The song was released on February 22 , 1985 as the album 's lead single . The release of " You Give Good Love " was designed to give Houston a noticeable position and standing within the black music market first , which topped the US '' Billboard '' Hot Black Singles chart . However , it also made an unexpected crossover pop hit , peaking at number three on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 chart , her first of what would be many Top 10 hits . It was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) . The single was released officially in some countries such as Australia , Canada , Japan , New Zealand and United Kingdom , but failed to make the top 40 in the countries except Canada , where it reached the top ten . The song won Favorite Soul/R & B Single at the 13th American Music Awards , and was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Vocal Performance , Female at the 28th Grammy Awards in 1986
13th American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 1986
You Give Good Love