Did you know that although it is often credited solely to her, Whitney Houston only performed half of songs on The Bodyguard soundtrack?
Even the best artists have been guilty of releasing at least one weak record during their careers. So, instead of only reflecting the best moments in music history, this weeks edition of Way Back Wednesday highlights some of those bad songs that should have never seen the light of day.
Whitney Houston’s life came to a tragic end on February 11 2012 but if she lived, today would have been her 50th birthday. So, rather than dwell on the negative aspects of her short life, let’s measure her influence on the music industry via the many singers that she inspired with her incredible voice.
We all love it when our favourite artists go on tour because it gives us the opportunity to experience the music live while we gain new appreciation for those great acts. So, this week’s Way Back Wednesday lists amazing several shows that helped us to see the world’s top artists in a different light.
There was a time when the Queen of Pop honor was commonly associated with Madonna. However, as the icon’s impact on the charts began to wane during the last decade, several younger contenders emerged in the race for the coveted title that would rank them among the greatest acts of their generation.
Yesterday we discussed the current lack of talent in the music industry, so what better time is there than the present to highlight three examples of artists who represent true greatness? For that, we shall take a look back at the most gifted singers of our generation: Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
It’s time to put our singnature song subseries on hold as we return to the normal format of Way Back Wednesday. To help us refocus on the true purpose of this feature, let’s take a stroll down memory lane as we highlight great live performances by our favourite artists that you probably never saw!
We’ve learned of several amazing cover songs by our favourite artists via our Music Minute and Way Back Wednesday segments but which of those tunes is truly the greatest of all? Enter this week’s Flaming Feature as we countdown updated versions of hits that have become classics in their own right and in some cases, […]
It is always difficult for any serious music fan to watch their favourite artists age and experience a natural decline in their ability. Yet, it is even more disturbing when those changes seemingly result from factors other than time and damage or prematurely end great careers. As we address this issue, let’s discuss 7 singers […]
In my recent Boiling Point article concerning Whitney Houston’s artistry, I stated that the late diva lacked a signature album and that her catalogue was quite dull when compared to that of several other popular female acts, including Madonna and Mariah Carey. Yet, does that also mean that Houston failed to record a definitive song?