Long before her self-titled debut album launched her as a global icon, Whitney Houston’s early career featured recordings that underscored her formidable talent. These pre-Arista works include studio sessions, demos, gospel recordings, and collaborations—each offering insight into the voice poised to transform contemporary music. 1. Early Session Vocals and Collaborations At just fourteen, Whitney began … “Whitney Houston’s Earliest Recordings Before Her 1985 Debut: From Her First Recording In 1978 To Her Background Singing Work”
Tag: gospel
Before Her 1985 Debut, Whitney Houston Recorded Three FIERY Gospel Songs In 1981. Listen Them Here…
Long before her rise to global stardom, Whitney Houston was already rooted in gospel music—a heritage nurtured by her mother, acclaimed gospel singer Cissy Houston, and shaped by her own spiritual foundation. In 1981, at just seventeen years old, Whitney recorded three gospel tracks—”He Can Use Me,” “Testimony,” and “I Found a Wonderful Way.” These … “Before Her 1985 Debut, Whitney Houston Recorded Three FIERY Gospel Songs In 1981. Listen Them Here…”
Throwback to 1993: When Aretha Franklin Took Her Classic ‘I Never Loved a Man’ to “Church”
“I wanna take you back to 1967” – Aretha Franklin announced before proceeding to give a jaw-dropping rendition of her signature title track from her critically acclaimed 1967-released album, “I Never Loved A Man the Way I Love You.’ Introduced to stage by Robert De Niro, who addressed her as “The” female singer of the … “Throwback to 1993: When Aretha Franklin Took Her Classic ‘I Never Loved a Man’ to “Church””