EW looks back at “The Voice’s” Grammy-nominated pop juggernaut.
After the massive success of her 1985 self-titled debut, a sophomore slump might have seemed inevitable forWhitney Houston.
(And how could we forget that iconic album cover shot by Richard Avedon?)
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In its honor, EW ranks all 11 tracks on this vintage Houston LP.
While it’s another lush, classy ballad, it lacks the soulful sensuality of its predecessor.
This remake of the 1975 Isley Brothers classic is, indeed, “smoother than a gentle breeze.”
“Where Do Broken Hearts Go”
Although this ballad went on to become her seventh consecutive No.
It soared all the way to No.
1 and nabbed a Song of the Year Grammy nomination.
“So Emotional”
One of sevenWhitneytracks produced by Narada Michael Walden, this No.
“Love Will Save the Day”
Houston’s streak of No.
It never fails to lift you up “when you’re feeling down and out.”
