Whitney Houston Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

One Wish (For Christmas)Whitney Houston36rank/position

Whitney Houston – One Wish (for Christmas) Arista Records 2003

Included on the 2003 Christmas album “One Wish: The Holiday Album.” It’s a cover of a song originally released in 1994 by R&B singer Freddie Jackson.

Whitney’s version is more famous than the original, and this single reached No.

20 on the U.S.

Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Queen Of The NightWhitney Houston37rank/position

Whitney Houston – Queen Of The Night (Official HD Video)

The music video, featuring Whitney Houston exuding the dignity of a true queen, is full of highlights and has an almost divine aura.

The queenly rhythm that makes men kneel will get you moving—you just can’t help but dance.

It’s a famous song used in a scene from the film The Bodyguard.

So EmotionalWhitney Houston38rank/position

Whitney Houston So Emotional Extended Mix

This is an uplifting anthem by singer Whitney Houston, whose overwhelming vocal power and melodious track approach give it a commanding presence.

Its urban vibe makes it a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke, and its content is approachable even for women in their 60s.

The Star Spangled BannerWhitney Houston39rank/position

Whitney Houston – Star Spangled-Banner

“The Star-Spangled Banner” refers to the national anthem of the United States (known in Japanese as “Seijōki”).

It was created in 1814 during the height of the War of 1812, and in 1931 President Hoover officially adopted it as the U.S.

national anthem.

Incidentally, it is different from the American march “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Try it on my ownWhitney Houston40rank/position

Whitney Houston – Try It On My Own (Official HD Video)

While it’s okay to dwell in sadness a little after a heartbreak, now is the time to rise! This song is perfect for women who feel that way.

Gentle, yet at times powerful, it’s filled with strong messages about carving out your own life.

Where Do Broken HeartsWhitney Houston41rank/position

Whitney Houston – Where Do Broken Hearts Go (Official Video)

It’s a ballad from the 1987 album “Whitney,” and in fact, the lyrics portray November as a pivotal time.

Memories of a former lover are tied to November, and while carrying a wounded heart, the song poignantly asks, “Could we start over again?” Released as a single in 1988, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Whitney’s unprecedented seventh consecutive chart-topper.

Her vocals, starting restrained and gradually opening up, convey both the pain of heartbreak and the hope of reunion.

It’s a perfect song for the atmosphere of November, as autumn fades into winter.

Why Does It Hurt So BadWhitney Houston42rank/position

Whitney Houston – Why Does It Hurt So Bad (Waiting To Exhale Soundtrack)

A track released by Whitney Houston in 1996.

It was used in the film “Waiting to Exhale.” This R&B ballad, produced by Babyface, sings about the turmoil that accompanies the end of a relationship she knew wouldn’t work from the start.