Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)’ is 9x Certified Platinum now
Four decades on, this Pop anthem refuses to leave the dance floor—or the record books.
Some songs dominate and Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)’ holds a mighty title! The RIAA certified it 9x Platinum. That makes it the highest-certified single by a female artist released in the 1980s.
US Certifications (@RIAA): Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) 9x Platinum (9,000,000).
— chart data (@chartdata) August 19, 2026
Whilst other Pop hits from that decade tried to compete, none matched this energy. The track bursts with joy from the first beat. Houston’s vocals soar—confident, electric, unforgettable.
This infectious anthem didn’t just top charts; it defined an era. Whilst trends shifted and genres evolved, the song’s legacy never faded. Music fans still blast it at parties, weddings and karaoke nights worldwide.
Simply put, nobody dances with somebody quite like Whitney did.
