I Have Nothing

"I Have Nothing" is a powerful ballad from Whitney Houston, released on February 20, 1993, as the third single from the soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard. Co-written by David Foster and Linda Thompson, the song draws inspiration from Thompson's past experiences and Foster's musical influences. It was produced by David Foster and falls within the genres of pop, contemporary R&B, soul, and adult contemporary music.

The song achieved significant commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and topping the US Cash Box Top 100. It was one of three songs from The Bodyguard soundtrack to simultaneously appear in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, a notable achievement since the implementation of BDS and SoundScan data in 1991. Internationally, "I Have Nothing" topped the charts in Canada and reached the top five in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The track has been certified quadruple platinum in the US and has sold over 12 million copies globally. It also received nominations for an Academy Award and a Grammy Award.

Whitney Houston frequently performed "I Have Nothing" during her 1993-1994 Bodyguard World Tour and at events like the American Music Awards. The song has become a popular choice on singing competition shows, notably American Idol, where it is the most performed song in the show's history. The official music video for "I Have Nothing" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, making Houston the only artist with two music videos from the 1990s to reach this milestone. It remains one of her most recognized and signature songs. [edit]