On August 13, 1987 (32 years ago today), Arista Records released the second single from Whitney's second album - "Didn't We Almost Have It All", written by Michael Masser and Will Jennings, and produced by Michael Masser. Approximately 6 weeks after its release, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for 2 weeks and became her fifth consecutive Number One. The official video is of her live performance of the song at a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York. Watch the full video

"Didn't We Almost Have It All" hit #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart 31 years ago this week and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks from September 26-October 3, making it her 5th consecutive Number One single. It was the second single from her second album and was written by Michael Masser and Will Jennings. Here is her performance of the song from her "Welcome Home Heroes" HBO Special in 1991. | Whitney Houston

Whitney's 1991 Super Bowl XXV performance of The Star Spangled Banner is widely regarded as the greatest, most powerful rendition in NFL history, setting a gold standard! Her version, backed by The Florida Orchestra, combined soul and gospel with a slow-burn 4/4 tempo, changed from the traditional 3/4 waltz time tempo. Share if you agree!! #blackhistorymonth | Whitney Houston