09/08/2023
On August 9, 1963, 60 years ago, one of the most marvelous voices of all time came into the world: Whitney Houston, known as "The Voice." Her talent seemed sculpted by destiny, inheriting the gift of music from her mother, Cissy Houston, a renowned gospel singer and backing vocalist for icons like Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Dionne Warwick, and Chaka Khan, just to name a few.
Growing up in an environment immersed in music undoubtedly contributed to bringing forth her extraordinary talent. However, credit shouldn't solely be attributed to her family heritage. As in any professional field, to achieve perfection, Whitney had to invest an incredible amount of energy and dedication in developing her voice, making it crystal clear, powerful, and cultivating a unique vibrato. Undoubtedly, it was this relentless commitment that led her to the well-deserved success she achieved; of course, her innate beauty and stage presence played a significant role in her rise to fame.
It's also worth mentioning the important role played by the legendary record producer Clive Davis, who recognized the extraordinary potential of the young Whitney at that time, contributing to spreading and gifting the world with performances that will remain written in the history of music. Like the memorable performance on February 7, 1994, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles during the 21st edition of the American Music Awards, where she delivered an extraordinary medley showcasing an unmatched mastery of her voice: "I Loves You, Porgy" - "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" - "I Have Nothing."
Happy listening to everyone!
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