Whitney Houston’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

I Will Always LoveWhitney Houston29rank/position

I Will Always Love You

Originally released by Dolly Parton on June 6, 1974, the song became a massive hit when Whitney Houston covered it as the theme for the film The Bodyguard.

It conveys an overwhelming, pure love—accepting that a time may come when the person you love no longer needs you, and yet promising to always love them.

I Will Always Love You (Film Version)Whitney Houston30rank/position

Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You (Movie Version)

A masterpiece that will go down in music history, winner of the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

It became a huge hit as the theme song for the musical film “The Bodyguard.” The original was actually sung by country singer Dolly Parton, and it’s just as captivating, losing none of its brilliance.

Whitney Houston’s delicate yet powerful vocals really move you—truly overwhelming.

I’m Every WomanWhitney Houston31rank/position

Whitney Houston – I’m Every Woman (Official Video)

Whitney Houston, a world-renowned songstress America is proud of and one of the best-selling artists of all time.

For her—who had already secured her status as a top artist by the 1980s—the 1990s are, of course, epitomized by I Will Always Love You.

As the theme song for the film The Bodyguard, it achieved an astonishing 42 million in sales.

The soundtracks for other films she starred in, such as Waiting to Exhale and The Preacher’s Wife, were also hits, so be sure to check those out as well.

JOYWhitney Houston32rank/position

Joy

This is a song from the movie The Preacher’s Wife starring Whitney Houston.

It’s by Kirk Franklin, a leading figure in the gospel world, and the chorus has a powerful low end that makes it really cool.

Since it’s a song about joy, it’s also suitable for weddings.

Joy To The WorldWhitney Houston33rank/position

Mariah Carey – Joy to the World (Live at St. John the Divine)

The original song is the well-known Christmas hymn in Japanese, ‘Joy to the World’ (Morobito Kozorite).

It begins with a solemn, gentle solo, but once that ends, it suddenly shifts into an up-tempo gospel.

It’s a song from Whitney’s starring film, ‘The Preacher’s Wife.

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Million Dollar Bill (Freemasons Remix)Whitney Houston34rank/position

Million Dollar Bill – Whitney Houston (Freemasons)

It’s a remix of a song Whitney Houston released in 2009.

When you think of Whitney, she’s famous for “I Will Always Love You,” right? The original song this remix is based on isn’t that well-known, but that actually makes it feel fresh.

Million Dollar Bill（Instrumental）Whitney Houston35rank/position

Whitney Houston – Million Dollar Bill (Instrumental Version)

With her piercingly beautiful vocals omitted, a funky phrase emerges.

The vibe feels more urban—moody yet not overly subdued—making it perfect for setting the scene at parties and events.

However, note that at the 3:21 mark all parts drop into a break and there’s a moment of silence, so exercise a bit of caution if you’re using it for a longer duration.