I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston of the United States recorded the song I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) for her second studio album, Whitney (1987). On May 2, 1987, Arista Records issued it as the album's lead single. Boy Meets Girl members George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who had previously worked with Houston on "How Will I Know," produced it and wrote the song.


Music critics gave I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) mixed reviews, praising Houston's vocal performance but criticizing the song's musical arrangement and comparing it to Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "How Will I Know". Despite the conflicting reviews, the song was a global hit, reaching the top of the charts in 18 nations, including Australia, Italy, Germany, and the UK. With sales of more than 6 million copies, it was certified 6 platinum in the US and became Houston's fourth straight chart-topper. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards, making Whitney Houston the second winner in this category.


Artist: Whitney Houston

Released: May 2, 1987

Genre: Dance-pop, R&B

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