You Give Good Love

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"You Give Good Love" is the debut solo single by American singer Whitney Houston for her 1985 eponymous debut studio album. The song was written by La Forrest 'La La' Cope and produced by Kashif. Originally offered to Roberta Flack, it was one of the first songs recorded for Houston's debut album. The song was released on February 22, 1985 as the album's leading single. The release of "You Give Good Love" was originally designed to give Houston a noticeable position and standing within the black music market first, eventually topping the US R&B singles charts on both Billboard and Cashbox. The song was also an unexpected crossover pop hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Houston's first of what would be many Top 10 hits. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song also was successful in Canada, where it gave Houston her first top ten single there. In other countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand...

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