Houston’s 1992 rendition of this Dolly Parton song became one of the biggest singles in history. Featured in The Bodyguard, it spent 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, captivating the world with its tender a cappella intro and that breathtaking vocal climax. The song won Grammy Awards and became one of the best-selling singles ever, solidifying Whitney’s status as the voice of a generation. To this day, her powerful “And I...” crescendo remains a goosebump-inducing moment and the gold standard of love ballads.