September 1985 – "Saving All My Love For You" from Whitney’s debut album hit #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 a few weeks later and became a huge hit for Whitney around the world and the first of her seven record-setting consecutive #1 singles. The song also earned Whitney her first GRAMMY Award. | Whitney Houston

40 years ago today on February 14, 1985, Arista Records released Whitney's debut album — ‘Whitney Houston’ and, as they say, the rest is history! After a 56-week climb, the album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on March 8, 1986 where it remained for 14 weeks. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time — certified 14x Platinum by the RIAA in 2023, which includes a Diamond certification. It produced three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, with over 25 million in worldwide sal

Whitney's 1991 Super Bowl XXV performance of The Star Spangled Banner is widely regarded as the greatest, most powerful rendition in NFL history, setting a gold standard! Her version, backed by The Florida Orchestra, combined soul and gospel with a slow-burn 4/4 tempo, changed from the traditional 3/4 waltz time tempo. Share if you agree!! #blackhistorymonth | Whitney Houston