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Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" was originally meant for which singer?

Lviv, Ukraine - May 13, 2025: A collection of vinyl records featuring Whitney Houston debut album from 1985
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Whitney Houston wanted to know if someone really loved her, and the world answered by sending "How Will I Know" straight to number one in early 1986. The pop hit became one of her signature songs and helped launch her into superstardom, but the songwriters wrote it for someone else. Which singer rejected "How Will I Know" before it was offered to Whitney Houston?