The Bodyguard Songs Ranked
The Bodyguard is a 1992 American romantic drama thriller film directed by Mick Jackson, written by Lawrence Kasdan, and starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston (in her acting debut), Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs and Ralph Waite. The film follows a former United States Secret Service agent turned bodyguard who is hired to protect a famous actress and singer from an unknown stalker. Kasdan wrote the film in the mid-1970s, originally as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross. The Bodyguard was theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures on November 25, 1992. The film grossed $411 million worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing film of 1992 behind Aladdin and at the time of its release the tenth highest-grossing film of all time. However, the film was generally panned by critics who criticized its screenplay and performances of the lead actors. The film’s accompanying soundtrack by Houston became the best-selling soundtrack album of all-time, with sales of over 45 million copies worldwide, and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, while the singles “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The film received seven nominations at the 13th Golden Raspberry Awards, including for Worst Picture, Worst Actor (for Costner) and Worst Actress (for Houston). Here are all of The Bodyguard songs ranked.
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10. It’s Gonna Be a Lovely Day – S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M.
“It’s a beautiful song that I can listen to over and over. I missed this remake of the Bill Withers song in the early 1990’s, and heard it at an event this past weekend. Nice message – and I really like the lyrics added by Michelle. And the music video online is really good.”
9. Trust In Me – Joe Cocker
“The epic track never gets old. Sound better and better everytime I play it. The original 1987 version is dope as well! One of my fave songs from the movie.”
8. Someday (I’m Coming Back) – Lisa Stansfield
“Lisa continues her reign as one of pop/dance music’s most dangerous voices!! Yet again, a huge success!! This cool song was on the mega million selling “Bodyguard” soundtrack and featured along with Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”.. A more downbeat, restrained song for Lisa, but with that trademark Stansfield sound as well.. The “Absolute” remix is hot!!”
7. Waiting for You – Kenny G
“Every time I listen to it I’m reminded of my life back then and the memories resurface with all their strength. Most beautiful sax sound I’ve heard for the moment. I’m learning saxophone and this song almost brought me to tears, such a clear, round and deep performance!”
6. Run to You – Whitney Houston
“Hearing Run To You in a live setting, it is surprising how different the mood is for the song, especially when Whitney Houston toured to support The Bodyguard soundtrack. The song is bold from when Whitney toured for the soundtrack in 1993, and hearing it on the posthumous Whitney Houston: I Wish You Love: More Music From The Bodyguard album, as a vivid and soulful heart of what Whitney Houston made so special all throughout her lifetime.”
5. Jesus Loves Me – Whitney Houston
“This Song makes me cry. I believe that Whitney was a kind and warm-hearted woman because a bad person cannot sing like that. The best female vocalist of all time, gospel or secular she was the best.”
4. I’m Every Woman – Whitney Houston
“I’ve watched this movie thousands and times and I’d watch it a thousand more times. The chemistry between the two might not be as clear on screen but as the veiwers we can feel it and I’m sure everyone can agree that it warms our hearts. The sountrack of the movie is unbelievable, it is just so incredible(I personally love all of Whitney Houstan’s songs). It is a must watch and can be considered a classic romance/drama with a hint of comedy.”
3. Queen of the Night – Whitney Houston
“Nothing will ever be as good as Whitney Houston’s music and her voice. No matter how much someone tries no one can compare. She was an actual queen. This song just rocks! One of Whitney’s best songs in my opinion! It just has this hard rock feel and she sings it with such bite! It pumps every time! I love her outfit and the video! Just too fierce!”
2. I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
“Regardless of what genre of music you’re into, there is no way you can deny that this song is beyond amazing and Whitney’s talent is untouchable. Angelic voice, wonderful song, beautiful movie (Bodyguard). 90’s era is truly remarkable.”
1. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
“I love this song and the movie. She was the best. The movie still brings me tears. She and Kevin played their parts it was so real. I could just feel so much love.”
