Whitney Houston: Before She Belted Out the Big Hits, Did She... Warble About Waffles?
Whitney Houston. The name itself evokes power, range, and enough glitter to blind a disco ball. But before she was conquering the charts and leaving audiences breathless, what was Whitney belting out? Was it a soulful rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" that stopped traffic? Did she, as a toddler, foreshadow her future with a precocious performance of "I Will Always Love You" (sung, of course, to her favorite stuffed animal)?
Sadly, dear reader, the answer is a bit more... unremarkable. (Although, wouldn't a baby Whitney belting out power ballads be incredible?)
Hold Up, Wasn't "Saving All My Love for You" Her First Hit?
Hold your horses (or should we say, inflatable guitars?) "Saving All My Love for You" was a smash, but it wasn't technically Whitney's first foray into the recording world. She actually started out with a duet with Teddy Pendergrass called "Hold Me". (Though, let's be honest, Whitney probably stole the show on that one.)
So, What WAS Whitney's First Song, Then?
Now we're getting somewhere! Whitney's first SOLO song (because, you know, Teddy deserves some credit too) was "You Give Good Love". Released in 1985, it climbed the charts and solidified Whitney's place as a rising star. (Though, there are rumors floating around the internet that she may have done some background vocals on a jazz-funk song called "Memories" even earlier. But that's a story for another time...)
The Takeaway: From Humble Beginnings to Vocal Domination
So, while Whitney Houston's first song might not be the earth-shattering anthem we might have imagined, it marked the beginning of an incredible musical journey. Who knows, maybe someday we'll unearth a home recording of baby Whitney belting out a powerhouse ballad. Until then, we'll just have to cherish the iconic voice that graced the world for so many years.
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