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About I Have Nothing
"I Have Nothing" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston, released as the third single from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992) on February 20, 1993, by Arista Records. The song was written by David Foster and Linda Thompson, and produced by Foster. The song is a richly orchestrated power ballad about deep love and the confusion that happens to lovers because of the different perceptions of women and men when it comes to commitment to one's lover. After the back-to-back successes of Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and "I'm Every Woman," "I Have Nothing" became yet another hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song also became a hit on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, with a number four peak, and a number-one peak on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Houston established another historic milestone in Billboard chart history with the two previous singles off the soundtrack and this song, becoming the first artist to have three songs inside the top 11 of the Hot 100 chart in the same week since the chart began using Broadcast Data System and SoundScan data in 1991. Internationally, the song reached number one in Canada, the top five in Ireland and the United Kingdom, the top ten in Denmark and Portugal, and peaked within the top forty in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. It received various nominations, including for Best Original Song at the 1993 Academy Awards, for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television at the 36th Grammy Awards of 1994, and for Best R&B Single, Female at the 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.more »
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Share my lifeTake me for what I am'Cause I'll never changeAll my colors for youTake my loveI'll never ask for too muchJust all that you areAnd everything that you doI don't really need to lookVery much furtherI don't want to have to goWhere you don't followI will hold it back againThis passion insideCan't run from myselfThere's nowhere to hideDon't make me close one more doorI don't want to hurt anymoreStay in my arms if you dareOr must I imagine you thereDon't walk away from meI have nothing, nothing, nothingIf I don't have you, you, you, you, youYou see throughRight to the heart of meYou break down my wallsWith the strength of your loveI never knewLove like I've known it with youWill a memory surviveOne I can hold on to?I don't really need to lookVery much furtherI don't want to have to goWhere you don't followI will hold it back againThis passion insideI can't run from myselfThere's nowhere to hideYour love I'll remember foreverDon't make me close one more doorI don't want to hurt anymoreStay in my arms if you dareOr must I imagine you thereDon't walk away from meI have nothing, nothing, nothingDon't make me close one more doorI don't want to hurt anymoreStay in my arms if you dareOr must I imagine you thereDon't walk away from meNo, don't walk away from meDon't you dare walk away from meI have nothing, nothing, nothingIf I don't have you, youIf I don't have you, oh, oh
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Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »
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Funk / Soul, Pop
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Ballad, Soul, Vocal
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Written by: David Foster, Linda Thompson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I Have Nothing" is a song by Whitney Houston that was featured on her 1992 album, "The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album." |
Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and number 1 on the Billboard's R&B Singles Chart. |
Song Composition"I Have Nothing" was written by Linda Thompson and David Foster. It's a pop ballad that emotionalizes a deep longing and desperate plea for love. |
Award NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award and an Academy Award both for Best Original Song in 1993. |
Emotional DetailsWhitney Houston describes the song as being about “the insistent declaration of love from a woman who has been hurt but is prepared for commitment.” |
Live PerformancesThe song was swiftly incorporated into Houston's setlist during her "The Bodyguard World Tour" from 1993-1994, and became one of her signature performances. |
Cultural ImpactDespite not winning any awards, "I Have Nothing" has been heavily covered by a diverse group of artists and continues to be iconic in pop culture. |
CertificationsIn the United States, the song received a Gold certification from the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies. |
Music VideoThe music video for the song features scenes from "The Bodyguard" film, as well as Houston performing on a stage. |
LegacyMany participants of singing contests, such as American Idol and The Voice, chose to perform "I Have Nothing," making it a popular choice for aspiring singers to showcase their vocal ability. |
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