Number 4

WHITNEY HOUSTON - I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME)

(Merrill, Rubicam)

(1987)

(UK #1, USA #1, Aus. #1 + Grammy: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance)

The second Whitney song in my top 10, this ecstatic rush of a song never fails to make me smile. In 1987 it was number one all over the world, millions have danced with Whitney and made it one of the most recognisable songs in music history. My favourite part has to be the break down section (#Don't you wanna dance, say you wanna dance, don't you wanna dance#), her vocal performance is flawless and marked the song as one that very few could pull off due to the power needed to do it justice. Whilst i will admit the back track does sound dated i think it adds to the appeal of it, it's ability to fill the listeners head with memories of childhood, nights out and hilarious friends has given it the very solid number four position in my chart. It will take a mighty song to push this much further down.