I was visiting my aunt and uncle and cousins in NY when on Saturday I happened to be watching a dance program which featured Cissy singing this song back in 1978. I fell in love with this song and was glad to see her too since it was years I've seen her on TV.
Saw Cissy Houston in TAKING MY TURN in NYC. I went to see my friend, Victor Griffin the the show but Cissy Houston touched my heart. I am thinking of her today and today she is in my heart again and with her grand daughter...Bobbi Kristina. Sad beyond words at their loss. Love surrounds you both... Thank you for the music that will live on....xoxox
Major hit at Oil Can Harry's in Studio Ciy and Studio One in West Hollywood. The disco 70's were an amazing time for the greatest dance music ever, and this song is one of the best that came out of that time.
Now we know what Whitney will soon sound like; Cissy was in her 40's when she sang this song and her voice was beginning to creak, crack, and crickle, and Whitney's is too. Same happened to Dionne as she got older. Whitney's voice will also deepen very quickly as did Cissy's and she could no longer control it or hit those high notes or soprano falsettos. We'll see.
@garrybcoston unfortunately Whitney has allegedly had her adventures with mysterious white powders. They certainly haven't helped things. It is entirely with proper training to keep voice up to later life.
Cissy is old now, and she can't sing the way she did back in the day when I was thumping the disco floors, she still sounds good, and that is where Whitney got her pipes from. When I listen to Cissy now, and remember how she sounded on the disco recordings it makes me sad, but she still sounds great! Her voice is betraying her, she is in her 70's, but she is still the monarch of music in her family.
@garrybcoston you should not be sad her voice is fine, I was in her house in vegas and she sang this record for us and sounded even better than ever watch ya self and look down be easy
Solid orchestra on this - co-written, arranged and conducted by Michael Zager (Let's All Chant). His influence and style really stand out in this song.
That same Michael Zager also produced daughter Whitney's first vocals that same year (1978)- Life's A Party (With Cissy also on background vocals there).
I want Whitney to go in studio and do this song over. Her mother would be so so proud. Next album I want this song on her CD. I also want Nippy to sing Phyllis You Know How to Love Me. I wish I could tell Arista these ideas. I bet Whitney herself would love it.
Man, there was something about that time frame: Grace's Do or Die, Sinnerman by Sarah Dash, Street Life by the Crusaders, Disco Heat by Sylvester and the Tons; if I am not mistaken Chaka Khan did I'm Every Woman then. I know everyone has their favorites, but these are what I remember from that time, Think It Over, particularly.
cissy may have had this only big hit. however, unlike her daughter she lives on as a lady of class, not a train wreck like whitney. what a waste of beauty, and talent.
one of my favorite songs ever! along with band of gold, ans don't leave me this way. this was all a gay teen in the 70's had to relate to. thank you ladies!
"Think It Over" by Cissy Houston and "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston are double dynamite. Two powerful songs by two wonderful and talented singers. Thanks for this post and thanks to the Houston family for some great music.
Both awesome songs to be sure, but they are no relation. Thelma Houston is a pseudonym, Cissy is a real Houston (by marriage), and of course Whitney is a Houston being Miss Cissy's daughter.
That CRAZY MJB FAN has just created a new user name - "HereForver"
Beware it has just RE- POSTED that counterfeit fraudulent lying vid of whitney in torrino..Ban him/her/it now before he has chance to breath his wicked scorn on Whitney's name. Get this username banned NOW!!
It would have been hot if Whitney could have live long enough to do this song.
geraldsurratt 2 days ago
I was visiting my aunt and uncle and cousins in NY when on Saturday I happened to be watching a dance program which featured Cissy singing this song back in 1978. I fell in love with this song and was glad to see her too since it was years I've seen her on TV.
Vincent50 1 week ago
my jam!
keithko007 2 weeks ago
-3
athenashawnee729 3 weeks ago
-3
athenashawnee729 3 weeks ago
Saw Cissy Houston in TAKING MY TURN in NYC. I went to see my friend, Victor Griffin the the show but Cissy Houston touched my heart. I am thinking of her today and today she is in my heart again and with her grand daughter...Bobbi Kristina. Sad beyond words at their loss. Love surrounds you both... Thank you for the music that will live on....xoxox
dreamofmzjeanie 3 weeks ago
All my love Sissy, I have always been a fan of your music! Trust in God, there are not words.
A Loving Fan, Ric
Ricster007 3 weeks ago
A fierce record. Devastated about your daughter's death. My heart goes out to you, Cissy.
njplr 3 weeks ago
Always loved this song. Such a waste for her daughter to die. Rest in peace, Whitney.
iBernard 3 weeks ago
This has been flagged as spam show
RIP Whitney Houston
gmk0607 3 weeks ago
e'eeeeeee quando c'era MICHEL ZAGAR che canzoni incredibili ììììììì
federicoghido 2 months ago
Comment removed
federicoghido 2 months ago
Che canzone ìììììì UAOVVVVV.
federicoghido 2 months ago
Comment removed
federicoghido 2 months ago
ﾎｲｯﾄﾆｰの母、ｼｼｰ･ﾋｭｰｽﾄﾝの力強き、ｿｳﾙ･ﾃﾞｨｽｺﾃｨｯｸ･ﾅﾝﾊﾞｰ"THINK IT OVER"～ﾊﾞｶﾗｯｸの"美しき人々”の熱唱で知ったﾈ!
blackandtanful 2 months ago
FANTASTIC *---* Weeeeeerk!
dannywvp 3 months ago
Ma che fine ha fatto?????
federicoghido 3 months ago
CISSY DRINKARD HOUSTON MARRIED TO THE LATE JOHN HOUSTON THESE ARE THE PARENTS OF WHITNEY HOUSTON BROWN FROM BAXTER TERRACE NEWARK, NJ.
DEZINE5 3 months ago
Timeless ~ Awesome ~ Thank you :)
Sunlightphil 5 months ago
This sure makes me tap my feet lol
wowza191 6 months ago
@wowza191 an' slap ya knee :)
Mannchild11 1 month ago
Turn it up!!!
sjr10011 7 months ago
Used to be played at OVAL BALL -YORK
GlynisElgey 9 months ago
One of the best records of classic disco. Thank-you for posting.
febboy09 10 months ago 2
Major hit at Oil Can Harry's in Studio Ciy and Studio One in West Hollywood. The disco 70's were an amazing time for the greatest dance music ever, and this song is one of the best that came out of that time.
cars8709 10 months ago
Well posted Humpy, takes me back to the good ole days
westminsterguys 11 months ago
STUDIO 54 LIVES!!
bottlerocket61 1 year ago
I love This Song You Go Cissy
superstar1ize 1 year ago
good song yehaaaaaaa
xxxxsmailxxxx 1 year ago
I always really LOVED this track!!!! thanks for posting it!!
poobpoob1 1 year ago
so many great disco hits.
mrapina 1 year ago
Michael Zager & Cissy - what a great combo - thank you for posting this 1978 dance classic! DAVEDJ
Multi1628 1 year ago
Super mix de ce super titre.
plancher567 1 year ago
Try to sing whitney houston..I am every woman its only me...to this tune...
europeer 1 year ago
Would someone please post Cissy Houston's "Warning/Danger!"? Thank you!
Beauprix 1 year ago
Bloed op de dansvloer. Jwt wanneer het aan is!
madrrrrrrrrrrrr 1 year ago
download link guys???
MrUmlungu 2 years ago
All time winner disco hit, Super upload, thanks humpycub, nice vid...right to the favorite cart
1nine79 2 years ago
What a great disco hit. I actually danced to this one back in the day (and still could, maybe even better). Lots of good memories.
225guy1 2 years ago
Now we know what Whitney will soon sound like; Cissy was in her 40's when she sang this song and her voice was beginning to creak, crack, and crickle, and Whitney's is too. Same happened to Dionne as she got older. Whitney's voice will also deepen very quickly as did Cissy's and she could no longer control it or hit those high notes or soprano falsettos. We'll see.
Garry
garrybcoston 2 years ago
@garrybcoston unfortunately Whitney has allegedly had her adventures with mysterious white powders. They certainly haven't helped things. It is entirely with proper training to keep voice up to later life.
konked 2 years ago
Cissy is old now, and she can't sing the way she did back in the day when I was thumping the disco floors, she still sounds good, and that is where Whitney got her pipes from. When I listen to Cissy now, and remember how she sounded on the disco recordings it makes me sad, but she still sounds great! Her voice is betraying her, she is in her 70's, but she is still the monarch of music in her family.
Garry
garrybcoston 2 years ago
@garrybcoston you should not be sad her voice is fine, I was in her house in vegas and she sang this record for us and sounded even better than ever watch ya self and look down be easy
modelmanagerdude 1 year ago
LOVED THIS SONG!
RAG1060 2 years ago
Great Music and Vocals!
BUweB 2 years ago
Solid orchestra on this - co-written, arranged and conducted by Michael Zager (Let's All Chant). His influence and style really stand out in this song.
queerlotta 2 years ago
That same Michael Zager also produced daughter Whitney's first vocals that same year (1978)- Life's A Party (With Cissy also on background vocals there).
pannoni1 2 years ago
cool song
mademoisellenikita 2 years ago
I want Whitney to go in studio and do this song over. Her mother would be so so proud. Next album I want this song on her CD. I also want Nippy to sing Phyllis You Know How to Love Me. I wish I could tell Arista these ideas. I bet Whitney herself would love it.
kmaur21 2 years ago
Has anyone heard her version of the song from the broadway musical, ANNIE? It's titled Tomorrow. I heard in on a 45 and it is great.
adelgado75 2 years ago
woww great!!!!
rifatcinaroglu 2 years ago 2
She sang with Elvis em 1969, as backing vocal!
itarare 2 years ago
Man, there was something about that time frame: Grace's Do or Die, Sinnerman by Sarah Dash, Street Life by the Crusaders, Disco Heat by Sylvester and the Tons; if I am not mistaken Chaka Khan did I'm Every Woman then. I know everyone has their favorites, but these are what I remember from that time, Think It Over, particularly.
sunfighter86 2 years ago
I've never heard her!! Wow she's good!! Amazing song!
Just found out about her reading Whitney's biography.
magicbeans88 2 years ago
Yeah and her niece is Dionne Warwick. It really runs in the family.
7jpt 2 years ago
great !
RushRikishi 2 years ago
is the lp version. the 12" was 6min.
SooperDooperDave 2 years ago
always loved this song
blancface 2 years ago
Surprisingly great, but a 1:20 intro is amazing.
ekocentric 3 years ago
U should hear the 2minlove shadow intro to deborah washington's standing in the shadows of love.enjoy..................
SooperDooperDave 2 years ago
Jennifer Holiday did a house version which was very true to the original disco version.
trevorleigh85 3 years ago
YAY! That's a bloody hard act to follow! ;-) Many thanks, humpycub. :-) XX
frankiefelix 3 years ago
cissy may have had this only big hit. however, unlike her daughter she lives on as a lady of class, not a train wreck like whitney. what a waste of beauty, and talent.
justjack78 3 years ago
one of my favorite songs ever! along with band of gold, ans don't leave me this way. this was all a gay teen in the 70's had to relate to. thank you ladies!
justjack78 3 years ago 2
The record itself is collectable for the WTC.
pannoni1 3 years ago
Another Great classic disco song. I love it
thank you posting it
Mannyman50 4 years ago
"Think It Over" by Cissy Houston and "Don't Leave Me This Way" by Thelma Houston are double dynamite. Two powerful songs by two wonderful and talented singers. Thanks for this post and thanks to the Houston family for some great music.
bartonone2005 4 years ago
Both awesome songs to be sure, but they are no relation. Thelma Houston is a pseudonym, Cissy is a real Houston (by marriage), and of course Whitney is a Houston being Miss Cissy's daughter.
sdtaurean 4 years ago
Werk Miss Cissy!
superhead123 4 years ago 2
It's rar hard to get classics like this that make me so thankful for youtube.
Garysc6 4 years ago 2
This was a HUGE hit in NYC in 1978! ...
Long before we ever heard of Whitney in East Orange, NJ.
BabyJaneHudson 4 years ago
This is a fantastic song which should have been a #1 in the late 70's!!! Thank you, Humpycub!
yesindeediam1 4 years ago
Don't know what baz1000 is on about - just want to thank humpycub - been looking here for this 12" version for ages. Thanks a lot !
ZAC23YT 4 years ago
That CRAZY MJB FAN has just created a new user name - "HereForver"
Beware it has just RE- POSTED that counterfeit fraudulent lying vid of whitney in torrino..Ban him/her/it now before he has chance to breath his wicked scorn on Whitney's name. Get this username banned NOW!!
baz1000 4 years ago