If I Told You That

Whitney Houston, George Michael

About If I Told You That

"If I Told You That" is a 2000 duet by American singer Whitney Houston and British singer George Michael. The song was released as the first UK single and the second US single from Houston's Whitney: The Greatest Hits album. The song first appeared on Houston's 1998 multi-Platinum My Love Is Your Love album, where she sang it solo. George Michael's vocals were later recorded and added to the song when it was being included on Houston's greatest hits package. In addition to adding Michael's vocals to the newer version of the song, the arrangement of the song was also modified, albeit only very slightly. The song was originally to feature Michael Jackson. "If I Told You That" peaked at number 1 in Iceland and Poland. While Houston performed the song in concert, the two never collaborated on a live version. Michael never performed the song live at any of his concerts. Although "If I Told You That" was a hit, it did not appear on Michael's compilation album Twenty Five.  


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2007
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Now tell me how you feel if I told
You that I have feelings for you
And would it be so wrong to say
What's on my mind
I'm sorry I have to
We were friends but with time
What I feel inside for you has changed
But I'd give up on love, if I thought
That it was untrue for you

(If I told you that) I wanted to see you
(And if I told you that) I beg to please you
(If I told you that) I'll always keep you
What would you say (if I told you that)

I know that we were just friends
But what if I decide to bring somethings in
I hope it won't offend the trust
We have cause I don't want this to end
I you think that we'll lose what we have
Then I'd just rather stay (rather stay) the same
(I'd rather stay the same)
Cause I don't want to choose
Between two of the most precious things to me
(tell me)

(If I told you that) I wanted to see you
(And if I told you that) I beg to please you
(If I told you that) I'll always keep you
What would you say (if I told you that)

If we take this chance and extend
To each other romance
I hope it would be
The right thing for you and me

(If I told you that) I wanted to see you
(And if I told you that) I beg to please you
(If I told you that) I'll always keep you
What would you say (if I told you that)

Would you be there for me
Could you dare to hold me
Will my feelings leave me
Lonely if I told you

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: FRED JERKINS III, RODNEY JERKINS, LASHAWN DANIELS, TONI ESTES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Album Information
"If I Told You That" is contained within Whitney Houston's fourth studio album "My Love Is Your Love". The album was released on November 17, 1998.
Song Release
"If I Told You That" was officially released as a single on July 31, 2000 in the United Kingdom.
Collaboration
The song features British singer-songwriter George Michael. Interestingly, the original version of the song on Whitney Houston's "My Love Is Your Love" album only featured Houston's vocals.
Chart Performance
"If I Told You That" experienced significant commercial success, peaking at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 4 on the Italian Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "If I Told You That" was directed by Kevin Bray, who has also worked on videos for icons like Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion.
Production and Songwriting
The song was written and produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who is known for his collaboration with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Michael Jackson, Spice Girls, and Beyoncé.
Genre
"If I Told You That" is classified as an R&B and pop song.
Change in Versions
The duet version with George Michael was released as a single rather than the original Whitney Houston-only version.
Live Performance
Although the song became quite popular, Whitney Houston and George Michael never actually performed the duet live together.
Recording Studio
The song was recorded at The Hit Factory in New York, a recording studio known for hosting sessions by some of the industry's biggest stars.
Critical Reception
Critics have generally responded favorably to "If I Told You That", praising Whitney Houston's vocal performance and the catchy, dance-floor-friendly beat.

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