Whitney Houston’s Magic, Music, Movie, I Want To Dance With Somebody

January 11, 2023,

There is no such thing as a nobody.

At least not in our book.

Everyone has a mother, father, sister, brother, relative or friends where at least one of them believes the person embodies something important.

Hopefully.

Then there are somebodies.

Perhaps, a major somebody.

They are people that you are attracted to, mesmerized by and enthralled with.

At least once in our life we all want to dance with somebody.

Even a super star like Whitney Houston desires that. .

She said so. Then she sang about it. Now there is a movie about it.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a 2022 American biographical musical drama film directed by Kasi Lemmons, from a screenplay by Anthony McCarten.

It is based on the life and career of American super star pop singer and actress Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed “The Voice“, she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide.

Ms. Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was 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, from “Saving All My Love for You” in 1985 to “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” in 1988. Houston enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry.

Her recordings and films generated both great success.

She received numerous accolades throughout her career and posthumously, including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records, as well as induction into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame.

A major somebody.

No wonder they invested $45 million in the film.

The film stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters.

An authorized biopic on Houston’s life was announced in early 2020, with Ackie cast in the lead role that December, and rest of the cast signing on later the next year. Produced on a $45 million budget, filming took place in Massachusetts and New Jersey from August to December 2021.

When you are a major somebody, like Whitney, somehow a movie about your life is just a starting place.

There is the movie.

And then there is the music.

Enjoy both.

So you can dance with somebody.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE “WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” TO BE RELEASED BY RCA RECORDS ON DECEMBER 16

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Dec 16, 2022, 14:32 ET

35-Song Soundtrack Contains Rare, Reimagined Versions of ‘Don’t Cry For Me’

Plus Original Versions & Special Renditions of Whitney Houston Songs Performed by Kygo, Lucky Daye, Samaria, SG Lewis, Jax Jones, and more

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of the December 23 theatrical release of TriStar Pictures’ Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, RCA Records has dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. Listen Here.

“This totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitney’s classics into 2023 and beyond. Contemporary, current and often scorching, if you love Whitney’s music, you must own this album!” says Clive Davis.

Featuring music spanning two decades of Houston’s legendary career, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and more.

“We are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records,” says Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “We think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including ‘Far Enough’ and the incredible ‘Don’t Cry For Me,’ which ends the film.”

Last week, RCA announced the original soundtrack would include three rare versions of “Don’t Cry For Me” – a never-before-released a cappella, a full-length film version by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and a reimagined recording by record producer Sam Feldt. Houston’s iconic performance of the song was made famous after a striking rendition at the 1994 Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit concert – a moment that would stun the audience and go down in history as one of the most memorable performances of Whitney Houston’s illustrious career.

“I am extremely honored and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,” says Sam Feldt. “Being a key part of this unique movie’s soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023 ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it.”

“I’m beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,” says Rodney Jerkins.

One of the most iconic and influential singers in music history, Houston sold over 200 million albums throughout her legendary career, to become one of the best-selling artists of the 20^th century. Her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed albums in modern recording history, spending 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard Top 200 and selling more than twenty-five million copies worldwide. The streak continued when Houston became the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, Whitney.

Together, the two albums spurred seven #1 singles with a catalog of hits that include, “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” A run that would lead Houston to become the only Black artist to earn three RIAA Diamond-certified albums.

On February 10, Legacy Recordings, in cooperation with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, will release the icon’s first two studio albums on vinyl, featuring the original album packaging and an exclusive Target edition – both available for pre-order HERE.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody Soundtrack Tracklisting

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston & P2J)
Don’t Cry For Me (Whitney Houston & Sam Feldt)
Higher Love (Whitney Houston & Kygo)
The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston & Jax Jones)
I’m Every Woman (Whitney Houston & SG Lewis)
How Will I Know (Whitney Houston & Clean Bandit)
I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston, BeBe Winans, Great John)
Don’t Cry For Me (Darkchild Film Version)
Honest (Heartbreak Hotel) [Whitney Houston & Lucky Daye]
Okay (Whitney Houston, Oxlade, Pheelz)
You’ll Never Stand Alone (Moto Blanco Remix)
Love Will Save The Day (MATVEI Remix)
Tomorrow (Whitney Houston & Samaria)
Home (Live from The Merv Griffin Show)
You Give Good Love
Saving All My Love for You
If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson)
Far Enough
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
So Emotional
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Moment Of Truth
I’m Your Baby Tonight
The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl XXV)
One Moment In Time
I Will Always Love You (Live from The Concert for a New South Africa)
Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going / I Have Nothing (Live from The 21st Annual American Music Awards)
Run To You
Impossible Things (Whitney Houston & Leikeli47)
Why Does It Hurt So Bad (from the “Waiting to Exhale” – Original Soundtrack)
It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay
My Love Is Your Love
I Didn’t Know My Own Strength (Live from The Oprah Winfrey Show)
Clive’s Message
Don’t Cry For Me (A Cappella)