Complete List Of Whitney Houston Songs From A to Z

Whitney Houston’s rise from a gospel-singing teenager in Newark, New Jersey, to one of the most iconic voices in music history is nothing short of extraordinary. Born on August 9, 1963, Houston was immersed in music from a young age, thanks to her mother, gospel and soul singer Cissy Houston, and her cousin, Dionne Warwick. Her talents were recognized early, as she performed in church and honed her skills under the influence of some of the greatest voices in soul and gospel music. By the time she was a teenager, she was already modeling and performing as a backup vocalist for major acts, laying the groundwork for a monumental career.

Houston’s discovery came in the early 1980s when Clive Davis of Arista Records recognized her potential. Signed to the label in 1983, she released her self-titled debut album Whitney Houston in 1985. The album became an instant classic, featuring chart-topping singles like “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” and “Greatest Love of All.” It was a commercial juggernaut, selling over 25 million copies worldwide and earning Houston her first Grammy Award. Her blend of powerful vocal delivery and crossover appeal made her a sensation in pop and R&B music.

The success of her debut was only a precursor to an even greater triumph with her second album, Whitney (1987). It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making her the first female artist to achieve such a feat. Featuring hits like “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” the album cemented her status as a global superstar. Over her career, Houston released a total of seven studio albums, including I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990) and My Love Is Your Love (1998), showcasing her versatility across genres.

One of Houston’s most celebrated achievements was her role in the 1992 film The Bodyguard and its accompanying soundtrack. The soundtrack, featuring her cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” became the best-selling soundtrack of all time, with over 45 million copies sold globally. The song itself is one of the best-selling singles in history and earned Houston numerous accolades, including Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Other notable soundtracks included Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher’s Wife (1996), further establishing her dominance in both music and film.

Throughout her career, Houston accumulated an astonishing array of awards, including six Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, and 16 Billboard Music Awards, among others. She is also recognized as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. Houston’s impact extended beyond the charts; her vocal techniques and style influenced generations of singers, earning her the title “The Voice.”

Outside of music, Houston’s philanthropic efforts were equally remarkable. She established the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children, which worked to address issues such as homelessness, education, and healthcare for at-risk youth. Her performances at benefit concerts and her dedication to humanitarian causes further solidified her legacy as an artist who used her platform for good.

Houston’s life and career were not without struggles, but her resilience and contributions to music and culture are undeniable. Her unmatched talent, combined with her commitment to using her voice for social impact, make her one of the most beloved and influential figures in music history. Even after her untimely passing in 2012, Houston’s legacy continues to resonate with fans and artists worldwide, serving as a testament to her extraordinary gifts and enduring spirit.

(A – F)

“After We Make Love” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Ain’t No Way” (live) – Divas Live ’99 (1999)
“All at Once” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“All the Man That I Need” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“All the Man That I Need” (live, 1991) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“America the Beautiful” – B-side to “The Star Spangled Banner” (1991)
“Anymore” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Believe in Love” – Down in the Delta (1998)
“Call You Tonight” – I Look to You (2009)
“Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night)” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Celebrate” – Sparkle (2012)
“The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Could I Have This Kiss Forever” – Whitney: The Greatest Hits (1999)
“Count On Me” – Waiting to Exhale (1995)
“Dancin’ on the Smooth Edge” – B-side to “All the Man That I Need” (1990)
“Dear John Letter” – Just Whitney (2002)
“Deck the Halls / Silent Night” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Didn’t We Almost Have It All” – Whitney (1987)
“Didn’t We Almost Have It All” (live, 1987) – B-side to “So Emotional” (1987)
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” – A Very Special Christmas (1987)
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” (featuring Pentatonix) – The Best of Pentatonix Christmas (2019)
“Don’t Look Any Further” – Unreleased (1984)
“Eternal Love” – Paul Jabara & Friends (1983)
“Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” – Waiting to Exhale (1995)
“Feels So Good” – B-side to “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (1990)
“Family First” – Daddy’s Little Girls (2007)
“Far Enough for Love” – Unreleased (1989)
“Fine” – Whitney: The Greatest Hits (2000)
“The First Noel” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“For the Love of You” – Whitney (1987)
“For the Lovers” – I Look to You (2009)

(G – H)

“Get It Back” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“Greatest Love of All” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“Greatest Love of All” (live, 1990) – Whitney Houston (Deluxe Anniversary Edition) (2010)
“Halfway Through the Night” – Unreleased (1990)
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“He’s All Over Me” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Heartbreak Hotel” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“Higher Love” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (Japanese Edition) (1990)
“Higher Love” – Golden Hour (Kygo and Whitney Houston) (2019)
“His Eye Is On the Sparrow” – Sparkle (2012)
“Hold Me” – Love Language and Whitney Houston (1984)
“Hold On, Help Is on the Way” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Hold Up the Light” – Heaven (BeBe & CeCe Winans featuring Whitney Houston) (1988)
“Home” (live, 1983) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“How Will I Know” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“How Will I Know” (live, 1987) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)

(I)

“I Believe in You and Me” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“I Believe in You and Me” (live, 2004) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“I Belong to You” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“I Bow Out” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” – I Look to You (2009)
“I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” (live, 2009) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“I Have Nothing” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“I Have Nothing” (live, 1996) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“I Go to the Rock” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“I Got You” – I Look to You (2009)
“I Know Him So Well” – Whitney (1987)
“I Learned from the Best” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“I Look to You” – I Look to You (2009)
“I Look to You” (featuring R. Kelly) – I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston (2012)
“I Love the Lord” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“I Was Made to Love Him” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” – Whitney (1987)
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (live, 1990) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“I Will Always Love You” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“I Will Always Love You” (live, 1993) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“I Will Always Love You” (live, 1994) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“I Will Always Love You” (live, 1999) – Divas Live ’99 (1999)
“If I Told You That” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“If I Told You That” (featuring George Michael) – Whitney: The Greatest Hits (2000)
“If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful” – Precious Moments (Jermaine Jackson and Whitney Houston) (1986)
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Impossible / It’s Possible” (featuring Brandy) – Non-album release (1997)
“I’m Every Woman” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“I’m Every Woman” (live, 1993) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“I’m Every Woman” (live, 1994) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“I’m Every Woman” (live, 1999) – Divas Live ’99 (1999)
“I’m Every Woman” (live reprise, 1999) – Divas Live ’99 (1999)
“I’m Knockin’” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“I’m Your Baby Tonight” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“I’m Your Baby Tonight” (live, 1991) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“In My Business” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be” (featuring Aretha Franklin) – Through the Storm (1989)
“It’ll Be Okay” (featuring Ray J) – Unreleased (2007)
“It’s Not Right but It’s Okay” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“It’s Not Right but It’s Okay” (live, 1999) – Divas Live ’99: Whitney Houston (Digital EP) (2014)

(J – N)

“Jesus Loves Me” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“Jesus Loves Me / He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (live, 1994) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“Joy” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Joy to the World” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Just the Lonely Talking Again” – Whitney (1987)
“King Holiday” – Non-album release (1986)
“Lay Aside Every Weight” – Unreleased (1996)
“Life’s a Party” – Life’s a Party (Michael Zager Band) (1978)
“Like I Never Left” – I Look to You (2009)
“Little Drummer Boy” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Look Into Your Heart” – A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield (1994)
“Love Is” – The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) (1990)
“Love Is a Contact Sport” – Whitney (1987)
“Love That Man” – Just Whitney (2002)
“Love Will Find a Way” – Friends Can Be Lovers (Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston) (1993)
“Love Will Save the Day” – Whitney (1987)
“Lover for Life” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Medley: I Loves You Porgy / And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going / I Have Nothing” (live, 1994) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“Memories” – One Down (Material featuring Whitney Houston) (1982)
“Memories” – Non-album release (Siti Nurhaliza and Whitney Houston, 2016)
“Million Dollar Bill” – I Look to You (2009)
“Miracle” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Moment of Truth” – B-side to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (1987)
“My Heart Is Calling” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“My Name Is Not Susan” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“My Love” – Just Whitney (2002)
“My Love Is Your Love” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“My Love Is Your Love” (live, 1998) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“My Love Is Your Love” (live, 1999) – Divas Live ’99: Whitney Houston (Digital EP) (2014)
“Never Give Up” – I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston (2012)
“Nobody Does It Better” (intro) – Forever (Bobby Brown featuring Whitney Houston) (1997)
“Nobody Loves Me Like You Do” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“Nothin’ But Love” – I Look to You (2009)

(S – T)

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Oh Yes” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“One Moment in Time” – 1988 Summer Olympics Album: One Moment in Time (1988)
“One Moment in Time” (live, 1989) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“One of Those Days” – Just Whitney (2002)
“One Wish (For Christmas)” – One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
“Queen of the Night” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“Queen of the Night” (live, 1994) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“Run to You” – The Bodyguard (1992)
“Run to You” (live, 1994) – I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard (2017)
“Salute” – I Look to You (2009)
“Same Script, Different Cast” – Whitney: The Greatest Hits (2000)
“Saving All My Love for You” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“Shock Me” – Perfect (1985)
“So Emotional” – Whitney (1987)
“Somebody Bigger Than You and I” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Someone for Me” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“Something in Common” – Bobby (1992)
“A Song for You” (live, 1991) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“A Song for You” – I Look to You (2009)
“The Star Spangled Banner” (live) – Non-album release (1991)
“Stop the Madness” – Non-album release (1986)
“Step by Step” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Takin’ a Chance” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (Japanese edition) (1990)
“Take Good Care of My Heart” – Jermaine Jackson and Whitney Houston (1984)
“Take Me to Your Heart” – Unreleased (1984)
“Tell Me No” – Just Whitney (2002)
“There’s Music in You” – Non-album release (1997)
“Things You Say” – Just Whitney (2002)
“Thinking About You” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” (live, 2000) – Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (Deluxe version) (2017)
“True Voice” – Non-album release (1994)
“Try It on My Own” – Just Whitney (2002)

(U – Z)

“Unashamed” – Just Whitney (2002)
“Until You Come Back” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)
“We Didn’t Know” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Whatchulookinat” – Just Whitney (2002)
“When You Believe” – My Love Is Your Love / #1’s / The Prince of Egypt (1998)
“Where Do Broken Hearts Go” – Whitney (1987)
“Where You Are” – Whitney (1987)
“Whitney Houston Dub Plate” – The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (Wyclef Jean featuring Whitney Houston) (2000)
“Who Do You Love” – I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)
“Who Would Imagine a King” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“Why Does It Hurt So Bad” – Waiting to Exhale (1995)
“Why Does It Hurt So Bad” (live, 1996) – B-side to “Why Does It Hurt So Bad” (1996)
“Worth It” – I Look to You (2009)
“You Give Good Love” – Whitney Houston (1985)
“You Give Good Love” (live, 1985) – Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014)
“You Light Up My Life” – Just Whitney (2002)
“You Were Loved” – The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
“You’re Still My Man” – Whitney (1987)
“You’ll Never Stand Alone” – My Love Is Your Love (1998)

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