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Nothing But Love World Tour
The Nothing but Love World Tour was the ninth and final concert tour by American recording artist, Whitney Houston. It was her first major tour in almost a decade and was used to promote her seventh studio album '' I Look to You'' released in 2009. Prior to Houston performing two dates in Russia mid-December 2009, the official tour started on February 6, 2010 in Asia; also visiting Australia and Europe. The tour was the 34th highest-earning of 2010, grossing over $36 million with 48 to 50 shows performed. Background The tour was announced on October 12, 2009 on Houston's official website. By way of introduction, she stated: The tour began with two rehearsal dates in Russia, under an unadvertised title. At the end of the rehearsal, the tour's title was changed to "Nothing But Love World Tour" with an "official" commencement in February 2010. Houston explained the meaning behind her tour's title is how she overcame her tough times. "I chose this title because what I had under any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was known for her powerful, soulful vocals and vocal improvisation skills. She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, from "Saving All My Love for You" in 1985 to "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in 1988. Houston enhanced her popularity upon entering the movie industry. Her recordings and films generated both great success and controversy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career and posthumously, including two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 16 ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and 28 Guinness World Records, as well as induction into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame. Houston began singing in chur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Gardner (singer)
Alex Gardner, better known by his stage name, A-L-X (born 23 July 1991, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish pop singer. He released two singles in 2010 as Alex Gardner, " I'm Not Mad" and " Feeling Fine", before changing his stage name to A-L-X and releasing his third single, "Beautiful Criminal", in 2014. Life and career Early life and childhood Gardner was brought up in a musical atmosphere; his mother was a violinist with an orchestra and his older brother, Adam Gardner, is a singer and guitarist in Scottish metal band, Mind Set A Threat. He was given piano lessons from the age of five, but quit at the age of 6. He owned his first guitar when he was 10 years old. Having left The Edinburgh Academy aged 16, Gardner set out to start an early music career in London. He wrote " I'm Not Mad", at the age of 13, and altered the song through the course of four or five years, ultimately releasing it as his first single. It peaked at No. 44 in the UK Singles Chart. Shelved debut album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All At Once (Whitney Houston Song)
"All at Once" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston from her self-titled debut album and was released as a single in several European countries as well as in Japan in 1985–1986. It was not released as a single in North America, but did receive steady radio airplay on Pop and R&B/soul stations there. It is a ballad about a love who leaves without warning and the heartbreak that is felt afterwards. It is written by Michael Masser and Jeffrey Osborne. Music videos Arista released a promotional music video exclusive to Germany and Japan. Another video was released for some European countries. It features Houston singing the song onstage. Chart performance It became the first hit for Whitney Houston in the Netherlands in April 1985, and also a Top 5 hit on Italy and Belgium singles chart. Live performances Whitney performed the song on Dutch TV's ''PopsJops'' show, German TV's ''Peter's Popshow'' in 1985, and Japan TV Show ''Night's Hit Studio'' in 1986. The following year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Love Of All
"The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser, who composed the music, and Linda Creed, who wrote the lyrics. It was originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson, who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at number two on the US Hot Soul Singles chart that year, the first R&B chart top-ten hit for Arista Records. The song was written and recorded to be the main theme of the 1977 film '' The Greatest,'' a biopic of the boxer Muhammad Ali, and is performed during the opening credits. Benson's original recording was released in 1977 in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Brazil, Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Thailand, on an extended play (EP). He officially recorded the song four times; in addition to the studio single, Benson also recorded three live versions, the last time in a duet with Luciano Pavarotti in 2001. Since 1977, a great number of artists have recorded this song, including Shirley Bassey, Oleta Adams, Ale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saving All My Love For You
"Saving All My Love for You" is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin, originally recorded by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. for their album ''Marilyn & Billy'' (1978). American singer Whitney Houston recorded a cover of the song for her self-titled debut studio album (1985). It was released on August 13, 1985, by Arista Records as the second single from the album in the United States and third worldwide. Houston's version of "Saving All My Love for You" garnered positive critical response, with reviewers praising its melodious production and her vocal performance, and picked it as one of the album's highlights. The song became a global success and represented a commercial breakthrough for Houston, topping the charts in four countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. It became her first song to top the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, staying there for one week, and is certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies. At the 28th Annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Love Is Your Love (song)
"My Love Is Your Love" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston. It was written and produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis for Houston’s fourth studio album of the same name (1998). Released on June 21, 1999, as the album's fourth single, it received positive reviews and was successful worldwide, hitting the top 10 in 23 international markets. The song peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number two in the United Kingdom, and number one in New Zealand. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Along with the original mid-tempo reggae-influenced version that was produced by Wyclef Jean, a dance remixed version by Jonathan Peters was also released. A live version was included in the 2014 CD/DVD release, '' Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances''. Duke Dumont interpolated the song in his song "I Got U". Critical reception '' Daily Record'' wrote, "A fantastic return to form and another great sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Whitney Houston Song)
"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" is a song performed by American singer Whitney Houston, taken from her seventh studio album ''I Look to You'' (2009). The song was written by Houston and Diane Warren, and produced by David Foster, both of whom have written and produced for Houston before. The song was originally supposed to precede the album's U.K. release on August 31, 2009 and U.S. release on September 1, 2009 but was cancelled in favor of "I Look to You (song), I Look to You" and "Million Dollar Bill". However, the song was released on November 6, 2009 as a promotional single. Her live performance on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' was included in her 2014 live album, ''Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances''. The official lyric video was released on March 7, 2023. Critical reception When reviewing the album, ''Digital Spy'' described the song along with the title track "the album's pair of classic Whitney ballads." Background Though never officially released, the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" is a song by American recording artist and actress Whitney Houston, featured on the soundtrack for the film ''Waiting to Exhale''. It was released as the lead single from the soundtrack on November 7, 1995, by Arista Records. The song was written and produced by Babyface. A mid-tempo R&B and soul ballad, composed in the key of D-flat major, the song's lyrics speak about growing up and learning to let go. The song garnered mostly positive reviews from critics, many of whom noted Houston's vocal maturity in the song. In the United States, it became the third single to debut on top of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in '' Billboard''s history, and Houston's eleventh (and final) number one single. It was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of one million copies. The song also reached number one in Canada and Spain, and the top 10 in Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden. Additionally, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Will I Know
"How Will I Know" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her Whitney Houston (album), self-titled debut studio album. The song was released on November 22, 1985, by Arista Records as the album's third Single (music), single. Originally written and composed by George Merrill (songwriter), George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song was originally intended for R&B singer Janet Jackson, but she passed on it. Houston then recorded the song with altered lyrics and production from Narada Michael Walden. The lyrics speak about the protagonist trying to discern if a boy she likes will ever like her back. "How Will I Know" received mostly positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics. It became Houston's second number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 1986, spending two weeks atop the chart and also became her first chart topper on the Canadian RPM (magazine), ''RPM'' Top 100 Singles chart. It also reached top 10 positio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her second studio album, ''Whitney'' (1987). It was released as the lead single from the album on May 2, 1987, by Arista Records. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, of the band Boy Meets Girl, who had previously collaborated with Houston on "How Will I Know." "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" received mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Houston's vocal performance but critiqued its musical arrangement comparing it to "How Will I Know" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Despite the mixed critical response, the song became a worldwide success, topping the charts in eighteen countries including Australia, Italy, Germany and the UK. In the US, it became Houston's fourth consecutive chart topper and is certified 6× platinum with sales of over 6 million copies. At the 30th Annual Gramm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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