Whitney Houston’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Where Do Broken Hearts GoWhitney Houston15rank/position

Where Do Broken Hearts Go

You can’t talk about ballads by Western female artists without mentioning those sung by Whitney Houston! I’ve listened to them over and over and been deeply moved.

Her voice, expressive power, and vocal ability—no one surpasses her in any of these, I would say.

This song is a heartbreak ballad that Whitney sang and turned into a massive hit.

I say “heartbreak” in a single word, but it’s a poignant piece packed with many meanings: the sorrow of the two—him and her—the sadness of every heart in this world.

I’d love to hear her voice once more.

Count On MeWhitney Houston, CeCe Winans16rank/position

Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans – Count On Me (Official HD Video)

A gem of a duet ballad by two divas with gospel roots, Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans.

Speaking powerfully yet gently to a friend going through tough times—“You can always lean on me”—this song is truly one of the defining friendship anthems of the ’90s.

The harmony woven by Whitney’s overwhelming expressive power and CeCe’s warm, embracing vocals is breathtaking.

The track was created for the 1995 film “Waiting to Exhale” and was released as a single in March 1996 from the soundtrack album “Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album.” It became a major hit, peaking at No.

8 on the U.

S.

charts.

When you want to reconnect with the bond you share with a dear friend, why not take the time to listen closely?

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUWhitney Houston17rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

It became a huge hit as the movie’s theme song, and in Japan in particular this track leaves a powerful impression.

For people in their 30s and older like me, this love song and the film hold something special.

If you sing it at karaoke, it will definitely heat up at the chorus.

It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna BeAretha Franklin, Whitney Houston18rank/position

It Isn’t, It Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna Be (Official Music Video)

A collaboration between Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston.

Released as a single in 1989, it became a hit in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and other countries.

A remix version by Teddy Riley was also released.

Hold MeTeddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston19rank/position

Teddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston – Hold Me.wmv

Included on the 1985 album “Whitney Houston.” Born in 1963.

A singer and actress from New Jersey.

She went on to become one of the world’s leading vocalists, and her debut was a duet with American singer Teddy Pendergrass.

You can tell from her solid vocal performance that she hardly sounded like a newcomer.

25 Greatest HitsWhitney Houston20rank/position

Whitney Houston – 25 Greatest Hits

A gem of a compilation album packed with signature songs by legendary American songstress Whitney Houston.

With her powerful, soulful voice and commanding vocal prowess, she captivated fans across and beyond R&B and pop.

The tracklist includes classics themed around love and self-empowerment such as “Saving All My Love for You” and “Greatest Love of All.” Released in May 2000, it became a massive hit, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.

It also features “I Will Always Love You,” famous as the theme song of the film The Bodyguard.

A perfect pick-me-up when you’re feeling down or need a boost.

Amazing graceWhitney Houston21rank/position

Amazing Grace ~ Whitney Houston

It’s a famous gospel song that has been covered by many artists.

John Newton, who had been involved in the slave trade, changed his ways after his ship nearly wrecked, later became a minister, and wrote this song.

For this occasion, I chose Whitney Houston’s version.