It only seems fitting to dedicate today’s post to Whitney Houston. I grew up listening to Whitney Houston. My parents were fans and therefore I became one as well.
- I remember getting her CDs through our BMG music club memberships each year they were released.
- I remember my first grade talent show when I was doing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” there was a precocious little girl singing “Greatest Love of All” that brought the damn house down.
- I remember thinking, “Geez, this soundtrack is really good” when we all first listened to the Bodyguard soundtrack.
- I remember how “Jesus Loves Me” became a household song.
- I remember how she sang the best version of the “Star Spangled Banner”
- I remember how the two divas, Whitney and Mariah, finally did a song together.
- I remember taking over driving through the night from Atlanta to Orlando for my father and listening to the Whitney Houston Greatest Hits album (both discs) over and over again.
- I remember rooting for her to get healthy and make a strong comeback.
- I remember getting a text message last night from my friends, “Whitney Houston died”
It is amazing how we all can think and joke about someone probably going before their time, but when it happens, it is like a slap across the face. My hope is that her family seeks comfort that she is in a better place. My heart aches for her daughter the most… I know how she must feel.
It has been rumored that they are putting together a tribute to honor Whitney Houston at the Grammys this year (tonight). I have read that Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan will be doing a respectful, last-minute tribute to the voice.
In my opinion, they should do something understated. Perhaps a new version of Whitney’s performance of “One Moment in Time” from the 1988 Grammy telecast.
Give me one moment in time
When I’m more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I’m racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will be
I will be
I will be free
I will be
I will be free
A light has dimmed. Rest in peace Whitney Houston. You certainly are free now…
As you know, Whitney Houston is one of my all time favorites. Her effortless vocals and range were astounding, and the emotion she conveyed when she sang was contagious. Here’s a link to one of her early hits (note that ’80′s hair) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2DlbJJeg9E&feature=related plus a version of that same song about 20 years later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bEoqOdXMPU&feature=related
RIP Whitney. Jennifer Hudson’s tribute song was beautiful. Good review and recap and the wonderful Whitney Houston.
xoxo
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