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3 Whitney Houston Songs That Will Make You Feel Like Anything Is Possible
This is a light music feature from American Songwriter highlighting three Whitney Houston songs chosen for their uplifting, confidence-boosting feel.
– "Higher Love" — Originally a 1986 Steve Winwood track, covered by Houston in 1990; producer Seth Faber told Music Week how Kygo's acclaimed 2020 remix chopped up her vocal to create the record's drop while letting it shine. – "Love Will Save The Day" — A less famous but still Top Ten hit for Houston, upbeat with percussion likened to Michael Jackson's "Thriller", carrying a message that love plays the greater part in hard times. – "How Will I Know" — A catchy song about relationship uncertainty, showcasing her soaring vocals; producer Narada Michael Walden recalled deliberately writing a very high opening line and Houston calmly nailing it.
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Whitney Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, recognised for her exceptional vocal range and emotional delivery. She had a hugely successful career spanning several decades before her death in 2012. Her music continues to be widely studied and celebrated by musicians and producers.
A music feature is highlighting three of Houston's songs selected for their particularly uplifting qualities. "Higher Love", "How Will I Know" and "Love Will Save The Day" are examined for what makes them confidence-boosting to listeners and how they were produced. The feature explores the technical and artistic choices that went into creating these tracks.
Houston's continued influence on popular music reflects her technical vocal skill and ability to communicate genuine feeling through song. Her recordings remain widely studied reference points for musicians seeking to understand how to combine vocal excellence with emotional impact.
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