I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston
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Clock strikes upon the hour And the sun begins to fade Still enough time to figure out How to chase my blues away I've done alright up to now It's the light of day that shows me how And when the night falls, loneliness calls [Chorus] Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me I've been in love and lost my senses Spinning through the town Sooner or later, the fever ends And I wind up feeling down I need a man who'll take a chance On a love that burns hot enough to last So when the night falls My lonely heart calls [Chorus] Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Somebody oo Somebody oo Somebody who loves me yeah Somebody oo Somebody oo To hold me in his arms oh I need a man who'll take a chance On a love that burns hot enough to last So when the night falls My lonely heart calls [Chorus] Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Don'tcha wanna dance with me baby Dontcha wanna dance with me boy Hey Don'tcha wanna dance with me baby With somebody who loves me Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance Don'tcha wanna dance Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance Don'tcha wanna dance Don'tcha wanna dance say you wanna dance With somebody who loves me Dance
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Written by: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Incorrect AttributionThe song "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is often mistakenly attributed to Cyndi Lauper. In reality, it was recorded by Whitney Houston for her second studio album, "Whitney."
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Chart SuccessThis song was a major success. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Houston's fourth number-one single on that chart.
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Worldwide AcclaimNot just in the U.S, the song was a global hit. It reached number one in thirteen countries and is one of Houston's most popular songs worldwide.
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Grammy WinWhitney Houston won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in 1988.
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Video AccoladesThe music video for the song won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1988.
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SongwritersThe song was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who were known as the pop duo Boy Meets Girl. They had previously written Whitney's hit "How Will I Know."
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Inspirational OriginsMerrill and Rubicam wrote the song while imagining Houston as an outgoing character who loved dancing.
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Evergreen AppealDespite being released in 1987, the song has had enduring popularity and is still frequently played at weddings, parties, and dance clubs.
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Platinum CertificationThe single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1996, signifying sales of over 1 million copies.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, such as "13 Going on 30," "Love, Simon," and "Glee," further testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," including Fall Out Boy, Natalie La Rose, and Glee Cast, demonstrating its influence in the music industry.
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