Saving All My Love for You

Saving All My Love for You is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin. It was made famous by Whitney Houston in 1985. The soul/R&B-heavy ballad is about a married man's affair.

History

The song was first released in 1978 as a duet by Marilyn McCoo feat. Billy Davis junior, but was only moderately successful. It appeared on the album Marilyn & Billy.

The cover version of Saving All My Love for You - sung by Whitney Houston and also produced by Michael Masser - was released worldwide on August 3, 1985. It became a number one hit in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. In addition to its huge success on the Billboard Hot 100, the song also reached the top of the AC and R&B charts. Houston received her first Grammy Award for the song at the 1986 Grammy Awards (in the category: "Best Female Vocal Performance").

The song is a total of 3:48 minutes long in the 1985 version and was released as the third single from the album Whitney Houston recorded at Sigma Sound Studios. The B-side features Nobody Loves Me Like You, a duet by her and Jermaine Jackson; it is a 1984 cover of the song by Anne Murray feat. Dave Loggins.

The song was quickly picked up by jazz musicians and is now part of the Real Book.

In the wife swapping episode of The Simpsons, some contestants sang the song at a karaoke reality show when The Simpsons visited Fox Studios.

Music video (Whitney Houston)

The music video was directed by Stuart Orme. It was shot in London. In the plot, Houston performs the song in a recording studio.

Questions and Answers

Q: Who wrote the song "Saving All My Love for You"?


A: The song "Saving All My Love for You" was written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin.

Q: Who did a cover of the song "Saving All My Love for You"?


A: American recording artist Whitney Houston did a cover of the song "Saving All My Love for You".

Q: When was the original version of "Saving All My Love for You" released?


A: The original version of "Saving All My Love for You" was released in 1978 on Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.'s album titled Marilyn & Billy.

Q: When was Whitney Houston's version of "Saving All My Love for You" released?


A: Whitney Houston's version of "Saving All My Love for You" was released on February 14, 1985 by Arista Records.

Q: Was "Saving All My Love for You" a hit?


A: Yes, "Saving All My Love for You" was a hit.

Q: What was the position of "Saving All My Love for You" on the charts?


A: The position of "Saving All My Love for You" on the charts is not mentioned in the text.

Q: From which album was "Saving All My Love for You" released as a single in the United States?


A: "Saving All My Love for You" was released as a single from Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album in the United States.

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