“All The Man That I Need” was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. It was first recorded as “All The Man I Need” by Linda Clifford in 1982.

It was also recorded by Sister Sledge in 1982 as well, but their version peaked at #45 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart.

Whitney Houston covered the song for her third album “I’m Your Baby Tonight”.

Her version topped the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B Singles and Adult Contemporary chart. It also topped the RPM chart in Canada. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States.

The song was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” and a Soul Train Music Award for “Best R&B\Soul Single, Female”.