Hi 👋 From Ireland 🇮🇪 Ken great reaction and vocal coaching sir 👏 😀, thank you for sharing your story 😊, I absolutely love this song such a powerful song what a woman what a voice ❤️ there never will be anybody like Whitney houston ❤️
She is one of a very few artists that has actually brought me to tears, this performance included. It just seemed like she was giving you something more than a great performance.
I care and I'm glad you took the time to explain the work ethic a person like Whitney had to have and the responsibility that she carried. I have enough compassion in my heart to understand the pressures of her life. Whitney was a superstar and I don't think there has been a vocalist that was in more demand to constantly sing than she was. People don't get how huge of a star she was. When I want to hear some for real, straight up, beautiful singing, I listen to Whitney. Her voice is like medicine to the soul.
I appreciate you for giving her humanity towards the middle of this. She was a human being who made mistakes that we are all capable of. RIP Whitney Houston. Your voice was one of a kind.
You are the best vocal expert to review Whitney. You Nailed it when you said she doesn't over do the runs, part of her genius was to always do the runs at the right time and not overdone
Ken, my families prayers go out to you, sorry to hear the loss of your brother. I had my fight with drugs and alcohol back in the 80s Fortunately by God's grace I was able to stop fighting, been sober since 1990. Whitney💕
Truly *THE* voice. her vocal control and dynamics are just excellent... i suggest watching her singing "the greatest love of all" live in london, wembley back in her prime. a total singing excellence.
You are sooo telling it as it is..Its a pressure, and some people cant handle it..and the pressure takes its tole.. Im so sorry to hear about your brother, and many people have gone the wrong path.. But we get the light and the soul of the preformers and get their energy..thank you for your comitment !!
I appreciate this reaction by Ken Tamplin for a number of reasons which coincide with how I saw Whitney: A) She is always "in it" which means her performances are not just a "put on" ( a show), but she sincerely believes what she sings. In other words, she sings in service to the sing - got it?! 2) Her emotive ability is legendary - she is so believable!! 3) She never overdo her runs, vibrato or Melissa. These are always strategically delivered for maximum effect, and not for showing off her licks 4) Her legendary ability to command an audience, just by opening her mouth and releasing that God given instrument ( her vocals). Note, she is never skimpily dressed to attract attention- her stunningly natural beauty and God given instrument ( vocals), accompanied by a one of a kind tone, subtle transitions between head and chest voices, tremendous power and beautiful lyrical phrasing among other notable qualities easily sets her apart from her competition and peers collectively. Whitney is in a class all by herself - very difficult to question this assessment, given this Queen of the Divas' career achievements !! Love you and always will!!
What's amazing about this performance is that Whitney is not in her prime. Her lifestyle choices are clearly having an effect on her breath support and tone AND SHE STILL SERVES US KILLER VOCALS. When the earth lost Whitney, the heavheavens gained an angel.
Pop Land Folks always credit Whitney's vocal decline to drugs, No other singer music had their voice tossed thru the ringer the way Whitney's was and I really wish people would take that into consideration more regarding her decline.
Winette86 yes. She toured severely, had multiple miscarriages, immense fame, rocky marriage, being a mom while being a singer, etc. the woman went thru so much and it shows through her art. Usually a artists best work comes from the pain they have endured. Whitney really was a great light and not a lot people understand that.
Ken, I love your reaction review videos because you share so much knowledge and wisdom about the technical aspects of the singer and the song instead of just saying oh, they sing well or they sound nice. You go in depth as to what makes a particular singer great because of their unique qualities and I really appreciate that. You are top shelf. Great information.
💕💕 Love your wise words, thanks for your vid Ken. Sorry to hear about your brother sending you lots of strength until we all meet up with our lost loved ones again.
I miss Whitney so much. Thank goodness we have so many albums and recorded performances of her to enjoy again and fo ever. She will never be forgotten. You are so right that there is far too much stress on recording artists and infact people in general and the situation continues to get worse . As the husband of a naturopath and practice manager for our Clinic "Oakmead Clinic" I fully support the use of first natural methods rather than western medicine with its heavy reliance on pharmaceutical drugs to look after health and wellbeing, As ever love your reaction and commentary on Whitney.
So sorry for your loss Ken. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart, and you’re in my prayers. Thank you too for these personalized reviews! You are such an inspiration and know you are loved!💕
All the money and fame will never cure the pain and heartache that sadly many musical greats have dealt with. I bet heaven is having some amazing concerts. Ken my condolences to you and your family. Will be in my prayers God Bless
I've just been touched over Whitney's singing she really has an incredible singing voice her singing is absolutely fantastic, The feelings man. We miss her so much.
When I first heard Whitney, I was moving around the house and overheard her on the TV I had to stop and go back to look to see who this was. This was the same reaction I got when I first heard Obama during his convention speech. Legends. Oh how I miss Whitney pure soul, that’s what she gave us, the truth.😭❤️🙏
Again, excellent critique from Ken Tamplin. Apart from highlighting the many unique qualities of Whitney's vocal perfection/prowess, he reminds us , the audience, of the tremendous pressures artists/singers of the calibre of a Whitney Houston are under every time they perform before a live audience, due mostly to the abnormally high expectations to which they are subjected by such audiences. There is this perception that it was all glamour and glitter, but behind that show biz persona was a kind hearted, bona fide and most loving of human beings, who just needed someone or people to understand that like all human beings (not all singers) she was not perfect, and above all else, did not ask for much. All she asked for was some privacy and to be loved in return, since she clearly and in no uncertain terms, epitomized true love!!! The world has lost not just the most talented and gifted singer that ever lived, but a most caring, selfless, humble and above all, most loving human being to ever grace mother earth!! I will always be sad because of her passing, but take comfort in rich, unparalled musical legacy she has left us. Baulbeer
Perhaps part of Whitney's brilliance was her sensitivity. I appreciated your discussion about all the responsibility that was put onto her, & my condolences about your brother. That kind of sensitivity can easily get dragged under by addictions. This world is not easy for highly sensitive people. I am glad there is more attention being given to the causes of addiction through people like Gabor Mate. Looking deeper into this allows for compassion for the person suffering from addiction rather than strict blame or anger. With this awareness, I believe more people can be helped with kindness & understanding of the true source of the need to escape.
This is my favorite recording of this piece. I’ve listened to it often and between her soft voice, half chest, full voice, head notes, squalling and runs I’ve detected that she employed at least sixteen different vocal techniques in this song. Judy Garland set the standard for female vocalists in the 30s and 40s, Barbra Streisand in the 60 and 70s and then Whitney raised the bar in the 80s through the 90s. She was more than a pop singer. Between her mother, legendary gospel singer Cissy Houston, her aunt Aretha Franklin the most legendary soul singer and her cousin Dionne Warwick a great singer of standards and popular music, Whitney Houston became the greatest and most technically trained female vocalist in history. They’re going to have to invent a new musical scale to top her.
Yes the pressure she was under, It’s say to say I’m Not surprised how we lost her. She was literally the most famous and in demand voice in the entire world and EVERYONE wanted her to be in perfect voice every minute of everyday, while also constantly hearing every new singer with a strong voice that came out was the next Whitney. We propped her up, tore her down when she missed one note, then reminder her constantly that the next singer was ready to take her place. Combined with a destructive marriage, thousands of people and family depending on your for their livelihood, and drugs is the only escapism. Who could survive that?? RIP Whitney. Love you always and forever ❤️❤️❤️
She also suffered devastating miscarriages back to back just to do the movie and the tour she was in a lot of pain and even one miscarriage is enough to really destroy someone and nobody knows if she had postpartum depression she also wanted to stay home for 2 years with her daughter and was constantly pushed to make more music. It's sad how she was constantly treated as if she was a slave to the world in a human zoo. Sometimes I wish she never sang at all maybe her and Bobbi Kristina would be hear.
Another big lady with a huge voice gode! Yes you are right Ken in what a kind of pressure they live!!! Mostly of those big stars end like this! R.I.P great lady🥰😍🤩🙏
Whitney's voice matches her physical beauty. Sheer excellence. We will always love you Ms. Whitney. Rest in Heaven. The angelic choir has been enriched by your presence.
Such amazing command of her voice, but not only that, the passion she puts into her songs makes each stage unforgettable. Still waiting for a reaction to her Super Bowl National Anthem performance.
I saw her in a concert in London back in october 1986. For me her , Barbra stresand and Ella Fitzgerald are my favourite female singers ever. I love singing but when I hear Whitney I feel like shutting my mouth forever🥰
Mike Breden You said it Opened doors for every singer on the planet today Never gets old, her musical brilliance can never be rivalled The light went out too soon
Ken, I love your comments. I always learn something when I watch you and listen to your comments. Love to hear your fantastic voice too. To me Whitney had the mos beautiful female voice of my generation. I miss her.
so beautifully and eloquently said. Your understanding of what someone like her has to deal with is so kind. Its really compassionate and lovely. thank you
“That’s all right, she can take the credit. I just want the cash!”-Dolly Parton Dolly wrote this song, but she knows Whitney Houston OWNED this song with her voice!
Her vibrato is jaw dropping perfection and stunning. I really like her eversince. Her singing style is eternal and it echoes angels in the heaven. So sad that her life ends that way. But still listening to her music everytime.
All too often you hear the word “legend” getting thrown around too easily, but Whitney truly was and is a LEGEND for her contribution to the music industry, what a beautiful talented lady 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks Ken👌🏻
I so appreciate your reaction and insight into both this and the All The Man I Need Whitney video that you did. That woman often punches me in the ❤️, and seeing you get emotional over her ability, also punched me in the ❤️. So true what you said, and I'm sure people can't really grasp, the incredible pressure she was under for so long, with millions of people including her huge crew, wanting miraculous performances from her relentlessly, never enough. I've never heard anyone point that out so empathetically before. So thx. I'd love to hear you one day, if you had the time, review one of her early and other-worldly live vocal performances that are ridiculously superior to the two you've done. Eg A Quiet Place 1987 and I'm Changing (live 1986) - audio-only but unbe-freaking-lievable
That "rant" was perfect. Really beautiful and I'm glad you said it. Whitney actual spoke of "running all over a note" and how that's not what makes a great singer.
Myrtle, yes I’ve seen kids stop in their tracks with amazement while listening to her sing. Her voice commands it. I miss her so. I don’t think I will ever get over the lost of Whitney.
Got emotional watching this! Just Wow. My favorite thing you said was "She sings for the song" 😢 I wish every fan of these artists that pour it out for us night after night would understand what you said about the incredible pressure these artists are under. Whitney will always and forever have my heart! Godbless your brother!
Great reaction, and awesome interpretation because I am not a singer but could understand exactly what you explained during Whitney ‘s performance. Also, I totally care about what you said in regards to the immense pressure she was under night after night to perform at her best. We lost a true Icon.
No instrument in the world can be as expressive as Whitney... she was the queen of awesomeness. The world is a poor place without her. Flawless brilliance
Apart from Whitney's genius and legendary status, and vocal perfection,abundantly expressed in this performance, I really appreciate Ken Tamplin's reaction, as he said a number of things that I have always emphasized regarding Whitney. Among them, her one of a kind tone, pitch, compression, runs etc. In addition, the most important thing he said was that Whitney did not just sing impressively, but she believed every word she sang. In other words, not only was her emotive ability exceptional, but she sang in service of what she sings!! That is a very rare quality. She will always be the voice. Thank you Ken for a reaction well done. Oh, and lest I forget, you raised the issue of the tremendous pressure legendary singers like Whitney experienced continuously, to deliver every time they hit the stage, regardless of whether they are not well, tired or just plain bored with doing the same thing repeatedly. The thing that assisted her through all these challenges, is that she believed in what she was doing and enjoyed it to the max!! Will always love you Whitney Baulbeef
Wthiney was one of the best singers to ever live! She sang with perfection but the innocence of a child. Absolutely unbelievable! Please do a reaction on Nina Simone!
Rant away Ken, we care for sure. You are a strong soul. Thank you for sharing your personal joys as well as your pains. All of those people that could not cope with the pressures of life are now free of that burden and are happy again. Let's always remember their smile, nothing else matters now.
This is Whitney at her best. Man, this is a force of nature that happens once in a lifetime... So lucky we had her in ours. So sad I couldn’t see her perform live. Just waiting for the Whitney’s hologram tour, and I’m gonna applaud her like she was really there.
I couldn't do that type of concert it just doesn't feel right and I refuse to give her sick greedy sister in law and brother a dime, Bobbi Kristina is gone so the money goes to the same sister in law who was caught trashing Whitney on UA-cam telling her daughter she is better than Whitney and her daughter better than Bobbi Kristina and mocking their death.
This is a great performance and it wasn't even her prime anymore. Vocal issues started during 1995. The worser the pain in her private life became and on top of that her extremely demanding career, the more she needed relief with pain numbing substances. Whitney sought help many times, but too much harm was done to overcome. *Whitney's demise started the day she was sexually abused as a very young child and all the other violations against her that never ended!* Whitney had many very painful childhood and adult trauma's that pushed her towards numbing substances.😭 People kept violating her till the day she died and many vile scum are still doing it!😡😞 Though Whitney had everything when it comes to talent and beauty, her personal life was a far cry from that. 😭 Whitney's addictions were the result of psychological traumas that started very early in her childhood and the immense pain she carried never ended! *On the surface it seems like Whitney had it all, but as private person she didn't.* Whitney fought a long and very hard fight against her demons that she couldn't win! *Substance abuse is an illness in Whitney's case and also millions of people suffering mental issues.* - No little girl wants to be a victim of sexual abuse 👉 Whitney was! - No child/adult wants to be bullied almost their entire life 👉 Whitney was! - No child should live in a neighborhood where riots and shootings threaten their live 👉 Whitney did! - No brown person wants to be a victim of racism 👉 Whitney was! - No one with mixed genes wants to be a victim of colorism 👉 Whitney was! - No one wants to be the child of divorced parents 👉 Whitney was! - No woman wants to go through several miscarriages 👉 Whitney did! - No one wants to be the victim of mental and physical spousal abuse 👉 Whitney was! - No one wants to be betrayed by her own family and friends 👉 Whitney was! - No famous person wants to be relentlessly hunted and haunted by the media 👉 Whitney was! Also never forget that Whitney had a very demanding career that also had a major effect on her mentally, her voice and entire body! Whitney did 130 concerts for 'The Bodyguard Tour', Award show and other live performances, recording, work, countless interviews, photoshoots, and many other professional work in 1year and 4,5 months. That's just 1 world Tour! Whitney recorded her very first solo song at the age of 15! She did background vocal for artist like Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan and others starting at the age of 14. Whitney worked as a model since the age of 16. Conclusion: Too many psychological traumas and an extremely demanding career caused Whitney's downfall and early death.
@tintinesk5 Thankx for your kind words!🤟 Whitney deserves compassion and people mourning her untimely demise. No one is perfect. Whitney wasn't and neither am I, but I know I'm a good person with big heart for others and Whitney was that way too! I recognize characteristics of me in Whitney like being: compassionate, caring, genuine, sensitive, witty, but also cautious, apprehensive, defensive and indignant when it comes to people who don't have a good personality. Like many people i've been hurt too. I understand how Whitney must have felt about some of the violations she went through because I experienced them too! Because of my own personality, experiences and job that involves taking care of people with physical and/or mental issues... I can relate to people like Whitney and how their life ends in tragedy despite of seeking professional help many times. People often judge others and don't have a clue about who and what they're talking about. I've read many disrespectful comments from ignorant people judging Whitney. When hearing/reading those, I get in defensive mode!😉 💞I'll keep supporting and defending Whitney and those who can't do it for themselves (anymore), cause they all deserve it and are all worth it.💞
@@afrolatino89 Wrong! Robyn said Whitney didn't talk about the abuse to her. That doesn't mean it didn't happen! When victims find the strength (what takes many years, even decades) to open up about the abuse, they mostly talk to someone who isn't too close to them and the abuser. Like many victims Whitney feared disbelief and aggressive actions towards the abuser if they did believe her. Whitney knew Robyn loved her deeply and would fight the abuser with all her might.
Ms. Mo I always felt sad about Whitney's background, as well as you. At this time, I will only comment on sexual predators within families. My personal observations have sadly revealed that very attractive children are especially vulnerable to abuse, when pedophiles exist in a family. People don't inundate my box with disparaging remarks. Just let the readers beware.
@@afrolatino89 Robyn was not around when Whitney was a little girl. Moreover, I know silly teenagers sometimes experiment with life issues. If anything did occur between those two, I believe it was part of the teenage phase that Whitney knew was not appealing to her. I am so glad she left Robyn alone.
You shouldn’t apologize for your “lengthy” input...I’m pretty sure most of us enjoy listening to what you have to say! Great song by one of the best! So sorry about your brother.
I have a lot of respect for you. I appreciate your insight and your ability to sing with the best of them as you do your reactions. Really cool. Also I am sorry for your loss and thank you for being authentic and vulnerable in sharing it. It’s rare and never really easy. Depression is moment-to-moment. May we all have many moments where we prevail. I talk/write a lot too haha. Sorry
"but no one sings Whitney like Whitney" you can be sure of that. A legend will always be a legend. Nice reaction.
MrGetoDac Thanks!
Absolutely!!
Epic Woman For All Times and Nations!!!❤Whitney! We Are Alweis Love You!!!
Greatest singer that has ever existed in my personal opinion. She blows my mind with her voice.
Me too, mark.
I always thought her voice was so beautiful!
Greatest singer ever would be Elvis...but I'd go with best female vocalist for sure!!!
mark rigg not the greatest. No such thing. ONE of the greatest, yes.
Absolutely Right 👍👍 👍👍 👍
Singers like this are once in a lifetime. Thanks for blessing us with Whitney.
I agree, Dan!
luckily we had 2. imo Mariah's prime is up there with Whitney's prime.
Agreed 💯 👍 Whitney was one of a kind, once in a lifetime fabulous world's greatest female singer😘👍never another like her😭😭😭
I agree so true...I don't think I will ever see talent like this again!!
wildcat31772 nah. Mariah in her prime was one of the greats, but definitely no Whitney.
I love this version, i can feel the sadness 😢😍
God I love her & her gifted stunning voice gives you shivers of deep emotion . Makes me cry this singer is “ Gone too soon “ ! ♥️🙏🏼🎶✨
Hi 👋 From Ireland 🇮🇪 Ken great reaction and vocal coaching sir 👏 😀, thank you for sharing your story 😊, I absolutely love this song such a powerful song what a woman what a voice ❤️ there never will be anybody like Whitney houston ❤️
She is one of a very few artists that has actually brought me to tears, this performance included. It just seemed like she was giving you something more than a great performance.
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Whitney was, and still is a phenomena. She was a once in a life time singer.
Agreed 💯 👍
I care and I'm glad you took the time to explain the work ethic a person like Whitney had to have and the responsibility that she carried. I have enough compassion in my heart to understand the pressures of her life. Whitney was a superstar and I don't think there has been a vocalist that was in more demand to constantly sing than she was. People don't get how huge of a star she was. When I want to hear some for real, straight up, beautiful singing, I listen to Whitney. Her voice is like medicine to the soul.
In my opinion, Whitney is the best singer that ever lived, period❤️
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i dont thnk that anybody can learning to sing like this ...that voice is a gift..
❤Whitney❤
Thank you for your “rant” definitely lost some ignorance and gained valuable insight to what these stars go through. 💓
Heavenly voice she had a true gift . Gospel roots definitely towards the end of this beautiful song .
For sure. 👍
Speechless!!! She is so good.....
I appreciate you for giving her humanity towards the middle of this. She was a human being who made mistakes that we are all capable of. RIP Whitney Houston. Your voice was one of a kind.
She was beautiful and talented singer 🥰🥰
I will always love her! ❤️
Her confidence when she performs. You pointed it out beautifully. Freeform. Command. R.I.P. to the greatest of all time
Melancholic Wallflower ❤️
You are the best vocal expert to review Whitney. You Nailed it when you said she doesn't over do the runs, part of her genius was to always do the runs at the right time and not overdone
Ken, my families prayers go out to you, sorry to hear the loss of your brother.
I had my fight with drugs and alcohol back in the 80s
Fortunately by God's grace I was able to stop fighting, been sober since 1990.
Whitney💕
Thank you, David. Congratulations on your sobriety!
Truly *THE* voice. her vocal control and dynamics are just excellent... i suggest watching her singing "the greatest love of all" live in london, wembley back in her prime. a total singing excellence.
I’m with you on this. To me, she is the greatest female singer I’ve heard. I may be wrong but that’s just me.
fridz66 you’re right!
fridz66 You're 1000% correct!
You are sooo telling it as it is..Its a pressure, and some people cant handle it..and the pressure takes its tole.. Im so sorry to hear about your brother, and many people have gone the wrong path.. But we get the light and the soul of the preformers and get their energy..thank you for your comitment !!
Her voice is unbeatable. She is so powerful! I get goosebumps whenever I hear Whitney sing. So sorry about your brother.
Thanks! Rock on! 👍💜🎤
Her voice is so impactful! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 She's my most favorite female singer in the world Ken!
She was the best.
I appreciate this reaction by Ken Tamplin for a number of reasons which coincide with how I saw Whitney:
A) She is always "in it" which means her performances are not just a "put on" ( a show), but she sincerely believes what she sings. In other words, she sings in service to the sing - got it?!
2) Her emotive ability is legendary - she is so believable!!
3) She never overdo her runs, vibrato or Melissa. These are always strategically delivered for maximum effect, and not for showing off her licks
4) Her legendary ability to command an audience, just by opening her mouth and releasing that God given instrument ( her vocals). Note, she is never skimpily dressed to attract attention- her stunningly natural beauty and God given instrument ( vocals), accompanied by a one of a kind tone, subtle transitions between head and chest voices, tremendous power and beautiful lyrical phrasing among other notable qualities easily sets her apart from her competition and peers collectively.
Whitney is in a class all by herself - very difficult to question this assessment, given this Queen of the Divas' career achievements !!
Love you and always will!!
She was the best!
Your passion, your heart and great insights are so inspiring and a breath of fresh air. Thank you
So much respect for the greatest female singer of all time. Period.
What's amazing about this performance is that Whitney is not in her prime. Her lifestyle choices are clearly having an effect on her breath support and tone AND SHE STILL SERVES US KILLER VOCALS.
When the earth lost Whitney, the heavheavens gained an angel.
Pop Land Folks always credit Whitney's vocal decline to drugs, No other singer music had their voice tossed thru the ringer the way Whitney's was and I really wish people would take that into consideration more regarding her decline.
this is her second prime 1998-2000
Winette86 yes. She toured severely, had multiple miscarriages, immense fame, rocky marriage, being a mom while being a singer, etc. the woman went thru so much and it shows through her art. Usually a artists best work comes from the pain they have endured. Whitney really was a great light and not a lot people understand that.
Heaven gained a human, not an angel. You don't turn into an angel once you die.
@@winette864 they made her tour with almost every single album and basically had to since she didn't write her own songs.
She was an AMAZINGLY gifted vocalist! Like a painter, she could so wonderfully sketch a song with her voice!
Ken, I love your reaction review videos because you share so much knowledge and wisdom about the technical aspects of the singer and the song instead of just saying oh, they sing well or they sound nice. You go in depth as to what makes a particular singer great because of their unique qualities and I really appreciate that. You are top shelf. Great information.
goldenbutterfly2013 Happy to hear that!
💕💕 Love your wise words, thanks for your vid Ken. Sorry to hear about your brother sending you lots of strength until we all meet up with our lost loved ones again.
Thank you, Traylynn.
if angels ever walked among us , this beautiful soul was one of the finest . the voice , the beauty , the heart what a gift to the world !!!!!
A MASTERCLASS in singing. No over production or auto tune or her voice drowned out by the music and bass. One true voice.
Whitney Houston has a amazing powerful voice so much power she has Ken she is awesome great performance by her definitely she was amazing
I miss Whitney so much. Thank goodness we have so many albums and recorded performances of her to enjoy again and fo ever. She will never be forgotten. You are so right that there is far too much stress on recording artists and infact people in general and the situation continues to get worse . As the husband of a naturopath and practice manager for our Clinic "Oakmead Clinic" I fully support the use of first natural methods rather than western medicine with its heavy reliance on pharmaceutical drugs to look after health and wellbeing, As ever love your reaction and commentary on Whitney.
Absolutely Beautiful! ♥️
I Miss Whitney. Thank you, Ken, for sharing her amazing voice.
So sorry for your loss Ken. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart, and you’re in my prayers. Thank you too for these personalized reviews! You are such an inspiration and know you are loved!💕
She was Amazing. And Control is ridiculous. One of my favorite singers too.
She was the GOAT!
All the money and fame will never cure the pain and heartache that sadly many musical greats have dealt with. I bet heaven is having some amazing concerts. Ken my condolences to you and your family. Will be in my prayers God Bless
Her dynamics are off the chart yet alone her tone, vibrato, pitch, decterity and emoting but her improvisation is incredible. Absolutely amazing!
😮🤘🎶🎵
She was and still is my motivation to sing..
She inspired me growing up...
She was simply the best.
She is the only and only.. for me the best female singer in american music history...
Whitney is the best singer in the world 💕❤️ thank you for this tribute ❤️ i am brazilian and love Whitney
Ken, what lovely comments from you. I saw her in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia. One of the most beautiful people, and amazing talent ever.
Love Whitney
Love SuJu So much to love!
Who doesn’t? She is and always will be the Voice! ❤️
I've just been touched over Whitney's singing she really has an incredible singing voice her singing is absolutely fantastic, The feelings man. We miss her so much.
Yes we do!
When I first heard Whitney, I was moving around the house and overheard her on the TV I had to stop and go back to look to see who this was. This was the same reaction I got when I first heard Obama during his convention speech. Legends. Oh how I miss Whitney pure soul, that’s what she gave us, the truth.😭❤️🙏
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Again, excellent critique from Ken Tamplin. Apart from highlighting the many unique qualities of Whitney's vocal perfection/prowess, he reminds us , the audience, of the tremendous pressures artists/singers of the calibre of a Whitney Houston are under every time they perform before a live audience, due mostly to the abnormally high expectations to which they are subjected by such audiences. There is this perception that it was all glamour and glitter, but behind that show biz persona was a kind hearted, bona fide and most loving of human beings, who just needed someone or people to understand that like all human beings (not all singers) she was not perfect, and above all else, did not ask for much. All she asked for was some privacy and to be loved in return, since she clearly and in no uncertain terms, epitomized true love!!!
The world has lost not just the most talented and gifted singer that ever lived, but a most caring, selfless, humble and above all, most loving human being to ever grace mother earth!!
I will always be sad because of her passing, but take comfort in rich, unparalled musical legacy she has left us.
Baulbeer
Perhaps part of Whitney's brilliance was her sensitivity. I appreciated your discussion about all the responsibility that was put onto her, & my condolences about your brother. That kind of sensitivity can easily get dragged under by addictions. This world is not easy for highly sensitive people. I am glad there is more attention being given to the causes of addiction through people like Gabor Mate. Looking deeper into this allows for compassion for the person suffering from addiction rather than strict blame or anger. With this awareness, I believe more people can be helped with kindness & understanding of the true source of the need to escape.
Loved your comments about the pressure of being at this level of impact. Very empathetic and kind.
This is my favorite recording of this piece. I’ve listened to it often and between her soft voice, half chest, full voice, head notes, squalling and runs I’ve detected that she employed at least sixteen different vocal techniques in this song.
Judy Garland set the standard for female vocalists in the 30s and 40s, Barbra Streisand in the 60 and 70s and then Whitney raised the bar in the 80s through the 90s.
She was more than a pop singer. Between her mother, legendary gospel singer Cissy Houston, her aunt Aretha Franklin the most legendary soul singer and her cousin Dionne Warwick a great singer of standards and popular music, Whitney Houston became the greatest and most technically trained female vocalist in history. They’re going to have to invent a new musical scale to top her.
Thanks for sharing all that with us, Bruce!
Judy Garland set the standard for female vocalists in the 30s and 40s, Barbra Streisand in the 60 and 70s. Lol! They set the standard for who?
I love you Whitney ❤️
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Yes the pressure she was under,
It’s say to say I’m
Not surprised how we lost her. She was literally the most famous and in demand voice in the entire world and EVERYONE wanted her to be in perfect voice every minute of everyday, while also constantly hearing every new singer with a strong voice that came out was the next Whitney. We propped her up, tore her down when she missed one note, then reminder her constantly that the next singer was ready to take her place. Combined with a destructive marriage, thousands of people and family depending on your for their livelihood, and drugs is the only escapism. Who could survive that?? RIP Whitney. Love you always and forever ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you.
She also suffered devastating miscarriages back to back just to do the movie and the tour she was in a lot of pain and even one miscarriage is enough to really destroy someone and nobody knows if she had postpartum depression she also wanted to stay home for 2 years with her daughter and was constantly pushed to make more music. It's sad how she was constantly treated as if she was a slave to the world in a human zoo. Sometimes I wish she never sang at all maybe her and Bobbi Kristina would be hear.
Another big lady with a huge voice gode! Yes you are right Ken in what a kind of pressure they live!!! Mostly of those big stars end like this! R.I.P great lady🥰😍🤩🙏
Thanks for listening! She was unsurpassed.
I'm really sorry for your sibbling brother,stay strong!!!
Whenever you do a Whitney Houston reaction, it’s a pleasure to watch! She remains one of the all-time great singers
I think she will for a very long time, too!
Miss her.
Munkee F10W3Rr1ng Gone too soon!
So do I!! Beautiful voice n beautiful lady 😫👍😭
Munkee F10W3Rr1ng
Me too, she was beautiful in every way
Whitney is eternaly the queen singer of all time on this earth
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Whitney's voice matches her physical beauty. Sheer excellence. We will always love you Ms. Whitney. Rest in Heaven. The angelic choir has been enriched by your presence.
Gone too soon.
Such amazing command of her voice, but not only that, the passion she puts into her songs makes each stage unforgettable.
Still waiting for a reaction to her Super Bowl National Anthem performance.
Where have I been, this was great and bought back so many memories. Just great, I’ve not heard ANYBODY LIKE HER.
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My favorite singer Handsdown Priceless As Always Loved Her Very Much
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I saw her in a concert in London back in october 1986. For me her , Barbra stresand and Ella Fitzgerald are my favourite female singers ever. I love singing but when I hear Whitney I feel like shutting my mouth forever🥰
she's the greatest of all time dude..nothin' else to say
Mike Breden
You said it
Opened doors for every singer on the planet today
Never gets old, her musical brilliance can never be rivalled
The light went out too soon
Ken, I love your comments. I always learn something when I watch you and listen to your comments. Love to hear your fantastic voice too. To me Whitney had the mos beautiful female voice of my generation. I miss her.
so beautifully and eloquently said. Your understanding of what someone like her has to deal with
is so kind. Its really compassionate and lovely. thank you
I love this reaction please bring us more Whitney Houston thank you.
She is just the best in history! It's simple is that👌
Make this blue if you believe that Whitney is the best, if not the best, one of the best vocalist-interpreter of All Time. #August29thOf2019
Yes sir she the voice the voice qeen she Alwys will be the best ever none like Ms wthitney Houston I love Ms wthitney Houston period
“That’s all right, she can take the credit. I just want the cash!”-Dolly Parton
Dolly wrote this song, but she knows Whitney Houston OWNED this song with her voice!
I remember Dolly saying something to that effect... she was a good sport about it all...
According to Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the law recently changed, so people such as Whitney do get paid.
They both got paid not just Dolly lol and dolly almost crashed hearing how Whitney blew this song out the park with her vocals.
Her vibrato is jaw dropping perfection and stunning. I really like her eversince. Her singing style is eternal and it echoes angels in the heaven. So sad that her life ends that way. But still listening to her music everytime.
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All too often you hear the word “legend” getting thrown around too easily, but Whitney truly was and is a LEGEND for her contribution to the music industry, what a beautiful talented lady 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks Ken👌🏻
one of my very favourites, this one! Just beautiful!
Haddy Nough❤️
Deeply missed💝💞sorry for your loss💝great job ken😘🙏🙏✌🤙❤
Cindy Sue Thank you!
The emotional struggle reflects in her voice and performance. Beautiful soul and raw rare talent. Shes my favorite female singer hands down.
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I so appreciate your reaction and insight into both this and the All The Man I Need Whitney video that you did. That woman often punches me in the ❤️, and seeing you get emotional over her ability, also punched me in the ❤️. So true what you said, and I'm sure people can't really grasp, the incredible pressure she was under for so long, with millions of people including her huge crew, wanting miraculous performances from her relentlessly, never enough. I've never heard anyone point that out so empathetically before. So thx. I'd love to hear you one day, if you had the time, review one of her early and other-worldly live vocal performances that are ridiculously superior to the two you've done. Eg A Quiet Place 1987 and I'm Changing (live 1986) - audio-only but unbe-freaking-lievable
That "rant" was perfect. Really beautiful and I'm glad you said it. Whitney actual spoke of "running all over a note" and how that's not what makes a great singer.
I'm pleased you think so, Born without Boundaries Tarot!
I have a patient (toddler) who just started wearing hearing aids. And she heard Whitney belt it out and literally fell over looking for her voice lol
Omg, how cute! That's what Whitney does to the best of us, lol.
Myrtle, yes I’ve seen kids stop in their tracks with amazement while listening to her sing. Her voice commands it. I miss her so. I don’t think I will ever get over the lost of Whitney.
Myrtle Valenzuela ❤️❤️❤️
Got emotional watching this! Just Wow. My favorite thing you said was "She sings for the song" 😢 I wish every fan of these artists that pour it out for us night after night would understand what you said about the incredible pressure these artists are under. Whitney will always and forever have my heart! Godbless your brother!
So sorry for your loss, I also lost two young nephews to overdosing. Whitney was one of a kind, sang like an angel. 💔
Best female vocal ever.
Indeed.
Great reaction, and awesome interpretation because I am not a singer but could understand exactly what you explained during Whitney ‘s performance. Also, I totally care about what you said in regards to the immense pressure she was under night after night to perform at her best. We lost a true Icon.
A great loss, Shannon!❤️
No instrument in the world can be as expressive as Whitney... she was the queen of awesomeness. The world is a poor place without her. Flawless brilliance
Well said.
Apart from Whitney's genius and legendary status, and vocal perfection,abundantly expressed in this performance, I really appreciate Ken Tamplin's reaction, as he said a number of things that I have always emphasized regarding Whitney. Among them, her one of a kind tone, pitch, compression, runs etc. In addition, the most important thing he said was that Whitney did not just sing impressively, but she believed every word she sang. In other words, not only was her emotive ability exceptional, but she sang in service of what she sings!! That is a very rare quality. She will always be the voice. Thank you Ken for a reaction well done. Oh, and lest I forget, you raised the issue of the tremendous pressure legendary singers like Whitney experienced continuously, to deliver every time they hit the stage, regardless of whether they are not well, tired or just plain bored with doing the same thing repeatedly. The thing that assisted her through all these challenges, is that she believed in what she was doing and enjoyed it to the max!!
Will always love you Whitney
Baulbeef
I appreciated the rant. Because A lot of people, even her fans, don't think of the pressure that takes them down that dark path.
Wthiney was one of the best singers to ever live! She sang with perfection but the innocence of a child. Absolutely unbelievable! Please do a reaction on Nina Simone!
Paulo Pinto Thanks for the suggestion.
Whitney became a legend quick, a vocal supernova! A light so bright, she ushered in the vocal trinity, and it rippled to all sorts of genres.
I love your reacting of Whitney Houston!😘😚
Im a big fan og WH!.please more of WH..
From:Philippines
Rant away Ken, we care for sure. You are a strong soul. Thank you for sharing your personal joys as well as your pains. All of those people that could not cope with the pressures of life are now free of that burden and are happy again. Let's always remember their smile, nothing else matters now.
This is Whitney at her best.
Man, this is a force of nature that happens once in a lifetime...
So lucky we had her in ours.
So sad I couldn’t see her perform live.
Just waiting for the Whitney’s hologram tour, and I’m gonna applaud her like she was really there.
A great loss, Luciolo Júnior!
I couldn't do that type of concert it just doesn't feel right and I refuse to give her sick greedy sister in law and brother a dime, Bobbi Kristina is gone so the money goes to the same sister in law who was caught trashing Whitney on UA-cam telling her daughter she is better than Whitney and her daughter better than Bobbi Kristina and mocking their death.
I absolutely love this lady nobody does it like her! Also you have a very nice singing voice yourself!!
This is a great performance and it wasn't even her prime anymore. Vocal issues started during 1995. The worser the pain in her private life became and on top of that her extremely demanding career, the more she needed relief with pain numbing substances. Whitney sought help many times, but too much harm was done to overcome.
*Whitney's demise started the day she was sexually abused as a very young child and all the other violations against her that never ended!*
Whitney had many very painful childhood and adult trauma's that pushed her towards numbing substances.😭 People kept violating her till the day she died and many vile scum are still doing it!😡😞
Though Whitney had everything when it comes to talent and beauty, her personal life was a far cry from that. 😭
Whitney's addictions were the result of psychological traumas that started very early in her childhood and the immense pain she carried never ended!
*On the surface it seems like Whitney had it all, but as private person she didn't.* Whitney fought a long and very hard fight against her demons that she couldn't win!
*Substance abuse is an illness in Whitney's case and also millions of people suffering mental issues.*
- No little girl wants to be a victim of sexual abuse 👉 Whitney was!
- No child/adult wants to be bullied almost their entire life 👉 Whitney was!
- No child should live in a neighborhood where riots and shootings threaten their live 👉 Whitney did!
- No brown person wants to be a victim of racism 👉 Whitney was!
- No one with mixed genes wants to be a victim of colorism 👉 Whitney was!
- No one wants to be the child of divorced parents 👉 Whitney was!
- No woman wants to go through several miscarriages 👉 Whitney did!
- No one wants to be the victim of mental and physical spousal abuse 👉 Whitney was!
- No one wants to be betrayed by her own family and friends 👉 Whitney was!
- No famous person wants to be relentlessly hunted and haunted by the media 👉 Whitney was!
Also never forget that Whitney had a very demanding career that also had a major effect on her mentally, her voice and entire body!
Whitney did 130 concerts for 'The Bodyguard Tour', Award show and other live performances, recording, work, countless interviews, photoshoots, and many other professional work in 1year and 4,5 months. That's just 1 world Tour!
Whitney recorded her very first solo song at the age of 15! She did background vocal for artist like Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan and others starting at the age of 14. Whitney worked as a model since the age of 16.
Conclusion: Too many psychological traumas and an extremely demanding career caused Whitney's downfall and early death.
@tintinesk5 Thankx for your kind words!🤟 Whitney deserves compassion and people mourning her untimely demise.
No one is perfect. Whitney wasn't and neither am I, but I know I'm a good person with big heart for others and Whitney was that way too! I recognize characteristics of me in Whitney like being: compassionate, caring, genuine, sensitive, witty, but also cautious, apprehensive, defensive and indignant when it comes to people who don't have a good personality.
Like many people i've been hurt too. I understand how Whitney must have felt about some of the violations she went through because I experienced them too!
Because of my own personality, experiences and job that involves taking care of people with physical and/or mental issues... I can relate to people like Whitney and how their life ends in tragedy despite of seeking professional help many times. People often judge others and don't have a clue about who and what they're talking about. I've read many disrespectful comments from ignorant people judging Whitney. When hearing/reading those, I get in defensive mode!😉
💞I'll keep supporting and defending Whitney and those who can't do it for themselves (anymore), cause they all deserve it and are all worth it.💞
Well the rape allegations we're debunked by her lover Robyn
@@afrolatino89 Wrong! Robyn said Whitney didn't talk about the abuse to her. That doesn't mean it didn't happen!
When victims find the strength (what takes many years, even decades) to open up about the abuse, they mostly talk to someone who isn't too close to them and the abuser. Like many victims Whitney feared disbelief and aggressive actions towards the abuser if they did believe her.
Whitney knew Robyn loved her deeply and would fight the abuser with all her might.
Ms. Mo I always felt sad about Whitney's background, as well as you. At this time, I will only comment on sexual predators within families. My personal observations have sadly revealed that very attractive children are especially vulnerable to abuse, when pedophiles exist in a family. People don't inundate my box with disparaging remarks. Just let the readers beware.
@@afrolatino89 Robyn was not around when Whitney was a little girl. Moreover, I know silly teenagers sometimes experiment with life issues. If anything did occur between those two, I believe it was part of the teenage phase that Whitney knew was not appealing to her. I am so glad she left Robyn alone.
Imagine a Masterclass in singing by her. The world truly lost a treasure.
She is lovely!
It’s inspiring
Yes I Alwys love you Ms wthitney Houston..♥️♥️♥️
You shouldn’t apologize for your “lengthy” input...I’m pretty sure most of us enjoy listening to what you have to say! Great song by one of the best! So sorry about your brother.
I appreciate that!
Fantastic reaction of The Greatest singer of all time! I just Love Whitney so much❤️😍 plz do more reaction of her!
I have a lot of respect for you. I appreciate your insight and your ability to sing with the best of them as you do your reactions. Really cool. Also I am sorry for your loss and thank you for being authentic and vulnerable in sharing it. It’s rare and never really easy. Depression is moment-to-moment. May we all have many moments where we prevail. I talk/write a lot too haha. Sorry