I Didn't Know My Own Strength
Whitney Houston is currently in the UK during a press release for her new album, "I Look To You" due September 1. The album's long rumored first single, "I Didn't Have My Own Strength" leaked out and the response was lukewarm. The vocals on the song were raspy and scratchy. Fact is that is how Whitney has sounded over the last few years. It is no surprise that her voice is not what it used to be. I wish Arista and Clive Davis would stop making Whitney sing all these power ballads. They are just not in anymore. All Whitney needs is some strong, hip material similar to that on the "My Love Is Your Love" album. Now the Alicia Keys song, "Million Dollar Bill" is being touted as the album's first single. And "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" was said to be a rough copy that leaked out. I think that was how Whitney did the song but the way it sounds, it sounds convincing. I think with the raspy and scratchy quality of Whitney...