I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)

Whitney Houston

About I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is the first single from Whitney Houston's second studio album, Whitney. It was released on May 2, 1987 by Arista Records. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, of the band Boy Meets Girl, who had previously written the number-one Whitney Houston hit "How Will I Know." The song received mixed reviews from critics, who compared the musical arrangement to her own "How Will I Know" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun. " The song won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 30th Grammy Awards. The single was a commercial success, topping the charts in 13 countries including Australia, Italy, Germany and the UK. In the US, it became her fourth consecutive number one single and sold over one million copies, making it her first platinum single in the US; and her biggest hit in that country at the time. It was eventually surpassed by her version of "I Will Always Love You", five years later in 1992. 


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Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away
I've done alright up to now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls, loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost my senses
Spinning through the town
Sooner or later, the fever ends
And I wind up feeling down
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Somebody oo Somebody oo
Somebody who loves me yeah
Somebody oo Somebody oo
To hold me in his arms oh
I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Don'tcha wanna dance with me baby
Dontcha wanna dance with me boy
Hey Don'tcha wanna dance with me baby
With somebody who loves me

Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance
Don'tcha wanna dance
Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance
Don'tcha wanna dance
Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance
With somebody who loves me
Dance

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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: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

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11 facts about this song

Incorrect Attribution
The song "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is often mistakenly attributed to Cyndi Lauper. In reality, it was recorded by Whitney Houston for her second studio album, "Whitney."
Chart Success
This song was a major success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Houston's fourth number-one single on that chart.
Worldwide Acclaim
Not just in the U.S, the song was a global hit. It reached number one in thirteen countries and is one of Houston's most popular songs worldwide.
Grammy Win
Whitney Houston won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in 1988.
Video Accolades
The music video for the song won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1988.
Songwriters
The song was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who were known as the pop duo Boy Meets Girl. They had previously written Whitney's hit "How Will I Know."
Inspirational Origins
Merrill and Rubicam wrote the song while imagining Houston as an outgoing character who loved dancing.
Evergreen Appeal
Despite being released in 1987, the song has had enduring popularity and is still frequently played at weddings, parties, and dance clubs.
Platinum Certification
The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1996, signifying sales of over 1 million copies.
Use in Media
The song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, such as "13 Going on 30," "Love, Simon," and "Glee," further testifying to its enduring popularity.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," including Fall Out Boy, Natalie La Rose, and Glee Cast, demonstrating its influence in the music industry.

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