High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "Step by Step" is a song written and originally recorded by singer Annie Lennox, later a cross over pop hit by R&B/pop singer Whitney Houston. The song served as the second single from Houston`s 1996 soundtrack album, The Preacher`s Wife. Lennox`s recording originally appeared as the B-side to her 1992 single "Precious" Largely, Houston`s version replaces Lennox`s verses with new lyrics and omits portions from the bridge as well. Annie Lennox also provides background vocals in Houston`s rendition.