: Written by hitmaker Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, the single version is a "Metro Mix" by Mark Taylor and Brian Rawling that transformed the original ballad into a midtempo shuffler.
: Interestingly, Houston and Iglesias did not record the song together ; they recorded their parts on separate continents—Houston in Hamburg and Iglesias in Los Angeles.
: The two stars didn't actually meet in person until the video shoot for the song's single release.
The official HD video is a high-profile collaboration between pop legend Whitney Houston and Latin icon Enrique Iglesias . Released in mid-2000, the video was directed by Francis Lawrence , who later became famous for directing The Hunger Games films. Key Production & Historical Context
: While it only reached #52 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, it was a massive international hit , reaching #1 in countries like the Netherlands and Switzerland. Critical Divide : : Written by hitmaker Diane Warren and produced
: Some outlets like NME and Digital Spy were more critical, with the latter describing it as a "horrendous" duet.
: The video features early appearances by Krysten Ritter and Dania Ramirez as extras. Musical & Artistic Style
: Despite the remote recording, critics and fans often cite the "palpable sexual tension" and chemistry between the two in the video.