single · July 5, 1988

Love Will Save the Day

Whitney Houston

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A standalone single that became a club staple, "Love Will Save the Day" showcased Houston's ability to deliver uplifting dance-pop anthems with gospel-infused vocals.

• The song was originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Alice Ikeda and produced by Rob Davis for the 1987 album *Masterpiece*.
• The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in August 1988.
• It also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1988.

Whitney Houston was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. "Love Will Save the Day" was released in 1988, during the height of her global superstardom, following the immense success of her second studio album, *Whitney*.