Whitney Houston on Letterman, September 12, 1985

[@billysmith1480]

We all know that Whitney was THE voice. But especially with her hair pushed back like that, it's no doubt that she was also the FACE. Just stunning.

[@toomuchinformation]

She was a model before committing to music full time. Which figures as she had a fantastic figure.

[@mattcup9001]

Dont like this haircut

[@chasenip2]

Matt Cup It’s hot a haircut, it’s extensions Arista made her get.

[@mattcup9001]

@@chasenip2 ??

[@marcusward6200]

@@mattcup9001 That's right Matt...She never wanted the gowns and glamour, she just wanted to sing for the world. Unfortunately the world wanted the glitz and glamour for the visual "Wow Factor!" Not knowing that they were about to be astonished by the sonic "Wow Factor!!!"

[@angrybusdriver5656]

That voice is crystal clear. What a loss

[@monkeywkeys3916]

I kno.

[@michelebergman4336]

She was destroyed because she wasn’t allowed to ..COME OUT AS GAY 😢

[@lexgraham2118]

@@michelebergman4336 NOPE. THAT ALLEGATION WAS THE LEAST OF HER PROBLEMS. GOOD TRY THOUGH.

[@lexgraham2118]

@christian Williams NEVER SAID THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT WHAT WE WON'T DO IS MAKE THAT THE NARRATIVE TO SUPPORT AGENDAS. SHE CAUGHT IN THE GRIPS OF DRUG ABUSE. THAT ALONG WITH AN ADDICTION TO NICOTINE WAS THE CRUX OF HER ISSUES. HER ABILITY TO SING WAS A HUGE PART OF HER IDENTITY. NOT BEING ABLE TO DO THAT WAS PROBLEMATIC.

[@lexgraham2118]

@christian Williams YOU WANT THAT TO BE HER DEMON. YOU DON'T KNOW. SO RESPECTFULLY, THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN EDUCATE ME ON. IT'S SHOW BUSINESS. SHE WASN'T THE 1ST ALLEGEDLY GAY/BI/CLOSESTED SUPER STAR AND SHE WON'T BE THE LAST.

[@thebookof2ndIsaiah]

My God, just look at how beautiful she was there! Just gorgeous! That woman had it all!

[@krocker321]

Zay R. Seemingly

[@keensterd3654]

She really did

[@ralex3697]

Zay R. Yes, she had it all So very sad

[@camecex]

So sad how she wasted it all

[@bdiaz6081]

That’s what made me so sad when she passed. She had talent, beauty and grace. God only gives us so much...she had it all!

[@pasqualeperrone1560]

Her voice just soars when she goes for those belts. Gorgeous voice and a face and figure to match. This seems so easy for her.

[@Geotubest]

No autotune... Just a spectacular voice.

[@nadinedaoud2538]

Exceptionally Spectacular ‼️🎼❤️🎤

[@FreedomFighter2112]

What happened from @3:13-3:21 is something that should be cherished for eternity

[@MrLiveman2]

Say it again!!!! I hate that auto-tune crap. I was just telling my family that last night. 🙄😠😠

[@jonothandoeser]

Just 21 years old.

[@bernieudo4399]

Miss this Whitney 🥲

[@JumbleTasteSpinning]

That mouth... those eyes... that voice... how a simple man like me can even describe such a voice? Such a beauty? May god hold her soul close to him. dear beautiful angel...

[@cementkite9151]

She was 22 years old here. She was the best. We were all blessed to have her.

[@r3dm1st12]

Her voice can never be replicated. She was blessed directly by GOD.

[@86bbrown]

Yes and she said had issues with her voice when she was a baby they said she would even have issues with talking

[@Dina-nm1nx]

@@86bbrown Really ? I never heard about that. Amazing how it worked out...

[@Dtalian]

Yes, she was! Often imitated but NEVER duplicated!

[@bluejay-jc6vs]

Ummmmm 🤔😛

[@dallasj244]

we all are in varied ways! may she be singing in heaven...

[@valentinovega5804]

Only Whitney Houston can raise the key up higher than studio version and slay it

[@FreedomFighter2112]

What happened from @3:13-3:21 is something that should be cherished for eternity

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

Same key

[@KK-qc5ct]

Idk Mariah?

[@a32tl]

@@KK-qc5ct Vintage Mariah for sure but not now, bless her heart. In their primes, Whitney and Mariah were outstanding talents!

[@AndriaaLeoLove]

One Thing About Whitney-You Could Never Sing Along With Her Except On The Record Cause She ALWAYS Changed Her Songs.

[@domxem5551]

Can’t believe it. She just walked into an audience in the dark, on a nationwide televised show, started the song a little bit late and sang it twice as better as the studio version

[@FreedomFighter2112]

What happened from @3:13-3:21 is something that should be cherished for eternity

[@markbihmsmusic]

My sentiments exactly!

[@imoses]

That was just crazy, man!

[@johnpaulramirez1652]

You’re not alone. Thats actually one of the biggest criticisms she faced in her career. That her live performances are far better and had so much soul and energy that did not translate in her recordings

[@albertcalderon6378]

@@FreedomFighter2112amen!🎉

[@MJDAS2001]

This is the Whitney I like to remember...

[@saadsaud55]

Me too. We miss her

[@AB-nk5wv]

Imagine having a ticket to this corny show and getting to witness music history.

[@MJDAS2001]

@@AB-nk5wv getting to witness greatness…the voice! :)

[@travonbeauford1869]

Me too

[@samhardy2038]

None better I get goosebumps!

[@MrZachariea1]

The most beautiful woman i've ever seen What a voice Miss her deeply

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed

[@bemusedobserver6476]

Yes, indeed.

[@FRANK-gz6yf]

Yes indeedy

[@chasenip2]

That dress is straight up 80’s high school homecoming...and she looks freakin AMAZING in it!

[@catsrus-es9eu]

Yes!!!

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

Beautiful

[@chriscooks5437]

Yes, and I'm lovin it!

[@ThyegoCabral]

Whitney is a fashion ícon

[@jamesmayden2155]

😁😁😁😁

[@JonBR-622]

I cry with this. What a voice, what an interpretation. She didn't need to stay in her underwear on stage. She stood out for her voice, which is what a singer should really be.

[@PeaceOnPurpose7]

The voice, The complexion, The twinkling eyes. The smile. She was a complete stunner 😍

[@Ela-eh3hm]

Yesssss the twinkle in her beautiful eyes

[@adonaiyah2196]

The complexion

[@gmr7494]

Lord Jesus, was she just about perfect in every way here. Almost like an angel had dropped from heaven and started singing.

[@tmason3409]

@Pony Girl maybe so. But idc how great u polish something, it doesn't come out like Whitney 99% of the time. Ppl might want to believe it was ALL an image, but i have a hard to subscribing to that notion. You cannot push a button that isn't there. Life happens and some things change, but it was definitely a part of who she was.

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

@@tmason3409 exactly 👏

[@TonyA4766]

She was an angel from heaven...and now she’s back home...

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

That’s exactly how it was. ❤️

[@chrisangiolillo9144]

Yes that s exactly what happened

[@michele_torres_sososilver]

Once in a lifetime talent and beauty. There was NO WAY to avoid being a superstar. Lovely Whitney

[@blackonyxtv823]

Face beat. Body snatched. Hair laid to the gods and a voice to die for.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Eff. Ort. Less. 🙌

[@yungkidd456]

@Harmony shut up

[@lovethefields]

@Harmony gods, like Greek gods or African methodological gods. They didn’t mean the Lord

[@diorrboyyyy]

THATT PARTT….

[@AbsolutelyYouTubeN7]

Periodttt

[@MothGirl007]

There's just noone like her today, sadly. She was stunning on every possible level.

[@Farr50]

Yes and I've noticed that American idol contestants don't do her music too much.... Because they know they can't pull it off.... They play it safe with those Bonnie raitt drawls ..... And then they win!! Jennifer Hudson showed us that the real winning starts AFTER that popularity contest, not during

[@HelloJamesBond]

There will never be anyone like her...she was a blessing

[@marcomoraes]

I don't know which is more beautiful, the voice or the woman

[@MarkBrandyberry007]

She just stands there and sings. Imagine that.

[@danielbrosky]

Yes, this is how it was all the time in the 'old days' of the 80s and before!

[@chasenip2]

Park and Bark....or MIC & a Light

[@chasenip2]

U can see her new extensions here

[@MattGalter]

Hahahaha

[@shae5053]

@Pony Girl Exactly!

[@YungSteambuns]

This is better and more soulful than the actual album version, amazing I used to spend the summer with my grandparents and they had an old rhythm music clock that would play the instrumental, this song means a lot to me, I miss it

[@Marie0575]

Appreciating the fact that she is singing, this is no recording, no autotune. Singing wow....

[@HomeAtLast501]

Wow, those pipes. You can always tell when Dave is genuinely impressed with the musical guests, and he clearly was impressed.

[@eastbaymauiboy]

This is practically an undiscovered gem of a video. Whitney was in full beast mode at this time, and this is basically another flawless performance of hers. This video should have 10 times the views!.

[@theunknown4570]

1985 wow. What a year for movies and music. Seems like only yesterday we were kids sitting in our rooms posters on our walls and listening to great songs on the top 40 radio. Hit after hit of actual creative talented music

[@billybatson3810]

Exactly.

[@syalalaputri1802]

Her voice is full of vitality

[@andyb2557]

I like that she did not lip sync. She hustled out there just like in rehearsal. The lord blessed Whitney with the sound of an angel. Wonderful performance.

[@mizzmini45]

You don’t have to lip sync when u naturally have it

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Whitney never lip-synched not once, not ever, not in any live performance.

[@johnpauldagondong2720]

@@GuadalupeGuacamole she did. there are a lot of clips here on YT, but that doesn't erase her entire legacy and greatness.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

What happened from @3:13-3:21 is something that should be cherished for eternity

[@JonesyTerp1]

@@FreedomFighter2112 The look on her face is priceless!! As if she dropped into that low note just to be cheeky, and to prove she could. It was a crazy "look what I can do" moment.

[@jeddyhi]

She was one of those rare ones that was gifted to us from some higher realm.

[@Dina-nm1nx]

No Question.

[@ulradeja5380]

No backup singers required to back her up, she can handle the high notes live

[@reinas9666]

Cause her rich tone and powerful voice already stand out. Pure perfection.

[@glorias4462]

Yaasss! God given voice.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

And she made it look so easy. Her voice never strained.

[@myahlanaee4267]

🥺🥺🙌🏽Queen

[@FreedomFighter2112]

What happened from @3:13-3:21 is something that should be cherished for eternity

[@leonardgrzywacz816]

At only 22 years old here you see her grow on stage right before our eyes. After she finishes the first verse she gives a little smile like she's saying to herself "Yeah I got this".

[@mirandawilkinson1280]

How can someone be blessed with such Beauty and a voice like this?! I miss her. She was THE Diva.

[@YouKnowImRight99]

Super model looks + powerhouse voice= The only one to do it.. Whitney Houston!

[@maikeru303]

She's beautiful and has a great voice. There is still no singer better than her.

[@maritadenil6774]

Never will be

[@Dtalian]

Agrred, @@maritadenil6774 !!!

[@Dtalian]

SO true!!!

[@KingKongWorld]

She is one every thousand years. With luck, there will be another one like her in few centuries.

[@Ace-ki3rr]

She looked so gorgeous. Wow.

[@thereseember2800]

So loving of her to immediately applaud the band. You don’t always see that. We miss you, Whitney

[@fosbury68]

They deserved it.

[@jeffj2495]

Voice of an angel. Tone control beyond comprehension. Whitney was just amazing. Rest in Peace sweet lady.

[@funktron4]

Unbelievable vocalist----you can make a fair case for Aretha, Patti, maybe a couple others----but for my money, Whitney was the best. Just extraordinary. What a beautiful soul.

[@speakerebox]

SAY THAT!!!!! NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO WHITNEY IN MY EYES!!!

[@funktron4]

@@speakerebox Clive Davis discovered the best or worked with the best. When he is asked "Who is THE best of the best?" it takes him a split second to just say "Whitney." That's good enough for me.

[@glw5166]

Loved everyone who you mentioned but Whitney stands alone and always will. But I do love Aretha too!

[@funktron4]

@@glw5166 I really believe that she was sent by God and of course, also taken by God. Talent like that is super-human and my belief system is that it comes from a higher power.

[@speakerebox]

@@glw5166 THANK YOU!!!! WHITNEY WAS THE VOICE!!!! HER AND ONLY HER!

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

One of the best performances of her career!

[@sugarandspice2136]

She hit high notes effortlessly without autotunes! Voice was so pure. Gave me goosebumps 😍❤❤

[@may8043]

She was only 22. Just amazing the maturity in her voice!

[@cameronwolfe980]

Those audience members will probably never be able to fully appreciate how lucky they were to witness this live in person...

[@ElunaEstrella]

its the fact she raised this song a key and sang it effortlessly

[@axelhernandez9047]

As part of her "Bodyguard World Tour", in 1994 I had the privilege of witnessing Whitney's incredible talent just a few feet away from me at her concert in Puerto Rico. It was at the "Hiram Bithorn Stadium" in San Juan. I was stunned with her artistic strength, projection, charisma, but most of all with the voice that God gave her. The setlist was Love Will Save the Day; Saving All My Love for You; How Will I Know; I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me); Nobody Loves Me Like You Do; Didn't We Almost Have It All; Where Do Broken Hearts Go; All the Man That I Need; I'm Your Baby Tonight; I Have Nothing; Queen of the Night; Jesus Loves Me; I Will Always Love You and I'm Every Woman. Without a doubt, Whitney has been a great loss to the world. May she and her daughter rest in peace.

[@elizabethcapstick7074]

She was the best singer of all times!!

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

Thank you - this almost made me feel like I was there

[@DidNotReadInstructions]

God gave her a voice and then let her die tragically, what an ass

[@mikegruber172]

Is that stadium by the nmall?

[@haroldsmither8378]

Ms. Whitney is EVERYTHING! These recorded LIVE performances are her legacy... Nippy FOREVER!

[@MentorShellyCC]

She's referred to as THE VOICE for this boldly & authentically beautiful singing... #awesomeness

[@poisedwithpurposeco]

Exactly!!!

[@Ernie1978]

Who in the bloody hell disliked this? Whitney was mindblowing. God-given talent for sure. Thank you for your music, gorgeous lady! ♥

[@nathanphilson9607]

Only an millennium that don't know shit. They are clowns

[@Mister8224]

She kinda outkicked her coverage on the live blast. She couldn't help herself.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

4:41 is strikingly beautiful. They should’ve had her in movies during the 80s.

[@Kbb1957]

She freakin' nailed it and I don't think anyone there appreciated what they just witnessed. I never heard a voice as pure and powerful as Whitney's and don't expect to in my lifetime.

[@irenecrescenzo6062]

I think the applause means they really appreciated it.

[@AmandaabnamA]

​@@irenecrescenzo6062why do people say thay when there is an applause? No one has the appreciate of hindsight smh

[@irenecrescenzo6062]

@@AmandaabnamA Yet people like me do have the gift of hindsight.

[@weremermaid]

This was the day I was born. I'm lucky to have had Witney be a part of my life in the form of her music, from the start.

[@loveharmony5029]

Hey bday twin 😊

[@nb5316]

Great voice and one of the prettiest black women I have ever seen.

[@brawlking2230]

What? That hair! That face ! This is the most beautiful woman I can think of😍😍😍😍

[@laurelledubois]

Hard to believe she was critisised for not singing "black enough" all these years 😢 - I've lived through all her career and always adored her.. seeing her fall apart in later years was terrible to watch. rip wh!

[@itsokitsok5020]

That was mostly thug rappers at the soul train music awards that booed her. They was so jealous.

[@geraldtyus8645]

Just hit the mark immediately when she reached the mic.! Perfect Pitch. Love you Whitney .

[@marcusward6200]

She didn't fall apart we tore her apart always asking that she be superhuman at all times. We demanded that she constantly and consistently be red carpet ready, that she be without flaw, that her voice be clear as a bell and acrobatic everytime she sang, that she not make any mistakes, that she be our perfect black princess. Well...she wasn't, she was just like you or me...human and imperfect - unbelievably gifted vocally - but human and imperfect just the same. You have never had the entire world's expectations and demands on your back. It is easy to see how that kind of pressure and money driven guidance from those you trust can lead a person into temptation if not in being sharply watchful certainly in needing relief from diamond creating/diamond status PRESSURE. This is not at you it is FOR us all. We tore Whitney apart...We did it.

[@czarinaczar]

@@marcusward6200 I skimmed through your comment.. I am not taking the blame for Whitney's downfall. She was a grown arse woman. RIP Whitney.😘❤️

[@marcusward6200]

@@czarinaczar Yes Whitney was a grown woman and ultimately the decisions she made and actions she took were of her own doing but many of them were made/done under the pressure of fame, fear of rejection from/disappoint of her fans and the public. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. It is NOT an easy life. Money is NOT a cure-all salve. If you were not among those who lovingly watched her and had certain expectations that most if not all fans have then fine count yourself separate from the group. I will say that you missed out on seeing and hearing the best vocalist to date come and go.

[@polocapsinger]

Only Whitney Elizabeth Houston could make a song about being a home-wrecker sound absolutely divine!

[@trinyaanderson8844]

Sept 11,2024 reminiscing about Ms.Whitney Houston and came across this amazing performance May your soul RIP

[@lucianmccarthy1467]

Lost for words! Gagging for more! Hypnotised! Mesmerised! Try they may but there will never be any one that could ever compare, she is the greatest of all time, The Queen miss Whitney Houston 😍

[@marcusward6200]

Mr. McCarthy you said it like it should be said (TRUTHFULLY) Do yo thang Friend!

[@josiecardenas4440]

She was so beautiful miss her

[@davidocean7007]

The hairs on the back of my neck , still stand up when I hear her voice , just unbelievable talent and gifted

[@tc3508]

SAME HEREEEE EVERY TIME YASSSSD ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@RichardMorrisonBaritone]

She's just so good. She can't help it. Pure magic.

[@Itoldyou-yu3uk]

I am grateful that I was able to experience Whitney Houston in my lifetime. I mean it!

[@loveyu2778]

Damn you Whitney...😪 why'd you have to change on us..Right before our eyes.. This is pure perfection..

[@KB-sw5bs]

She was 22 and had been recording and performing professionally for 10 years... artist development not to mention talent!

[@twinondecktheprodigy25_8]

This is insane 😍😍😍😍 the voice is voicing 🔥🔥🔥🔥this was phenomenal

[@sew1835]

My god what a talent she was! Seemed like she was very gracious and even applauded the band for their work, which she did often when she performed live. Just a true talent.

[@somebodyoulove]

I loved how bright her singing was here. This sounded so sweet and raw at the same time. Loved this. This is my favorite live performance of saving all my love.

[@kyleturner8283]

Her voice live. Such control, beautiful, emotive, those high notes ( the dogs were howling right ? ) Melifluous, melodious, marvellous. Oh Whitney you treasure for the ages !

[@davidcyprian5081]

Singular brilliance, incredible, unparalleled. And the way she got more into the song as it went on, her confidence and talent breathing fire into the microphone.

[@mad.magirus]

OMG. What a voice, what an appearance. What a smile, what a phenomenon

[@juliethomas8671]

Her finest album, one of my favorite songs. This was performed on my 12th birthday, life long fan

[@tomitstube]

amazing, so young, just turned 22. absolutely gorgeous and that voice... and that pitch, having the ability to hit those notes as strong as she did. she would actually get better with age, developing a lusher fullness to her voice.

[@luispuig6949]

I'm still watching and listening to the most beautiful voice of the century.

[@robertromero8692]

She was indeed gorgeous and talented. None of the autotuned nonsense. So sad that the drugs ruined her.

[@zubaidahally1729]

Whitney had a great voice n looks.So sad she is more in tis world.Still listening to her songs

[@estelleschneider9033]

Yes..she was gifted greatly ..she let the enemy into her life ..who come to steal kill and destroy..the wages of sin is death bit the gift of God is Eternal Life. Romans 6:23 KJV DRUGS KILL ..she playey with them even here..her brother's gave it to her but she accepted..no body made her ..we have free will A stronghold she gave over to the devil..Jesus saves repentance ..people who use drugs or alcohol are in pain..she had everything but True love only God can give us ..being constantly in the eye of a camera is nice at 1st but takes its toll .. I cannot image being followed around all the time and hardly any privacy.. Harmful..media will have a lot to answer before God Matthew 12:36 KJV 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment Very sad..for her and family We were blessed to hear her As she aged she compromised her self.. 😪

[@daddydoodoo9089]

Thank bobby brown for ruining her. She is a cautionary tale about not letting the wrong people in your life.

[@xy-fm]

Maybe she was also burnt because of work and were trying to get a boost from the drugs.

[@scotchette]

@@daddydoodoo9089 It's her brother who introduced her to drug and she had a complicated relationship with her father.

[@robertthomas6127]

I remember so well when I heard this song the first time and how I thought "Wow what a voice this lady has!". 1984 to 1986 was a very busy time for me in my personal life. I had so much to do and it took about two years until I first saw a picture of her somewhere and thought "Oh, not only a lovely voice!". She was, is and will always be my favorite singer. She is the only celebrity that ever died and brought tears to my eyes. Since Whitney and I share a birthday on the same date, but I was born years before her she should have never left this world before me. Should I be allowed to enter Heavens gates when my time comes I hope I will have the honor of hearing her singing. R.I.P. Whitney!

[@thefonzkiss]

Way to make it all about yourself.

[@latishiabedwards1423]

She had everything: height, pretty gowns, perfect teeth, flawless skin, and of course the Voice.

[@LoveU1st]

The purest vocals EVER!!! She was always on loan to us from God, that voice God made to raise the sun and wake the moon! We loved her but God loves her the most! I know my daughter and mother are telling Whit how much I wanted to sing just like her ❤️❤️😍

[@amandabarrett3178]

Agree!! Me too!

[@mignongarner8437]

Your comment is absolutely Beautiful and the best I have read/ heard to describe the impact of her voice/ presence- THANK YOU

[@tc3508]

SAY THAT AGAIN YASSSSDDD ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊100%%%%%

[@antoknee100]

Love how she does a "Sissy Houston" to the band..."i will tell you when I'm finished"...what charm and talent.

[@cinnamon709]

That’s a real life barbie doll right there

[@keensterd3654]

Absolutely

[@angeljohnson6665]

Queen whitney should have had a barbue out

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

No Doubt about that!. REST IN LIGHT

[@vaskoMCL]

The one and only Barbie Doll with a heavenly voice.

[@guyinmink4068]

No, she was certainly not a Barbie doll. For one, she isnt made of plastic.

[@andersemil5541]

How could such a thin frame create that voice. Amazing talent and strength. So sad I never heard her in person.

[@robertdome9368]

Extremely beautiful and talented

[@Ckillen2422]

A young, fresh Whitney Houston. AMAZING!!!

[@leeonbarber9577]

This one took me back. Watching this, I had that 19 yr old feeling again for a split moment. Mesmerized by her majestic beauty, and that voice. She’s got to be one of the choir leaders in the Garden of Eden. Bless U Whitney😘

[@LaCheleWallace]

0:58 - 1:07, so pretty and clear. I love this performance. Auntie Nippy knew she could blow. #thevoice

[@pietjeindegroei6596]

LaChele Thank You so much! I look at your site and found two songs from Whitney Houston that i had never heard so thank You 👍

[@marcusward6200]

I have been a can since 1984. What is your site? If there is a song out there that I have missed I will be both overjoyed and disappointed but more overjoyed 😉

[@BigEighties1]

2022 and name one female singer in America who can out sing this woman. No one has EVER topped Whitney because her voice was heaven sent. I’m grateful I was there in real time to watch her entire story unfold.

[@KG-se3pd]

What a stunningly talented woman. You will be forever missed. One of my fave singers of all time. Unparalleled talent.

[@vz1389]

The best voice in the recorded history of mankind! ❤

[@soaringvulture]

That beautiful woman should still be singing...

[@ralex3697]

soaringvulture Yes, wasn’t meant to be

[@derricknregina]

@@ralex3697 Whitney gave the world what she had. And God wanted her back

[@Justyna_N]

soaringvulture that’s what happens when you take god given talents for granted.

[@elcheapo9444]

Thanks to that creep Bobby Brown who introduced her to drugs, the world lost its voice.

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

Jay S her brother introduced her to drugs actually.

[@catenystrom6506]

She always changed the songs so much when she sang them live. Her voice was so incredible, though.

[@l.n963]

the recording is one of those versions, that's why

[@erniearambula3525]

When your singing voice can bring tears to the eyes of those who are listening well that voice is a true gift.

[@lenwelch2195]

I saw this as it happened and my jaw was on the ground . Very few awestruck moments in a lifetime I can recall being overwhelmed by someone so talented. At twelve I stumbled on garlands variety 63 show where I saw Judy sing “ old man River “ Barbra singing in Funny Girl when I was 6 in theatre. Garland singing over the rainbow first time I watched Oz on T when I was 6. Those 3 performances will forever be etched in my mind . This included . I knew I was in presence of God - for that talent could have come from God .

[@helenacahill7722]

The absolute greatest no contest

[@robertv9448]

Wow! Just wow! I remember watching that live! Such a gift!

[@TheMastersuperblaste]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKe6laGfotaam6M Greatest live vocal performance in the history of time. I can't there is anyone (past present or 300 yrs from now) who can top this concert performance from her 1986 tour (at the age of 23) Absolutely mesmerizing, scary, beautiful and powerful all at the same time. This performance needs to be studied in universities lol

[@reinas9666]

So lucky!

[@redeubelbet.kingdom5212]

Wow. One of her best live vocal performances. So powerful and masterful.

[@benadams1661]

She actually went off key 3:26

[@redeubelbet.kingdom5212]

@@benadams1661 I cannot confirm this but I think she just chose to do a vocal run. In a vocal run you travel through multiple notes in your range. Maybe it wasn’t as crisp because she also used it to transition to her falsetto register. But I see what you mean.

[@tc3508]

I do agree but please go on KZbin and listen to her medley where she sang three songs in a row porgy and I am telling you and then I believe I have nothing it is the best I've ever heard in my life she got a standing ovation she held a note so long that it gave me goosebumps please KZbin that video you will be amazed if you haven't seen it yet my friend

[@redeubelbet.kingdom5212]

@@tc3508 yes!!!!!! That’s another one of her best performances !!!!! I had barely listened to it after that new movie

[@midas1929]

I remember living in LA then. Rick Dees played that song while I was in the car on the 405. I went and bought the album the same day. I still have it. What a beauty, what a talent and what a voice. She will always be missed.

[@larrybrown4874]

The voice, the look, the performance. Simply amazing. Beautiful. R.I.P Miss. Whitney Houston

[@sharpsvilleBill]

Whitney was an Earth Angel! Miss her so much. RIP, Whitney.

[@michaelcain9324]

Dear lord, what a voice, what style and what a stunning performance.

[@keensterd3654]

So beautiful, classy and talented. Great performance. I just love Whitney.

[@dedee7288]

After this appearance the next month "Saving All My Love For You" went #1 on both the US Hot 100 and US Hot R&B charts

[@charlietaylor1985]

This verse of that song was the best I've heard it..... PERFECT - PERFECT - PERFECT, SOOOOOO INNNNCREDITABLE, gave me goosebumps.

[@capsitan]

Greatest female singer of all time.

[@theunknown4570]

Allison Krauss??