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OliverGoodies		#621	[-]
Platinum Posts: 903 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 15:09:45) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I listened to this song again...and I love it, but I must admit one thing...Whitney is still doing that "talk-sing" thing that I can't stand. That's the one thing that bothers me...she's not sustaining notes. Oliver
nippygirl		#622	[-]
Platinum Posts: 196 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 15:16:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	HOT 53% (889 votes) AIGHT 34% (566 votes) NOT 14% (234 votes) Total Votes: 1689
JoeyOnTheRun		#623	[-]
Diamond Posts: 2351 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 15:37:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	OliverGoodies wrote: I listened to this song again...and I love it, but I must admit one thing...Whitney is still doing that "talk-sing" thing that I can't stand. That's the one thing that bothers me...she's not sustaining notes. Oliver i hear absolutely no talking singing in this song.
Avar20		#624	[-]
Platinum Posts: 903 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 15:44:33) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I agree Oliver...Thats the same thing I posted as well.....But there are soooooooooo many words forced in 1 line
danielkercher		#625	[-]
Diamond Posts: 1580 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 15:45:08) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	OliverGoodies wrote: I listened to this song again...and I love it, but I must admit one thing...Whitney is still doing that "talk-sing" thing that I can't stand. That's the one thing that bothers me...she's not sustaining notes. Oliver It sounds like that because there are way too many words in a verse. It's such an amateurish written song.
Special Kev	Rap-Up.com	#626	[-]
Diamond Posts: 2379 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 16:20:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	New Music: Whitney Houston - 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' As one legend leaves us, another is on the brink of a comeback. Whitney Houston debuts "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," the first single from her new album I Look to You (Sept. 1). The empowering ballad was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. "I didn't know my own strength/ And I crashed down and I tumbled/ But I did not crumble/ I got through all the pain/ I didn't know my own strength," the 45-year-old diva sings. Whitney Houston - "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" Posted in New Music, Whitney Houston \| Permalink \| You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 24 Comments DJ Triumph July 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm great music is still here. I'm glad she sound great. brewthepoet July 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm Nice, meaningful vocal. WTG Whitney. You've taken this song and made it your own emotionally and vocally. Mrs. July 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm Go Whitney! The lyrics work. To me it feels more like an album song than a radio release. Giselle July 2nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm Love the meaning of the song…but its a little weak for a first single. Lion July 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 pm Uhmmm, so sorry, but this is horrible. Scratchy, throaty and outdated,,, unknown July 2nd, 2009 at 7:01 pm i like it just cuz its her… if it were someone else i dont know?? not great for a comeback. but go for it whitney! love you much h2obearer July 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm This song is so out of here! Cant wait for the world to hear it. They are gonna love it. Lends for a dramatic video. And you know Whitney is gonna kill it live. Lo July 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm After all the drugs, I was actually impressed with her voice. It's not Whitney back in the day, but it's still better than any new artist on the radio today. It's pretty damn good for an older singer. billfromgreece July 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm not so impressed by the song. but is sweet. in some parts it is too fast for a balland. and her voice sound a little bit tired. but is a sweet song. Catie July 2nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm I loved it! I don't think it was the best decision for the first single but who cares at this point, we got a new Whitney song! Her voice is definitely deeper and more hoarse but she still sounds amazing. listen July 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm she needs more to have a "comeback". you can hear the effects of being a "rockstar" has on her voice….and it's going to be worse live. poor whitney. jordan July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 am LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE. carl July 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am LOVE the lyrics. MACH July 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 am Love the song! Very fitting of where she is musically and vocally. She needs to do what feels right. I hope she did something like "It's not right but it's ok" or "If I told you that" .. i'm pretty sure she did. and I agree with Lo.. she's doing great for th things she has done in the past. In my oinion Aretha doesn't have much of anything left, but she still tries to gurgle her way through songs.. Yes, she's obviously older than whitney, but still dan July 3rd, 2009 at 4:46 am the song is not bad, but nothing for a first single… would be ok for a third single she should have combined something modern with the 90's style… but this song is nothing i would buy..on an album, yes, not as a single lyrics are good… gee man July 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am Love Whitney, the lyrics strike a chord. Overall the song is a bore. davidf July 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 am SHE REPEATS SO MUCH I DIDN'T KNOW MY OWN STRENGHT- AND SHE SOUNDS TIRED. HASN'T SHE HAD TOO MUCH REST? jj3309(aka)THE TRUTH July 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 am i dont like it…she could have done better for a "comeback" single… ooo July 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am Im not a whitney fan. But its a good intro-song to her new album as it portrays that she's back and empowered and its an inspirational song as it says "Never give up" your stronger than you think. dan July 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm ^^^^as said, the lyrics are good, but its not catchy here to stay July 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 pm I love this song. I was skeptical, but Whitney still holds her own. Jay July 4th, 2009 at 10:04 am I'm so glad Whitney's back! She sounds great and the song is beautiful! Already gon buy that album! Libra July 4th, 2009 at 11:23 am I like the song but its not a firs single its a preview track I believe. Has anyone read the Kola Boof memoir about Bin Laden jonesing for Whitney? LOL! It's fire. I will be buying Whitney's new CD on or before Sept. 1st because the R. Kelly track alone is ridiculous. GO WHITNEY! Cedric July 4th, 2009 at 1:16 pm I think Whitney sounds just fine. Personally, it's the song I don't really care for. http://www.rap-up.com/200...nt-know-my-own-strength/
MaestroJ84		#627	[-]
Gold Posts: 422 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 16:22:12) Bronze Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	After putting the song on repeat on my ipod this morning(lol) I must admit I love this song yet I understand the disappointment many fans and others have about it. There's no big "Whitney Finish" to the song, its very mellow yet strong enough to convey the message she's sending, and I think it was done on purpose. Diane wrote a beautiful song to let Whitney testify, this is going to be the song most journalist and interviewers are going to wanna talk about because of her past and her problems, so I think this is the perfect buzz single, which it is. From the RUMORS I've heard this is not the official 1st single, this is just the buzz single to get people talking, from what I've heard the 1st singles either going to be an AKeys tune or one of the Neyo songs. But this is doing exactly what Clive and Arista hoped - get people talking. All in all I'm loving the song, I think she sounds great the conviction in her voice is there, her tone, her breathing, its all there. High notes will come back in time but I'm super ampt about the album now. Welcome back nippy
Lanzafan2005		#628	[-]
Platinum Posts: 733 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 18:09:26) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	OK after a week out of the country on hols, I got to finally listen to the track today. I have to say I was blown away. Such a simple song delivered in the way only Whitney can - heartfelt, soulful - to be honest, this song sounds like it would be great acapella - surely one of the signs of a great vocalist is their ability to deliver a song with sincerity and meaning without music ? For me, only Mario Lanza matches Whitney for vocal delivery. Listen to his 'The Thrill Is Gone' as proof. If this is the unfinished version, let it stand as an introduction to her return - and please please let it not be ruined by over-production. Whitney can deliver the song by herself - let the music add to it, not take from it. Is it a summer hit - who knows ? Is it a single even - who knows ? Is it a reminder for me of why I fell in love with her voice way back in the 80s - most definitely. Welcome Back I Say.
ArthurTsang		#629	[-]
Diamond Posts: 3773 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 18:34:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Nice post damo
FilmmakerLA		#630	[-]
Diamond Posts: 1216 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 19:20:25) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm confident Arista will be confirming the single (or a single) next week. The leak was intentional. Too much info couldn't be released last wk because of Michael's death which dominated the news. However, on Thursday we rec'd 2 major bits of info: the GMA appearance and the leak of the song. Be patient people. Next week is only 36 hours away.
MARCELOHOUSTON		#631	[-]
Platinum Posts: 940 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 20:21:08) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I love the way she sings the last " Cruummmmmmmmble" note. For me , it could be the first single! i will support her!!
FilmmakerLA		#632	[-]
Diamond Posts: 1217 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 20:36:31) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Oh, on Thursday we also rec'd info about 2 listening parties with a chance to win. Arista is on point.
JP1974		#633	[-]
Diamond Posts: 3849 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 20:59:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I think the biggest hits from this album will be songs that have not be publicized. I think because of comments from Diane Warren and everyone else with a "name" people set their expectations to I will always love you... It's those expectations that kills it. It is my hope that the album has enough tracks 14-16tracks and that when people get it, they get to make an opinion about what they love.
sashacraig		#634	[-]
Gold Posts: 550 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 21:26:20) Bronze Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	this is a good first single in regards to her talking about her drug issues. if she is on tv or radio interviews they will talk about the song and that easily leads to her past. she can talk this over and over with different people, be upfront etc and then come the 2nd and 3rd single etc all that drug use is in the past and she does not have to talk about it again. this song also will be great for so many struggling people. people with cancer, broken relationships, lost job etc. for these tough times it is a very moving song.
DevilsAdvocate069	Climax	#635	[-]
Gold Posts: 736 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 22:11:58) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The more I listen to it, the song does seem to kind of miss a climax ... it heads in that direction w/ the music & Whitney backing herself but then it kinda ends. Maybe it is just wishful thinking but perhaps her voice was not ready for the typical Houston bombastic ending so they are going to add that later. Even Exhale (Shoop Shoop) which is a rather subdued song had a climatic ending. If I remember correctly, Clive Davis had Heather Headley go back & spice up the ending of "I Wish I Wasn't" so perhaps he will do the same here.
mage567890		#636	[-]
Diamond Posts: 2573 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 22:27:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I think we got what we got, isn't it a little late to be fixing songs or re-recording them? This song was recorded in February, its not like her voice is going to be any different in July. I'll say it again, I think her voice is fine, I like it. That one part at 2:10 should have been re-done, but that's not a huge deal. The biggest flaw of the song is the production. David Foster should be ashamed of calling that song a David Foster production, and Clive should be ashamed for letting David do such a sloppy job. I really do hope that the leaked song was not the mastered version. I have a strong feeling that they still need to master it. If you compare the new song with any of the ballads from MLIYL something about the production is too raw on the new track. Does anyone know the latest a label can have the CD's made?
JoeyOnTheRun		#637	[-]
Diamond Posts: 2359 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 22:36:03) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I always thought foster didn't like whitney that much maybe this is his way of showing it with this average production job lol
FilmmakerLA		#638	[-]
Diamond Posts: 1218 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 22:42:24) Gold Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	mage567890 wrote: I think we got what we got, isn't it a little late to be fixing songs or re-recording them? This song was recorded in February, its not like her voice is going to be any different in July. I'll say it again, I think her voice is fine, I like it. That one part at 2:10 should have been re-done, but that's not a huge deal. The biggest flaw of the song is the production. David Foster should be ashamed of calling that song a David Foster production, and Clive should be ashamed for letting David do such a sloppy job. I really do hope that the leaked song was not the mastered version. I have a strong feeling that they still need to master it. If you compare the new song with any of the ballads from MLIYL something about the production is too raw on the new track. Does anyone know the latest a label can have the CD's made? With less than 8 weeks to go, it's pretty much a done deal. A listening party is planned in a couple of weeks.
welovedivas		#639	[-]
Bronze Posts: 136 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 23:21:23) New Release Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I must admit it really took me quite numerous listens before i could finally appreciate the hook of idkmos. this must be the reason why some fans would rather this not be the first single because the first single should always be a crowd pleasers for fans as well as non fans for it to be well received. I'm happy with Whitney's delivery with only just one small comment - she should pay more attention to her long notes eg. rifts. The rifts delivered in idkmos are kind of slack & lack a certain of precision which could easily be mistaken as slight raspiness and a lack of stability & clarity in her voice. And if possible, take out 'I' in the phrases like - I didn't know my own strength to read "Didnt know my own strength". The flow would instantly improved and not be as mouthful & clumsy as the original. Having said that, knowing that the actual version was probably recorded already, and is too late for any kind of amendment, I am still very pleased overall. I am confident that all fans would fall in love with this version of idkmos eventually .
welovedivas	cont'inue from my previous post	#640	[-]
Bronze Posts: 137 (Sat, 4 Jul, 2009 23:40:58) New Release Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	just to illustrate my point on the clumsiness in the phrase "i didn't know my own strength". Rightfully the stress should be on 'didn't' & 'strength' lyrically. however, musically, in this leaked version, the stress falls on 'know'(long note) & 'own'(long note). this proves to be pretty akward when whitney lay additional stress on 'know' &'strength'. so we have four stresses in a short line of six words "i didn't know my own strength" - 2 stresses musically in addition to 2 stresses lyrically.