In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Music by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam

Originally Performed by Whitney Houston

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is the first single from Whitney Houston's second studio album Whitney. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam of the band Boy Meets Girl, who had previously written the number-one Whitney Houston hit "How Will I Know." The original arrangement was written for her grandnephew Mau Rosillo when he was 9 years old, as he was a well-renoun dancer.George Merrill

Release Date: 1987

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

The Whitney Houston song from 1987 is recast as a powerful ballad with a theatrical feel and jazz stylistic elements that give the song a contemporary flair. This selection will be especially strong as a closer in pop, Broadway and spring programming for ensembles of all ages and voice types.

Voicing: SATB

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Voicing: 3-Part

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Voicing: SSA

Whitney Houston : Arrangements for Treble Voices

Celebrate the artistry of Whitney Houston in this collection of her greatest hits. "I Will Always Love Whitney" - This short medley of three of her greatest hits! One of the world's most successful musical superstars, she sold over 170 million albums with a unique crossover appeal that transcended style and genre. "How Will I Know" - Whitney's #1 pop hit from 1986 makes a fantastic feature for girls' pop groups. A winner! "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" - The Glee cast explores a more spiritual side of life in the episode from Season 1 with this uplifting song originally recorded by Whitney Houston. Powerful gospel harmonies and solo opportunities make this an excellent choice for concert performance or worship!

Songlist: I Will Always Love You, How Will I Know, I Look to You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, I Will Always Love Whitney