album · June 2, 1987

Whitney

Whitney Houston

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Houston's second album, "Whitney," continued her streak of chart success, featuring a string of number-one singles. It solidified her status as a global superstar in the late 1980s.

• The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Houston the first female artist to do so.
• It produced four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles: "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)," "Didn't We Almost Have It All," "So Emotional," and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go."
• The album was certified diamond by the RIAA for selling over 10 million copies in the US.

Whitney Houston was an American singer, actress and philanthropist. A protégée of Clive Davis, she emerged in the 1980s as one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Her 1987 album "Whitney" was released between her debut and "I'm Your Baby Tonight," showcasing her dominance of the pop and R&B charts.