Whitney Houston

Released: November 6, 1990

Songwriter: Gerry Goffin Michael Masser

Producer: Michael Masser

[Verse 1]
I've been waiting such a long time
For a love that's real to come my way
Going to take some getting used to
Now that love is here to stay

[Chorus]
After we make love, I'll be lost in the afterglow
You're all I'm dreaming of, I just can't, I just can't let the feeling go
After we make love, there's no doubt in my mind I've been touched by
All that heaven and earth will allow, all that matters is right here and now

[Refrain]
Now the world is filled with wonder
You turned my life around in just one day
I love the spell you put me under
With just one kiss you take my breath away

[Chorus]
After we make love, feels so good to be lost in the afterglow
You're all I'm dreaming of, I just can't, I just can't let the feeling go
After we make love, there's no doubt in my mind I've been touched by
All that heaven and earth will allow, all that matters is right here and now

[Verse 2]
All those lonely days and nights
Were well worth going through
I'm so glad I never gave my heart away
It's like I've waited all my life
So I can give it all to you

[Refrain]
I've been waiting such a long time
For a love that's real to come my way
It's going to take some getting used to
Now that love is here to stay

[Chorus]
After we make love, I'll be lost in the afterglow
You're all I'm dreaming of, I just can't, I just can't let the feeling go
After we make love, there's no doubt in my mind I've been touched by
All that heaven and earth will allow, all that matters is right here and now

[Outro]
All that matters is right here and now

Known across the pop culture spectrum as the “Queen of Pop” and “The Voice” for her mezzo-soprano octave, Whitney Elizabeth Houston left an indelible impression upon pop culture. She is one of the most successful artists of all time, with more than 200 million albums sold worldwide.

Born August 9, 1963, Houston grew up singing as part of the gospel choir at her local church. She was surrounded by powerful voices in her own family (mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick, godmother Darlene Love, honorary aunt Aretha Franklin). After working as a model and commercial actress in the early 1980s, Whitney was discovered during a New York City nightclub performance, which led to her signing a contract with Clive Davis at Arista Records. Whitney’s first song was a duet in 1984 with Teddy Pendergrass on “Hold Me.”

She released her self-titled début album the following year, which catapulted her into superstardom as the album topped the Billboard 200 for 14 non-consecutive weeks before becoming the top-selling album of 1986, eventually achieving diamond status in the US and selling over 22 million copies worldwide. The singles “Saving All My Love For You,” “How Will I Know,” and “Greatest Love of All” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum status. The music video for “How Will I Know” received heavy rotation on MTV, which was uncommon for Black women at the time. She took home the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Grammy Award for “Saving” in 1986; her performance at the Grammys of “Saving” later won her an Emmy award. She also won seven American Music Awards between 1986 and 1987.

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