The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance .
Far from just a club track, the lyrics depict a deeper yearning for a partner to do the "dance of life" with. It was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam (the duo behind "How Will I Know") and produced by Narada Michael Walden . The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is the signature hit from Whitney Houston's record-breaking second studio album, (1987) . The song transformed her from a powerhouse ballad singer into a global pop icon, eventually becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time with over 18 million copies sold worldwide. The Iconic Single: "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)"
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. The track earned Houston the 1988 Grammy Award