Whitney Houston’s thrid album reached the no. 3 spot on the US Billboard Charts. Whitney showed with this album her versatility. The first single form the album was the title track “I’m Your Baby Tonight” which was a woldwide smash and reached the no. position on the US Billboard Hot 100 so thit the next single “All The Man That I Need”. Moreover, with this album she realized a deam, to once record with Stevie Wonder one of her idols. They recorded the duet “We Didn’t Know”
| 1. | I'm Your Baby Tonight Written by: La Reid, Babyface Produced by:L.A. Reid and Babyface | 5:01 | ||||
| 2. | My Name Is Not Susan Written by: Eric Foster White Produced by: L.A. Reid and Babyface | 4:40 | ||||
| 3. | All The Man That I Need Written by: Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore Produced by: Narada Michael Walden | 4:11 | ||||
| 4. | Lover For Life Written by: Sam Dees Produced by: Narada Michael Walden | 4:49 | ||||
| 5. | Anymore Written by: L.A. Reid, Babyface Produced by: L.A. Reid, Babyface | 4:24 | ||||
| 6. | Miracle Written by: L.A. Reid, Babyface Produced by: L.A. Reid, Babyface | 5:42 | ||||
| 7. | I Belong to You Written by: Derek Bramble, Franne Gold Produced by: Narada Michael Walden | 5:32 | ||||
| 8. | Who Do You Love Written by: Luther Vandross, Hubert Eaves III Produced by: Luther Vandross | 3:56 | ||||
| 9. | We Didn't Know (Duet with Stevie Wonder) Written by: Stevie Wonder Produced by: Stevie Wonder | 5:32 | ||||
| 10. | After We Make Love Written by: Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin Produced by: Michael Masser | 5:06 | ||||
| 11. | I'm Knockin' Written by: Rhett Lawrence, Benjamin Winans, Ricky Minor Produced by: Whitney Houston and Ricky Minor | 4:58 | ||||
| 12. | Takin' A Change Written by: Whitney Houston, Benjamin Winans, Keith Thomas Produced by: Keith Thomas | Japanese Bonus Track | ||||
| 11. | Higher Love Written by: Steve Winwood, Will Jennings Produced by: Narada Michael Walden | Japanese Bonus Track |
Executive Producer: Clive Davis
Mastered by George Mariano at Sterling Sound, New York City
Thanks
First, giving thanks to my Heavenly Father for being my beginning and end. In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
To Mommie and Daddie, thank you for standing in front of me, behind me and most of all, by my side. I love you more than I can ever express. Your daughter, Whitney
Michael and Gary I love you. Your sister, Whitney
To Gene Harvey, Robyn Crawford, Jerry List, Donna Houston, Regina Brown, Roy Barnes and Maria Padula, you all have worked so hard and it was not gone unnoticed. I love you so much. Thank you again and again. Love, Whitney
To the remainder of my posse at Nippy, Inc. who help pull it together, I thank you. Love, Whitney
To my household stuff: Aunt Bee, my nourishment pf life… Sylvia, my little chiquita! Billy, Marty, Tommy, Rose, Darrin and Art, thank you for taking such good care of me. I love you, Whitney
To my laywer and friend Sheldon Platt, thank you for going through the thick and the thicker with me. I love you.
To my partner in crime, Clive, what can I say – you’re the best. I love you, Whitney.
To my Arista family, I commend you on a job well done. May God Bless and keep you.
To LaFace, I thank you.
L.A. and Babyface, I’ve had the best time working and playing with you guys. I’m looking forward to a long musical relationship. We make a good team. Love, your friend and partner,
Whitney (Pookis). P.S. Perri, how come we didn’t meet a long time ago? I guess God knew what He was doing – as a matter of fact, I know He did. Love ya, Whitney
Singles
I’m Your Baby Tonight (U.S. #1)
All The Man That I Need (U.S. #1)
Miracle (U.S. #9)
My Name Is Not Susan (U.S. #20)
I Belong to You (U.S. R&B #10)
We Didn’t Know (with Stevie Wonder) (U.S. R&B #20)
Production
“I’m Your Baby Tonight”, “My Name Is Not Susan”, “Anymore” & “Miracle” produced by L.A. Reid & Babyface for LaFace Inc.
Recorded By Jon Gass, Barney Perkins; Additional Engineering By Donnell Sullivan, Ryan Dorn, Jim Zumpano
Production coordination: Cynthia Ahiloh, Marsha Burns, Susanne Edgren, Janice Lee, Cynthia Shiloh, Kevin Walden, Gar Wood
Project coordinator: Stephanie Andrews
Sound design: Robert A. Arbittier
Programming: Louis Biancaniello, Ren Klyce, Ricky Lawson, Jason Miles, David Ward II
Drum programming: Hubert Eaves III
Keyboard programming: Skip Anderson, Hubert Eaves III, Donald Parks
Arrangers: John Anderson, Babyface, Hubert Eaves III, Hey, Whitney Houston, Randy Kerber, Robbie Kondor, Ricky Minor, Billy Myers, L.A. Reid, Steve Tavaglione, Luther Vandross, Narada Michael Walden, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Stevie Wonder
Horn arrangements: Ricky Minor, Billy Myers, Steve Tavaglione
Rhythm arrangements: Babyface, Ricky Minor, L.A. Reid
String arrangements: Jerry Hey
Vocal arrangement: Babyface, Whitney Houston, L.A. Reid, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder
Art direction: Susan Mendola
Photography: Andrea Blanch, Tim White
Lettering: Bernard Maisner
Make-up: Kevyn Aucoin, Patrick Poussard
Stylist: Barbara Dente
Hair stylist: Ellen La Var
Personnel
Whitney Houston – vocals, background vocals, vocal arrangements
Walter Afanasieff – keyboard
Tawatha Agee – background vocals
Gerald Albright – saxophone
Skip Anderson – drums, keyboard
Babyface – bass, keyboard, vocals, background vocals, rhythm
Kitty Beethoven – background vocals
Louis Biancaniello – synthesizer, keyboard
Gary Bias – alto saxophone
Vernon “Ice” Black – guitar
Kimberly Brewer – background vocals
Ray Brown – trumpet
Chris Camozzi – guitar
Francisco Centeno – bass
Paulinho Da Costa – percussion
Hubert Eaves III – synthesizer, drums, keyboard
Stephen A. Ferrone – drums
Lynn Fiddmont – background vocals
Kenny G – saxophone
Jerry Hey – strings
Dorian Holley – background vocals
Cissy Houston – background vocals
Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar
Skyler Jett- background vocals
Keith John – background vocals
Melisa Kary – background vocals
Kayo – bass
Randy Kerber – strings, keyboard
Ren Klyce – synthesizer
Robbie Kondor – strings, keyboard, rhythm
Neil Larsen – Hammond organ
Ricky Lawson – synthesizer, percussion, drums
Wayne Linsey – piano
Frank Martin – piano, keyboard, vibraphone
Paulette McWilliams – background vocals
Jason Miles – synthesizer
Ricky Minor – synthesizer, bass, horn, background vocals, rhythm, synthesizer bass
Billy Myers – horn
Rafael Padilla – percussion
Donald Parks – synthesizer, keyboard
L.A. Reid – percussion, drums, vocals, rhythm
Claytoven Richardson – background vocals
Tom Scott – saxophone
Michael “Patches” Stewart – trumpet
Annie Stocking – background vocals
Steve Tavaglione – horn, tenor saxophone
Jeanie Tracy – background vocals
Luther Vandross – vocals
Narada Michael Walden – bass, drums
David Ward II – synthesizer
Bill Washer – guitar
Kirk Whalum – saxophone, tenor saxophone
Brenda White-King – background vocals
BeBe Winans – background vocals
CeCe Winans – background vocals
Stevie Wonder – vocals, multiple instruments, performer
Reggie C. Young – trombone
