All the Man That I Need

Whitney Houston

About All the Man That I Need

"All the Man That I Need" is a song written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. The song was first recorded as "All the Man I Need" by Linda Clifford for her album I'll Keep on Loving You (1982). In 1991, American singer Whitney Houston had a number-one multiple chart hit with this song, recorded as "All the Man That I Need", from her third album I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990). Houston's version featured production from Narada Michael Walden and the single became a major worldwide hit, received mainly positive reviews from music critics, and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100; it remains her fourth biggest-hit in that chart.  


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I used to cry myself to sleep at night
But that was all before he came
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
But now he's here
It's not the same
It's not the same

He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need

And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
He takes me down and rocks me slow
And in the evening when the moon is high
He holds me close
And won't let go
He won't let go

He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need

He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need

He fills me up
He gives me love
More more more love, more love, more love, more than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man, all the man

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, MICHAEL GORE

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11 facts about this song

WHO WROTE IT
"All The Man That I Need" was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore, who notably worked together on the hit film and soundtrack for "Fame."
ITS ORIGIN
The song was originally recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982 for her album "I'll Keep on Loving You." However, it didn't become a hugely successful single until Whitney Houston covered it.
CHART SUCCESS
Whitney Houston's version of "All The Man That I Need" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also topped the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts.
GRAMMY NOMINATION
Although it didn't win, "All The Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 34th Grammy Awards in 1992.
COVER VERSIONS
The song has been covered by multiple artists since Houston's version, including its writers Gore and Pitchford. British pop singer Sheena Easton also created a cover for her 1995 album "My Cherie."
MUSIC VIDEO
The video for the song was directed by Peter Israelson and filmed at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in New York. The video features Houston performing the song alone in a spotlight on a stage.
ALBUM RELEASE
"All The Man That I Need" was featured on Houston's third studio album, "I'm Your Baby Tonight," which was released in 1990.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Whitney Houston famously performed "All The Man That I Need" during her Welcome Home Heroes concert in 1991, which was broadcast live on HBO.
FAN FAVORITE
Although not always recognized as one of Houston's biggest hits, "All The Man That I Need" remains a favorite among fans, often shown in comments and acknowledgements in various social media posts related to the singer.
INSPIRATIONS
The song talks about a woman's love for her man, who is everything she wants and needs. It's described as a soulful, powerful ballad showcasing Whitney's incredible vocal range.
CERTIFICATIONS
"All The Man That I Need" received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, marking sales and streams of over 500,000.

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