Incredibly sad news today: Legendary singer, actress, and pioneering model Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 pm in Los Angeles—as of now the cause of death is unknown. She’ll be remembered as one of the greatest voices, stars, and beauties of her time, even if her latter days were more troubled. R.I.P., Whitney. This is how I’ll remember you:
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I was never really into her music, or ever bought any of it, yet this news saddens me more than I thought it could.
Very sad news! I never thought I was a fan, and yet I know that song – via the video – through and through. Good song.
Now, what the HELL did that guy whisper in her ear to make her laugh like that? I’ve wondered that since I was a teenager.
If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to the isolated vocal track from “How Will I Know.”
http://jakefogelnest.com/post/17460767716
Singers like Whitney Houston are in short supply these days.
Isolated track
Somebody Who Loves Me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KhhY9iwn-w
Sad face. also, Crack is wack.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYzlVDlE72w
Don’t forget, courageous Civil Rights Leader PATRICIA STEPHENS DUE also died yesterday.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/us/patri…
DamosA, I’m guessing you didn’t read the NYT article. Due passed away on Tuesday, February 7.
[insert “The More You Know” graphic]