Whitney Houston: Songbird or Songwriter? The Shocking Truth About Those Hits!
We all know Whitney Houston. The voice. The power. The woman who could make a stadium full of folks weep with a single note (and maybe belt out a high note that shattered a few wine glasses in the nosebleed seats). But here's a question that might have you reaching for a metaphorical microphone: Just how many songs did Whitney Houston actually write herself?
Hold on to your wigs, honey, because this might be a wig-snatching moment!
Whitney: The Vocal Powerhouse (Not the Writing Prodigy)
Let's be clear: Whitney Houston could sing the phonebook and make it sound like a soul-stirring ballad. Her voice was a national treasure, a gift from the musical heavens. But songwriting? Well, that wasn't necessarily her jam.
There's no shame in that game! Some folks are vocal powerhouses, while others are melody machines. Whitney was a ** microphone maestro**, not a pen-wielding wordsmith.
So, How Many Songs Did She Write?
Here's the tea, spilled piping hot: The exact number is a little fuzzy, but it's safe to say Whitney wasn't churning out chart-toppers every other day. There are a handful of songs where she gets a co-writing credit, like the inspirational "Count on Me" with CeCe Winans.
But for the most part, the woman was belting out bangers written by other talented folks. Think of it this way: Whitney was the Beyoncé, slaying on stage with flawless vocals. The writers were the Swizz Beatz behind the scenes, crafting the hits that made Queen Bey a legend.
Does it Matter Who Wrote the Songs?
Absolutely not! Whitney took those songs and breathed life into them. Her voice, her interpretation, that's what made them the classics we know and love today.
So, the next time you hear that epic Whitney Houston ballad, remember: It might not have been written by her, but she sure as heck made it her own!
