecutive #1.
When they want to hear “HERBIE KERSEN!” 😂💜 Repost 🎥 @itsaces_world
In January 1994, Whitney was honored with the Entertainer of the Year Award at the NAACP Image Awards. Watch her beautiful acceptance speech ✨ 🎥: @classicwhitney.discography
This time last year, ‘I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston’ was recognized by The New York Times as one of the best collections released in 2023! The album “centers Houston’s lifelong connection to gospel music” and its “most precious gem is ‘Testimony,’ an upbeat, foot-stomping song Houston recorded in 1981, when she was just 17. Her voice, fascinatingly, was still unformed compared to the immaculate instrument she’d soon learn how to command, but, as ever, it was alive with passion and spirit.” Featuring 14 tracks, including 6 never-before-released songs (3 from when she was 17) the album reached #2 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart.
On February 24, 1997, “Step By Step” was released in the U.S. as a single from ‘The Preacher’s Wife: Original Soundtrack Album.’ The song was originally written and recorded by Annie Lennox in 1992 — Whitney’s version was reworked as more R&B/pop with some new lyrics and omitted a portion of the bridge, with Annie singing backup vocals. Billboard called it “one of the shining moments” on the soundtrack. “Step By Step” reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and #29 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as well as charting successfully around the globe. The music video was directed by Paul Hunter 🎬
“To get into music business and to actually have mass appeal — to a black artist, it’s uncommon. I didn’t know it was going to happen to me.” – Whitney Houston 🎥: @classicwhitney.discography on Instagram
Chris Mitchell plays tribute to Whitney’s first official single “You Give Good Love.” 🎥 Repost: @chrismitchelljazz on Instagram
Fans of Whitney traveled from around the country and around the world to attend the New York City Premiere of The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration this past Saturday, February 15 at The Town Hall ✨ The special concert event was the third premiere of The Voice of Whitney in the U.S. and was conducted by renowned conductor and music director Sean Mayes and featured Pops of Color Orchestra comprised exclusively of musicians of color. The next concert in this series is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Nashville with The Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Link in bio for Tickets 🎟️
Some songs just make you move, and “How Will I Know” is one of them! 🪩 What’s your favorite Whitney song to let loose to? 🎥 Repost: @thejasonwilliamsexperience @tmillystudio
On February 23rd, 2000 Whitney Houston won Best R&B Vocal Performance At The 2000 GRAMMYs. In commemoration of this incredible song and icon I’m excited to announce „It’s Not Right But It’s Okay“ Felix Jaehn x Whitney Houston out on 3/14.
