The accompanying music video for " How Will I Know " features scenes of Houston dancing in a setting of video screens and colored partitions . The music video gave Houston exposure to the teens and MTV . It also received nominations at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards in the categories of Best Female Video and Best New Artist , winning the former category . The song was performed on many of her tours including Greatest Love Tour ( 1986 ) and her Nothing but Love World Tour ( 2009 – 10 ) . " How Will I Know " is also featured as a remix on Houston 's compilation album '' Whitney : The Greatest Hits '' ( 2000 ) , whereas the original version is featured on '' The Ultimate Collection '' ( 2007 ) and '' I Will Always Love You : The Best of Whitney Houston '' ( 2012 ; remastered )
1986 MTV Video Music Awards
1986 MTV Video Music Awards
How Will I Know