single · October 12, 1987

So Emotional

Whitney Houston

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The third single from her second album, Whitney, "So Emotional" was a departure from Houston's previous ballad-heavy singles, showcasing her dynamic vocal range in a dance-pop arrangement.

• "So Emotional" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987, becoming Houston's seventh consecutive number-one single.
• The single was co-written byrante and produced by Narada Michael Walden, who also produced several other tracks on the Whitney album.
• The music video for "So Emotional" was filmed during Houston's 1987 tour and features footage of her live performances.

Whitney Houston was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Her debut album, Whitney Houston, was released in 1985, and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.