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

Directed by Brian Grant , the colorful video features Houston in her iconic pink dress and helped cement her status as a MTV staple.

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. Directed by Brian Grant , the colorful video

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". Directed by Brian Grant

The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance . Directed by Brian Grant , the colorful video