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

A quintessential 80s dance-pop anthem, the song features a synthesized arrangement that initially drew comparisons to Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun".

The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance . A quintessential 80s dance-pop anthem, the song features

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. A quintessential 80s dance-pop anthem