Whitney Houston: Influences

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Editors’ Notes Whitney Houston began walking the path to soul-pop greatness very early in life: Backup singer-turned-marquee performer Cissy Houston was her mother, R&B belter Dionne Warwick was her cousin, and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was her honorary aunt. Houston's blend of church-choir moxie and after-dark elegance also draws from gospel-pop pioneers like The Sweet Inspirations and R&B innovators like Minnie Riperton.
Stevie Wonder
Songs in the Key of Life
3:36
 
Aretha Franklin
Amazing Grace
5:29
 
Roberta Flack
First Take
4:20
 
Diana Ross
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
4:56
 
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Neither One Of Us
4:24
 
Dionne Warwick
Platinum & Gold Collection
3:27
 
Rufus
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
3:20
 
Minnie Riperton
Perfect Angel (Deluxe Edition)
3:37
 
The Staple Singers
Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965)
2:44
 
The Impressions
I’m Coming Home (For Christmas)
3:23
 
Rev. James Cleveland, The Angelic Choir
Peace Be Still
2:11
 
The Sweet Inspirations
The Sweet Inspirations
2:23
 
Wilson Pickett
Great Wilson Pickett Hits
2:36
 
Cissy Houston
Midnight Train To Georgia
4:46
 
Darlene Love
Songs of Love - The Classic Songs of Darlene Love - EP
2:46
 
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