“How Will I Know"is the third single from Whitney Houston’s 1985 self-titled debut album.

It was written by George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam and Narada Michael Walden (who also produced the song).

The song was originally meant for Janet Jackson, but her management declined because they felt it was too weak in comparison to her other material.

Whitney’s mother, Cissy Houston was supposed to provide backup vocals on the song, but Whitney was implored by Clive Davis to sing the backup vocals herself.

“How Will I Know” topped the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Black Singles and Adult Contemporary chart. It also topped the charts in Canada as well.

It was certified Gold in the United States and Canada.

The song’s music video received heavy airplay on MTV and won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video.