Whitney Down Under in Australia

Whitney's first concert on the 21st was very well received. Here's what The (Melbourne) Age reviewer had to say:

" Always happy to deviate from the traditional arrangements, Houston opened on an uptempo note, pumping out I'm Every Woman, So Emotional and a funky version of her '80s ballad (!) I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Many of the songs gave Houston a chance to show off with some vocal gymnastics, her voice dipping and soaring with ease. Backed by a 12-piece band, Houston was confident and full of energy, whether pouring out gospel songs from her recent movie The Preacher's Wife, older hits such as All At Once and The Greatest Love of All, or her highest selling single, I Will Always Love You. That last song was a bravura performance, the highlight of a quality show that had few weak points."

Bobby Brown performed with Whitney and Dionne Warwick "joined in with some harmonies". Dionne Warwick performed at the Melbourne Concert Hall on Tuesday, the 20th of May.

Kim Leow, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA