Whitney Houston made music that confronted heartbreak, ruled the pop charts and lit up dance floors. She effortlessly sang every note in a memorable way—with her signature quivering lips as she ...

From deep cuts like "One of Those Days" to ageless numbers such as "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," here are the ...

Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress. She rose to international fame after the release of her debut album, Whitney Houston, in 1985. As one of the best-selling musicians of all time ...

The singer performs "I Am Changing" in 1985 at an Arista Records event. Whitney Houston is re-releasing her debut album. Video courtesy of Arista Records.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Whitney Houston released dozens of huge singles during her career, and she ...