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

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

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 colorful video

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