Whitney Houston: How Will You Remember Her?

by Fef Posted 2012/02/12 02:36:52

Related Topics: ABC, Whitney Houston, Grammy Awards, Victim, Death, Lyrics, Husband, devil, voice, 2012, Beautiful, 1980s, Domestic Violence, Violence, Grammy

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Whitney Houston: How Will You Remember Her?

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	Golden Voice	69 votes	47%
	Troubled Life	35 votes	24%
	"I Will Always Love You"	31 votes	21%
	I Don't Know Whitney Houston	11 votes	8%

Whitney Houston died today -- February 11, 2012 -- at 48 years old. Houston enjoyed great success as a musical artist. Houston also lived a tough and troubled life with drug abuse and the victim of domestic violence. Whitney Houston died in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Sources have not released the cause of death, but have ruled out foul play.

Whitney Houston lived told the world about the dark side of her life in an interview with Diane Sawyer for ABC in 2002. "The biggest devil is me. I'm either my best friend or my worst enemy." Houston said this sitting next to her then-husband Bobby Brown, whom police charged with domestic violence against Houston in 1993. Houston divorced Brown in 2007.

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doofiegirl POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/02/12 02:44:00

Golden Voice

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Her voice sent goose bumps up my spine every time i heard her sing. I grieved for her troubled life, and prayed she could overcome her problems. God must have needed her voice in His choir, and took her home for some peace. My heart goes out to her loved ones
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Rich Luna 2012/02/16 15:55:22

Troubled Life

In a coffin.

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uncle remus 2012/02/13 17:01:30

Golden Voice

with the passing of such a talent,the silence that follows is deafening.....

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moiraregis 2012/02/13 16:56:20

Golden Voice

but with no comprehension of how to interpret a lyric or how to perform; she had an unrivaled, unforgettable voice distinctly hers, but she used it only to show off how great her voice was, ushering in a generation of pyrotechnic, show-offy singers who have no emotional relationship with their material. I wish her no harm, and was shocked and saddened for her that she died so young. But think for a minute of Judy Garland, not only the possessor of a great voice, but also an emotional powerhouse who could hold stadiums full of people in her sway because she was willing to feel what she was singing, exposing her inner self to the world and its slings and arrows. But none of that matters now. Rest in peace, Whitney Houston.

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uncle r... to moiraregis 2012/02/13 17:13:03

....odd that Dolly Parton thought she emotionally interpreted her song wonderfully...."In an interview with UK music magazine Q, Dolly Parton said she "was blown away" by Whitney's version. She said: "The way she took that simple song of mine and made it such a mighty thing, it almost became her song. Some writers say, 'Ooh, I hate the way they've done that to my song or that version wasn't what I had in mind.' I just think it's wonderful that people can take a song and do it so many different ways." I would say Houston did an excellent job interpreting Dolly's lyrics. The "emotional" dynamic you speak of, in Houston's case is called "Soul" and she had it in truckloads

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Somkey the Hores 2012/02/13 08:22:01

Troubled Life

Just like MJ. Didn't like their music, they were both flakes, and I'm sick of hearing about them.

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nails 2012/02/13 06:54:53

I Don't Know Whitney Houston

A Black singer with a gift many would die for.A crack addict,who had very a low esteem of
the gifts she was givin.-----------------RIP.

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cathy 2012/02/13 06:54:08

"I Will Always Love You"

Loved the movie body guard and the song I will always love you! Such a waste to have her gone!!

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Jaxxi 2012/02/13 04:20:20

Troubled Life

I will remember her both ways..with the beautiful voice ,and the bad...

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gidianedwards97 2012/02/13 03:17:14

Golden Voice

golden voice gone bad

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Bikermike 2012/02/13 02:14:16 (edited)

Troubled Life

Like a Greek tragedy...proof that money/wealth/fame is no equalizer

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moiraregis to Bikermike 2012/02/13 17:05:20

i think you mean no protection, since even those w/ them are mortal; the claw of the sea-puss gets us all in the end--

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Bikermike to moiraregis 2012/02/13 18:05:37

No...I meant what I said.

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JERSEYDUDE 2012/02/13 01:37:34

"I Will Always Love You"

"I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" WHITNEY HOUSTON

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Noor Kareem 2012/02/12 23:33:16

"I Will Always Love You"

+1
Will always be loved ...xxx

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Sister Jean 2012/02/12 23:11:40

Golden Voice

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BILL 2012/02/12 22:59:00

Golden Voice

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I will always remember her as a beautiful and talented SUPER STAR who will be missed, my most heart felt condolences go out to her family and friends.
and ! I Will Always Love You ! Whitney thank you for some fond memories

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ShakibSays... 2012/02/12 22:54:37

I Don't Know Whitney Houston

Who??????????

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ken 2012/02/12 22:43:40

I Don't Know Whitney Houston

None of the above

I'll remember her as a beautiful and talented lady that let fame and fortune get the best of her. I can't really feel sorry for anyone that squandered such a privileged life. My condolences go out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

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Jana ♥ ♥ ♥ 2012/02/12 22:28:09

Golden Voice

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I think the poll should of had all the above,as I remember it all..It's a really bad shame that so many great artists and movie stars are so caught up in the drug and drinking world,and a lot of it if from being pressured, when they really dont need to be.Or a pill for sleeping a pill for staying awake a pill for relaxing and list goes on.I liked Whitney she had a wonderful voice,and made so many bad choices in her life,but she is with her God now,and I am sure at peace.God bless you Girl...RIP...

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baboula 2012/02/12 21:48:04

Golden Voice

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The best rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" that has ever been done at ANY sports event

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socokid 2012/02/12 21:34:03

Troubled Life

Unfortunately, as a bad actress and a tragedy. I wish she would have cared for her voice and her career as much as her fans did...

Sad.

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John Storz 2012/02/12 21:31:07

I Don't Know Whitney Houston

Pfffttt another musician who blew their money and fortune on drugs... cliche. Know we can refer to it as "Pullin' a Whitney"

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Leah to John Storz 2012/02/13 00:01:00

Maybe we should try to avoid using that term. It's pretty disrespectful.

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John Storz to Leah 2012/02/13 00:39:33

No more disrespectful than the phrase "His name is mud" or any other phrase based on someone's name. So no, maybe we shouldn't avoid it. Besides, disrespect is hardly a valid reason for censorship.

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Leah to John Storz 2012/02/13 00:42:01

I didn't suggest censorship, I just said that it's rude. Whitney Houston should be remembered for her talent, not for her addiction.

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John Storz to Leah 2012/02/13 00:50:34

To deny her addiction would portray her as a role model, and I doubt any aspiring artist should shoot for a brief career on top followed by an abusive marriage and years of substance abuse. The whole package should be remembered, if at all. And really it's not like she was a Mozart or a Beethoven. She should serve as a lesson on "how not to live your life".

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Leah to John Storz 2012/02/13 01:44:31

I'm not saying we should view her as a role model. I think that we should appreciate the music she made, and respect her as a person. We should not really deny her addiction, but it shouldn't be her legacy.

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kawaiigurl1234 2012/02/12 19:30:36

Troubled Life

Ya

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Bowman 2012/02/12 18:14:38

Golden Voice

+1

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bettyboop 2012/02/12 17:57:33

"I Will Always Love You"

+1
Dolly sang the song real nice, but Whitney hit it out of the ballpark!

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Patric 2012/02/12 17:28:19

Troubled Life

regardless of the talent,
" the good / great looks
" all the money
" the fame and reconition

the fact remains the same,, alcohol & drugs.. there are three outcome to them

JAIL
INSTITUTION
DEATH.

the options do not look any fun to me...

OR
clean and sober..
MS. Houston chose to continue to use, she chose to be drunk and loaded by drugs.

sorry for her family, her friends.. may she rest in peace , but for all eterny she is gone..

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Leah to Patric 2012/02/13 00:02:21

She was trying to get clean and sober. Maybe she had a relapse. I don't know, though. I will wait for the autopsy to come back before jumping to conclusions.

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Patric to Leah 2012/02/13 10:28:47

that is reasonable

but to think she drown in a bath tub ?

how about znax and vodka ???

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Leah to Patric 2012/02/13 20:05:37

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I have not yet read the autopsy report, although I have heard that they found xanax and vodka in her room.

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Patric to Leah 2012/02/13 22:01:33

that seems to be the leading "rumor " , sad what ever the method of her demise..

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Zion21 2012/02/12 17:19:45

"I Will Always Love You"

I will probably buy some of her *physical* cds on Amazon. RIP!

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Hamilton 2012/02/12 16:45:19

Troubled Life

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With deep sadness. Drugs are an evil thing.

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Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll 2012/02/12 16:10:33

Troubled Life

"Cocaine is a hell of a drug"

~Rick James~

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Hamilton to Mr.Hood... 2012/02/12 16:46:28

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Cocaine is a drug from hell.

~me~

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Mr.Hood... to Hamilton 2012/02/12 17:24:51

Cocaine is use as medicine so it can't be from hell. Your local hospital has cocaine laying around.

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