Flashback Friday: Our Tribute to Whitney Houston

This is usually the time of week where we look back our favorite forgotten albums. But today, we felt it was the perfect time to pay tribute to perhaps the greatest voice of our generation, Whitney Houston.

We’ve asked Georgia Mae writers and fans to share their favorite Whitney songs. Feel free to share your favorite songs and memories in the comments, too.

Progressive Soul’s  Desiree’, “You Give Good Love”

“It makes me feel good and brings back childhood memories.”

C.J. Harris, “Run To You”

“I love her voice and the emotion in this song.”

Kim Jackson, “Same Script, Different Cast”

“I loved it because Deborah Cox and Whitney were battling for the same man’s heart. Two powerhouse voices – what’s more to say?”

Music editor Edward, “Heartbreak Hotel”

“I remember being extremely excited when I first heard about this track. Kelly Price, Faith Evans and Whitney on the same song? I knew magic would be made. And I was right.”

Contributing columnist Karie, “I Believe In You And Me”

“This song represents what true love aspires to be. Melodically speaking it’s both soft and assertive, the way love should be, too. I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it.”

Diane Hawkins, “Star Spangled Banner”

“Whitney ‘The Voice’ Houston’s gospel-tinged rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” performed at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 scored the first touchdown of the night. Many voices have tried to tackle the National Anthem, but Whitney’s voice takes off from the field and soars.”

Georgia Mae founder Javacia, “All The Man I That Need”
“I can still remember sitting on the floor of my bedroom next to my radio singing this song into a fake microphone. As with most little girls in the late 80s and early 90s, Whitney Houston’s music was the soundtrack to my childhood.”

Ashley Whitright, of Just Sayin’, “My Love Is Your Love”

“Simply because of the lyrics: ‘If tomorrow is judgment day, and I’m standing on the front line/And the Lord asks me what I did with my life, I will say I spent it with you/If I should die this very day, don’t cry, cause on earth we wasn’t meant to stay/And no matter what the people say, I’ll be waiting for you after Judgment Day.'”