254) Whitney Houston

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She had been a model and a nightclub singer when she cut this smooth R&B debut. Her vocal gifts and technique are astounding; even slick tracks such as "Greatest Love of All" stick. Best song: "How Will I Know," perky synth-funk evoking Houston's godmother, Aretha Franklin.

Total album sales: 13 million +

Peak chart position: 1

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