About The Song
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” is a song by Whitney Houston, recorded for her second studio album, Whitney (1987). It was released as the lead single from the album on May 2, 1987, by Arista Records. The song was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam of the band Boy Meets Girl, and produced by Narada Michael Walden. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in 13 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s music video was directed by Brian Grant and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. The song’s lyrics describe the feeling of wanting to dance with someone who loves you. The song has been covered by various artists, including Glee Cast, and has been used in several films and TV shows.