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Her voice sounds just a touch different, maybe just older.

eh, I love Whitney, but this song doesn't work for me. Aside from the lyrics being cheesy (and seriously, if Brittney can get the sound designers she has for those beats, don't see why Whitney has such a flat song).

Also, this is a power ballad, and well, Whitney can't hit those notes anymore. I think this song would be saved being performed by the like of Christina or someone who could really belt it. I still like Whitney's voice, but she needs better songs to complement it.

hmm - the lyrics are cheesy but seeing what she's been through over the last decade - def reflective of where she stands today.

Will be interesting to watch the publics reaction to it and the "Whitney is back" blitz that will probably ensue

I'm not certain what I am feeling about this track. Perhaps I'm not feeling it.

I think it is one of those songs that will grow on you the more you hear it, and something tells me we will be hearing it a lot. Radio has been hungry for the long-awaited Whitney comeback for years, and a song with lyrics (cheesy as they may be) that showcase her struggles and downfall will probably serve her well in that comeback attempt. I love Whitney, so I'm rooting for her all the way.

The song doesn't have a strong enough melody for my taste. It sounds choppy and unfocused.

Lmao...this is the best song i've heard in a decade I am sooooo happy we have a voice back in music. This single most likely will debut #1 on billboard. Hopefully u guys will catch up wit us

masculine31 saidLmao...this is the best song i've heard in a decade I am sooooo happy we have a voice back in music. This single most likely will debut #1 on billboard. Hopefully u guys will catch up wit us

Do you see energy too?

calibro said

masculine31 saidLmao...this is the best song i've heard in a decade I am sooooo happy we have a voice back in music. This single most likely will debut #1 on billboard. Hopefully u guys will catch up wit us

Do you see energy too?

I do bro...Christina losing her pipes too tho...lol Whitney back to her pop traits now, this cd will be awesome.

Whitney is more live n direct no matter how she sounds, FREE concert in September, tho lol...u gotta love her

urbanguy911 saidThe song doesn't have a strong enough melody for my taste. It sounds choppy and unfocused.

choppy and unfocused - hmmmmmmm just like the artiste what a waste of an incredible talent

Disappointing. The lyrics suck. The melody isn't original, and the hook doesn't draw you in. It's definitely not a "first single" winner. It sounds more like a song that never should have made the album.

I've gotta give it to Whitney. To attempt another record in this type of vocal shape--she's a shadow of her former self--you've gotta have guts. She does, evidently. She tries to "bring it" in this song, but she fails.

This song will garner much attention in live venues and on video. People will watch her every facial nuance as she works her way through the lyrics. Hopefully, some of the accumulated tar and nicotine buildup will clear from her vocal chords with time...still, she has a bit of the sound of Randy Crawford, now.

...and, yes, those are heart strings opening the song.

Lmfao...she sounds awesome Glad da voice is back, no one out there can touch this song, let alone sing it I am sick of all da other artist out there who do NOT sing live, and live for lip syncing

I was so excited to hear Whitney has something new. When I think of the '80's Whitney definitely brings a smile to my face.

I'm curious to hear the rest of this album. The song didn't work for me and her voice certainly sounded more mature and a touch raspy, ( it might just be the song though).

I was craving for her to let loose and belt it out "Whitney style".

She still THE BEST SINGER out there, u can not deny it, she is getting rave reviews, unfortunately da peeps on here are not as accepting for some reason. It's a very positive song, and no artist out there can sing it, as well as Whitney. Let da 80's go...no artist will sound da same 25 yrs lata

masculine31 saidShe still THE BEST SINGER out there,

That's a dumb thing to say. Technically, Christina and Celine are far superior. Even at 67, Barbra can still hit higher notes. Whitney now has that marijuana voice and she'll never sound great again. At the grammys she was still trashed out of her mind and could barely speak coherently.

mickeydon said

masculine31 saidShe still THE BEST SINGER out there,

That's a dumb thing to say. Technically, Christina and Celine are far superior. Even at 67, Barbra can still hit higher notes. Whitney now has that marijuana voice and she'll never sound great again. At the grammys she was still trashed out of her mind and could barely speak coherently.

Agreed...

Plus the true litmus test is hearing it live. We'll wait and see.

Good Luck Ms. H.

sounds like the crack pipe did some damage....

will probably make her millions tho.... 80s retro acts seem to be able to do that.

I would expect better from David Foster than this piece. Grade: C-

MePark saidI would expect better from David Foster than this piece. Grade: C-

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and he's dead

Sounds like a bunch of HATERS lmao

Do you recall when Mariah released "I Can Make it Through the Rain". It was orignally released as a ballad as well until it was remixed and it also got mixed reviews. Knowing Clive Davis there will be a remix of this song.

I actually love it because it speaks to what she went through. The Diva is back Thanks Girl.

Ducky45 saidDo you recall when Mirah (sp) released "I Can Make it Through the Rain". It was orignally released as a ballad as well until it was remixed and it also got mixed reviews. Knowing Clive Davis there will be a remix of this song.

I actually love it because it speaks to what she went through. The Diva is back Thanks Girl.

Da remix came out 1st hahahahaha I like this song alot too, our country needs this kind of music to make us stronger. Also, its a very positive song, uplifting, and i anticipate negative people not liking this type of music, bcuz they love being down trodden. The Cd is phenomenal tho, i can not wait.

While you guys are Whitney bashing isn't the important thing that she is back to making the music.

If that whack job Britney could do it why not Whitney. You haven't even heard the cd or the remixes this is something released on YouTube for lordy sakes.

The voices of: Mariah, Christina, Celine, and Barbara's and Whitney's they are sooo different, their styles are different as well as their training and it does them all a disservice to compare them.
Please believe Barbara is not hitting the same notes at 67 that she hit when she was 30 why should she.

How negative you all are. It's amazing to me how some of us as humans would take fiendish delight at person’s failures rather than their success.
Even if Whitney’s voice isn’t the same, she could still out sing any of you nay sayers on her worst day.

This is what I noticed about pop music today. They are all made to grow on you, like those manufactured toys back in the day that needs to be soaked in water to become massive. And the water in this analogy would be the catchy music video, and God forbid, another controversy.

Songs like this need to catch you at a moment, in which many of us are hardly in touch with. This will most likely fall under the guilty pleasures category. Like how I feel about Madonna, I only like their early works-- and I'm talking '80s here.

As for Whitney's strength she didn't know, we'll see how strong that is once this single is officially released. As for the emotion it invoked in me, this is exactly the ambivance I felt when I heard "Drown World/Substitute For Love" for the first time. It's sort of, "I'll-write-something-to-bank-on-my-recent-predicament-and-just-sing-it-anyway-I-can-just-to-make-this-a-single-about-me-that-people-will-buy."

I don't even think that these two songs (DW/SFL and this one) would've been 'liked' as much if it weren't for a music video.

Oh, I miss the '80s.

she sounds tired. her voice is nice, but worn (and that's not necessarily a criticism so much as an observation). if this is supposed to be a "i'm-so-strong" ballad, then it shouldn't sound like so much work.

" BOBBBBBAAAAAYYYYYY! "

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" Sit down, Mrs. Houston! "

dancerjack saidshe sounds tired. her voice is nice, but worn (and that's not necessarily a criticism so much as an observation). if this is supposed to be a "i'm-so-strong" ballad, then it shouldn't sound like so much work.

oh yesssssssssssss... it's called subtle grace.

I love to give her credit, being one of her long time fan. Her voice sounds different & raspy. Still she is great. Hopefully we'll see amazing range come back. You have to admit that she is way better than many other people out there up to this day.

Well, at any rate, kudos to whoever managed to prop her up to record the album.

The club version ( Dance track ) will make this song a hit! otherwise after enough air play you won't have enough strength to change the station.

Weird dat so many GAY guys complain lmfao... wowerz here's da actual demo of da 1st single...

Weird how just about everyone else hated this song and you still insist your opinion is better than ours

calibro saidWeird how just about everyone else hated this song and you still insist your opinion is better than ours

Da more ur dumbass keeps hating, understand dat i do not give two fukks about ur opinion r u gettin yet

and we take a pause to contemplate the awe inspiring wonder that the universe has provided us in creating the ignore button...

masculine31 said

calibro saidWeird how just about everyone else hated this song and you still insist your opinion is better than ours

Da more ur dumbass keeps hating, understand dat i do not give two fukks about ur opinion r u gettin yet

Who are you --- Bobby Brown????

Another Whitney comeback?

(yawn)

Ok, so I love this song now. Weird how a few more listenings can do that. Anyway, it's not the first single, I don't think. It'll be Million Dollar Bill written by Alicia Keys. I hope she learned what the drugs and screaming "kiss my ass" at the top of her lungs will do to her voice. if she's smart she'll take care of it. Unlike Mariah who can barely squeak out a note on pitch, if at all.

silverfox1 saidAnother Whitney comeback?

(yawn)

U LOOK SO STOOPID lmfao...NO#1 on BILLBOARD 09/01/09 sorry HATERS

mickeydon saidOk, so I love this song now. Weird how a few more listenings can do that. Anyway, it's not the first single, I don't think. It'll be Million Dollar Bill written by Alicia Keys. I hope she learned what the drugs and screaming "kiss my ass" at the top of her lungs will do to her voice. if she's smart she'll take care of it. Unlike Mariah who can barely squeak out a note on pitch, if at all.

Actually Call U tonite...is da 1st single, Million Dollar Bill will be da 3rd single, da GAY anthem song on her cd is A SONG 4 U...

It occurs to me after watching the interview clip with Clive Davis right above my post that we should all be so lucky to have a person in our lives who is so supportive and unconditionally loving as he is and has been to her throughout her whole career.

If it weren't for Clive Davis, not only would her career be dead, she likely would be, too.

Have always loved her and hope that her comeback or whatever it ends up being called is the success she needs to put all the bad behind her.. and it's sad to see so many people bashing her as though the current quality of her voice is the only thing that she has to offer of value. She's been to hell and back and if nothing else, the fact that she's still here and trying to make the best of her life and her talent is inspiring whether it results in sales of millions of CD's or not.

badmikeyt saidIt occurs to me after watching the interview clip with Clive Davis right above my post that we should all be so lucky to have a person in our lives who is so supportive and unconditionally loving as he is and has been to her throughout her whole career.

If it weren't for Clive Davis, not only would her career be dead, she likely would be, too.

Have always loved her and hope that her comeback or whatever it ends up being called is the success she needs to put all the bad behind her.. and it's sad to see so many people bashing her as though the current quality of her voice is the only thing that she has to offer of value. She's been to hell and back and if nothing else, the fact that she's still here and trying to make the best of her life and her talent is inspiring whether it results in sales of millions of CD's or not.

I'm sure ur in her prayers too bro...She made Clive a whole lot of money, so he aint complaining

I don't like her music and never have, but even I have to admit that she is an incredible talent. Several of my friends love her almost to a fault, so I've had no choice but to follow her progress over the years. I do admire her ability to get it together after that decade-long (or longer) train wreck of a life she put herself through.

Here's to hoping she's really getting it together.

I love me some Whitney Houston and lately find myself focusing not on what her voice no longer is, but what she brings as a singer and performer.

I mean, you can listen to the I'm Your Baby Tonight CD and the Bodyguard soundtrack (where the smoke first started to 'appear' in her voice) and hear her vocal prowess' nadir. Then you listen to her voice bottom out on her Christmas CD that was released a few years ago.

Now you listen for 1) the amount of recovery she's made with her vocals and 2) her ability to actually sing/interpret a song. She's lost a lot of her vocal purity in the middle range - that crisp snap has been replaced by a scratched squawk when she's not careful - but it's ok because in some ways it allows her to sing types songs and perform in a manner she likely couldn't have before. There's more emotion, more grit, less gloss, etc. She still has most of her vocal power and can still whooo ooo a strong clear high note. Her lower range gets more use - I recall a Babyface song she did on the Preacher's Wife soundtrack that was so low and bass...I'd never heard Whitney sing like that and it remains a fav song of mine. But she's far more Etta James/Dinah Washington now than Barbra Streisand. Thus her and Clive's choices of songs of heartache and climbing back.

She sounded pretty damned good at the Grammy party - you can find the footage on YouTube - as good as the My Love Is Your Love era. But the next day, at the Grammys, her voice was clearly suffering from the previous night. So I imagine she has to take extra care of her instrument and use it cautiously. The leaked Didn't Know My Own Strength track sounded as if it'd been recorded on a bad day - I'd imagine they've re-recorded the vocals on that one after a few days rest.

I'm quite glad to have her back singing, looking glam, etc. Even with the grit, she is a great diva who never fails to entertain.

(I won't go into how excited I am that Whitney and Madonna are releasing CDs in September. I could plotz!)

*THE VOICE IS THERE* TRUST ME!!!! DO NOT BE FOOLED

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a_pUZdq6R4&feature=player_embedded

Wow I thought she was dead

I just got my hands on a copy of the full I Look to You title track. She sounds good. As I said above, some lack of clarity in the middle range, but she has a couple of restrained big power notes and very much communicates the message of the song. I like it.

getfitrick saidWow I thought she was dead

Now u know better

Dont 4 get to vote for:


http://www.wdkx.com/media/I%20Look%20To%20You/page-Whitney%20Houston.html

um..... what happened to the other "brand new Whitney song" that was originally posted here.

Mepark saidum..... what happened to the other "brand new Whitney song" that was originally posted here.

I think Sony is making utube take the leaks down.

For those who love a little vintage Whitney (man she could sing!):

I applaud her for cleaning up her act.... Now I heard the album because a friend of mine works close with Clive Davis there is only one song on the entire album the sounds near 50% of what she WAS capable of doing

There are many reasons I fell in love with "The Voice" when I was a kid. When Whitney sings, something comes out of her that is just otherworldly. I am not a religious guy but something bestowed upon her a voice and a soul that is just incomparable, and whatever place in her that occupies, that's the point from which she sings.

Celine and Christina Aguilera are both big favorites of mine, but neither one of them will ever have the unabashed soul and natural delivery that Whitney has.

There are a million performances of hers that I could point to for examples, but this one sums it up best for me.



Can't wait to hear the rest of her new set.

Oh god, and I thought I was going to escape a decade without Whitney Houston music. Oh well, it could be worse, it could be yet another Mariah Carey album. So wonder I no longer watch drag queen shows!

Here's my review...

I was in the car browsing stations, making fun of every song with a silly voice as I usually do to impress my friends. But then this song came on and I stopped and I said, "You know...this song is actually really good! lol what if this was the new Whitney Houston song?" and then the radio announcer was like "that was the new Whitney Houston song" and I freaked out because up until now I have absolutely HATED Whitney Houston and everything she has sung. But this song is just so genuinely sincere and beautiful. I love it!

Go and get da CD on 08/31/09 it will be worth it...its REALLY GOOD