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  1. "How Will I Know" is a song recorded by American singer #WhitneyHouston for her self-titled debut studio album. It was released on November 22, 1985, by #AristaRecords as the album's third #single. Written and composed by #GeorgeMerrill and #ShannonRubicam, it was originally intended for pop singer #JanetJackson, who passed on it. Houston then recorded the song with altered lyrics and production from #NaradaMichaelWalden.
    youtube.com/watch?v=m3-hY-hlhBg

  2. "Waiting for a Star to Fall" is a song by American #popMusic duo #BoyMeetsGirl in 1988, written by the duo's members, #ShannonRubicam and #GeorgeMerrill. They wrote the song after witnessing a #fallingStar at a #WhitneyHouston concert and originally offered the song to Houston, but #AristaRecords CEO #CliveDavis rejected it. American singer #BelindaCarlisle then recorded a demo of the song but refused its inclusion on her 1987 album #HeavenOnEarth, so Rubicam.
    youtube.com/watch?v=FRm6lXCG1kw