All the Man That I Need
Whitney Houston
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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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Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, MICHAEL GORE
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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."
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ITS ORIGINThe 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.
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CHART SUCCESSWhitney 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.
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GRAMMY NOMINATIONAlthough 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.
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COVER VERSIONSThe 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."
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MUSIC VIDEOThe 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.
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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.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESWhitney Houston famously performed "All The Man That I Need" during her Welcome Home Heroes concert in 1991, which was broadcast live on HBO.
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FAN FAVORITEAlthough 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.
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INSPIRATIONSThe 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.
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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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