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For me, perhaps the definitive version. Thank you for sharing it!

Essentially, this was THE SONG of my coming out. . . Badlands DC late summer 1994

I was on the edge of my seat, wondering if somewhere in the song she would become completely unhinged! Here, Lena put together the sophistication and elegance of the look, the stellar technical control of her voice, combined with almost wild ferocity that threatened to unravel the whole package....

It's not just Michael's innate vocal talent that impresses. The intelligence of his vocal styling-- that unique Michael vocal imprint-- is what astounds me. The world is full of talented, capable singers, and many had and have vocal gifts greater than those of Michael's. But he had that brillia...

How is it possible that this woman has NEVER won a Grammy???

It's hard to find Ms. Ross more dynamic, more luminous than this era of her career. . . truly, a standard bearer for female entertainers.

Who's doing the amazing background vocals for the amazing Ms. Ross on this? Valerie Simpson? She and Nick Ashford didn't produce this one for Diana, I don't think. So who's in the studio with Diana?

"King size!" (0:50). OMG. That's censorious stuff for the 50's!