Still Can't Believe that Whitney Houston Is Dead

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Celine Dion is talented and beautiful, but I wouldn't go so far to say that she's better than Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey (in her prime).

I think that's a bit of an overstatement

really disagree, think it is infact exact opposite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is why we will never fully address mental health in this country because of the attitude that individual choice is the main driver in problems like addiction and other issues.

All of that aside, I enjoyed her music and voice and knew that this thread would go off the rails because everyone on here has of course made all the RIGHT choices in their lives and have overcome so much and are oh so perfect. But can't find any lesson, sympathy or compassion in the horrible situations others may find themselves in - especially for someone who gave so much enjoyment to others.

I could be a addict. I don't know. I've never taken drugs to find out whether I'd ever become addicted. Easy!!

[Anonymous]

If I could, I would bring her back.


--OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her voice was unreal. I have a friend who studied opera and once told me that very few people could hit/carry the notes like she did in "I will always love you."

Listening to "I wanna dance with somebody" right now w

OP-- I hear you. I cried when the news came out and I don't consider myself a huge fan.

Whistle notes ..not many can do it:

Minnie Riperton
Mariah Carey
Rachelle Ferrell
Chante Moore
Betty Wright

It is a true gift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHfNdSV7LEg

Yep! This list right here is the truth. Their voices are truly amazing instruments. Its so funny I just go into work and saw this thread when I'd just listened to Run to You and I Will Always Love You on my Pandora.

I loved Whit and yes its still hard to believe OP. I feel the same when I hear Michael Jackson's music.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Celine Dion is talented and beautiful, but I wouldn't go so far to say that she's better than Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey (in her prime).

I think that's a bit of an overstatement

+1 i live Celine now. But when she first came out it took me a while to warm up to her after that remake of Patti Labelle's If You Asked Me To. I was pretty young but the two version were made maybe two years apart. Felt like it was too soon. But now, yeah Celine is great but not like Whitney or Mariah.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Celine Dion is talented and beautiful, but I wouldn't go so far to say that she's better than Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey (in her prime).

I think that's a bit of an overstatement

+1 i live Celine now. But when she first came out it took me a while to warm up to her after that remake of Patti Labelle's If You Asked Me To. I was pretty young but the two version were made maybe two years apart. Felt like it was too soon. But now, yeah Celine is great but not like Whitney or Mariah.

s/b LOVE

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her voice was unreal. I have a friend who studied opera and once told me that very few people could hit/carry the notes like she did in "I will always love you."

Listening to "I wanna dance with somebody" right now w

OP-- I hear you. I cried when the news came out and I don't consider myself a huge fan.

Whistle notes ..not many can do it:

Minnie Riperton
Mariah Carey
Rachelle Ferrell
Chante Moore
Betty Wright

It is a true gift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHfNdSV7LEg

New to the list - Ariana Grande; she has a long career ahead of her.

[Anonymous]

My DD loves Ariana Grande - I am so sick of hearing her CD right now! I will admit that she is talented and a very "clean" pop star and yes she is just at the beginning. But I make sure my DD has a full dose of Minnie and Mariah so she understands what came before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why we will never fully address mental health in this country because of the attitude that individual choice is the main driver in problems like addiction and other issues.

All of that aside, I enjoyed her music and voice and knew that this thread would go off the rails because everyone on here has of course made all the RIGHT choices in their lives and have overcome so much and are oh so perfect. But can't find any lesson, sympathy or compassion in the horrible situations others may find themselves in - especially for someone who gave so much enjoyment to others.

I could be a addict. I don't know. I've never taken drugs to find out whether I'd ever become addicted. Easy!!

You are addicted to being a judgmental asshole. There is no cure.

[Anonymous]

Y'all crazy. Celine Dion is the truth. To me a truly great singer is one who can stand in the center of a stage with just a mic and her/his voice & give the crowd chills. No light shows, no dancing. Just sing. The list for me is:
Whitney and Celine. I listen to "My Heart will go on" and "I Will Always Love You" and those songs can still bring tears to my eyes even after all these years and hearing them a million times.
I do like Ariana Grande too. Was not a fan on Minnie R.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD loves Ariana Grande - I am so sick of hearing her CD right now! I will admit that she is talented and a very "clean" pop star and yes she is just at the beginning. But I make sure my DD has a full dose of Minnie and Mariah so she understands what came before.

I've only heard the one (or two?) radio play song(s), but the CD is on my 8 year old's Christmas list.

[Anonymous]

Ok I need to listen to this ariana Grande -- i need to find some new music for my 9 yr old.

[Anonymous]

who?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her voice was unreal. I have a friend who studied opera and once told me that very few people could hit/carry the notes like she did in "I will always love you."

Listening to "I wanna dance with somebody" right now w

OP-- I hear you. I cried when the news came out and I don't consider myself a huge fan.

Whistle notes ..not many can do it:

Minnie Riperton
Mariah Carey
Rachelle Ferrell
Chante Moore
Betty Wright

It is a true gift

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHfNdSV7LEg

don't forget celine dion, who in my opinion is the most talented out of this group.

Interesting, because I would say Rachelle Ferrell is the "most" talented if I had to pick one because she has broader range (except for Minnie). Different strokes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why we will never fully address mental health in this country because of the attitude that individual choice is the main driver in problems like addiction and other issues.

All of that aside, I enjoyed her music and voice and knew that this thread would go off the rails because everyone on here has of course made all the RIGHT choices in their lives and have overcome so much and are oh so perfect. But can't find any lesson, sympathy or compassion in the horrible situations others may find themselves in - especially for someone who gave so much enjoyment to others.

I could be a addict. I don't know. I've never taken drugs to find out whether I'd ever become addicted. Easy!!

You are addicted to being a judgmental asshole. There is no cure.

So you are advocating experimental drug use? That seems odd. It's really not difficult to NOT take drugs. You just don't. I was being sincere - I really could be an addict. I really honestly don't know because I would never put myself in the position of finding out. There is free will here. Don't open doors you don't want to walk through. That's not being judgmental. That's just stating facts.