Hello THOG readers. By now the reality of Whitney Houston's passing has hit us all. And if you're like me you have been following this story from the moment it broke. Houston's passing is such a tragedy, as I believe that all you loved her thought that her life was changing for the better. She had just finished wrapping the film Sparkle, a film her has been looking to make for the last 10 years. (Aaliyah was slanted to play her daughter but upon her death the film was put on the back shelf. Now Jordan Sparks will star in that role.) Houston also expressed interest to reprise her role in the sequel to Waiting to Exhale to Access Hollywood's Shaun Roberts during an interview. That would be her last on camera sit down interview.
I don't want to get into all the gritty details of her passing nor do I wish to highlight the valley experiences of her life. It doesn't matter to me. (Especially because we all have them, while some may appear to be lower than others we would all hate to have them broadcasted before the world.) The fact remains that I loved Ms. Houston. I sang every song from The Bodyguard soundtrack. I will forever remember her smile and joyful presence. As I watch the TV coverage of her death those who had the pleasure of meeting her or calling her friend or mentor all said the same thing: She loved genuinely, she gave of herself selflessly and encouraged with wisdom. I believe this speaks volumes of the person whom she truly was. That despite her personal problems she still was there for others.
The first time that I saw her was in the 1990 video for "I'm Your Baby Tonight".I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you guys here on the site. I had sat cross legged on the floor for the whole video.She danced and sang with such a down to the bone coolness. And that voice ...she was The Voice. I just want to express my sincerest heartfelt prayers to Cissy Houston, Bobbi Kristina, Dionne Warwick and the rest of the Brown-Houston family, her friends and loved ones. Whitney we will always love you. Rest in peace.
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