Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All - Rehearsal (1987)

[@adaml72]

Who’s still watching in October 2024? Still amazing. Miss her gift and the magic she created.

[@scheckdj]

Could you imagine waking up every morning and knowing you were blessed with that AMAZING Voice.....she had to know it!!!

[@johnpalermo2422]

scheckdj perfectly said

[@DanielCrotty]

I always feel like that when I hear these kind of performances... like DAMN!! How can this woman of posessed this voice and felt so good performing and recording, captivating the world and then still not believing in herself enough to love herself like her fans do... Addiction is a powerful thing :( I think she lost her confidence when she lost so much of her voice, it was the one joy that no one could take away... but drugs destroyed it.. Ahhhh

[@johnpalermo2422]

Danny Charles You are absolutley right and that was well said. Whitney knew in her heart what she had, her voice did things that were actually scary some times lol, and hard to believe a human was capable of belting those notes and vocals out without even trying. I think it very much wreaked psychological havoc on whitney knowing what she had and how it was lost. To quote her voice coach. No singer ever could do what whitney did and that is a fact!

[@tita4359]

scheckdj she worked for it

[@therealjay088]

Imagine the “stuff” that comes with a gift like this. This song was her life testimony.

[@johnpalermo2422]

I'm scrolling through these comments and I have to say I am so glad that people knew how special this woman was. Whitney was not talented she was gifted. Vocal cords kissed by an angel or even god himself. Thank you everyone.

[@kev14609]

She slayed even practicing! Dear Lord what a gift!

[@thomasrehag1747]

👍👍👍👍

[@ScottD_]

best singer of all time. hands down.

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

Amen

[@beugene81]

Scott D I love her live performances.

[@michaelsolorio1751]

Analytical Vocal coach lol nah

[@musix2009]

I like the fact that she never sing songs the same way...Especially this one...

[@ON-ck9eo]

Never heard her sing “lead you to a lonely place” like this before. Just freaking amazing

[@thomasrehag1747]

R.I.P. Angeldiva 💜💜💜💜

[@jkonthank]

Wow, and this was just a rehearsal. Absolutely the most iconic female singer of our life time.

[@DanielCrotty]

YES! I just love how she NEVER sung this song or any of her songs the same way twice... she just felt it each time... that is so rare

[@mafiosoginger]

Danny Charles I always prefer her rehearsals. So natural flawless and powerful

[@vinnylona4177]

So effortlessly ! This is why she is the greatest singer to ever exist . Even any singer will tell you that . No one can compare to nippy . NOBODY ! this right here (Which was a rehearsal) To hear that voice live on stage in all its wonder was truly something to witness. Actually, she sounded better live than she did on recordings, if you can imagine that. Live, she had more freedom to express her feelings, and she was able to improvise much more. And the power that came from her voice was amazing; in my opinion, the physical effort that she put into every performance was unequaled. It was said that on stage she never once complained that the drums were too loud or the band was too loud. And if it was, she would just sing over the band, or sing around the band. She had that kind of power and presence.🙌🏻🙌🏻 . Whitney Houston had it all: Stage presence, vocal octave range ,insane phonetic power and control at mid to high chest vocalization, emotion-full diction and a physical beauty that was immensely complemented by her splendid resonance and timbre; all around she became what many people perceived as perfection. Sure, we had amazing singers at the time such as Mariah Carey but somehow all of these women, to a certain extent, lacked the emotion, the vehemence, and the powerful sheer that Whitney's voice was able to convey. Whitney Houston will be remembered as an anointed gift from nature to all humanity, one that we won't be able to experience anytime soon Whitney is a singer beyond compare. She is incomparable, her unique voice and style of singing is so far different from any other and the best VOICE of our time ...RIP #Queen 1963-2012 Whitney Houston

[@kellymcafee4469]

Perfectly said.

[@billybatson3810]

Nothing to add.

[@mzomuhlemkhize]

Let alone the innate power to heal the psychology of the listener. Whitney's voice was made for soul moods🙌

[@corneliaspearman6998]

Well said 💯

[@mikeyvieira1016]

Wow so.well said about the queen the voice miss nippy whitney houston rip best singer ever and beautiful soul!

[@jboog6061]

I always like the way Whitney attacks the notes when she sings, always confident in her voice🙌🏾

[@MrDTJones1]

That is why she is The Voice. The best live singer ever.

[@ziranchen4794]

This rehearsal could slay 99.99% of the nowadays female singers

[@johnpalermo2422]

ziran Chen lol more like 100%

[@enriqueandrade4995]

ziran Chen 100%*

[@jeffaholics2289]

ziran Chen 199.99% of those both then and now 😂

[@ranmasaotome2876]

@@jeffaholics2289 10000000%

[@Swahili14]

@@jeffaholics2289 1000% LMAO 🤣👍

[@mikeg1211]

This ain’t no rehearsal, this is a full on gold standard triple AAA performance. The VOICE’

[@thomasrehag1747]

Oh yes. 👍👍👍👍

[@nia39]

I cry every time I watch the video...so many negative stories about Whitney. She had the weight of the world on her shoulders and was surround by a lot of people treated her like a bank and family included. Rest in peace.

[@RipleyEE2]

The more I see of Whitney's rehearsals, the more stunning a performer she becomes to me (I didn't think that was possible since I think she is the greatest performer of our time). I know she started young with a great family pedigree, but she made her music happen on her own merit.She not only went in and rehearsed like a pro (and from a very early age) but brought the best she had in her each day (day in and day out) to her performances--rehearsal or live or in the studio. Unique and unequaled.

[@kelltaylor5774]

Simply the most beautiful voice of all time

[@calixleigh-reign4596]

The undefeated Queen of transition from full voice to head voice. I love my Whitney and she will never be replaced!

[@ralex3697]

Imagine those musicians being in a room with greatness Whitney Houston greatest singer of all time

[@nuncasabe9314]

LEGEND! Like that little girl said in the "Make a Wish Video, when Whitney Houston sings, it makes me feel good. It is like fireworks go off inside of me.

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

Thays the feeling!

[@MrJoshuasekhon]

Do you know where the video is?

[@sparkfly7923]

@@MrJoshuasekhon Sorry for the late reply but here it is . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_HgoVudradgtU

[@charlita25]

This is just like listening 👂🏾 to the record 💿

[@Dash120z]

this rehearsal is better than today's singers actual performances.

[@thomasrehag1747]

Oh yes!! 👍👍👍👍❤❤💕

[@perth45]

watching again....I watch these videos of Whitney every day....I still get goose bumps no matter how many times I watch.....

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

perth45 me too and I watch every single day and I can’t believe what a voice and how talented this woman was. I keep her close to my heart. I miss her so much like she’s a part of my family.

[@aponanex]

Me too

[@michaelmottlau2072]

The voice!

[@VocalsFan]

Do you know where is the final performance after the rehearsal?

[@michaelmottlau2072]

Ryuk 007 The concert took place 10 May 1987 at Penn Hall Civic Center in Philidelpia, USA.

[@VocalsFan]

+michael mottlau Thank you.I will search it my friend

[@junali94]

michael mottlau 30 years ago today. RIP Whitney 🎤🎶

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

This is the kind of music and singing we are missing today.

[@davidj1210]

She didn't need to rehearse at all. I think that she just did rehearsals to establish the correct keys and tempos for the musicians.

[@johnpalermo2422]

davidj1210 lol exactly!

[@rafaelfernandez6982]

Exactly😂

[@akuapiatas]

the reason they do rehearsals is for the instruments etc and how their voice fits the arrangement. You wouldn't want Whitney turn up to an event and dunno the arrangement and sounds like sh!t

[@mariahyohannes]

@@akuapiatas that’s the comment said idiot, Whitney had perfect pitch, not much rehearsal needed for her

[@skip031890]

@@mariahyohannes Her pitch was good, but not perfect. She always had a tendency to go sharp.

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

RIP Linda Creed, gone 37 years ago yesterday, 4/10/86. Rest well🙏

[@jayce556]

She is the only woman with angelic voice that captured your heart, superb

[@dbestbllr]

Whitney fan 4 life. Her live performances are usually better than the cd.

[@blakecarrington6997]

GOOD GOD! THIS WOMAN PERFORMED EVERY DAMN DAY! WOW

[@htpzoorhyan67htp55]

No one can sing like she does. She's unique.

[@randallremix]

Cissy taught her SO well. She sang from the head, the heart and the gut EVERYTIME. We'll always keep the WEH legacy burning bright !!

[@Undefeated92]

What a woman... she graced this world, she graced us.

[@thenewyorkmimes5753]

Thanks be to God and the Holy Spirit who anointed Whitney Houston to sing for God.

[@johnpalermo2422]

TheNewYorkMimes absolutley

[@tarangelamcdonald9478]

Yes! Thank God Almighty!

[@dayd7527]

MY absolute favorite Song of Whitney Houston. That was song was an inspiration from God. Because God is Love... He is the Obsolute.. and Whitney new him.... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LaCheleWallace]

Rehearsal? Please. Little to no effort. Her voice is so robotic. Perfect pitch, tone, clarity and just all around perfect. I like when she hit that mid-range of all at 2:42. That was nice. And of course she nails the big of all part like always. She stood tall, confident and dignified and tore it up like the boss she was/is. I wish I could sing like her.

[@benedicteknutson]

The brightest star to ever shine upon us. 🌟❤️

[@jamesrick80]

People may not know but this woman is a genius in directing a orchestra....she is the reason why the "When you believe" performance at the oscars was re composed to fit Whitney's and Mariah's voices. Mariah was having trouble with the more classical arrangement of the song so Whitney instructed the orchestra on the necessary chord changes and still outsung Mariah, I'm sure Whitney could have done the classical arrangement if she wanted to.

[@JRLOC]

Your insecurity shines bright every time you mention Mariah in Whitney video comments.

[@jaypaidincash]

How imsecure...someone is mad that the 5 octave songbird is well. I love whitney but i hate her fans that are so insecure against mariah...they being mariahs name up just out of spite

[@Shinemodel]

@@jaypaidincash Mariah

[@mariahstripped]

It’s fine, Mariah outsang on Oprah.

[@sir3958]

@@JRLOC This was even stated by BabyFace so what exactly are you talking about???

[@TRAVELZILLA]

omg this is incredible. jeeeeeezz

[@thomasrehag1747]

2024. I look to you..... 💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖🌹🌹R. I. P. my Angeldiva.

[@MrDTJones1]

best singer ever. enough said. she is and always will be THE VOICE.

[@wataworks6478]

I suddenly miss my childhood. Good times. I miss Whitney. :)

[@claricesieiro4431]

Whitney era uma explosão em tudo, em voz, em presença de palco um carisma inigualável, ela tinha uma postura de Rainha, majestosa no que fazia. Ela sentia cada nota como um coração batendo, sua voz ecoava em nós provocando emoções que não há tradução em nenhum idioma, só o Divino. Com certeza ela era do Céu e os Céus a ouviam cantar como quem louva ao Seu Criador. Whitney veio de Deus e Ele a recolheu porque aqui não era seu lugar. Estrelas 💫 brilham na amplidão e não na terra, Whitney forever ❤️ estrela de Deus 🌟🙏🕊️✨!!!

[@daejohnson9359]

the fact that she pulled the mic down all the way and still had the same volume

[@JRLOC]

I remember how deeply she was hurt that her own community rejected her for trying to sing white when all she did was sing like Whitney. No one ever sang like her, nor could they. RIP Beautiful Angel

[@sir3958]

J RLOC Yea and now a days black people accept anything with these artist.

[@bruhbruh112]

@@sir3958 EXACTLY! SHE PAVED THE WAY

[@musix2009]

And she never got over that...stupid folks....I tell ya my people sometimes aggravate my bones..

[@TheDealvin]

Singing white?...the record company wanted her to have a more pop sound....she naturally sings with a gospel influence....she always sang her own way...

[@JRLOC]

deALVIN DOPSON She sang her own way and was called a “sellout,” and “whitewashed.” Those comments were hurtful even though she presented a tough exterior. We are so fortunate to have lived in the era of Whitney Houston.

[@626075]

This is my favourite version of The Greatest Love All, it's just gorgeous. Xx

[@cecilmjohnson]

Whitney is and was simply the BEST!!!!!!!! Vocally no one could touch her. She was one of the greatest voices of our time. God broke the mold after creating her. Everyday I still listen to a Whitney Houston song. I've been doing that for the past 10 years. There has not been a day that has passed, that I don't hear one of her song either in my car or on youtube. God bless you Whitney, we miss and love you. Rest in peace!!!!!!!!

[@ronaldruga3266]

The greatest queen of all time.thank you nippy for sharing to us such a wonderfull voice of all time.also for all the songs that inspire us everytime wher'e in our down moments.your songs,your singing ability coming from the heart tells us to fight.you're an inspiration.GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.rest in peace queen.

[@chim91]

Stunning! Incomparable !! Superb!! Divine! Beautiful! Gone too soon...

[@carterimming5659]

Gee I wonder how anyone got through a song without a backtrack back then🤔 Oh wait! They could actually sing!

[@perth45]

To all the singers in the world today....THIS is how its done....if you can't do it half as well....leave well alone....!!!!

[@alonso19689]

Amen. : ) ; )

[@dr.robertneville6679]

This was my preschool graduation song,

[@AliciaBrown19882011]

The VOICE will be missed but her LEGEND still lives on!

[@crystalsmith4187]

Forever , Whitney.. RIP, this world is to much. You did a good job, and if you never made another record. You were good enough.

[@bhonda3]

I've never heard her sing "all" @4:37 that way before she usually opens it out more... Love rehearsal mode, you get to hear different things!...Thank You mariahrocks0716 for uploading these gems!!

[@odumosuolusegun2781]

She sang it like that closed from 85 to 87.. 88.. She started opening it out more 88/89 onwards.. look for her performances from 85-88...she sang it like that ..even the grammy version or the mtv award versions from 87 and 86 respectively or the wembley 1988 version

[@divasummer100]

A lot of times Whitney sings better in rehearsal's than during the actual event. She's usually more relaxed if you can believe it. That may be one reason or because she did hit that note during the first couple of era's more often like that live.

[@nathanjohntv7902]

Thats what we called sustainable breathing without losing her voice by holding the notes until the end... Odumosu Olusegun

[@theoneandonly2503]

She started to open it out around 1987 I think. Before she used to sing it closed like that all the time

[@ppgenterprise7950]

theoneandonly2503 she opened up in 1988 during the 88 portion of the moment of truth tour

[@thomasrehag1747]

Captivates me, unique, transience - painful, divine - oh you flower of diffuse transcendence.... 💜💜💜💜💕💕💕💕😔😔🌹🌹

[@nia39]

I can watch this over and over...Love it!

[@TheBerger12345]

this is so perfect love the vojce💕

[@smiggles6963]

That voice is just monstrous

[@ayyyce]

I feel 1987 to about 1994 was her ultimate vocal prime, would anyone else agree? I choose this range because by ‘87 she was fully accustomed to her success and fame, and was completely confident in herself / her abilities. By ‘94, her voice was definitely matured, maybe a little strained and raspy from use (and maybe lifestyle habits), but still beautifully flexible. I think it was unfortunately downhill from there. What does everyone else think?

[@jboog6061]

True but also 97’-99’ she basically had the same voice as 94 but a little bit thinner.

[@touka7317]

95-99 was kinda a rollercoaster in terms of her ever changing vocal condition but overall she still had a considerable degree of excellence ... for me, if anything it was her tonal quality that went downhill through the years since 1998

[@trimanemckenzie3943]

Tonal wise I think 1987 to body guard era was out of this world. Her range was peak at about 85-91 . But her great improvisation skill was from about 87 to the end of her career . A vocal genius she was

[@codezero7981]

agree, after 1996 is where the real vocal decline happened

[@diorrboyyyy]

@@codezero7981 not really

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

That voice... Such a rare video. Thank you so much. My favorite artist of all times.

[@chromebook2447]

RIP Whitney Houston!

[@hg2tango1]

You are spot on about others using Whitney. She was such a good soul..,,she was a vehicle for so many people and situations. Her family totally failed her but she still had to do the work and she just couldn't do it. She needed to 'go to the Rock' and pull herself out. She had a lot of distraction and pain in her life. That's part of what made her so amazing. She was an amazing person and performer - one of a kind - she is greatly missed and always will be.

[@reginabellestar]

The greatest!!! Voice is voice is voice. No voice comes close or at least too close to this. Whitney, sing in heaven

[@grethomory]

You are so right. I don't know why they didn't ever make a Whitney Houston live CD. She really lets loose live.

[@miss-cee-elle]

This brings tears. No one knew how her life would turn up to be and end "that" way. Everyone loves Whitney. Be at peace, always, Nippy. 💙

[@vene1840]

How - who who can sing like that sick vocals!! Wow. She has the most incredible voice!! No one yesterday or today can sing like that!

[@bartofdarkness]

NO MARIAH, NO CELINE, NO LADY GAGA ! WHITNEY WAS AND IS THE BEST FEMALE VOICE IN THE WORLD, THAT CLASS, THAT VOICE, THAT SOUL ! RIP WHITNEY,QUEEN OF THE MUSIC, OF ALL TIME !

[@mikeyjohn9903]

Agree Totally Whitney will always be The Greatest Vocalist of All Time.

[@genesissenon7219]

Whitney

[@zok9911]

WoooooooooooW thank you so much for this A M A Z I N G WHITNEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Visiblediety]

She took her time with this

[@eXtremeMohaz]

no matter what angle the camera take spot on her she really stands gracefully and class...never mind the voice cozt here is no debate or explanation on that...she is the only woman/singer who own that voice and that name...and no once can touches her nor comes close to her, not even before mostly not even now.

[@jnoyes8180]

She sounded so beautiful!

[@nippyhouston6816]

No Makeup but she so beautiful

[@cancerwoman4733]

Thank you soo muzdt for sharing wdeo

[@codezero7981]

the greatest female vocalist that has ever lived.

[@dennybish67]

Nothing But Love x

[@samuelpierce2815]

May 10th 2019, 32 years ago today

[@Jodgie]

These are the best moments -captures on rehearsals.

[@joygolden8869]

This version is so angelic.

[@mariannarosario6294]

She was TRULY THE BEST! I love her and her music and I miss her so much! God love you, bless, keep you and protect you and Bobbi Kristina your daughter together in heaven along with your beloved Auntie ReeRee (Aretha Franklin). You are truly loved and missed forever.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

R.I.P. Linda Creed and Whitney Houston.

[@aristotelescristiansaponte1917]

una de las mejores voces en la historia de la musica , una cantante imponente en el escenario

[@lancomelvr]

4:40 amazing

[@Saythat]

I cant believe whitney growl even in rehearsal, growling can damage the vocal cord but she still give her all even in rehearsal

[@akuapiata]

what a beautiful voice, simply stunning. And she is only rehearsing...

[@anacamara5561]

Ela cantava como ninguém. Sua voz dava o maior e melhor de uma afinação. Os mais afinados violinos não se comparava a sinfonia e sintonia da perfeição da voz de Whitney Elizabeth Houston. Minha e a nossa eterna The Voice. O meu amor é para sempre. Eu te amo eu te amo eu te amo. Bjs 😘👑👑👑👑👑💗🌹

[@ramonferreira9611]

Ana Camara concordo com você

[@chim91]

It's unbelievable what she could do with that VOICE! And that was only rehearsal!

[@kennethbrdk]

There are great singers, amazing singers and then there are a few who were gifted by God!

[@yasmine7ml]

Amazing Whitney the best of the best !!! ever ! miss u whitney !!! thanks for sharing Mariahrocks !!

[@Timothywu1012]

that's the VOICE~~~ Super Star forever~~~~

[@ew7859]

100% Pure class... Whether she was high or not.... Regardless she was utterly unstoppable, untouchable.

[@MrDTJones1]

that is rehearsal? my goodness. i would hate...actually...LOVE...to have heard the real live performance. i bet she nailed it. she always did. and always sang live...no matter what. folks judge...but that lady sang and sang...flaws and all...for almost 3 decades. gone too soon. missed terribly. my love for great vocalists...was inspired by her. that is a greatest love of all. we will always love you whitney.

[@nate4254]

I really believe that HER rehearsals were to make all around her do their parts to the highest level.....NOTHING LESS because HER rehearsals were just live performances

[@glorianelson4575]

I love and miss her so much 😪💔😘😘😘'2020'

[@JazzyBlackNettah]

Blessed and gifted!

[@motionsickness9610]

A true soprano.

[@apartdagente]

Belíssima, como cantar muitas músicas de forma diferente dr todas.... Whitney houston faz isso.

[@robinsaunders8525]

Anointed and gifted from GOD HIMSELF.

[@fede8327]

4:47 😍😍😍😍

[@fleurb1287]

RESPECT !

[@whitneyfan7107]

4:32 When the rehearsals sound better than the studio Only Whitney the voice ❤️