Reacting to Whitney Houston's "I Am Changing" LIVE in San Francisco 1986

[@ramongerman6440]

She is the boss of all singers. What a beast, who’s in this earth can defeat this girl, nobody can. Simply like that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheRemixstress]

Trust me, as a Whitney FANATIC, there is no video footage of this performance that I know of, for years I've wished I could see her performing this rendition on video.

[@panjiardiansyah4006]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGwip2eZZJrd5Y Check this short clip, her another performance with same rendition

[@jejepalmer]

my aunt had it recorded on tape (as well as many other early performances such as the 1985 disney performance) but they all burnt away along with her house because of the california wildfires back in 2018. heartbreaking because we can never get that footage back.

[@diorrboyyyy]

@@jejepalmer OMG???????

[@jejepalmer]

@@diorrboyyyy i know, it truly pains me to this day. i would’ve given anything to still have the tapes. i wish i was old enough to have uploaded them to the internet before they burned. i’m just grateful that i got to see some of them, especially the 1985 promotional performance at disneyworld. i should’ve asked my aunt if she perhaps digitised any of the footage but unfortunately she passed just a few months ago. hopefully while we’re sorting through her things i stumble across a digitised version of it, but i doubt it as she was quite old and probably didn’t know how to do that stuff.

[@TheRemixstress]

Whitney's Operatic head notes are God sent.....The most perfect head notes I've ever heard from a singer. Another reaction that I absolutely LOVE. 👏👏💖💖💖

[@AlexisSamone]

The Remixstress yes! The most effortless head voice!! And thank you!!

[@ItsMyPleasureToDenyYou]

. . . Absolutely. The only vocalist who matches her in head voice is KeKe Wyatt. Both very powerful anointings.

[@ogkush1916]

@@ItsMyPleasureToDenyYou nahhh Keke Wyatt's head voice has nothing on whitneys.. its not as full, bright or operatic... Now Keke is a Beast and her head voice is excellent but she lacks the support and fullness of an opera singer that Whitneys had.

[@ItsMyPleasureToDenyYou]

@@ogkush1916 - Incorrect, my dear. ---->>>> . . . KeKe Wyatt's voice lacks absolutely nothing, her voice couldn't be "fuller" OR "brighter", and the ability to be an "opera singer" or hit "operatic notes" is not the way you measure vocal agility. Yes; Whitney Houston could sing operatic. KeKe Wyatt sings (can hit notes) in whistle register. KeKe Wyatt also possesses the "grit" and the "growl" of a powerful belt/chest voice that Whitney Houston either didn't have, never used or simply wasn't famous for. (And I won't even mention KeKe Wyatt's incomparable "runs" and "riffs.") Again, I am fans of them BOTH. I do believe that Whitney Houston "set the standard" in many regards for the modern/contemporary female recording artist. But stop all of this "got nothing on" crap. God's Anointing varies from person-to-person, is EQUALLY powerful and was never meant to be "cookie cutter" or "identical." . . . This means we value and appreciate each individual for the gifts that He uniquely gave. ;-)

[@ogkush1916]

@@ItsMyPleasureToDenyYou I don't need a breakdown of Kekes voice I've actually seen her live and listen to her countless times on youtube. Yes she can hit whistle notes but still not like an opera singer. She deffo has all the capabilites but just lacks the extra discipline it would take to make her a world class vocalist.. its been stated by another vocal coach and agreed with by her brother who is also a great singer.. ppl like yourself need to understand it takes nothing away from her, infact it's a high praise and she can blow.. but Whitney voice had a fullness, richness, brightness n ring in her prime and actually executed operatic feats aswell as sang opera. Now I'm sure Keke can but I've heard whitney do it. NO one in the pop industry or arguably even in gospel has a headvoice like Whitney and Her mother Cissy had, it is operatic, full, bright, flexible, powerful, quiet.. they both easily could have gone into opera. Anyway both singers blow but no Keke's head voice isn't of whitneys it blossoms higher due to her voice type. I've seen her sing i will always love you. Range wise its not the highest head note think a G#5. Keke hits it, easily but, its not about hitting it, its How and what colour,tones n timbre comes out. N Whitneys was butter.. listen to her sing opera along side sting and Pavarotti on her, its brief but proves my point.

[@djk1mya]

I hear Cissy lessons in this performance ... that fire and flight!!!!!!! And a lil Luther....Whitney is the best singer ever!!!! Miss her with all my heart!❤️

[@odumosuolusegun2781]

you are right. She totally brings everything to the table

[@thabigcohuna]

Whitney will wear you out that all you can do it just sit back and shake your head because it’s so good

[@djk1mya]

This is message Whitney..... she had just lost her musical director .. such a young age and she waking out those dark days of despair.. I remember this comcerts .. she eats these notes .. explosion 💥

[@reneemartin943]

She tore that song up & all around a beast nobody I mean will ever compare 🎯🎯 RIP Queen One of the Best ever in History ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽💯💯🎯🎯 & Michael Jackson 🎯🎯💯💯🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@MasterSuperBlaster]

Truth. She was launching NATO scud missiles and incinerating everything in sight ! Check out the 13 minute London version on my channel (my only upload) it is even scarier, with more dramatic and longer belts.

[@jonathangrant5176]

Girl your so pretty

[@AlexisSamone]

Jonathan Grant thank you 😊

[@ff2ff263]

I don't people realise how incredibly complicated some of these vocal feats are. The use of dynamics are extraordinary

[@Thelonementalfighter]

Yeah her voice was so light during the 80s and very splinto opera vocals. Great reaction

[@lordvoldemort5725]

Girl you’ve definitely been Whitneyfied with all these videos on her, and I LOVE IT

[@AlexisSamone]

Lord Voldemort lol I have definitely been whitneyfied!! I’m loving it here!

[@lordvoldemort5725]

Alexis Samone Btw that high note at 7:16 Was a B5-C6 Incase you were wondering lol

[@AlexisSamone]

Lord Voldemort that’s so high! Lol Thank you!

[@sonjabethay2277]

A new Nippian, I love it

[@SusanMoorer]

Phenomenal!❤❤

[@baz1000]

07:23 Damn Girl You that note too... Go Ahead!!!

[@kennethbrdk]

This performance was out of this world - so sad there aren't a video of this!

[@user-qu4yn1fm4z]

Performances like this are what solidify her as the greatest of all time. Who else sings like this? What angels from Heaven would sound like.

[@SerafiniAGaunt]

One amazing thing that Whitney did with her voice is being able to control her volume like she was turning a dial. 10:29 she likely didn't move the mic away from her mouth - that was all diaphragm control

[@AlexisSamone]

Serafini Gaunt that’s insane!

[@SerafiniAGaunt]

@@AlexisSamone Yeah! Her vocal ornaments that she used are so underrated haha If you haven't already can you listen to her cut IYBT single "Dancing on the Smooth Edge"? Easily her best song

[@moneyprepnow8410]

Wow! This gives me a new take on Whitney Houston's voice. Thank you.

[@mtblood1]

HANDS DOWN YOU GET IT AND YOU ARE THE BEST! NIPPY ALWAYSSSSS!!!!!

[@indakut]

wow this was awesome Whitney gives me Life

[@RC-ur9kz]

Greatest Love of all live 1990 arista records Cant believe you did this so amazing. Whitney in her absolute prime

[@donovanrobinson1843]

This screamed cissy houston. This is exactly how her mom would sing this song. This was imitation of Cissy all the way.

[@Mehapes7777]

Cissy is impeccble singer but whitney sounds better

[@ogkush1916]

@@Mehapes7777 yes but cissy approach yo singing is World Class.. ive listened to some of her recordings she was and excellent story telling via singing, very dramatic like a classical/Opera/Gospel/ Blues singer combined.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@Mehapes7777 Cissy is older so of course she sounds different you're crazy if you think Whitney didn't learn from her mom all this amazing ability her mom was huge but she could've been bigger she worked with Elvis for a reason and if it wasn't for Cissy Whitney wouldn't be the best in the game.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@ogkush1916 he doesn't know what he's talking about 😂 Cissy back before we heard of Whitney was amazing.

[@bestvocalsbyvocalists849]

@@Mehapes7777 yes and?Doesn't matter if Whitney is better,bc her mom is a vocal beast.

[@skcchiefs8928]

I loved her younger voice. This "bootleg" version is spectacular and provides an example of her control, range and ridiculous power. Perhaps you might check out "A Quiet Place" if you haven't already.

[@thabangmohahabe5616]

Whitney's Voice though guys😭😭😭

[@michellemiller4603]

I haven’t been able to find video for this performance and I have really tried lol. She is on absolute fire in this performance. Her tone, diction, emotive ability and head voice are just unmatched in my opinion. She is truly superior in her prime. My top 3 is constantly changing lol. Great reaction!! More Whitney!!

[@dannygringhuis4692]

Just a wow reaction!!!!!😍😍😍

[@onedollarbleach6891]

This is a prime example of Whitney’s vocal perfection, everything was just literally perfect. And btw I peeped that high note u hit 😍😍😍😍

[@burioli]

Hey, can you react to whitney houston singing where do broken hearts go live in nelson Mandela tribute 1988? A hug from brazil 🇧🇷❤

[@toriboy25]

Yes!!!!

[@barimelodybrooks]

That 1st ‘changing’ she Enunciates every vowel and consonant with ease!😍😍😍

[@GATURKS]

Tiktoker G.A.TURKS says: so impressed by the colorful description and how you just get and nail all the high points.... awesome!

[@AlexisSamone]

Thank you!♥️

[@barimelodybrooks]

One Moment n Time..Grammys 89 This Day (Rehearsal) Greatest Love of All (Wimbledon)

[@maninblack9271]

The important thing of your channel is you educate us and as we listen to your explanation we appreciate such a great talent whitney had.

[@treysworldfr]

THATS MY NIPPPY/QUEEN!!!

[@popswally1807]

I love your reaction. And do not underestimate your vocals. It is great. Dennis from Jamaica

[@AlexisSamone]

pops wally thank you!! 😍😍😘

[@MrSoulshock44]

Oh no you didn't react to this vocal slayage 16hrs ago and I'm just watching it now. I'm shook 😳

[@AlexisSamone]

MrSoulshock44 🤣🤣

[@MrSoulshock44]

@@AlexisSamone the version she did in New York is vocally even greater. You don't have to react to it but you will be even more impressed ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHOsYqd7jtt_h7c

[@AlexisSamone]

MrSoulshock44 where has my musical soul Been if not listening to this Whitney?! Like wth? Lol

[@jobuck879]

Alexis Samone Hey my friend. I am still watching this reaction every single day lol. There’s so many live performances of hers that will leave you shooketh to the core lol. I don’t want you to react to this but I do want you to listen to her when she was 16 years old. It’s called Eternal Love. There’s no video, it’s just a lot of pictures of Whitney on it. Tell me what you think when you hear it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3XaqoWoYtmBpc0

[@MrSoulshock44]

@@AlexisSamone Thank God for KZbin. We would still have NO IDEA 😄

[@Vallentina0325]

I wanted to reach out to you today & wish you a Happy Birthday in a special way. I went into "the archives" & look what I found. This right here is what made me a subscriber on the spot. Thank you for this. Wishing you mad, passionate, extraordinary love on every level. It's what you deserve on your birthday & every day. You are missed.

[@AlexisSamone]

@@Vallentina0325 💓🥰 you’re so sweet! Thank you for being such an amazing friend in this rough space of KZbin. My birthday was amazing and I have been enjoying life more and more as I age. Thank you Val!

[@tmason3409]

Girl, don't be messing around with us Whitney fans! We will have your channel doing nothing but reviewing Whitney videos & performances LMAO. I'm joking (not really hehe), but love your channel and you seem like a beautiful spirit! Many blessings to you.

[@AlexisSamone]

T Mason lol no really! We’re gonna have to cap this Whitney series at some point 🤣🤣🤣 and thank you 😊

[@AlexisSamone]

T Mason lol no really! We’re gonna have to cap this Whitney series at some point 🤣🤣🤣 and thank you 😊

[@tmason3409]

@@AlexisSamone 😂😂😂

[@nichollojaybuselak1641]

Great reaction!❤👍 Please react to her "The greatest love of all" live at 1990 15th arista anniversary.

[@johnmoore2489]

Every time I hear this performance I get the chills !! I was the one who ranked this number 3 btw 😂 and that’s really saying something considering how amazing it is !! I think I mainly rank it number 3 because you can’t actually see it 😒

[@AlexisSamone]

John Moore haha I couldn’t remember who said it but I just knew it was blasphemy lol but yes, I wish I could see the performance

[@Black_American_Native]

New sub. I love how you study her voice. This whole concert she was on fire that night. Thanks much

[@PePinmySteP]

Greatest Love of all live 1990 arista records is number ONE

[@pietropennesi3616]

Lei non è mai uguale ! Non è mai stata uguale ! Non è uguale mai . Non è uguale a nessuno . Lei è sempre nuova ! Lei è ETERNA ! ❤️💓🌟

[@Mehapes7777]

Girl you're awesome! Love your channel

[@AlexisSamone]

Hey friends! First off, thank you so much for dropping in on my video and comment section to talk about different techniques and overall reactions to this video! I do appreciate your support! Please write in this thread more videos from Whitney to react to. I’m tryna to gather my list for it and plan out my video days for it. Please and thank you!

[@jonathangrant5176]

One song and one moment in time greatest love of all

[@joelprince4170]

Alexis Samone hey Alexis can you please react to whitney Houston singing one song you will be amazed.

[@jonathangrant5176]

@@joelprince4170 I love that performance

[@jamielee6229]

Greatest Love of All - Live Wembley 1988

[@johnlewis195]

We were blessed and we lost her!!!!!!! RIP NIPPY

[@iss_iam809]

young Whitney sounded just like her Mother Cissy to me.

[@ashleygadson1101]

The ONE & only whiteny .. best singer .. best Entertainer in the world

[@jobuck879]

What did I tell you? Lol. She has a god given talent that could not be denied. This is why I wanted you to react to this version because you could see her greatness and growth from 1984. Rumor is that Jennifer Holliday herself asked Whitney to stop performing this (this was during the era of Dream Girls ) during her concerts. Every single time I hear this my whole body gets chills. This single performance solidified Whitney’s superiority. Once again, see how Whitney used her instrument far greater. Listen at how she sustains these notes with ease on pitch. Unfortunately it’s impossible to find a video of this performance. I’m sure someone has it but they are probably holding it for ransoms to the highest bidder lol. Yes!! Talking to your favs had me cracking up...I need some oxygen.

[@johnmoore2489]

I’ve also heard that !! I’ve also heard that she said Whitney had no soul after she performed “I Am Telling You” at the 1994 AMAs !!

[@AlexisSamone]

Yes!! This was so breathtaking and it really showed me who Whitney was and that she would reign forever!

[@jobuck879]

John Moore Never heard that but it could possibly be true. The difference between their performances is that Jennifer is singing to hold on to her man that she knows has either fell in love with another woman or has been caught with another woman, Whitney is singing about her love for her man, she’s totally in love with her husband and telling him no matter what the world is saying about their relationship and marriage she’s not going to leave. It’s the emotional feelings and their interpretation of the performance that tells the story. I myself think they are both fantastic renditions because of the interpretations they show.

[@thabigcohuna]

Jennifer definitely had an issue with Whitney but after hearing Whitney do this song night after night I understand why

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@jobuck879 doesn't matter, back then women were brutal in the music industry that's why Whitney was telling the younger generation to stop that bs Whitney hated the competition she was supportive of all women for this exact reason. Whitney had some haters for sure not just Jennifer Holiday.

[@swicca5040]

I loved the detailed way of your vocal analysis. Whitney´s voice is fantastic, amazing

[@ParaLarry]

Okay Alexis you gotta do Whitney Houston - All At Once San Remo 1986! She did so phenomenally that they asked her to sing it again right after she finished which is UNHEARD of!

[@braxxon]

Yessssssss Friend , Queen Nippy and you betta sang .

[@t-mack-c6476]

It is so good to watch someone react with real musicality. Love this video. Just subscribed. Please react to or watch greatest love of all video (blue dress and kid on stage). Her vocals are shear power.

[@AlexisSamone]

Tequia Mccormick I keep hearing about doing that song! Thank you for the sub 🥰

[@HouseofCouture7]

YEEESSSSSSS Alexis!!!!!!!!!! We're literally having the same reactions during these Whitney Reaction videos....and both sippin at the same time, lmao!!!! And I'm loving when you add some of your vocals in their too! #Beautiful

[@AlexisSamone]

Haha thanks for watching these vids! I see ya comments! Thank you 💕

[@HouseofCouture7]

@@AlexisSamone I’m gettin my COMPLETE & TOTAL life watching these vids rn, lmao!!!! Me and you are in here having a BALL and gettin tipsy as hell!!! Lol

[@AlexisSamone]

@@HouseofCouture7 🤣🤣🤣

[@longbranch11207]

Omg this was beast mood wow

[@ilovelove4833]

They have this performance in her camp but I’m sure they not gonna let it out they did use part in the movie “Whitney”.

[@sherrywatson1283]

React to her Song In Return Live in the 90's

[@mtblood1]

WATCH HER LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA....ALL SONGS

[@jonathangrant5176]

One moment in time

[@Ka-sigh]

I would like for you to react to Whitney Houston “Home” Live from the Griffin Show in 1983 when she was first introduced to the world 🥺💕 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE‼️

[@Vallentina0325]

Alexis, Alexis, Alexis, Half way in, I had to go get me a shot of Hennessey! Gurl, your critique is so on point! Thanks for deconstructing this mega hit. I'm learning a lot from you. So much so that, I immediately hit the subscribe button. Keep 'em coming.

[@AlexisSamone]

Siempre Boricua awe thank you!! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and rocking out with me!

[@onedollarbleach6891]

I have so many Whitney suggestions!!! So first I suggest for the love live 1987 San Jose, all the man I need 1991 Tokyo dome, you give good love London 1986, he I believe wembley 1988, and lastly home 1983 on the merv griffin show (which was her first ever live television performance)

[@belindablaylock7961]

I am in❤️

[@baobabs727]

Whitney is THE GOAT. Don’t y’all sleep on Patti’s head voice. The most powerful ever.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

Two different styles Patti is a older generation so her and Whitney aren't in competition so no need to compare.

[@Swahili14]

Yes Patti's HEADVOICE is much fuller than Whitney's But even Cis Houston's HEADVOICE is as full as Patti's if not fuller Whitney's had opera quality HEADVOICE with insane agility of a coloratura as well It's safe to say she'd the best HEADVOICE in the industry She's absolutely free and could anything with her HEADVOICE

[@jaysoulxselah8260]

The Wembley version and the new york version are better than the cali version. In Wembley she lets off some growls and runs that made me throw my phone lol. I have yet to hear a female singer top her Wembley performance vocally. And im a huge fan of stone cold vocalist so that says alot

[@TheMastersuperblaste]

Agreed. Here's the link to a newly uploaded higher quality version of the Wembley London version. Whitney committed a criminal offense to every singer that ever lived with this performance (along with the San Francisco and NY renditions) and should've been fined/arrested/jailed for it. This 23 yr old, 110 pound young lady saw this song walking down the street and creeped up on it in a white van (with no windows) offered it candy, lured it into the van, drove it to a remote location, murdered it, dismembered it and buried it. No evidence= Cold case! She took a 4 min song (as it is sung in it's original form by J.Holiday) and turned it into a gospel/opera/Broadway vocal spectacle that can never be topped by anyone. I've heard many renditions of this song and none of them can match this. Mariah (as great as she was in her prime) would've short-circuited herself into a stroke if she attempted this kind of vocal savagery in front of a live audience. Idc how much bigger her range is. Her whistle register and flipping notes all over the place is child's play compared to the 300 foot tall beast on a warpath we hear in this performance. Only a male opera tenor like Pavorotti could belt with this kind of authority and superhuman power. This woman was not 100% human! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpSqpKafhKaqY7c

[@yoooox4]

Welcome to the club lol 💛😂

[@kennethbrdk]

You should react to a song for you from 1991 - welcome home heroes concert. Thumbs up for your selection so far!

[@sherrywatson1283]

She Wearing Yellow on In Return

[@yvenhess-thema7293]

I would love you to listen by example to Edith Piaf "Lymne a l'amour", Judy Garland "Ol' man river" or Billie Holiday "Strange fruit"

[@Vallentina0325]

Yven Hess: I fell in love w/Edith Piaf the very first time I heard "Hymne a l'amour." If she ever did a critique on it, I would lose my mind!

[@LunarEclips333]

I really wanna see you react to PRETTYMUCH “Gone 2 Long” In The Basement version...I feel like you would enjoy it.

[@isandrofrancees7377]

I think a song for you for sure would beat it maybe there are more performances that would beat this. Btw loveed the video😁

[@AlexisSamone]

Isandro Francees thank you 😊

[@maikon549]

👏👏👏

[@TamirYardenne]

I don’t entertain conversations with people that try to compare Whitney Houston’s gift to anyone else's. It’s a waste of time.

[@ghjhgjdfhhjfghefhjfg3327]

Amen!

[@johnlewis195]

Arista"..Won't release it. Or talk to Pat Houston

[@jaysoulxselah8260]

Also the Wembley version is like 11 mins long lol

[@douglas11b1]

Será que você poderia reagir a Whitney Houston nesses vídeos: * Quiet Place 1987 * I Have Nothing/ I Will Always Love You (Live Brazil) * I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Live at Arista 15th anniversary) * When You Believe [with Mariah Carey] (Live Oprah) * Greatest Love Of All (Welcome Heroes...) ♥

[@cornellthorpe4028]

That rank like number 35

[@markperges4662]

Please react Regine Velasquez what kind of fool am I twenty anniversary..

[@user-td6fq7or8d]

Her performance of this song in new york in 1986 is 100 times better.

[@TheMastersuperblaste]

The London version is the best

[@TheMastersuperblaste]

@Dean Sanders Actually, it was in 1986. Her only 1984 performance of this song was at the Arista showcase/party.

[@msbudmsbud7593]

Are you the sister of Janet Jackson ?

[@zerekanthony2203]

I'm in the minority here but this isnt one of my favorites by her. I can't ever accuse Whitney of showboating but this is the one rare example...its just too much. Every other time Whitney shows out it works because of the sincerity in her voice she has this magic to make ur soul bend to her will- but in this one its just Whitney doing all the things she can do and I'm not under her spell like normal. Dint get me wrong there is some Whitney magic there, to me its a rare example of Whitney throwing the kitchen sink at folks. Not my fave... Love for u to react to a duet. She's done several with Cece Winnans, one with Mary J Blige, and a host of other singers. Love to see u reat to Bridge Over Troubled Waters with Cecee

[@AlexisSamone]

Zerek Anthony I can totally respect that. It was a long drawn out performance that could’ve possibly been shaved off by 3 or 4 minutes and served the same purpose

[@zerekanthony2203]

@@AlexisSamone exactly u said it better than I did but thats exactly what I was getting at.

[@Fuzziefeelings]

She had one album, had had limited amount of original songs, so she sang songs very stretched out.

[@washingtondc9290]

Whitney Houston is the greatest vocalist of all time. Fu

[@zerekanthony2203]

@@washingtondc9290 ur not hurting my feelings it’s cuz u don’t know me! I’m a male who wore Whitney Houston shoes and had a Whitney notebook to school (in high school) ur fandom can’t touch mine cuz in my yearbook so many peeps reference Whitney! I spent thousands of dollars to see her front row three times so back off fool u can’t touch this. My fandom is bigger than urs and that’s a fact!! So I love ur defending Whitney but u don’t need to defend her from me- her biggest fan!