Top 10 Best Songs of Whitney Houston

It started as a country song by Dolly Parton, but Whitney made it a monument. The a-cappella opening is daring and beautiful.nnAnd then that scream... the pause before the final "And I..." is the most famous quiet moment in pop music. It's vocal perfection, passion, and control in one.nnThe undisputed number 1.

A true Top 2000 classic. This song is about the moment you realize a relationship is truly over.nn"All at once, I started counting teardrops." The melody is simple and effective. Whitney sings it with a broken heart.

The ultimate party track. From the first synthesizer sounds you know: this is going to be dancing. But listen closely to the lyrics, and you also hear the loneliness.nnShe wants to dance with someone who loves her, to feel the heat of the night. Whitney's outburst at the end ("Don't you wanna dance, say you wanna dance!") is pure euphoria.

Written for the Olympic Games. It's a hymn about transcending yourself and seizing that one moment of glory.nnThe music is majestic and bombastic. Whitney sounds like a goddess singing the athletes on. It's grand, compelling, and gives you goosebumps from crown to toe.

An inspiring song about loving yourself and finding strength in yourself. "Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all."nnIt starts quietly with piano and builds to a grand finale. Whitney sings it with a conviction that has touched millions of people.

From the film The Bodyguard. A beautiful, melancholic ballad that often stands in the shadow of that other great hit, but is just as beautiful.nnIt's about the desire to be safe somewhere. Whitney sings softly and fragile in the verses, and reaches out grand in the chorus.

A powerballad of epic proportions. The build of this song is a masterclass in dynamics. The brass and strings swell to a hurricane.nnWhitney begs her beloved not to change her. "Don't make me close one more door." The vocal acrobatics at the end are stunning.

A jazzy, sultry ballad about a forbidden love with a married man. The saxophone solo sets the mood of a smoky nightclub.nnWhitney's voice is here silky soft and seductive. She makes the pain of waiting palpable, but also the passion of the moment. A song that was her most emotional and loved by many.

Pure eighties fun. A cheerful, bouncy song about the uncertainty of new love. The synthesizers are colorful and the energy is high.nnWhitney sings it with youthful innocence and power. The video with bright colors is iconic. It's a song where you simply can't sit still.

A modern R&B track with a reggae vibe, written by Wyclef Jean. It shows a relaxed, cool side of Whitney.nnThe message is simple: as long as we have each other, everything will be okay, even if the world ends. "Clap your hands y'all." It's soulful, warm, and hopeful.