Whitney Houston - Whitney (album) I Wanna Dance With Somebody -

Far from just a club track, the lyrics depict a deeper yearning for a partner to do the "dance of life" with. It was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam (the duo behind "How Will I Know") and produced by Narada Michael Walden .

The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance . Far from just a club track, the lyrics

Released on , the song was a deliberate move by Clive Davis and Arista Records to give Houston a more upbeat, accessible sound following her debut album's success. Far from just a club track