The 5 Best Whitney Houston Performances
Whitney Houston is the most-awarded female artist of all time, having won Emmys, GRAMMYs, American Music Awards and many more, totaling 415 career awards. And, of course, she's one of the best-selling artists of all time, moving over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide.
Even in a career as illustrious as Houston's, there are definitive moments that stand out. From her iconic performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at 1991's Super Bowl to her appearance in the mega-selling movie (and soundtrack) for The Bodyguard. Here are our five favorites.
5. Houston's 1983 TV Debut on The Merv Griffin Show
Described as "elegant and sensuous" by the flattering host, the then unknown 19-year-old singer delivered a jaw-dropping rendition of "Home," an emotional ballad from the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz, originally made famous by Stephanie Mills in the musical and then Diana Ross in the 1978 film version. Whitney wouldn't release her official debut single or self-titled debut album until two years later in 1985.
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