Lovely things happened when Shakespeare’s Sister split up, but it didn’t last very long. It was the lead single off Marcella Detroit’s successful album Jewel. Released in March 1994, the ballad became her biggest hit, peaking at No. 11 in the UK, spending eight weeks on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Detroit herself and produced by Chris Thomas.
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Legendary: Whitney Houston talks about Michael Jackson’s death!
Legendary: “My Love Is Your Love” by Whitney Houston
Even in midtempo, the legendary Whitney Houston cracked the code. Lovely song. ”My Love Is Your Love” is a 1999 song by American R&B singer Whitney Houston. Released as the fourth single off Houston’s album of the same name, it peaked at #4 in the U.S., #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #2 in the U.K. It was later certified platinum by the RIAA.
Along with the original mid-tempo reggae-influenced version that was produced by Wyclef Jean, a dance remixed version by Jonathan Peters was also released. The single was extremely successful worldwide, hitting the Top Ten in nearly two dozen international markets. At over three million units sold globally, it stands as Houston’s third most successful single, after “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)“.
Must-Watch: Whitney Houston performs “I Have Nothing” in newly post-apartheid South Africa!
This is the definition of diva. Learn, children!
Legendary: “Something In Common” by Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
This is one of the singles of Whitney’s career that sometimes goes unnoticed because it was not on her album. Also, because it was only released in the UK. ”Something in Common” is a song by singers Bobby Brown and then-wife Whitney Houston that was featured on Brown’s 1992 album Bobby. Despite the album’s release in mid-1992, this was recorded in September 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, immediately after Brown and Houston became engaged. The single version was recorded in 1993 and also available on Brown’s 1993 compilation album, Remixes in the Key of B. It stands as the couple’s first musical collaboration and the only one released as a single. The song examines two unlikely people coming together as they find “something in common.”
Legendary: “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston
1What a song! ”I’m Your Baby Tonight” is the lead single and title track from Whitney Houston‘s third studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by L.A. Reid andBabyface.The single features a B-side, “Feels So Good”, which has not been featured on any Whitney Houston album. While the original version, produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, was released in the United States, the Yvonne Turner mix (also known as the “Europe Version”), was released in other countries. Houston was nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” with this track at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991.
Legendary: “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” by Whitney Houston
Another one of those tracks that resonates so well with Whitney’s great voice. “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” is the second single from Whitney Houston‘s second album Whitney, and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1988 Grammy Awards. The song was written by Michael Masser and Will Jennings and was released in August 1987. Originally, another song was to be released as the second single, “For The Love Of You”, but Arista Records decided to release “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” instead because all Houston’s singles had to be original material at this point of her career.
The single was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 even though there was not a video for the song. A live performance of the song recorded during Houston’s successful 1987–1988 Moment of Truth World Tour was played on MTV, VH1, and BET. The performance is from a Saratoga Springs, New York date. It was widely speculated that the song is about Houston’s relationship with then NFL star Randall Cunningham.
Legendary: “When You Believe” by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
So so sad.
Legendary: “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” by Travis
Epic!
Legendary: “Doop” by Doop
Love it or hate it, this song was #1 on the UK charts in 1994. The track might not have real lyrics or a meaning at all, it was a great dance number at the time and is still infectious in melody. However, the band did not go on to do bigger and better things.
Legendary: “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann
This little ditty is a but of a mystery. It’s a spoken word pop song dedicated to the class of 99 (moi) that managed to climb up the charts and inspire many along with its colorful music video. Listening to it now after a while, it’s still as poignant as it was. Listen to the lyrics and give yourself a boost and a half. “Dance!”
Video Premiere: “Giving You The Benefit” by Pebbles
The first batch of CD’s we ever bought consisted of Janet Jackson’s janet., Mariah Carey’s Music Box and Michael Jackson’s Dangerous from a store in Salmiya. The seller had a bunch of extra CD’s that weren’t selling and if you purchased two albums, you are allowed to grab one for free. So, naturally, we grabbed the one with the cover art that looked most diva-tastic from the bunch. Anyway, it turns out to be Pebbles before she went all crazy churchy on us. A good slice of 80-tinged pop!
Legendary: “The Beast In Me” by Bonnie Pointer
Some 80′s classic beats for you today. During a time when disco was dying hard a few people. like Bonnie Pointer, tried to revive it ti no avail. That is why many people nowadays are most nostalgic about an era that didn’t get what it deserved. Still, this is a lesser hit from the early 80s’ meander from disco to synth.
Legendary: “China In Your Hand” by T’pau
1We had completely forgotten about this big-haired ballad until Gary Barlow got into a controversy by referring to the singer as being off pitch. Then a huge drama went down between the two lead singers. But, it gave us a chance to revisit this epic tune.
Legendary: “It Hurts Me Too” by Karen Dalton
4You know that we are on an endless quest to find female singers/songwriters of the past. Recently, we stumbled upon the greatness that is Karen Dalton. With just two album, she managed to introduce an intrinsic link between folk and rock. Many female artists did not get the credit they deserved during her time only to drop out after a couple of releases like Dalton. But, her music is a testament to the evolution of this sound and, to this day, it is not bad at all.
Legendary: “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection
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Legendary: “Cradle And All (Live)” by Ani DiFranco
1This just takes our heart and takes it to levels that are beyond metaphysics.
Legendary: “Parallelograms” by Linda Perhacs
1Linda Perhacs is a California dentist who recorded the legendary psychedelic folk record Parallelograms back in 1970. The album disappeared without much of a proper release and Linda went back into dentistry, only to discover a new generation of fans and artists (like Devendra Banhart, Daft Punk, and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth) hailing her album as an influential masterpiece 40 years later. This is just a snippet of her contribution to freak folk way before it become a genre.
Legendary: “17 Pink Sugar Elephants” by Vashti Bunyan
3Vashti Bunyan is a hipster’s dream. A hippie that commuted across the UK, release one album in 70s’ and then disappeared into oblivion without leaving a dent on any charts. Decades later, her album grew into being a collectible and was noted as an influence by such freak-folk personalities as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. Now, it has become a cult classic. This is one of the standout tracks from her career. Pick up her discs if you have the chance – there’s some good stuff on there.
Legendary: “What A Difference A Day Makes” by Esther Phillips
1Esther Phillips is one of the lesser-known soul artists. She started her career singing soul and jazz standards, but here she is doing some disco, which she became a staple of towards the end of her career. She is an artist’s-artist. So much so that Aretha Franklin offered her 1973 Grammy win to Esther who was also nominated. She was not very well-understood in the industry and her voice was so unique that, at times, her record company did not know how to package or sell it. As you can tell, nobody is quite like Esther Phillips vocally. Unfortunately, Esther is no longer with us having died from liver failure due to drug use, but her legacy still remains. It was a great please reading up on Esther Phillips and watching all the YouTube videos that remain from her legacy.
