Many know Whitney Houston's hit version of this song, but this is the original, and to my ears, the definitive version! You can read more about Linda Clifford, and this song, at my blog: raremusicalgems.blogspot.com
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@jermainejackson26383 жыл бұрын
Whitney was a fan of Linda Clifford and made it no secrete.. She even gave a special shout out to Clifford in numerous interviews promoting this hit. Give Linda her respect her voice is amazing also, Whitney was a songstress true but its not like she never had people she looked up to vocally and Linda was one of those.. I love both version😍😍❤❤
@chriscooks54372 жыл бұрын
Now tell is about your relationship with 16yr old Whitney. Who put the move on whom? How long was it? Were you serious? Did you fall in love? Did you have good intentions for her? Or was she just a fling? Was she doing drugs then? Why did you string her along? Was Robyn in the picture?
@chriscooks54372 жыл бұрын
Did you smash Linda Clifford, too?
@tonymcneil978 Жыл бұрын
@@chriscooks5437 lol Right
@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 Жыл бұрын
Are you sure Whitney was a fan?💀 Like she doesn’t have to be a fan, she’s just being nice and promoting a Black Woman that was done wrong. A fan? No.
@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 Жыл бұрын
And she didn’t look up to Linda vocally. She barley looked up to other vocalist outside of her family. This is what created the Diana and Whitney beef that the media promoted.
@Blueeyedsoul51712 жыл бұрын
hearing this song to me just confirms that whitney houston is very well the best singer that ever lived. not just from pure ability, but from her interpretation skills. she breathed such a fire into this song. and yes, linda did great. but once whitney did your song (including america's own STAR SPANGLED BANNER), nobody came behind her and could outdo her. RIP beautiful whitney
@mariahyohannes3 жыл бұрын
@Ed Miller What did you gain from this comment?
@robertomoore28743 жыл бұрын
LOL
@lizzylaronde22343 жыл бұрын
What ? From this song which sounds almost identical to Houston's recording, except it was pumped up and recording digitally.
@sarahd27873 жыл бұрын
True for real.
@mariahyohannes Жыл бұрын
@@lizzylaronde2234 this does not sound identical to Whitney's version. And there was nothing digital about Whitney's version
@africanstar58147 ай бұрын
I'm so shocked to find out, after 32 years that Whitney's version isn't the original. I've listened to Whitney's verion at least 3 times every month for 32yrs and can never get enough of it. Whitney killed this song!!
@diqueirozz5 ай бұрын
A huge part of Whitney's songs are covers
@user-nm7xw3vt4s3 ай бұрын
@@diqueirozz and she took them to another level where there is no comparison!!!
@nevah83663 ай бұрын
Sister Sledge sang a version before Linda Clifford.
@flophilp3 ай бұрын
Whitney had almost no original songs, part of the sad reason the industry was able to control her. She didn’t own the rights to much of anything.
@CarysCreatesThings2 ай бұрын
@@nevah8366 Sister Sledge recorded their version in 1982, a year after Linda Clifford.
@Rosannasfriend2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea this was a cover before witnessing it. This is absolutely beautiful. I love this one was very rich and dark tone. So powerful and resonant. Beautiful vibrato as well. Beautiful ceilings in her singing as well.
@TheRetroWoman80 Жыл бұрын
Rich and dark, and smoky. Love it!
@antonioellisacevedo37726 жыл бұрын
A lot of people don't know this, but that's Luther Vandross and his crew singing background. Luther also did the background vocal arrangement as well.
@CeeStyleDj6 жыл бұрын
Antonio Ellis Acevedo cool to know.
@NateTheGr8ness3 жыл бұрын
And Luther Vandross would end up covering this same song 🎵 for his "Songs" album in 1994.
@curt3493 жыл бұрын
Yup. I found out that when Luther sung it on the bet awards
@flowerchild46473 жыл бұрын
But then he forgot Linda Clifford was the original singer of the song he arranged and sang background vocals on.
@andrec74402 жыл бұрын
Nice
@MelMel-hu2ui2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Whitney wasn't the first person to do this song. I just listened to this and Linda's voice is beautiful. I really like this. ❤️
@yourmomchoselife Жыл бұрын
Sister Sledge also did a version of this song before Whitney.
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
This is luther Vandross song. He wrote this for Linda. He also did his own version.
@stormingsun8010 жыл бұрын
i grew up with Whitney's version of this song....and Whitney owns it by far. but i really like this version too...so to me this has to be a great song,sung by some great singers .
@JoyHarrison10 жыл бұрын
I love both versions as each great vocalist brought something different to their interpretation.
@jjsteel432 жыл бұрын
She only owns it if she has the rights to the song
@bmac23102 жыл бұрын
You should hear Patti LaBelle’s live version of this song as well
@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 Жыл бұрын
Whitney took it the roof. She did what needed to be done!
@havefun5824 жыл бұрын
Please don't compare who did what better.....Whitney and Linda are both amazing artists in their own right and timeless legacies! Put some respeck (as birdman said lol) on both of their names. Whitney was obviously inspired by her......greats ALWAYS inspire greats! Please let's just leave it at that and enjoy the gift of music and song these two legends selflessly share with us!❤️❤️❤️
@SuperButterfly2172 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@naeemrasheed9368 Жыл бұрын
WHITNEY DiD it Better.. Period’ttttt… Now respect that!! We got ears we can hear!!!
@angelminaj6179 ай бұрын
Whitney song circles around linda on this song
@talltalllady7 ай бұрын
@@naeemrasheed9368She did no lie
@nicoleday23056 ай бұрын
A M E N !!!
@jeanieasmith13 жыл бұрын
I loooove this version and was so surprised to know that my good friend Linda sang this before Whitney sang it (that I actually sung background on under the production of Narada Michael Walden) Linda sung the hell outta this, no wonder Whitney did a great job.......with this as a guide, how could she not? Jeanie Tracy
@chriscooks54372 жыл бұрын
This is garbage. It sounds like Cher!
@dahomiee2 жыл бұрын
Your her friend?
@Person12216 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@RedSunday19849 жыл бұрын
A singer is nothing without a song, but a song is nothing without a singer. Whitney spoke and lived these words. That is why her versions of songs connected with the world.
@DiffrentDrumr4 жыл бұрын
Can I love both?!? I had this album and loved it long before Whitney performed it. Both are great!!
@chriscooks54372 жыл бұрын
Nope. Choose.
@MCdreamfaerie5 ай бұрын
Yes they are both just straight up classics. 10/10 Picasso
@soundiva22Ай бұрын
Sister Sledge version the best imo!
@javierengraff267110 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Whitney Houston, this song is known worldwide. Whitney changed this song for better and for good. Whitney's version is unmatching..
@shottut8 жыл бұрын
+Javier Engraff It's not known world wide.... it was't that big of a hit.
@jacknickols27268 жыл бұрын
It was a #1 hit dummy. Whitney's version
@mickdenis66308 жыл бұрын
+Corey Salgado In the US... that doesn't make it known worldwide...no one even remembers Where Do Broken Hearts Go or Didn't We Almost Have it All...they were also number one in the US...BIG DEAL
@jacknickols27268 жыл бұрын
it was #1 in the U.S, #1 in Canada. and it had a place under 50 in Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands. ect. Everyone was doing covers of this and nobody could make this a hit. Linda Clifford didn't even get this to be #1 in the U.S so that just goes to show how better Whitney Houston does it
@javierengraff26718 жыл бұрын
+Mick Denis I am from Argentina and Whitney's version is widely known here....
@nicoleday23056 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing... This Woman sang this song - for a first one to sing it, she did her thang.... In a class all by herself. I loved it 🎉
@nevah83663 ай бұрын
Sister Sledge sang it first.
@davidhunt8932Ай бұрын
I though Whitney was the original singer. Great to know.
@silvermist1216 Жыл бұрын
Everytime Whitney Houston covers someone's song she adds that extra extra seasoning.
@DaOrigTruthSeeker9 жыл бұрын
I respect both Whitney and Linda for their outstanding versions. They made wonderful contributions to the world of music. Two memorable performances.
@UNbowed628 жыл бұрын
Yes
@2natree8546 жыл бұрын
I really love listening to the original versions of songs that have been covered by other artist. But that being said, when Whitney takes on a song she always without reservation owns it every time.
@GalaxyNexus1 Жыл бұрын
Most of the time. Not every.
@rellenoz13 жыл бұрын
I really like this. I'm a huge Whitney fan, but THIS song fits her voice, the 80's production, it all works. Kind of gritty the way the 80's were. Not so sleek and polished. I LOVE it. YOu could drop this tune into a movie. Whitney's version would have to run during the closing credits.
@mziwendukuntsele6714 жыл бұрын
The original, in my opinion, is the real deal. The original conjured the beautiful & beloved song into life. Everybody who comes after (no matter how good) will always be an imitator. Imitators copy, but the original will always own it.
@hammertoejoe12 жыл бұрын
This first version is just BRILLIANT and clean: Definitely this song was made for Linda's voice and the character of her voice remarks the concept. I've heard the Sister Sledge version too, a bit more experimental maybe due that it was for a duet, and more risky for the melody and rhythm variations. Whitney Houston however, took it from the original, and seemed she didn't want to change it just except for her freshness and voice skills. Now she's finally in Heaven where she belongs.
@mariahyohannes3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever listened to Whitney sing this live??
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
Luther Vandross did his own version. He actually wrote this song for Linda.
@preciouspapillion-ke3it8 ай бұрын
Have u heard Patti labelle version chuuuuu🔥
@Goshyumplates7 ай бұрын
@@preciouspapillion-ke3itnope but I’m going to listen. She’s just EXCELLENT!!!
@cutienoli11 жыл бұрын
i really never thought that whitney's version was just a copy of this. as what you can hear, someone will really beat the original. Whitney kills the song!
@BscBlk5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Whitney's take on this song, but I like Ms Clifford's take also.
@ecclairmayo41536 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this original. I love learning my musical history, this song is one of my favorites
@tyleross198613 жыл бұрын
I really like this version. This song is great, in general.
@Thehouseofwax12 жыл бұрын
Linda simply rules! I love Whitney's voice but I keep finding amazing songs by this incredible artist! Again: Linda you rule!
@TheLanard9 жыл бұрын
Luther Vandross is singing background.
@user-wo8yf9uy4e11 сағат бұрын
Nice, didn't know this was the original but whitney took it to another level
@TheRetroWoman80 Жыл бұрын
Linda is just a wonderful and lovely contralto who always pleases my ears.
@ronaldelston60396 жыл бұрын
I didn't know this was hers originally, Thank You Linda Love All The Versions Made!
@StevenOsburnHollywood Жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved Linda’s music ever since the movie “Fame” was released. I was about 18 then. Red Light was my all time favorite.
@Elwrt4556 жыл бұрын
Ok, ok she may not have the POWERFUL voice of Whitney Houston but remember Clifford recorded it FIRST
@charlita252 ай бұрын
It still has power and resonance
@prixator10 жыл бұрын
This was enjoyable, for sure, but it seemed to me that Linda clipped off some notes that Whitney extended so beautifully. To each his own, I guess. I love all great artists that always give their best.
@maidstone10 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful ❤. I am a huge Whitney fan and had no idea her version was a cover. There is something very beautiful about this version too
@rafaelvelascoaraguirang Жыл бұрын
I love the original Singer because that is the source of song, without the original Singer, original compositions and original Producer and Manager. The song will never heard.
@IanJames_43 жыл бұрын
Man, Whitney had a lot of success with covers of songs done before.
@mariahyohannes Жыл бұрын
That's because her interpretive skills are top tier. She breathed live into every song she covered.
@Leira626710 ай бұрын
Part of Whitney contract with Clive was not to write her own songs. That's why she did more covers chosen by Clive.
@kimigee27342 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for reminding me of the talent of Linda Clifford. I don't remember this version, but it's very good. Hard for me to get past Whitney's super powerful version of the same song. It's one of my all time favorite songs by Whitney Houston, gives me goose bumps listening to Whitney's version every time I hear it.
@glmtennessee2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of how much I absolutely loved Maxwell’s “This Woman’s Work” Then I heard Kate Bush’s original version and was blown away. Please listen if you haven’t. Both are equally amazing, yet different.
@taylordowning25332 жыл бұрын
Both are incredible. Kate Bush's version breaks my heart.
@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 Жыл бұрын
Maxwell cleared.
@timmy8412124 жыл бұрын
Whitney definitely had the better version. She gave the song what I needed. But glad to hear Luther arranged the background vocals for this version. Definitely a Luther trademark.
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
Sadly not everyone knows.
@TheBluesmanBlue3 жыл бұрын
Linda Clifford you did a great job on the song don't let nobody tell you you didn't you already know because of record label and sometimes management it didn't get the radio airplay it deserved 👏👏👏👏👏 you get ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
@ste.b.74004 жыл бұрын
It's about feeling what you singing. Whitney Houston performances of this song are out of this world
@Redmon059 жыл бұрын
Every now and then someone comes along and makes a good thing great.
@doubledelta8085 Жыл бұрын
I kept thinking I had heard this song before Whitney’s version. Great song. Not a favorite of mine, but both Linda and Whitney did their thing on it!
@Teenasboy50 Жыл бұрын
I love Sister Sledge version!!! It’s a duet with a man and it’s so beautiful!! Check it out if you never heard it before!!
@rosanasari2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this rare gem. I've grown up listening to Whitney's rendition and somehow I feel it's already perfect, almost impossible to let go off of her style. Linda's is much simpler, giving a full chance to explore my own style.
@62Osyrus Жыл бұрын
I knew I had heard this song when Whitney sang it. I like both versions.
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
Luther Vandross version 8s good too. He wrote this song for Linda.
@billyriedel644916 күн бұрын
I love this version because I like her voice's darker tone. I also like the arrangement in this version.
@Abfabrob4u9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous.
@peterclark498 Жыл бұрын
omg ....lets not forget Linda,,,this is beautiful x x
@verahall6498 Жыл бұрын
Kathy Sledge and David Simmons recorded this song after Linda Clifford and then Whitney Houston also did her remake after the 2 before her. Very beautiful song
@andrec74402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting
@QueerSwede112 жыл бұрын
She is amazing!
@honeydiva91712 жыл бұрын
Sister Sledge also covered this song a yr after this was released. I've never heard/ or remember this or S.S version. I thought S.S. originally made it after seeing then preform it on Soul Train a few years ago! Whitney's version is the one I *LOVED* & wanted for my 1st dance at my wedding! She took this song & made it all her own, much like I Will Altars Always Love You! You're greatly missed, Nippy, R.I.P.
@Dbydesign1 Жыл бұрын
Very well done, Linda......absolutely beautifully delivered.
@Halo_11282 жыл бұрын
Linda Clifford has a good strong beautiful voice wow!
@RareMusicalGems13 жыл бұрын
@VirgoDar I think that's why I love Linda's version so much, it just fits. I'm not surprised it was written especially for her. Looking forward to the interview.
@nataliasaveleva183811 жыл бұрын
This is great, but Whitney still did the most amazing version of this song!
@stevescissors13 жыл бұрын
I remember this song so well. Great song! I just purchased this CD. Thanks for posting this.
@armstronglance7 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for Linda recording this song about her and her husband's love, Whitney's version would have never existed. The recording process & techniques made a giant leap from the time Linda recorded this song, and the time Whitney (with her huge budget) recorded the song.
@kizzie3697 жыл бұрын
This sounds just like Donna Summer, especially on her higher notes.
@rf67244 жыл бұрын
True
@sbyrns19673 жыл бұрын
I was thinking same thing, but donna voice is a little more powerful
@lizzylaronde22343 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you are hearing, but I definitely disagree. Donna's voice is very spacious, it fills the air. She also doesn't cut off her notes. Linda has a resemblance to Donna.
@kizzie3693 жыл бұрын
@@lizzylaronde2234 eh, they still sound similar to me 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
@jacobgeiger44023 жыл бұрын
It does... Love Donna Summer R.I.P.❤️
@latishatomblin89445 ай бұрын
I love this version! Both Whitney and Linda did the song justice 🩷
@jldthird11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the recordings that started me buying her albums (way back then). Great post & info - thanks!
@vinxxiii2 ай бұрын
The power of rendition is that you put all your efforts in making the music as if you own it-thats what Whitney did.. However, not to discredit Linda, if she weren't sang this soung Whitney would not have been inspired in singing this song. Both has their own rarity, a music legend and an icon. Miss this kind of music❤️ all love for both of them
@deewoo27762 жыл бұрын
I always LOVED Linda Clifford's ORIGINAL version. Sister Sledge 2nd ORIGINAL version was made into a duet featuring Kathy Sledge (lead singer of the group) and the incomparable David Simmons. Their 2nd original version sounds like a LOVE STORY. Whitney Houston's version (1990) has a more clear powerful sound which I love thanks to music producer Narada Michael Walden. My favorite version is still Sister Sledge even though I love all 3 versions. 💙💙💙
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
You're forgetting Luther Vandross version. He's the one who the song for Linda.
@deewoo2776 Жыл бұрын
I didn't forget about Luther Vandross. I didn't include him. Reason being that he changed the song title. His interpretation is nice.
@kurtadams30217 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC
@v.a.99311 ай бұрын
Miss Clifford is a singer's singer.
@dissentingjustice7539 Жыл бұрын
I love Whitney all day forever. But this is a great song. Also, it was first, so she created a template that Whitney expanded and improved. That's how music works. This is a great first version.
@alacarte5073 Жыл бұрын
Luther Vandross wrote this. He also made a version of it.
@waltonguy2 жыл бұрын
Can’t beat the original!!!!
@rhymeandreasoning2 жыл бұрын
Love the sax solo
@RSTAR200911 жыл бұрын
I heard the Sister Sledge and Whitney Houston version. TODAY I learned that Linda recorded the original. Ramon Hart, Co-Admin Fans Of TV ONE'S UNSUNG Facebook Fan Group
@RareMusicalGems13 жыл бұрын
@heyheyhey167 Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Both versions are wonderful, I thought I should get Linda's version out there for people hear!
@CASantos13 жыл бұрын
Admittedly I thought this was going to suck being that Whitney tore it up and into pieces, particularly live. But I really like this one as well, Linda's voice is very interesting and has wonderful depth. And the song, or at least this arrangement actually does fit her voice a little bit more I think.
@lifewithlawrence1462 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@efg50004 жыл бұрын
I LOVE both versions......But I now know where my friend Nippy got the phrasing from! Both these BEAUTIFUL LADIES inside and out, have been to my home and they are so real and Linda Clifford is a excellent cook she should write a CookBook and she is funny as Hell..
@freakysmart52652 ай бұрын
How can you love music and down either woman both ate
@Kuhstreichler8 жыл бұрын
It is unbelieveable, how many 80s and 90s Hits are recovered. I am disappointed every time, when I experience it.
@ann-marieclarke11917 жыл бұрын
Kuhstreichler,that's what the music Biz is about 'youngman'.
@marthedramatiq Жыл бұрын
Linda sang it beautifully!
@perezmoore43332 жыл бұрын
This song is sung by Linda Clifford, Linda Clifford! Give this lady the credit SHE deserves for this song. If you want to talk about others who have sung this song do so in their comments section, NOT HERE! Why are you clowns so disrespectful?
@ahmadanderson86969 жыл бұрын
Sister Sledge has a very good version also, a duet.
@simonenin7110 ай бұрын
I love love this version
@Sealifeocean7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@shottabwoi3985 Жыл бұрын
If NIPPY remade your song, SHE DID YOU A HUGE FAVOR! 👌🏾♦️ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😱😱😱😱
@danlivni209711 ай бұрын
Awesome version.
@BADNTJD10 жыл бұрын
I like this version but I LOVE Whitney's version. WH just evokes more passion through her version because she was singing about God and that's a different and more beautiful type of relationship to have than with anyone.
@ajbreezy1110 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@ajbreezy119 жыл бұрын
Richey Collazo It all depends on how you interpret it.
@sheevpalpatine64664 жыл бұрын
Beutiful
@JordCA6 жыл бұрын
So its fine (think era tone, and what they were going for), but once Whitney Houston sings your song its over and it becomes hers!! HUGE credit to the writers of this song and the others WH covered!!!!
@NIPPYxMIMI3 жыл бұрын
Whitney just seemed to need that man a bit more than Linda.
@MrCMThompson3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 facts
@daretosayit13 жыл бұрын
@VirgoDar ..Very nice! I'll look for that interview. Honestly, I thought most people knew Linda's was the original. Though I regularly listen to Sister Sledge's music, I've only heard their version of the song once before (I finally listened again today on YT) and as the one time I listened before was a "live" performance/appearance they gave an interview and it was overtly mentioned that it was a cover of Linda's original. Listening to it, you can tell it was written for her. She's still great.
@olessedm.globeukra6 жыл бұрын
Linda Clifford s original interpretation is much better for me) and the music as well as the sax alone is more sexy))
@NateTheGr8ness3 жыл бұрын
OK. I'm really late in the game cause I discovered something new tonight: This came up in my notifications and I had to listen to it. I had NO IDEA that Linda Clifford made this song first! I grew up on Whitney Houston's version and always thought it was an original. Even though I say Whitney had the better version of this song, this is still a good original piece.
@pradeepbalakrishnan31286 жыл бұрын
when Whitney released her version in 1989, I knew I heard this song before. Whitney's version was so....uh.....dope.
@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy Жыл бұрын
She gave it her all, I'm sure.
@avifalco2 жыл бұрын
Whitney was only able to keep this song in hee catalog up until around 1997 .we never heard her sing it live again. The 1990 arrangement became to difficult for her as her range dimension over the years
@Leira626710 ай бұрын
I don't know why people be so judgemental to Whitney about her voice not being the same at late life. That happens to all singers whether they are on drugs or not. Maria C voice is not the same.
@roqueroquely524312 жыл бұрын
adorei maravilhosa voz cantora perfeita linda demais
@rileyelizabeth96279 жыл бұрын
HA! I never knew this was the original.
@nippy229 жыл бұрын
Wow... interesting
@antjohnson35 жыл бұрын
Never knew this version or that she was the original singer of this song until today. Wow! Always of course new off Whitney's version and then Patti LaBelle took it straight to church
@SuperHurricane757 жыл бұрын
Great post!
@LJH_loves_music11 жыл бұрын
Patti Labelle use to sing it on her live tours. Luther Vandross covered the song as well, renamed it "All The Woman I Need".
@bdiaz60814 жыл бұрын
He coulda just left it the same as it turns out!
@AngeBiampandou Жыл бұрын
@@bdiaz6081 No shade
@charlita252 ай бұрын
Nice 👍🏾
@Bahia8213 жыл бұрын
to those who dont like whitney remake, listen to her sing this live! your minds will change. I luv this version as well.
@stevebarrett21065 жыл бұрын
Heck. You don't want to have a song like this to your name and then have someone like Whitney Houston come along and knock it of the park. Not unless you want your song to be immortalised, that is.