Producer Clive Davis who discovered the late singer in early '80s announces the project titled 'Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances' during his visit to 'Today' show.
- Sep 17, 2014
AceShowbiz - A new Whitney Houston album is underway. Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning producer who is credited with discovering the late singer in early 1980s, announced during his visit to "Today" show on Tuesday, September 16 that he would release her first-ever live album later this fall.
Titled "Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances", the set will hit shelves on November 10. The project, available as both a 16-live song CD and a 19-performance DVD, will include Houston's performances of "You Give Good Love" on "Tonight Show" in 1985, "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 and "I Will Always Love You" at The Concert for a New South Africa in 1994.
"She without question was the greatest vocalist in the world. I want history to know that. This CD/DVD will establish that there was no one like her. It's a phenomenal album," Davis told "Today" host Hoda Kotb when making the announcement. "This is her legacy. It was a marvel that she was as powerful and as incredible as she was, but bittersweet that she died too young."
Davis was one of millions who mourned Houston's sudden death on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48. The producer said the deceased star's family supported the project and her mother Cissy Houston even helped him pick out the tracks.
"Whitney truly had a matchless voice that not only made you feel good but made you feel alive," said Houston's sister-in-law Patricia Houston in a statement. "The Whitney Houston Estate has worked closely with Clive and Sony Legacy to make this the best album possible to honor Whitney's memory. It certainly was a bittersweet endeavor for all, but one we hope appeals to her legions of fans worldwide."
