Though she brought inimitable talent, strong pedigree and the enthusiasm of Clive Davis to her first recording sessions, Whitney Houston initially wasn’t of interest to a lot of A-list producers. But Davis and Houston forged on and created the biggest-selling debut album in history for a female artist at the time.
It was well-known producer Kashif who finally got the ball rolling when he laid down a demo of the hit “You Give Good Love.” From there, other notable knob twiddlers like Michael Masser, Jermaine Jackson and Michael Narada Walden signed on and the album — an expensive $250,000 production — started to come together.
The slow gestation of Whitney Houston paid off: “You Give Good Love” hit #3, three other cuts wet to #1 and the album won or was nominated for more awards that can be listed here.
To date, Whitney Houston’s debut has sold 13 million copies in the US alone.
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(Haa) (Haa) I found out what I've been missin' Always on the run I've been lookin' for someone
Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family… #R.I.P.Whitney.— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) February 12, 2012
Can't believe we've lost another 1 of our Royalty. Sister Queen Whitney Houston. God Bless on ur journey as u now stand with the Most High.— Busta Rhymes (@BusaBusss) February 12, 2012
This is terrible news..I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 12, 2012
Tell our loved ones how much we love them while they're still here. I wish I could've told Whitney how great she was one last time— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) February 12, 2012
just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) February 12, 2012
I found my voice singing Whitney Houston's music. Today I lost my idol.— Jessica Simpson (@JessicaSimpson) February 12, 2012
Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. "a few stolen moments is all that we share" RIP— P!nk (@Pink) February 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Whitney and her entire family. Working with her is an experience that I will cherish forever.— Enrique Iglesias (@enrique305) February 12, 2012
I hate to say these words about my sister & friend R.I.P To the Great Whitney Houston you will always be loved in this world!! #Deans— SWIZZ BEATZ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) February 12, 2012
The details surrounding the cause and location of her death are still unknown, says publicist Kristen Foster, but sources close to TMZ says the songstress was found at the Beverly Hilton hotel and a police crime lab vehicle was spotted outside.
The Queen of Pop is the most awarded female act of all time, having amassed a total of 415 awards over her career, including two Emmy Awards, six GRAMMY Awards, thirty Billboard Music Awards, and twenty-two American Music Awards.
Known as “The Voice” by many, the singer has been troubled by drug use and a turbulent relationship with fellow singer Bobby Brown over the past decade, tarnishing the “good girl” image she built during the 1980s and most of the ’90s.
![[Photos] Whitney Houston Through The Years](http://cbswbmx.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/91377549_8.jpg?w=385&h=214&crop=1 "[Photos] Whitney Houston Through The Years")
