Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Live on Telethon, TVW 7, Perth, Australia, 1988)

Live from TVW 7 in Perth, Australia (a City that, at the time, had a population of just 1.1 million). Whitney Houston performs for a small studio audience. This was taken from a VHS tape I bought off Marketplace destined for the tip. Quality looks second generation - "better than nothing" they say. Recorded off a late 90's Tv Special.
This is all I have from Whitney's Telethon appearance.

[@mrktny]

Thank you for sharing this rare live performance. She performed "Greatest Love of All" here. Hope we get to see the full show.

[@theLiveChive]

This is all I have, sorry.

[@dwaynewardell8024]

I think I remember this one. Didn't she sing Wonderful Counselor in the green dress?

[@whitneyremastered]

wow! I was just saying how 2023 was the year of rarities being uncovered for Whitney haha! Thank you so so much for sharing with us!!!

[@whitneyfan7107]

Just hope we get WDBHG and TGLOA 😔 ❤

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

This is what I was trying to tell you about. Haha.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

The run she does at the climax is amazing! She was so beautiful. This is also the same night where she wore the green dress and sang Greatest Love Of All. It’s only a short clip that has surfaced of her singing it and she did the climax so beautiful. Her estate needs to do better.

[@skip031890]

We just have to depend on the fans to keep leaking whatever they find because her estate is not going to release anything. If they haven't done it in the whole 11 years she's been dead, then I think it's safe to assume they won't.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

@@skip031890 Her estate is trying to exploit another Black Woman. I cannot stand estates.

[@Thegazelle1000]

@@skip031890 Agree with you. They are lazy as hell 🙄🙄

[@skip031890]

​@@Thegazelle1000 Lazy is not the word I would use, but we'll go with it. 😂

[@Swahili14]

​@@skip031890they're psychotic and selfish? 🤔

[@whitneyfan7107]

I’ve shared in my community post I can’t thank you enough ❤

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

Love that look she gave her cousin Felicia at 2:51. Sadly her cousin is no longer with us anymore either. Whitney was so captivating you can’t take your eyes off her

[@MT-qu4bu]

Sadly Whitney is no longer with us.

[@Swahili14]

2:49 so genuine and beautiful 😭❤️

[@Eden-dm3lf]

Lol kevin Costner said thesame , he said it was impossible to take his eyes off her.

[@johnpalermo4466]

That voice had no flaws

[@NSUVid]

This was the cutest full choreographed performance of this song I’ve ever seen her do. I’m assuming this was what was done on the tour. She sort of replicated it on the 88 Grammy’s but it was a bit more disjointed. She’s so relaxed and cute here. Love it!

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

Yes, this was always the choreography for I Wanna Dance on her Moment Of Truth tour. It stayed the same a little up until IYBT tour then she kind of changed it a bit.

[@nenej12]

The band in the Grammy was a bit to small scale for her lol also the live arrangements for the Grammys is lil faster

[@MJDJ44]

​@N J valhalla it's the same band as in this video that was at the Grammy's. My husband was in this band. They actually played and didn't use pro tools

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@nenej12 I disagree. The band at Grammy’s was good they just didn’t use the pro tools used in studio. Also, the background singers were her worse option

[@Lovetolivetruely]

She looked uncomfortable in that dress

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

3:43 love when she hits this note

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

Look at the generation of audience she attracted. She had generations of young and senior there. No wonder why she was so popular

[@Thegazelle1000]

Yeah I remember her first music director (I forgot his name) said that the people who attended her concert were coming from different country and they had different age (from old to young people). I’m glad that she (like Michael Jackson) did music that embrace everyone and cross the barriers 😊😊

[@skip031890]

​@@Thegazelle1000 I'm glad too.

[@AussieTVMusic]

It was for a childrens Telethon. The Audience were random mostly.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@AussieTVMusic I know what it was for! It still doesn’t detract from what I said. Whitney literally attracted a wide range of audiences. Her concerts would always have many from all generations

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

not to mention around the WORLD & selling 250 million records WW.. many artist have come & gone since the day she first came out

[@Nipnana]

Is it the same event she sang Wonderful Counselor at ? (With the emerald dress)

[@skip031890]

Yes

[@circuslife888]

I haven't seen this before -- and trust me, I have seen them all. 🙂 She WORKED here. Heck, she even danced. Whitney loved the Aussies and so it's no wonder the Aussies love her. This was almost the same as her GRAMMY 1988 Opening Performance. How fun!

[@theLiveChive]

And to think this tape almost ended up at the rubbish tip

[@circuslife888]

@@theLiveChive Thank you for saving it! What a gift for all fans!

[@lovingmemories8902]

She was soooo gorgeous...and those legs hunny??? Yes!

[@snippy2514]

The ease when she sang, she wasnt even struggling even a tiny little bit

[@Sttephy30]

Immaculate tone and timbre! Great performance, never seen this before.

[@Ichisokeno]

This was by far one of the best performances of this song ever. The fun energy of the performance was infectious to watch and I like to remember Whitney happy as she was in this clip.

[@Mindblowinable]

Whitney was Phenomenal! So beautiful, classy, funny and talented)) Thank you so much for this pearl😁

[@ImStep-by-Step]

Why am I cheesing like a kid on Christmas!?? 😬😬

[@janeknowles7654]

So cute and beautiful I love it thanks for posting this

[@theLiveChive]

You’re welcome 😊

[@divasummer100]

Go Whitney! Talent with the vocals and a sexy panther!

[@jtcali2086]

Love this! The way I always viewed Whitney and choreo was that she always knew all the steps and moves, she would just step in and out of the choreo when it suited her. My mental image is that she was always the 'cool girl' that didnt try too hard to dance and show out, needing to prove anything. Only do just enough to remind you that she can, all while singing better than anyone else. She was more of a groover...with simple, smooth choreo that allowed her to decide what she wanted to get into.

[@bilalnasir2758]

Was the audience the same townsfolk from Footloose?😅 They were so stiff lol. This was too much for them to handle I guess. Anyway the red dress looks awesome on Whitney. The sweat, the voice, the cute vanilla dance numbers. I love the 80s.

[@skip031890]

"The sweat" 😂😂😂

[@thomasrehag1747]

Me too..... 💖💖❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@iamdynez]

She’s all shoulders 😝❤️❤️ TheGOAT ⭐️

[@whitneyupscaled]

Thank you so much for this!! Whitney looks so beautiful! ❤️ Great Performance

[@divalicious4888]

It amazes me people made fun of her for her dancing. You watch this performance and see/feel nothing but joy. You just wanna smile and feel as happy as she does singin and dancin. God i love this woman.

[@bestwhitney]

3:10 c#5 good vibrato

[@reeson1968]

The dance moves @3:13 to 3:19. Love it!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ragnabolt683]

OMGGGG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING 🥺🥹❤️❤️❤️ NIPPIANS ARE UP!!!!! Finally a new live! I hope we get the GLOA version of the telethon too!

[@skip031890]

The GLOA is the main performance from this night that people want to see! I believe we will finally get it one day! I've been waiting years to see it.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@skip031890 Along with WDBHG she did at this concert too. It’s a snippet of it on here but that’s it.

[@skip031890]

​@@I-AM-BELIEVER Yes, she sure did and I've been wanting to see that one too!

[@邢今然]

She also did Love will save the day this night

[@annastab4211]

She was my favourite singer I grew up with her listenin to music...but her sweat ...shows she was on drugs from then....so sad

[@WhitneyIsBack]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@bestwhitney]

Where have you been with Whitney videos

[@Oh_myjisoo]

I really hope someone will upload the live version of Whitney singing Run To You😔

[@skip031890]

It's already been uploaded on her official KZbin page for years now. Just type it in and it will come up.

[@Oh_myjisoo]

@@skip031890 what i mean is the live performance itself, they only uploaded an audio one

[@johnfrederickudtujan8337]

Yes. The concert where she performed I Will Always Love, I Have Nothing, Run To You, I'm Every Woman, and Queen of the Night.

[@The_Truth-]

Wow what a treat, never seen this performance before.

[@raffaelestingo9506]

Thanks for this gift...my sweet and inimitable Whitney!!! 💖💖

[@ThePopAttic]

ohh thank you lord for! love an unseen gem!

[@randallremix]

Who said Nippy couldn't dance?!? She was having so much fun here and the band was killing it!! THANK YOU 4 sharing this !!!!!

[@Thegazelle1000]

Some people expert her to dance like Janet Jackson or Paula Abdul, but she wasn’t bad as a dancer. She definitely got rhythm.

[@HoopCITY76]

@@Thegazelle1000 Also she’s dancing in a social style similar to being out on the town.

[@Lovetolivetruely]

She also got on that damn dress that she seemingly wasn't comfortable really getting down in. Whitney could dance her azz off... Folks just like starting mess.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

3:56 is that Kandi Alexander the choreographer?

[@Мадина-у2ж]

Она главная, она первая, она королева 👑 голоса и всех голосов в мире 🌍 👏👏👏👏👏🌺🌺🌺🌺🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thomasrehag1747]

Now in glamourous red and taking a chance on a few real dance steps. Great performance., embedded in a bitter vocal tone. Hats off Whitney, keep it up.... 😍😍💕💕💖💖💋

[@theLiveChive]

I have posted an enhanced version of this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWXWfpaepcZoa5Ifeature=shared

[@thomasrehag1747]

Thank you very much. 💖💖❤️❤️

[@marquishalsell]

OMG ik the crowd felt it all in their souls

[@marciolopesdesouza2700]

Eleita a melhor música Pop de todos os tempos

[@faithmapstone9982]

The voice The Gift The Beautiful The Sad Ending Rip Queen ⭐️🙏⭐️❤

[@nenej12]

She sounds like cissy on the “yeah” adlibs

[@skip031890]

Wonderful find. Thank you so much!

[@michellevargas3734]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mosquitomams6284]

Wow ❤Whitney Je t'aime ❤

[@thomasrehag1747]

3.32. Her sunglasses insert is stunning. Reminds me of Wembley 1988. 💕💕😍🤫

[@Ricardinho13115]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@charles724]

Awesome! And Khandi Alexander was one of the dancers. I believe she was also the choreographer for many of Whitney’s performances.

[@stwaters1147]

Omg i remember Telethon!!!

[@ragnabolt683]

5:34-5:44 this part ❤️😍

[@thomasrehag1747]

😍😍💕💕

[@ayeshas5823]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH, Whitney!!! 💜💜💜💜 l LOVE this song 🎧 so much, l love watching Whitney’s performances, because they are so entertaining, enjoyable, engaging and so much fun.💜💜

[@Marjoryvadoche]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Yemanya22]

Alone her doing the '1 - 2 - 3 - 4' in the beginning with that dynamic in the voice is just OMG/ AMAZING. I am one more time so impressed by her talent 😲

[@1Shao_]

So pretty ❤

[@jamesnorris9637]

Thank you for sharing . I wish I could see that full show.

[@MadMaxNow2030]

Uma das minhas apresentações favoritas dela !!!

[@peachnehi7340]

class

[@KevinWritesReadsAndRants]

Let me tell you, Nippy had them steps down pat! Just wished they hadn't made her dance so much, so she could've been more free to riff and play with the song!

[@bilalnasir2758]

Was this the same Australian telethon where sings GLOA in the green dress later on? Been searching for that whole performance since forever

[@skip031890]

Yes, it is.

[@bestwhitney]

5:39

[@felipecandido]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lovewhitalways2010]

this shows the beginning effects of cocaine use.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

more Queen Whitney!

[@wagu7003]

This was incredible! I wish she had sung some of the chorus too.

[@stuarthardir3133]

Thankyou for sharing this

[@vivianribeiro9208]

❤💃✌️🌎🙏😘🎤

[@longbranch11207]

Thanks for posting never seen it before

[@wagnerlima2494]

Obrigado por compartilhar!

[@jjcesar141]

OMG! Thaaaaaaannnkkkssss!!!😍

[@executivewoman678]

My girl!

[@AussieTVMusic]

What else was on this tape?

[@Thetruuuuuth]

don't like the musical arrangement, prefer the original music but Whitney killed it and was perfect as always 💖💖💖💥💥💥💥😍

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

The arrangement is good but the only thing off for me is the background singers.

[@heyheytherethere]

@@I-AM-BELIEVERreally? I think they sound good!

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@heyheytherethere I didn’t say they didn’t sound good I said they were off. She had a wide range in her background that didn’t go together for her high sound then in the 80s. They ranged from soprano, alto, tenor. Plus the mix was way off.

[@heyheytherethere]

@@I-AM-BELIEVER okay

[@Swahili14]

​@@I-AM-BELIEVERmaybe their mic volume was too low Or their pitch wasn't as high

[@jantralee5800]

4:38 5:39 5:48

[@bestwhitney]

3:43

[@davidshelton7104]

😆📣AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! ❤👄🎙🎶

[@paytonpryor]

The background singer who was flat the entire song made my ears bleed.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

Who do you think it was? I also think Whitney should’ve had background singers that suited her sound, around that era. Her voice sat so high during this era and her background singers were singing beneath her. The background singers she used during her Spain concert in 91 were more suitable for her sound during this era. I think she just employed those she felt she could trust and made her comfortable verses those who would’ve complimented her sound more

[@paytonpryor]

@@I-AM-BELIEVER it's a man's voice that's flat. And you're right, they aren't blending with her voice. The background singers sound sleepy. And Whitney was high energy and white lines. Lol

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@paytonpryor I think it’s her brother who’s flat. I agree it should’ve been all females behind her with a soprano and alto voices. I won’t elaborate on the line statement lol.

[@drnowptpimplepopper9205]

@@paytonpryor I said it’s obvious you’re smoking something much worse based off what you look like

[@drnowptpimplepopper9205]

@@paytonpryor You look like a trans version of Waldo. 😂

[@keanuarthur]

JERRILEE ALICIA

[@aliciadyle3875]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@keanuarthur]

HI MOM

[@keanuarthur]

KEANU MOM

[@mat_o8975]

Post more please!!!

[@isandrofrancees7377]

THANK YOUUU SOO MUCH!

[@commonboyz5372]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Луна-т8т]

❤💔

[@bestwhitney]

4:38

[@geisasantos3086]

F5 ou f#5

[@thomasrehag1747]

​f#5

[@lessamuels3767]

Dissapointing 💙🌹

[@ZUN4812]

What?? This was a great performance!

[@whitneyfan7107]

Over 120 Concerts with Raw vocals and your saying Disappointed get out of here