Whitney Houston Acapella I wanna Dance with Somebody.wmv

This is a very rare version of I Wanna Dance with Somebody (acappella) I came across this years ago. Thought it would be nice to share now. For a very beautiful person and voice. I had the chance to meet Whitney on a couple of different occasions. Once even at the office of Clive Davis. Amazing talent.

[@semi-sweet]

Crazy how her voice can carry this song even without the music.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Ryan Pfeiffer agreed

[@moonraker30]

She was exceptional for sure

[@jim301288]

Its definetly pulled from the original recording

[@semi-sweet]

@@jim301288 I know, it's the vocal track. My point was it practically still works as a song even without the instrumental.

[@craigfurlow7692]

Thats because music needed Whitney's voice, Whitney's voice didn't need music. 🥰

[@mgeek1]

I love hearing these isolated vocal tracks. Whitney's voice was other-worldly. There will never be another one like her in our lifetime.

[@lightwinterguard1003]

I am sitting here sobbing - her voice is truly other-worldly - what a loss

[@eefsss4603]

The Light Winter Guard it’s making me teary too

[@mgeek1]

@@eefsss4603 - I'm the opposite. Her voice brings me such joy. I just appreciate the gift that she was to the world.

[@meghanreed3076]

My favorite version, so beautiful!

[@merika206]

Agree. She was unique.

[@GoBigLexii]

Her voice was crisp, precise, and stern! Probably didn’t need more than 2 takes in the booth. Yasssss NJ Vocals!!!

[@wadner8119]

Elexus Whitti so true she sings like she is a angel from heaven blessing us with Yahweh's beautiful voice. She is from the same city as me in NJ which is East Orange. The elementary school she attended as a kid is named after her. My brother lived 1 minute away from where she lived in East Orange as a kid. My principle from my elementary school told us she knew Whitney was going to be a star when she heard her sing at Christmas parties. She is the greatest female singer in history.

[@abbakaastralboobaby]

You are righr! I just saw an interview by the man who produced this song (Narada Micheal Waldon) and he said she nailed this song the first and only take!

[@wadner8119]

ABB a.k.a. AstralBooBaby he also worked with Tevin Campbell also which is crazy because Tevin is Whitney's singing son/protege if you ask me.

[@deionhouston9303]

ABB a.k.a. AstralBooBaby he was talking about How Will I Know

[@abbakaastralboobaby]

Deion Houston Yes, you are right... I got the 2 songs confused. Thanks for the clarification.

[@abbakaastralboobaby]

Love acapella versions of hit songs because you really hear who really has the chops vs., those who rely on gimmicks and technical tricks. As we can hear - Whitney's vocals are sublime and otherworldly!

[@moonraker30]

Astralboobaby when you have talent what other gimmick is there? 😀

[@VampireLilith322]

I agree

[@pen64]

Astralboobaby lol. There is reverb and gate on that Mic at least. No studio recorded vocals are pure.

[@sir3958]

pen64 From reading their comment it seems they’re speaking in her real dumb ass. Especially considering the producer of this song stated multiple times that Whitney recorded this song in one take. Minus backing vocals.

[@austinepperson3576]

pen64 so what? That doesn’t make up for talent and discipline. It’s not like pitch correction for people who can’t sign the right notes.

[@edonakrasniqi3574]

Greatest Singer of alllll time

[@nathanmoore1740]

Yes she is.

[@pri6603]

Okuur

[@collegejus]

Absolutely!

[@buildinit6523]

luther vandross

[@tjdm8172]

Would love to agree but Freddie Mercury takes my number one spot.

[@diornotwar123]

Whitney has the voice of an angel

[@angeljohnson6665]

diornotwar123 yes

[@chevydude658]

Her pitch is rock solid and the energy she put into phrasing. It's what SO many singers miss. The energy put into it beyond just the pitch. Mahalia Jackson had that same energy in her phrasing. Phenomenal and a HUGE teaching tool for beginning performers.

[@blackmamba3429]

Her pitch is so control!

[@DjAronBethSacks]

No one like Whitney!! Love the background singers and the guy who sings "Dance" hahah love it

[@ChristopherAmeruoso]

So true

[@hannawilliams3887]

that new documentary brought me here. INSANE

[@onedollarbleach6891]

Hanna Williams same

[@JP-om3ou]

One Dollar Bleach which?

[@JazzSoulMetal]

Yep!!!

[@diegoapontecastillo2963]

J P its on netflix

[@atomreus2477]

Whitney's head voice will never stop to amaze me! (and I hope, you too!) 04:27

[@deadstar44]

Tears were rolling down my cheeks when she hit that chorus at 1:00 in that 2018 documentary. She had the voice and the beauty of an angel, an illuminating diamond, this world wasn't worthy of her talent. She's a legend, the only one who could hold her own and proved worthy of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.(RIP) She was the princess of Gospel for all black people all over the world. We took her for granted and we let her down when she needed us the most, now we weep about her heartwrenching loss. May she rest In Peace, Mrs Whitney Houston.

[@kyliefield6986]

I was just talking to someone about the documentary the other day, this song specifically. I’m so glad I saw it in the theater; I never got to see Whitney live, but there was something special about that moment, being totally enveloped by her voice in the dark. It has stuck with me ever since!

[@danieljackson6009]

Her vocals omg

[@carlibar2]

The backround vocals sound so great. I can appreciate them better now.

[@HRCsStudPenguin]

This was the 'B' side of the cassette single back when the song first came out. One of the most powerful acappella versions of any song I have ever heard... Her voice was so pure and strong you felt it down to your toes... Thank you. I wore that cassette out years ago and have been looking for this track ever since!

[@caseystrapp281]

i thought Moment of Truth was the 'B' side. I remember the acapella version from the maxi-single. I wore that one out. Five different versions and I loved them all.

[@mdfarm7084]

The most beautiful female singing voice I have ever heard in my life: Whitney Houston.

[@markheller3590]

Whitney has the voice of an angel Crazy how her voice can carry this song even without the music. Alexa, play Whitney Houston

[@ankihansen2489]

The choir makes it sound like a Gospel song! Whitney 4 ever! 😍

[@IanMann]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you!

[@patricebetts6531]

Tears in my eyes for the pure beauty of this song!!!

[@LaCheleWallace]

This is why I used to love collecting import cd's. This version can be found on the _Didn't We Almost Have it All_ import cd single. I love her a cappella because you can really analyze her voice. That vibrato is so damn perfect. I just can't. Most people just listen to the song and keep movin'. I listen to music differently. Always have.....

[@joohsay]

I have ALWAYS said that. You have to listen and appreciate the nuances of her voice!

[@gphillimo]

What is an import CD?

[@carmelataylor3747]

LaChele me too

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

@@gphillimo An import CD is a specific release of an album/single that was released with different songs/remixes in various territories and collectors often buy them from these territories to add them to their collection, so they import them, typically via online stores such as Discogs and Amazon. I often peruse these websites for rare and unique remixes of songs that weren't released here where I live (Norway) or remixes/versions that aren't available on digital streaming platforms.

[@kylezietsman3735]

Me too. I listen from my soul to hers. The one. The. Only WH

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Wowza. I'm not sure why this old video showed up but I'm impressed. Angelic voice. Shame how her life ended. An amazing talent with such a future cut short. it shows what I've been going through. An abusive controling man can destroy you and your life. RIP Whitney

[@ChristopherAmeruoso]

She is amazing

[@eastcoastthriller]

friggin flawless....Good god.

[@frontrowwithseand.9056]

What a instrument!! God given

[@ew7859]

There needs to be time after she delivers each and every line...to pause and process how absolute perfection her singing is.... Just shaking my head in disbelief

[@princesspop123]

One of the best female singers of all time. A legend ❤️

[@ThePlantBasedPiggy]

How could ANYONE not like this??

[@jpreddy3665]

I don’t know if I wanna dance or cry! This is so amazingly beautiful, yet sad..

[@ThePianoguy89]

Her voice is so beautiful and powerful here! She sings with so much nuance!

[@chenjunyang]

Critics used to say the original version of this song and How Will I Know were bland pop songs in comparison to her ballads but these a capella recordings really show she was injecting a lot of soul and emotion into the lyrics when she sang them as well.

[@drjeffamatrixx]

Bland pop songs my ass, LOL. These so-called critics should write a bland pop tune like this one, but at least start learning basic music theory. Basically all Whitney's songs are masterpieces in terms of composing, arranging, sound design, etc, no matter what genre/style they are...

[@danielstevens5299]

I feel like the songs are overproduced and add too much noise around her voice, but it the 80s that was necessary to become a hit. It's not hard to realize how phenomenal her vo8ce is, but it does require the listener to pay a little more attention. In another era, everything would be built around her voice, like with Adelle.

[@nunustrong1]

As I fellow "Sanger" it saddens me so much to have lost, to me, the Queen of angelic singing voices. U will purely be missed Whitney. Rest In Paradise.

[@missboss8759]

The one and only THE VOICE.

[@MZFANTAZTIK4]

THAT VOICE THAT VOICE U GOO GIRL...HEAVENLY :-)

[@jamestaylor5028]

I like when those men come in and say "DAANCE"

[@maryavant1693]

She was gone too soon Whitney has the voice of an angel

[@YamahaFreak1299]

The Alexa commercials brought me here...

[@fancykay7943]

same🤣🤣

[@kcxxxx6607]

lmao sameeee

[@ariaxnax6087]

LMAOO SAMEE

[@tohshindo5920]

You're an idiot

[@angeljohnson6665]

TohShinDo stfu rude

[@michaelmottlau2072]

so much power in that beautiful voice

[@DREAMSKULZ]

The control here is phenomenal

[@sweetpeepauline]

There will never be another Nippy💜💜💜

[@mmb9391]

Hearing this on the Alexa commercial always makes me smile. Hearing this makes me tear up. She had an amazing voice! ❤

[@jamall7003]

I'm hear too because of that ad. she really did have such a beautiful voice

[@GarrettLaFlor]

I wish I could find a version with her iconic laugh in it💜

[@LoveInMusic2]

thank you the Witheny movie for showing me this version!! amazing movie and amazing version. i cried

[@elijahjones8375]

Crystal clear and powerful Wow 😳😘😍😎😇 Love this woman so much

[@Ant.Legacy6]

😮 I felt every second of that... her voice gets into your soul 🖤 amazing

[@donnadaisy333]

I didn’t know she sang acapella. Did a quick search. And here she is. What a magnificent voice. So incredibly sad we lost her so young. I hope she found peace.

[@kyledav1]

If there was a super like button, that's where I'd be going! Incredible 💕🎤

[@JackCODYTeGod]

Vocals are incredible

[@AlbertoRojas1980]

Beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.

[@g.meganruff8284]

omg, she's so freaking amazing. I wanna cry every time I hear 1 of her old songs. I just hate that she went down the path she did and is no longer here. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SINGER LIKE HER....EVER The clarity, the range... SIMPLY AMAZING

[@danieljackson6009]

3:06 SHIVERS

[@eefsss4603]

Daniel Jackson yes!!

[@ezip8564]

For those of you who didn’t notice, since the video is quite old, this was posted the day after she left this world. She was such an inspiring person, and her music has left such an impact in the years since.

[@AvecPoesie]

Loved when they used this for the Dancing with the Stars premiere. Almost brought a tear to my eye. This song is soooo powerful acapella! ❤

[@jhennysilva8761]

The best pop song ever. Listen to the this masterpiece

[@drumsticks5880]

This voice not just gives u shivers, it also makes ur whole soul melt.

[@ChristopherAmeruoso]

Sure does

[@itsalisaesenler]

The harmonies and everything omg I have chills! 💞💞 She is a true legend for sure!

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

What a voice!!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@EbonyCharisma]

One of a kind voice. I miss her so much!

[@moonlitequimby847]

Just like the vocals in a choir!!! 5 💗 Ratings!!!

[@DavidRichardson95]

The Amazon and Captial One commercials brought me here. Rare gem that can't be duplicated or recreated. Rest in heaven Whitney. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michellemarkwartdeveaux3009]

Nothing better than Whitney's voice! Thank you for sharing this.

[@joaocarlosazevedo1632]

The only singer capable of keeping a song interesting and commercial even acapella. You don't need anything else if have Whitney's voice. 🥰❤❤❤

[@tgild13]

So effortless and beautiful! Precise, amazing!

[@davidedwards8365]

Flawless. Absolutely perfect

[@rayrock90]

Wow that was incredible

[@eastward07]

THANK YOU!!! I've been looking for this version for YEARS!!!!

[@brandoncrumpton9900]

Listening through head phones. And the song fused with my 💝beat!

[@peterd.9522]

She had it ALL. Until one day she didn't. But I choose to listen to the Whitney, as shown here., when she could do it all. So thanks for this wonderful gift!

[@s_vclark1246]

If she had made this song today, she wouldn't need the track. Perfect voice. Perfect performance.

[@lpdeese]

I was not expecting the choir.... to ... we will never get music this good EVER again!

[@PatrickJGUY]

Purity, clarity and beauty beside the unmached power of that cristal voice ! R.I.P Whitney ! We will always love and miss you !

[@incubrian]

as great as whitney is, the REAL heroes of this track are those AMAZING backup singers! holy shit!!! this version really lets you hear how much those voices add to making the track really go there!

[@mariahyohannes]

Jim Gilstrap a legend in background vocals, Whitney herself and Myrna Matthews

[@fmbighair]

I'm thinking that was an Eventitide Harmonizer processor....sounds way too tight. It doesn't sound like 10 voices, just one thick voice.

[@genellpatterson4590]

I pulled this up because of the Alexa commercial!! LOVE IT! What a natural talent this woman was.

[@jumaaneaskew3276]

Whitney you're an inspiration for every singer. This is sooooo beautiful, unreal, heavenly, otherworldly, magnificent. This is how I'll remember her, in her glory. No one can do it like this.

[@KellyAnneLAlvarez]

unreal!!!!

[@alluringbliss4165]

makes me believe there is a God somewhere, such beauty, so divine

[@dieterwashere]

Alluring Bliss true beautiful words... :)

[@picsoritdidnthappen665]

There is and he love you💖

[@joshuathekatycat6662]

There is! He loves you!

[@niamhbrady104]

Innate talent and understanding of voice and the power it held....how to control and express feeling when needed. A true singer. She was simply a natural. God bless you and may He protect His two beautiful angels....Whitney and Kristina.xx

[@sherry5136]

When singing is what you are 🎶🎵🎶

[@dillonlynch92]

Her vocals are just a gift from God. Her and Amy Winehouse make singing look like they are just talking.

[@indy5225]

Flawless👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@8584zender]

No autotune needed here :)

[@camiloesteban6110]

Is the autotune who needs Whitney Houston 😂

[@edytarucka2445]

Wooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Amazing acapella versions.Whitney always bee the Best!!!!!!!!!

[@stupid8911]

This was used for the film (and it's trailer), fit in beautifully.

[@princesincer]

Who’s here from the Alexa commercial??

[@SOULarLioness]

Me!

[@johns3937]

Me

[@edgarperez1549]

Me

[@avawilliams5827]

Squad🙏🏾

[@kellibee1008]

Definitely me.

[@eanaya4]

Amazing, love her.

[@LGodiva]

Who's remember when she was Miss USA? haha nobody and when she told to the press I want to be a singer and they made joke about that? nobody because she was a great singer and showed her talent to the world and nobody remember that time.

[@onedollarbleach6891]

Siempre Y Solo Contigo as far as I know she didn’t win nor enter Miss USA maybe you confused her with Vanessa Williams. She was a model but never a pageant contestant

[@EGarrett01]

LOL, wtf.

[@platinumrubies85]

I always loved whitney's voice. This made me fall in love all again.

[@tylermayes503]

3:29 - lump in my throat every time. Never fails.

[@13sassyblondeginger]

What I would give to be able to sing like Whitney.... She's just so amazing there are no words in the english language that can properly describe is

[@liliarodriguez8814]

I just love her music :)

[@josesoares4882]

Impressionante como sentimos saudade de determinadas pessoas. W. H. Lindeza pura.

[@librasun1096]

This is everything...

[@charlielynes]

thanks for the upload, such an amazing voice.

[@anapadovani5h]

Nunca existirá talento igual. Sinto falta!

[@cheekiechoo]

i love this song one of my favorite RIP

[@nippyvocals928]

I can so hear this with an acoustic guitar in the background. Epic stuff!!

[@johnnyrodriguez3550]

There is a version of that! So good.

[@smore-monster]

3:23 I love that part

[@jadenmetz9711]

I want to cry she is amazing

[@Y2KLxve]

4:08 I love that high note!

[@blackmamba3429]

Okay Roblox kid 😜😂

[@Y2KLxve]

@@blackmamba3429 ...

[@donniedarkestra7771]

What a performance. Holy crap

[@frankie9476]

Alexa, play Whitney Houston

[@eduardobrito1416]

Clock strikes upon the hour And the sun begins to fade Still enough time to figure out How to chase my blues away I've done alright up 'til now It's the light of day that shows me how And when the night falls Loneliness calls Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me I've been in love and lost my senses Spinning through the town Sooner or later the fever ends And I wind up feeling down I need a man who'll take a chance On a love that burns hot enough to last So when the night falls My lonely heart calls Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Somebody who, somebody who Somebody who loves me Somebody who, somebody who To hold me in his arms, oh I need a man who'll take a chance On a love that burns hot enough to last So when the night falls My lonely heart calls Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oh, I wanna dance with somebody I wanna feel the heat with somebody Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody With somebody who loves me Oooh (Dance) You know, baby (Dance) Woo, yeah (Dance) Now get with this Woah Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby? Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, boy? Hey, don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby? With somebody who loves me Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance? Don't you wanna dance? (Dance) Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance? Don't you wanna dance?