On this day, February 15, 1986, How Will I Know by Whitney Houston became the #1 song in America, holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from February 15 to February 28. The song also reached #1 in Canada and Iceland, further solidifying Houston’s status as a rising pop and R&B superstar.
Originally written for Janet Jackson, How Will I Know became one of Whitney Houston’s signature hits, blending infectious pop melodies with her powerhouse vocals. The song’s upbeat energy and memorable music video, featuring Houston in a colorful, dreamlike setting, made it a staple of MTV during the 80s.
As the third single from her self titled debut album, How Will I Know followed the success of Saving All My Love for You and helped propel the album to #1 on the Billboard 200. The song showcased Houston’s ability to effortlessly cross between pop and R&B, paving the way for her legendary career.
80s insight: The music video for How Will I Know was one of Whitney Houston’s first to receive heavy rotation on MTV, breaking racial barriers for Black female artists in the pop music industry.
Originally written for Janet Jackson, How Will I Know became one of Whitney Houston’s signature hits, blending infectious pop melodies with her powerhouse vocals. The song’s upbeat energy and memorable music video, featuring Houston in a colorful, dreamlike setting, made it a staple of MTV during the 80s.
As the third single from her self titled debut album, How Will I Know followed the success of Saving All My Love for You and helped propel the album to #1 on the Billboard 200. The song showcased Houston’s ability to effortlessly cross between pop and R&B, paving the way for her legendary career.
80s insight: The music video for How Will I Know was one of Whitney Houston’s first to receive heavy rotation on MTV, breaking racial barriers for Black female artists in the pop music industry.
