Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston possessed one of the greatest vocal talents in pop music history. Her self-titled debut and 'Whitney' album delivered an unprecedented string of number-one hits, establishing her as the biggest female artist of the late 80s.

Origin: Newark, New Jersey, USA · Years active: 1977–2012

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Biography

Whitney Houston possessed one of the greatest vocal talents in pop music history. Her self-titled debut and 'Whitney' album delivered an unprecedented string of number-one hits, establishing her as the biggest female artist of the late 80s.

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Essential songs

Genres

pop

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Who are Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston — Newark, New Jersey, USA, active 1977–2012. Whitney Houston possessed one of the greatest vocal talents in pop music history. Her self-titled debut and 'Whitney' album delivered an unprecedented string of number-one hits, establishing her as the biggest female art
What did Whitney Houston release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 5 essential songs for Whitney Houston, covering 1985–1987.
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