omg now that's how you sing about the wonderful counselor, mighty god, prince of peace...always love listening to whitney & mom sing...their mother/daughter love & love for God is special gb the houston's r.i.p whitney we will always love you
wow i remember this performance, i recorded it on vhs back in the day they didn't have dvd players yet. Yes indeed Jesus is the prince of peace, and whitney houston and her family truely did the Master proud in this song, He is worthy to be praised!
Cissy and family sure can sing. I saw this woman in concert singing gospel and my god she is called to do just this sing the up lifting of Jesus Christ. I love all of their voices, it just a gift of god...Whitney God Bless and R.I.P.
I remember this very well myself. Every so often go back in time and search out certain artist and show that made a heavy impact on me. A few weeks back before our Whitney left us i watch it. I was in need of something at that TIME in my life and I watch the show many times after that. It gave me back my joy that lack for a long while. Whitney will always be that Graceful, Poised and Elegant woman in life and after life Thank you for the video great memories.
Well any performer knows that those lights are so hot, sweating is common!!! Smh...This video is GREAT!!! I love it..a beautiful performance of Whitney, her mom and brother. It shows that it was a family thing when it came to the vocals..they all can really sing
Thank YOU for posting this-this is my favorite live offering from the Houston's I was a brand new mother when I witnessed this and I have thought about it over the years and especially now since the passing of our lovely Whitney-so grateful!!!!!
I remember this performance and was thinking back then what a talented, gifted family they were. Everyone looks so happy in delivering God's message. Sadly things can never stay the same. I will always love me some Cissy Houston and my blessings go out to her and her family regarding the passing of our star, Whitney Houston. RIP lovely lady.
One of my all time favorite Whitney performances. I watched this all the time. Wayyy before she passed. And now that she is gone. I watch it even more. RIP Whitney
This is one of my favorite Whitney performances of all time. I watched it live, and I taped it and watched it over and over! It was such an odd thing to see at the time (so "churchy" for mainstream TV :) ) Thanks so much for uploading it.
I hope someone is praying for Cissy, Gary, and Bobbi-Christina as they prepare to say a final goodbye to Whitney. (no mother should ever have to bury their child.)
As much as I love Whitney and as someone who is inexplicably devastated by her passing, I am amazed by Cissy’s vocals in this performance! She steals the show! Cissy is a technical beast! Amazing performance by this trio! WOW!!!! (even Whitney admitted she cannot out sing her mother and now I understand why...
I WEAR BRA S AND DRESSES PLAY GUITAR AND SING HORRIBLY ABOUT ALL NEGATIVE THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN OUR LIVES MAKE ME A FRIEND AND ENTER MY WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT FOREVER U BORED FUCKS SAYS JAVON HUNT ON YOUTUBE
That building was just filled with praise and worship! You had people like Grace Jones, Cher, the Doobie Brothers all in their stompping and clapping. Even Melanie Griffith was in tears of joy! What a wonderful performance and joyful noise into the Lord!!!
Truly wonderful to watch.... Outstanding artists. Cissy must have been so proud of her daughter and son that night. The best thing that could ever happen to a mother. You can see it on her face at the end of the performance. So nice to see...
a long time ago and one of the first and only times i can remember a family singing together...LIVE...and engaging an audience...and giving PRAISE. thank you Houston family. we all have problems...but God is a WONDERFUL COUNSELOR.
I remember watching this the night it aired. SING IT Cissy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's taking us straight to Sunday Morning Worship,there is nothing like family singing together. I feel the Lord everytime I play this clip.
Yes, micksutube. And Cissy Houston is a music great, with a career highlighted by her many years as leader of The Sweet Inspirations. The elder Houston is credited with many of the brilliant vocal arrangements on Aretha Franklin's Atlantic recordings, for instance.
@tracylouisI The audience was in awe! I definitely remember this slammin performance of my all time favorite, Cissy Houston who can sing rings around some of these no talents in the business today! Whitney is the bomb and her brother is incredible! I remember the next day on the news in NYC, the news men were saying to give him a recording contract! Where is MIchael? I read below that he is not doing so well. I hope he and Whitney can over come their demons and sing praises to the lord again!
@tracylouis Cissy is my idol and I have seen her many times when I was growing up. I even went to her church in New Jersey to see her. I live in NYC. She was a founding member of The Sweet Inspirations and they are and were the bomb! Backing up Aretha Franklin and so many others, even ELVIS! Cissy has raised three talented children! I love Gary's voice he is incredible, and Whitney? What kind I say but the BOMB!
If you were not already familiar with Whitney's gospel heritage, this performance came as a revelation...she is indeed the daughter of Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston!
I should add that one of the fun things of this video, for me, is the response of the audience. Music industry pros are almost never that all-out in enthusiasm for performances by their own. That entire crowd clapping together (and in time) is quite a sight. But so many professional musicians either come from gospel backgrounds or are gospel fans. Plus, it's the nature of gospel music that you aren't so much cheering the performer as you are the Creator who is inspiring them. It's special.
I believe that the woman in question, along with the two women seated to her right, is a member of the Pointer Sisters. Of course, the Pointer Sisters grew up singing gospel in Oakland CA, so they're totally into the Houston family's performance. BTW, I used to hear the Pointer Sisters, then unknown, sing back-up with Elvin Bishop at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. That was a LONG time ago, obviously.
Thank you for the correction, Forellensolo. I've made the appropriate changes to my posting. It turns out I also had the title of the song wrong, so I corrected that also!
Glad you enjoyed it. Re/ Whitney's brother Michael, if you Google him, it seems he hasn't done too well since this AMA breakout appearance. Drugs, a brawl--not good stuff. Kind of like Whitney herself. Watching that '88 video is poignant in light of all that. Cissy Houston and her kids were on top of the world...
@utwobing Right: if you look above my comment, you'll see that another commenter (Forellensolo) corrected me at the time. Watching the video now is poignant; that was such a joyous moment for that family, and now they're devastated by Whitney's premature death. Still, the video is beautiful to watch. I'm glad I was able to share it with so many people.
They SANG this Performance to a tee!!!! They took this joint to Church hard!!
NYMDgirl2u 1 day ago
omg now that's how you sing about the wonderful counselor, mighty god, prince of peace...always love listening to whitney & mom sing...their mother/daughter love & love for God is special gb the houston's r.i.p whitney we will always love you
TheLadyloveV 2 days ago
wow i remember this performance, i recorded it on vhs back in the day they didn't have dvd players yet. Yes indeed Jesus is the prince of peace, and whitney houston and her family truely did the Master proud in this song, He is worthy to be praised!
LashawnMadison 2 days ago
Wow is all i can say.....SPECHLESS
mikechitown 2 days ago in playlist Liked videos
I listen to this everyday!! Always makes my day a little brighter.
SURAM13 3 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
Cissy and family sure can sing. I saw this woman in concert singing gospel and my god she is called to do just this sing the up lifting of Jesus Christ. I love all of their voices, it just a gift of god...Whitney God Bless and R.I.P.
anthonyt2034 3 days ago
thats patti in the front as always cheering on and appreciating amazing singers as she ALWAYS DOES!!
ilindah 4 days ago
I remember this very well myself. Every so often go back in time and search out certain artist and show that made a heavy impact on me. A few weeks back before our Whitney left us i watch it. I was in need of something at that TIME in my life and I watch the show many times after that. It gave me back my joy that lack for a long while. Whitney will always be that Graceful, Poised and Elegant woman in life and after life Thank you for the video great memories.
rango102 4 days ago
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rango102 4 days ago
Well any performer knows that those lights are so hot, sweating is common!!! Smh...This video is GREAT!!! I love it..a beautiful performance of Whitney, her mom and brother. It shows that it was a family thing when it came to the vocals..they all can really sing
Marioc911 4 days ago
so i guess yall think tht whitneys brother was on crack cause he sweating on stage ..
jdour2tuff 5 days ago
Thank YOU for posting this-this is my favorite live offering from the Houston's I was a brand new mother when I witnessed this and I have thought about it over the years and especially now since the passing of our lovely Whitney-so grateful!!!!!
sealfan1000 1 week ago
I remember this like it was YESTERDAY!!!
Nikabella2424 1 week ago
I wish she had done more Live Gospel Recordings
dimples40160 1 week ago
This is so very inspirational! The praise up in the house! God is GOOD! Whitney lives on in music like this.
teacherj 1 week ago
RIP Whitney there will never be another one like you!
broncofangj 1 week ago
I remember this performance and was thinking back then what a talented, gifted family they were. Everyone looks so happy in delivering God's message. Sadly things can never stay the same. I will always love me some Cissy Houston and my blessings go out to her and her family regarding the passing of our star, Whitney Houston. RIP lovely lady.
Vincent50 1 week ago
One of my all time favorite Whitney performances. I watched this all the time. Wayyy before she passed. And now that she is gone. I watch it even more. RIP Whitney
rockyfabion 1 week ago
Sang!
76grandprix 1 week ago
This is one of my favorite Whitney performances of all time. I watched it live, and I taped it and watched it over and over! It was such an odd thing to see at the time (so "churchy" for mainstream TV :) ) Thanks so much for uploading it.
itsyvonneb 1 week ago
YES!!!!!!!!!!
MoBetta11 1 week ago
Um... He can saaaaaaaaaaaang!!!!!! Where is his album?
MizzHayley46 1 week ago
I hope someone is praying for Cissy, Gary, and Bobbi-Christina as they prepare to say a final goodbye to Whitney. (no mother should ever have to bury their child.)
hispuregarden 1 week ago
One of my FAVORITE Whitney Houston moments! I have this on VHS-lol!! Rest in Peace Sweet Angel. Your heavenly voice is home.
mscafemocha1 1 week ago 2
I looked for this for years I love you Whitney!
TheMillyan1 1 week ago
ARRIVEDERCI WHITNEY.......THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE OF ALL TIME...FROM ITALY...I LOVE YOU!!!
78kikko 1 week ago
As much as I love Whitney and as someone who is inexplicably devastated by her passing, I am amazed by Cissy’s vocals in this performance! She steals the show! Cissy is a technical beast! Amazing performance by this trio! WOW!!!! (even Whitney admitted she cannot out sing her mother and now I understand why...
bandheadguy99 1 week ago 2
Man oh man!!! What a treat this is!!! Thank you for posting this!
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I WEAR BRA S AND DRESSES PLAY GUITAR AND SING HORRIBLY ABOUT ALL NEGATIVE THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN OUR LIVES MAKE ME A FRIEND AND ENTER MY WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT FOREVER U BORED FUCKS SAYS JAVON HUNT ON YOUTUBE
SINGONTHEROAD2SUCCES 1 week ago
what year was this ?
rip whitney .
improm2u 2 weeks ago
RIP WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
cengelbert1 2 weeks ago
RIP Whitney! You, your mom and Gary took em to church!!
CareyP1972 2 weeks ago
That building was just filled with praise and worship! You had people like Grace Jones, Cher, the Doobie Brothers all in their stompping and clapping. Even Melanie Griffith was in tears of joy! What a wonderful performance and joyful noise into the Lord!!!
ssr7736 1 month ago
@ssr7736 That wasnt Mel Griffith, that was Gloria Loring, Mother of Robin Thicke.
HermanOmar 1 week ago
OMG I LOVE LUV <3 THIS!!!!1
TuscanWonder995 1 month ago
3:23-3:35 ALWAYS kills me!!! I could (and have) listened to that part over and over!!!!
TheLanard 1 month ago
Thanks SO MUCH for the very clear video!!! It was one of my all-time favorite live performances. I remember watching it when it first came on.
TheLanard 1 month ago
Such an ultimately talented family
musicisunityandlove 1 month ago
Unbelievably amazing!
musicisunityandlove 1 month ago
Does anyone know the arranger/composer of this song?
JayBeeThree 2 months ago
Truly wonderful to watch.... Outstanding artists. Cissy must have been so proud of her daughter and son that night. The best thing that could ever happen to a mother. You can see it on her face at the end of the performance. So nice to see...
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montgomerycamjr 4 months ago in playlist Sleeping Songs
This is a performance that I will never forget! AWESOME performance by the Houston family! Thank you so much for this, making it a fave right now!
Tonysings 7 months ago
a long time ago and one of the first and only times i can remember a family singing together...LIVE...and engaging an audience...and giving PRAISE. thank you Houston family. we all have problems...but God is a WONDERFUL COUNSELOR.
MrDTJones1 8 months ago
Oh mighty god, the everlasting father, prince of peace you arrrrrrreeee......PRAISE HIM!!!
rayfur4 8 months ago
I remember watching this the night it aired. SING IT Cissy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's taking us straight to Sunday Morning Worship,there is nothing like family singing together. I feel the Lord everytime I play this clip.
MusickL0ver 9 months ago 8
@MusickL0ver I had this recorded on VHS the night it aired and lost it many years ago. Thank god its back.
1buman69 1 month ago
Whitney Rules No one ever came close to her she is the Diva of all Divas !!!
MyGDiddy 9 months ago 11
Yes, micksutube. And Cissy Houston is a music great, with a career highlighted by her many years as leader of The Sweet Inspirations. The elder Houston is credited with many of the brilliant vocal arrangements on Aretha Franklin's Atlantic recordings, for instance.
tracylouis 10 months ago 6
@tracylouisI The audience was in awe! I definitely remember this slammin performance of my all time favorite, Cissy Houston who can sing rings around some of these no talents in the business today! Whitney is the bomb and her brother is incredible! I remember the next day on the news in NYC, the news men were saying to give him a recording contract! Where is MIchael? I read below that he is not doing so well. I hope he and Whitney can over come their demons and sing praises to the lord again!
debgirl12000 4 months ago
@tracylouis Cissy is my idol and I have seen her many times when I was growing up. I even went to her church in New Jersey to see her. I live in NYC. She was a founding member of The Sweet Inspirations and they are and were the bomb! Backing up Aretha Franklin and so many others, even ELVIS! Cissy has raised three talented children! I love Gary's voice he is incredible, and Whitney? What kind I say but the BOMB!
debgirl12000 2 months ago
If you were not already familiar with Whitney's gospel heritage, this performance came as a revelation...she is indeed the daughter of Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston!
micksutube 10 months ago
I should add that one of the fun things of this video, for me, is the response of the audience. Music industry pros are almost never that all-out in enthusiasm for performances by their own. That entire crowd clapping together (and in time) is quite a sight. But so many professional musicians either come from gospel backgrounds or are gospel fans. Plus, it's the nature of gospel music that you aren't so much cheering the performer as you are the Creator who is inspiring them. It's special.
tracylouis 10 months ago 7
I believe that the woman in question, along with the two women seated to her right, is a member of the Pointer Sisters. Of course, the Pointer Sisters grew up singing gospel in Oakland CA, so they're totally into the Houston family's performance. BTW, I used to hear the Pointer Sisters, then unknown, sing back-up with Elvin Bishop at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. That was a LONG time ago, obviously.
tracylouis 10 months ago
Who is that lady with the hair, around 4:11 ...!!!
morenoman 10 months ago
@morenoman You must be referring to the fabulous "up do" of Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters....clearly inspired by Patti Labelle back in the day!
micksutube 10 months ago
Thank you for the correction, Forellensolo. I've made the appropriate changes to my posting. It turns out I also had the title of the song wrong, so I corrected that also!
tracylouis 10 months ago
That's Gary Garland, now Houston, though, Whitney's half-brother, not Michael. A great singer he is, they all are. Thanks for posting.
Forellensolo 10 months ago
Glad you enjoyed it. Re/ Whitney's brother Michael, if you Google him, it seems he hasn't done too well since this AMA breakout appearance. Drugs, a brawl--not good stuff. Kind of like Whitney herself. Watching that '88 video is poignant in light of all that. Cissy Houston and her kids were on top of the world...
tracylouis 10 months ago
@tracylouis The man singing here is Gary Garland, now Gary Houston. michael is her other brother.
utwobing 1 week ago
@utwobing Right: if you look above my comment, you'll see that another commenter (Forellensolo) corrected me at the time. Watching the video now is poignant; that was such a joyous moment for that family, and now they're devastated by Whitney's premature death. Still, the video is beautiful to watch. I'm glad I was able to share it with so many people.
tracylouis 1 week ago
Great footage, I had no idea Whitney had a Brother., Thanks for posting !
mixedgrill 10 months ago