Whitney Houston: Queen of the Charts, Not Just Our Hearts
We all know Whitney Houston. Her voice could melt glaciers and make even the grumpiest grandpa bust a move. But beyond the iconic ballads and show-stopping live performances, Whitney was a chart-topping machine! So, grab your invisible microphone and get ready to belt out some trivia, because we're diving deep into Whitney's number one hits!
Seven in a Row: A Streak That Makes Us Wanna Dance With Somebody
Yep, you read that right. Seven consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100! That's a record for a female artist in the 1980s, and Whitney shared it with the one and only Madonna. Basically, the 80s dance floor was basically their personal kingdom.
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Where do all these hits come from? Well, honey, most of them are from her first two albums, Whitney (1987) and Whitney (yes, another Whitney! 1987 was a big year) - clearly, the name said it all. These albums were packed with power ballads and infectious dance tracks that had everyone saying "Whitney, I Wanna Dance With You (Who Loves Me)"
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Fun Fact: Her cover of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You (from The Bodyguard soundtrack) wasn't actually her first number one. Believe it or not, that came a few years earlier with Saving All My Love for You.
Beyond Seven: Hits That Will Have You Saying "I'm Your Baby, Tonight"
Whitney wasn't a one-trick pony (well, maybe two tricks - singing and slaying). She kept churning out hits throughout her career, including:
- I'm Your Baby Tonight (the ultimate anthem for letting your inner diva loose)
- I Will Always Love You (okay, maybe this one deserves another mention. It's that good.)
- The Star Spangled Banner (her rendition at Super Bowl XXV is legendary. Side note: who knew the national anthem could be so darn powerful)
So Next Time You're at Karaoke...
Remember, Whitney's a great choice, but be warned. Hitting those high notes might require channeling your inner Whitney with some serious lung power and bathroom-stall acoustics.
But hey, even if you sound more like a strangled cat than an angel, at least you're paying homage to the queen herself. Now go forth and conquer those karaoke challenges (or, you know, just belt it out in the shower)!
