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"Takin' a Chance" is a song by American singerWhitney Houston, promoted and released as a single in Japan on October 21, 1989 byArista Records. The song was written by Houston,BeBe Winans and its producerKeith Thomas. The following year, the song was included only on the Japanese edition of Houston's third studio album,I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990). A 3-inch mini CD single and 7-inch vinyl included the b-side track "Love Is a Contact Sport" from her second studio album,Whitney (1987).

"Takin' a Chance" was used as the theme song of Sanyo TV commercial in Japan.

Takin' a Chance was released in Japan on 21 October 1989, and peaked at number 88 on the Oricon Singles chart.

Whitney included the song in her set during herFeels So Right Japan Tour in 1990. The song was performed regularly each night and would mark as the only performance of "Takin' a Chance" on any of Houston's tours thereafter.

• Japan, CD Mini single^[3]

  • A1 "Takin' a Chance" — 4:16
  • B2 "Love Is a Contact Sport" — 4:20
• Japan, 7"Vinyl single^[4]
  • A1 "Takin' a Chance" — 4:15
  • B1 "Love Is a Contact Sport" — 4:21

• Takin' A Chance - Whitney Houston

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