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Who sang I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)?

Whitney Houston released the song I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me). Date of release: 2/5/1987.

Release date: 2/5/1987
Duration: 03:22
Writer(s): George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam
Producer(s): Narada Michael Walden, Whitney Houston
The story of the song ' I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) '

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The meaning of the song 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) ', based on the lyrics
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This person wants to dance with someone who loves them for who they are.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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Whitney Houston - Short Biography

- Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress.
- She is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide.
- Houston has influenced many singers in popular music, and is known for her powerful, soulful vocals and vocal improvisation skills.
- She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Houston enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry.
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The song I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam and produced by Narada Michael Walden. The song was originally recorded by Whitney Houston for her second studio album, Whitney, released in 1987. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the music charts in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. In France, the song reached number two on the music charts.

The song was inspired by Merrill's personal experiences, who said the song was "a love letter to dance." Rubicam added that the song was "an ode to the joy of dance and the joy of falling in love." Houston stated that the song was "a love song for all of us who love to dance".

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