On this day April 23, 1988, Whitney Houston’s ballad Where Do Broken Hearts Go reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song held the top spot through May 6 and also reached number 1 in Canada.
This song marked Whitney’s seventh consecutive number 1 single in the United States, breaking a record previously held by both The Beatles and The Bee Gees. The song was featured on her second studio album and showcased her signature vocal range with a powerful performance that solidified her status as one of the most iconic voices of the decade. While not initially her personal favorite, the song went on to become one of her most successful hits and a fan favorite throughout her career.
Fun fact: Whitney was hesitant to record Where Do Broken Hearts Go but eventually agreed after being persuaded by her team who believed in the song’s potential.
Trivia question: What record did Whitney Houston break when Where Do Broken Hearts Go became her seventh consecutive number 1 hit in the United States?
This song marked Whitney’s seventh consecutive number 1 single in the United States, breaking a record previously held by both The Beatles and The Bee Gees. The song was featured on her second studio album and showcased her signature vocal range with a powerful performance that solidified her status as one of the most iconic voices of the decade. While not initially her personal favorite, the song went on to become one of her most successful hits and a fan favorite throughout her career.
Fun fact: Whitney was hesitant to record Where Do Broken Hearts Go but eventually agreed after being persuaded by her team who believed in the song’s potential.
Trivia question: What record did Whitney Houston break when Where Do Broken Hearts Go became her seventh consecutive number 1 hit in the United States?
