FIRST TIME HEARING Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You | REACTION

[@susanpeterson9947]

I truly didn’t think there was an adult in America who had never heard Whitney’s music. Welcome aboard!

[@carriejordan8573]

Same

[@thundernels]

There is a implicit contract between reactors and the audience. The reactors pretend to have never heard anything and we pretend to believe them. As long as the videos are informative and/or entertaining, I don’t think it really matters.

[@larynanntapp6333]

Ditto!!

[@AngeloH-k9n]

Omg yes! I actually said out loud to myself, “omigod wait till he discovers Michael Jackson” 😂

[@slashdisco]

@@thundernels Exactly. I've been willing to suspend my disbelief for most of Salvo's videos, but he's honestly gone too far with this one. He has CLEARLY heard this song before, because, frankly, EVERYONE over 30 has. His video adds nothing to what we already know, so the unspoken contract is broken. Can't even pretend to be emotional. Poor effort.

[@JPVLDRodrigues]

Whitney was absolutely stratospheric. One of a kind. She will never be forgotten.

[@maryhampton8686]

Agree!

[@Kayjee17]

Absolutely - there will never be another Whitney.

[@JeffTheMedic]

Great way to describe her

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

I miss her so much! I have every CD! What a phenomenal gift from God! Her music will live on forever! ❤RIP queen! 😎

[@janetleslie3917]

Yes, watch “The Bodyguard”. Excellent!

[@triqid]

Dolly said on Howard Stern’s show that she was driving, the first time she heard Whitney’s version. Dolly said she had to pull over to avoid wrecking just to listen. She gave high praises. 💜 Dolly is SO real. RIP Whitney

[@marilynsummit1764]

Yes. Dolly is a great lady. She said she loved Whitney singing her song.

[@mireiification]

Because Whitney's singing is superb. What's not to love?

[@stevenedwards8353]

I'm torn between being flabbergasted someone hasn't heard of Houston's music, and being insanely jealous that someone out there gets to experience it for the first time!

[@TiffaneyWatts]

This right here. It always amazes me that people have never heard her and brings me such joy when they experience her for the first time.

[@stevenedwards8353]

@@TiffaneyWatts I'm also very pleased to see on his channel he went and checked out the Dolly Parton version too. Both fantastic versions done in different approaches

[@againes.1]

Whitney will go down in history as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.

[@TrevorPalmatiershow]

THE greatest.

[@i_jamz9092]

I put her in my top 3 with Gladys Knight and Mariah Carey. I can’t order them though. Before anyone bites my head off, we all have different opinions and this is mine.

[@tammymiller5801]

Gone way too soon.

[@eastcoastbrotha]

no the greatest...

[@ZurieRae]

The greatest

[@kiddoiam]

Listening to Kevin Costner give the eulogy at her funeral was heartbreaking. Such an amazing talent gone way too soon.

[@vickieray]

I cry just thinking about it 😢

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

Her funeral was one of the most sad things.... next to MJ's. Ugh, hate that we lost so many amazing people. LJ

[@mikedineen7857]

Coke kills!

[@sersastark]

he still is in love with her. he never stopped. she was his soulmate.

[@Leira6267]

@@mikedineen7857 Clive did it after she wanted to leave him and his label

[@TheAlmaward]

I read an interview with Dolly Parton where she told the story of licensing the rights to this song for the movie The Bodyguard. They contacted her early on in the filming process because they knew they wanted to use the song, but Whitney didn't record it for months, and it wasn't released until the movie was out, and by then, Dolly had forgotten all about it. Dolly was driving home from a meeting and the song came on the radio, and she had to pull over to listen to it, because it brought her to tears.

[@corvus1374]

Dolly said Whitneys performance made her a fortune

[@toriboy25]

A lot of which she used to help the black community in Atlanta

[@lamusiclover2264]

@@toriboy25 Not in Atlanta, in Nashville, TN. She donated all of the royalties she earned from the use of this song.

[@toriboy25]

@@lamusiclover2264 Thanks for the carlification!

[@flor9389]

Dolly shares her fortune in so many ways.

[@keithcoates2833]

Dolly wrote the song.

[@leadingblind1629]

The entire Bodyguard soundtrack is a must reaction! Dear God This Woman's voice...

[@vickiandrews4087]

The Bodyguard is Absolutely a fantastic soundtrack.

[@luciebrisson5881]

She had the best voice. Full, strong, clear, pure, never screechy or thin.

[@estherscrochetnook2318]

No we are stunned that there is someone alive who has never heard of her

[@deloresmatt8643]

Where have you been?

[@DuskyJewel]

I stopped my other video just to watch this. How on earth can anyone who speaks English not know OR hear Whitney Houston? Now, I’ve seen everything.

[@DuskyJewel]

I stopped my other video just to watch this. How on earth can anyone who speaks English not know OR hear Whitney Houston? Now, I’ve seen everything.

[@danielrushjr.5788]

@@DuskyJewel LMAO!

[@mitziesanders9840]

The movie is “The Bodyguard”

[@LaLayla99]

Whitney's voice gives me the shivers. No one could top her in her prime. 💗

[@rainerader1182]

You should listen to her sing the anthem it was awesome

[@LaLayla99]

Listen to Whitney's live Grammy performance of "One Moment in Time." She could captivate an audience with just her voice

[@DavidF-y4t]

I came here to say this. It showed every element of what made her special.

[@bozley149]

Agreed its amazing

[@johng756]

Watch her perform the Star Spangled Banner at the 1991 Super Bowl You will be blown away!

[@BooksNCamping]

Whitney and Chris Stapleton, the two best renditions of our national anthem hands down!

[@MadisonApitz]

The absolute gold standard of SSB performances of all time

[@kimberlyneely4029]

I was going to suggest this. Yes the GOLD standard. No one has come close! It sold millions of copies!!!

[@MustardSeedish]

I don't remember who played that year but I do remember that performance.

[@bubi1716]

Whitney was the only person who made SSB hit the top billboard charts….twice.

[@CelestialKitsune13]

Someone once said that when Dolly sings this song it's like she's singing just for you, but when Whitney sings it's like she's singing to the entire world.

[@Kitcenset]

Please react.. Putri ariani cover i Will love you by Whitney Houston 🇮🇩❤@CherryBlossoFragon

[@katherinebosse5706]

Her voice fills me with such intense joy…and then such intense sadness. ❤😢

[@christopherone1]

yes...she deserved a better ending.

[@vickieray]

My 3 girls used to dance around the living room when her song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” came on VH1 💔🎶 She was amazing 😪 RIP

[@wjquick32]

Exactly this

[@Siansonea]

Whitney Houston was a rare talent, and everything she did was magic. I love both Whitney and Dolly on this song. We don't have to pick one over the other, so I won't.

[@clairewyndham1971]

Dolly said that this was no longer "her" song, Whitney owns it now

[@flippinpages6550]

Dolly was a genius at writing and storytelling. Dolly is well loved. Whitney was magical and could floor you with every song.

[@chnalvr]

We suffered a national loss the day Whitney died. What an incredible musical legacy she left behind! We will never forget your, Whitney.

[@dianajohnson9928]

No matter how many times I listen to her sing this song, I always get goosebumps. She was simply blessed with an amazing gift. 👏 RIP beautiful 😇

[@sandraquinn8969]

Me too

[@jadakid6942]

Beautiful version of a beautiful song. I always preferred “I Have Nothing, also from The Bodyguard soundtrack. Another stellar vocal from Whitney.

[@bob_._.]

Whitney was the niece of Dionne Warwick, one of the great voices of '60s Pop music.

[@tonimartim5056]

Whitney was her cousin. Dionne:s mom and Whitney's mom Ciissy were sisters

[@lynnhaller1521]

Yes they were cousins. Dionne has that power house quality as well. She was part of We Are the World that you reacted to and you got to experience a piece of that. Of course she has many others to listen to as well!

[@lightatthecape2009]

She sounds a bit like Dionne...she had pipes. And just beautiful too..

[@annarosedisor3750]

Now I know ❤

[@betmo]

her mom cissy sang with elvis i think

[@Kirk-LS]

I'd love to see you explore more of Whitney Houston's catalog. Thank you for this!

[@GotWag]

Whitney's performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV is a must. It is widely considered the finest rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, to date.

[@edwardjacklewis]

This was a cultural landmark!

[@Kuuppon]

That is the magic that Whitney has. She will always be missed and loved.

[@sparkyn69]

the body guard, great film

[@cherylalexander1948]

Great reaction!!!

[@mitziesanders9840]

Such an amazing talent gone too soon.

[@carolinasbeauty]

Way to go, Salvo! You can't compare apples and oranges. Dolly's original version was wonderful and in her wheelhouse and Whitney's was the same. Totally different vibes and feelings. Both are outstanding!!

[@TheKellie03]

The movie is "The Bodyguard" with Whitney Houston and Kevin Cosner. It was a really good movie. You should give it a see.

[@thomasrehag1747]

OMG Kevin in shock. 😍💕🤫

[@rebeccarawluk7277]

It doesn't matter if you are a whitney fan or not. Her voice is magical. Even if you don't like her music you have to admit that she has one of the greatest voices of all time.

[@jknox632]

This rendition always gives me goosebumps. Great reaction!

[@anglosaxon5874]

This version has the power to sing to a crowd, whilst the original version by the author herself: Dolly Parton has the personal softer touch! Both were number 1 [Dolly's twice] big sellers.

[@scm0717]

She was incredible. Her voice is so powerful, versatile. What a loss. Dolly said that she was driving when she first heard Whitney's version and she had to pull over. Beautiful song.

[@tomnoziglia8385]

Beyond Epic. Whitney's voice is unsurpassed. Such emotion.

[@sandiodonovan8953]

She still gives me goosebumps.. Whitney is a legend, gone to early.. R.I.P Whitney with your beautiful daughter Bobbi Christina 🙏🕊️🕯️💜💜💜💜

[@wjquick32]

Man, Whitney's voice still makes me cry every time like it's my first time hearing it. Whew!

[@michellejackson6679]

Whitney was always amazing.. but this song.. top of her game.. chills..I'm in tears. she was just so awesome.. Another great lost way to soon. Just in tears right now.

[@wordygirlandco]

❤She really did have the most gorgeous voice. It was fun to watch someone hearing her for the first time......especially this song. She has the best version of The Star Spangled Banner 🇺🇲that you have ever heard.

[@TomLloyd-18]

It's fun to hear Dolly P talk about hearing Whitney's cover of this song for the first time. She was driving when it came on the radio and she had to pull over and listen in tears at how beautiful it is.

[@michellelaguerre8760]

Yes, I heard too👍🏿

[@larryparker8677]

Possibly one of the best songs and singer we will ever see and hear!

[@JUSSYSMA]

My first exposure to Whitney was as a teenager when she was a model for "Seventeen" magazine. But jaw dropped when I saw her first music video to be played on MTV. She was a cutie pie on the magazine that became gorgeous with the voice to match. 1986 "Saving All My Love"

[@TrevorPalmatiershow]

Whitney is the greatest vocalist to ever have vocalled. lol. HOW have you never heard her? She's otherworldly. Never to be equalled or replicated.

[@joannparker1977]

The range of her clear and beautiful voice. This always gave me chills.

[@brettmiller7138]

Quite brilliant.. still love Dolly, but a completely different take. Dolly loved it....she Says all the way to the bank...

[@anihyrelles6870]

This video is probably the BEST showcase of just WHY she was called 'The Voice." Her range was so beautiful. I love how you check our their wikipedia beforehand too, that's a nice bit of respect and taking the extra step to learn about an artist. Very cool channel :)

[@amyturner967]

Wow boiiii where you been? Whitney is the greatest vocalist of all time and she is massively missed by the world and myself ❤️ I sobbed many tears when she died, her vocals will never be matched ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angelomichael4156]

The movie is:The Bodyguard . Great soundtrack!!

[@denisejones3791]

A 5 octive range and a beautiful voice. Her I have nothing is just as beautiful. She was truely an icon. So sad shes gone.

[@hymmj147]

New subscriber here. When they played this as the exit song during her funeral, anyone watching lost it. No one was, is, or ever will be, like her. I still miss her.

[@Daniel-jd2rc]

I heard this song on the radio when I was 12 years old. It was a strong emotional impact for a boy passionate about music. To this day, this song moves me. I'm an unconditional fan of hers. RIP Whitney. IWALY! ♥

[@belladeann8398]

HER MOM WAS A GOSPEL SINGER. I THINK SHE TRAINED HER DAUGHTER'S VOICE, WITH CONTROL and DISCIPLINE. 9 JULY 2024 TUESDAY 🇺🇸🎺😇🖖😎

[@Rkbmomma]

It's such a beautiful song. It nearly brings me to tears knowing the person behind the voice was struggling in life. 😢

[@jamesschmidt1120]

@@Rkbmomma it’s really hard not to be brought to tears listening to this. So powerful

[@lindamaclellan4899]

I was driving the first time I heard Whitney sing this song...I literally had to pull off the road into a parking lot...tears streaming down my face, chills up and down my spine. It's very rare that happens to me....maybe a few songs in a thousand songs/maybe a handful of artists out of the hundreds of artists I hear can do that to me. Then I saw her sing this song in the movie, "The Bodyguard" and that allover goosebump feeling came to me again. Whitney's voice is pure, powerful, unique...simply incredible...basically indescribable....a national treasure! Next on the list: "One Moment In Time". Add Whitney to the long list of exceptionally talented gems born in New Jersey - Sarah Vaughan, Dionne Warwick (Whitney's cousin), Cissy Houston (Whitney's Mom), Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli, Phoebe Snow, and let's not forget FRANK SINATRA - the list goes on and on...maybe it's the air we breathe.here in the Garden State.😏

[@toriboy25]

Ha! Dolly was also driving when she first heard it and had to pull over

[@cipyah]

Welcome to the power of Whitney The Voice

[@yvonneyoung3701]

Oh my. What a treat to see a reaction from someone who has never experienced Whitney. You must give a listen to her perform The Star Spangled Banner and One Moment In Time, a live grammy performance. You will love these two live performances. She is the GOAT.

[@sharbenson9211]

Shows how God given talent manifest in a very Spiritual way; thank You Jesus! (There’s another really beautiful rendition with Hauser, cellist you should hear) We all really miss Whitney❤️

[@gromarie3501]

goosebumps and tears always when hearing Whitney

[@Ideserve100]

She was one of the best singer in the world.

[@haddiecoll5473]

Miss Dolly Parton was glad Miss Whitney Houston did the song she wrote! Whitney Houston's version made Dolly Parton a fortune!! Miss Whitney Houston is known as "The Voice" for a reason!!

[@ruthguinn2136]

the most awesome singer of all time.great reaction

[@beckiramsey9561]

Whitney has such a gorgeous voice!! I was such a big fan in the 80’s!❤❤

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Immaculate pitch. So passionate. And, yes, see THE BODYGUARD tonight.

[@Tessiefaye]

The Body Guard is one of my top 5 favorite movies of ALL TIME!

[@taramama6658]

The Bodygaurd!! Good movie terrific soundtrack!!

[@karenminyard517]

Such an angelic voice...Taken too soon. Whitney, you are missed. ❤❤❤

[@randymccloud5743]

I love both versions. Dolly, such a great songwriter, and her understated version is a sweet story told through song. Whitney...with her power...voice inflections, and masterful perfectly timed pauses...soars, taking this beautiful song to new heights. Love them both...have both on my playlist. Just two great...but different renditions.

[@yannhollister9091]

Run To You is my favorite Whitney track, hopefully you'll react to that one too at some pont ☺

[@VernonOdom-jw4ko]

She is one of my all-time favorite female artist.

[@arneliashort4647]

Dolly wrote it but Whitney is the person who made it great. Beautiful face, beautiful voice and beautiful soul gone too soon. Hands down, she's the best singer of the last 4 generations. Potentially ever IMO. There are so many other great singers but none above her.

[@spuds416]

I served in Desert Shield/Storm when Whitney Sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in 1991 it was aired overseas it was a HUGE HIT

[@garymcbride9698]

I was there as well

[@hounddogtunes3203]

I loved her 1980s fast songs a lot! "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "How Will I Know?"

[@orlandosanchez3080]

You’ll definitely love going down that rabbit hole! 😊

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Ofcourse Dolly Partons song was fabulous & she also wrote it, which was incredible. All the same I thought Whitney's voice & seeing her sing the song was truly unbelievable. They were both incredible in their own right.

[@njt7117]

Whitney was an amazing live performer. Check out: 1. One Moment in Time live 2. All the Man I need Live 1991 military special 3. Super Bowl National Anthem

[@carlethiastreet7596]

R.I.P. Whitney, you took that song and made it your own, 🌹🌹🙏🙏

[@GodParticleZero]

So many good whitney songs. Simply the best

[@HER_MinajBARB_]

RIP beautiful soul and THE VOICE ❤❤

[@tjrivers]

You would love so much of Whitney’s music…it’s a deep dive! And, the sorrow of losing her remains.

[@Tessie46255]

Her talent is off the charts! ❤❤❤

[@Alice-fr1ef]

You are in for a treat SalvoG. Whitney was "The Voice" and there is only one Whitney Houston. The movie is called "The Bodyguard". Whitney was so amazing and we miss her so much. R I P Whitney.

[@frederickclanahan1]

There will never be another female singer who can come close to how incredible Whitney Houston was.

[@GrandmasGonnaFlip]

If you haven't seen the movie the video is from, check it out. The Bodygaurd.

[@CDAY-wo9su]

Whitney Houston Star Spangled Banner Super Bowl 91. Pleeeeease react. It is considered, by many, to be the greatest rendition ever!

[@roger1296]

I take it back…I said in your reaction to Dolly’s version brings me to tears, but I just watched this and I started crying like a baby! So, they both bring me to tears!

[@davidroyston1918]

Greatest Love of All

[@HER_MinajBARB_]

This song so beautiful it makes me cry everytime ❤

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

"First time hearing" what!!! this song? you mean one of the most iconic and infamous songs of all time? this song? no way.

[@lauraallen55]

Yes, her air control is insane, like she had an extra lung or two lol! Different style of course, but air control like Karen Carpenter's, both exhibited nearly non-human abilities in that area.

[@kendallneason3645]

Whitney had a brilliant voice no doubt. The sheer power of her voice is stunning. It made the movie The Bodyguard a hit. Kevin Costner heard her and had to convince the Hollywood bosses that they needed her for the movie. When you get back to Queen check out the bass player John Deacon’s song: One Year of Love in which Queen creates a gorgeous love song using a saxophone instead of guitar for the instrumental solo. The song reminds me of this one in style. It’s his contribution to the movie Highlander. Freddie Mercury sang his heart out too. ❤

[@daveking9393]

I was lucky enough to be in college at the time and to have a roommate with connections who got tickets to see her live outside on the Boston common. It was an unbelievable concert and she put on a great performance. We had great seats. It was a show to remember for sure.

[@SarahFromCanada]

She was so incredible.

[@endoraismygma]

Absolute Queen. We love you forever Whitney ✨️

[@goldenorchidpeach]

You nailed it describing her vocal range and delivery of emotion 😊

[@zuzauramek9850]

It's a movie The Bodyguard from 1992 with Kevin Costner. She is playing a pop superstar and he plays her bodyguard. And that song is one from the soundtrack.

[@MrJeepy82]

Great reaction. Please check out more Whitney

[@pondziodzioborein]

You are such a sweet person. So vulnerable, honest and courageous. Hats off.

[@ThrifterPicker]

How have you not heard Whitney before? I’m mindblown. You’ll love her song I Have Nothing. It’s from the same album/soundtrack.

[@reanimated]

It's a tough call, but I think that one is my favorite of hers, period.

[@marybrant9586]

Yes. The movie 🎬 The Body Guard. Epic. Kevin Costner really fought for her to be in the picture