Concert date: 6/25/99 Detroit, MI

Review of the show:
Since everyone keeps asking about the tour book...here it is! I'll take you through it "Step By Step."

On cover: The cover is mainly purple and black, with Whitney is the center. She is wearing a black tank top; hand painted Capri pants, and one shoe.

First Section: MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE

In the span of one decade, Whitney Houston has attained the status of an internationally recognized mega-star in the field of music, motion pictures, and television. To date, her Arista recordings and videos have amassed global sales exceeding 100 million copies. The three films in which she has starred in the 1990s: The Bodyguard, Waiting To Exhale, and The Preacher's Wife - have not only broken box office records but have generated widely successful selling soundtrack albums and hit singles in the process. Whitney's recent roles as both star and Executive Producer of the "Wonderful World of Disney" all-star production of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella" brought further praise and no less than seven Emmy award nominations.

The "My Love Is Your Love" album is a milestone in Whitney Houston's recording career. This will mark Houston's fourth studio album and her first non-soundtrack related album in eight years. The specially chosen "A-List" of hit making producers and songwriters who contributed to the project include the acclaimed Wyclef Jean: top Hip-Hop star Missy Elliot, who penned and produced two tracks: Grammy Award winning producers Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and David Foster and the young hit producer Rodney Jenkins.

The new album is heralded by Whitney's historic duet with Mariah Carey on "When You Believe [from The Prince Of Egypt)," written by reowned lyricist Stephen Schwartz and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, from Dreamworks animated Biblical epic. Other Babyface tracks include the Diane Warren written ballad "You'll Never Stand Alone" and his own stirring "Until You Come Back."

My Love Is Your Love is as diverse as Houston's five-octave range. The funky duo of Soulshock & Karlin produced "Heartbreak Hotel" which includes two of today's top female vocalists, Faith Evans and Kelly Price. David Foster produced the classic Whitney straight-from-the-heart ballad "I Learned From The Best," written by Diane Warren. Top young record producer Rodney Jenkins delivered three tracks including the infectious "It's Not Right, Buts It's Okay," the destined worldwide dance anthem "If I Told You That," and the hot "Get It Back."

Whitney Houston's contemporary and edgy side prevails with the Missy Elliot written and produced track, "In My Business" and the ballad "Oh Yes," a classic side of Whitney rarely every heard before. The title-track of the album was produced by Wyclef Jean (of the Fugees). The haunting and emotional lyrics of "My Love Is Your Love" will not soon be forgotten.

Summarizing the worldwide scope and impact of My Love Is Your Love, Arista Records President Clive Davis, the album's CO-producer (along with Whitney puts it best, "Every one of Whitney's legions of fans marvel at her instrument and it's range and depth, and truly never before has anyone heard her like this." She swoops, she caresses she hip-hops and she bells. Never younger, more contemporary or more soulful. This bar none is the best album she has ever recorded and solidifies her legacy and places in musical history. In short the new album adds luster to a career marked by one history-making success after another.

Pictures in section one: The first picture is the cover picture from "My Love Is Your Love." The next two pictures are from videos: A close up from "Heartbreak Hotel," and one of the cover pictures from the single "It's Not Right But It's Okay." On the next page, there is another picture taken from "It's Not Right But It's Okay." On the bottom, there is a picture from the CD jacket of "My Love Is Your Love." The next picture is full page, taken from the video "My Love Is Your Love," with Whitney wearing an orange (trench coat?) and a yellow tank top, with her hair in spiral curls.

Second Section: WHITNEY ON SCREEN

The Bodyguard.

Whitney's first film, The Bodyguard, in which she costarred with Kevin Costner in 1992 not only broke box office records but was ultimately responsible for the biggest selling motion picture soundtrack album of all time. Featuring six Whitney Houston songs, The Bodyguard has sold more than 33 million copies around the world. "I Will Always Love You," the first single from the album, became the largest selling commercial single in history, while three other singles from the album "I'm Every Woman," "I Have Nothing," and "Run To You," have been major international hits for Whitney.

Waiting to Exhale.

Whitney's next movie, Waiting to Exhale, was released in December 1995. This critically acclaimed film, in which she starred with Angela Basset, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon, went on to gross over 70 million dollars at the box office. The soundtrack for Waiting to Exhale was CO-produced by Houston and featured three new tracks from Whitney: "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)": "Count On Me" (a duet with CeCe Winans), CO-written by Whitney and Babyface: and "Why Does It Hurt So Bad." It quickly became a #1 album which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date.

The Preacher's Wife.

Whitney's lifelong dream of creating a pop/gospel album was realized in November 1996, when Arista released the original motion picture soundtrack album for The Preacher's Wife, the biggest-selling gospel album in Billboard chart history. Nurtured by her mother, R&B/gospel star Cissy Houston (an original member of the Sweet Inspiration) and her legendary cousin Dionne Warwick, Whitney's passion for gospel music has been there since birth. Her collaboration with an extraordinary roster of producers and artists resulted in one of the most unique albums to date. Whitney sang lead vocals on 14 of the album's 15 tracks, including the beautiful first single "I Believe In You And Me," "Step By Step" (written by Annie Lennox). And two songs produced by Grammy winner Babyface. In addition Cissy Houston sang solo on a special track, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," in which she turned the 23rd Psalm into a spiritually touching song by adding music to the standard prayer. The gospel-driven tracks on the album were CO-produced by Whitney and Grammy/Dove award winner Mervyn Warren (Sister Act 1 and Sister Act 2). Other luminaries on the album include Shirley Caeser and the Georgia Mass Choir.

The motion picture The Preacher's Wife starring Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington and Courtney B. Vance, was released in the U.S. by Buena Vista on December 13, 1996. The Preacher's Wife, directed by Penny Marshall, is based on The Bishop's Wife, which starred Cary Grant and Loretta Young.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

"The Wonderful World of Disney" production of the musical "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," which originally aired on November 2, 1997, added the medium of made-for-television movies to Whitney's long list of accomplishments. The ABC network special featured Whitney as The Fairy Godmother, Brandy as Cinderella and Whoopi Goldberg as The Queen, along with an all-star multicultural cast. The program attracted an U.S. audience of more than 60 million viewers, and gave the network its best Sunday night rating in over a decade. Whitney and her company, BrownHouse Production, served as Executive Producers on the project, which went on to garner seven Emmy nominations including Outstanding Variety, Musical or Comedy. The special won an Emmy for Outstanding Art Direction in a Variety, Musical or Comedy Special. The home video version shattered previous records to become the best-selling video ever of a made-for-television movie.

Pictures in section two: The first full page picture is from "It's Not Right But It's Okay." The next one is a small picture for the video "My Love Is Your Love." The next picture on that page is one with Whitney's hair like it was on the CD "My Love Is Your Love," but she is wearing a red dress. On the next page, there is another picture from the video "My Love Is Your Love," and a picture from the CD. The full-page picture to end the section is a still frame from "Heartbreak Hotel."

Third section: WHITNEY ON RECORD

Whitney Houston.

Whitney was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis in 1985. Her self-titled debut album, "Whitney Houston," released that year, yielded a string of hits including "You Give Good Love" and three consecutive #1 singles, "Saving All My Love For You," "How Will I Know," and the song that has become a veritable anthem, "The Greatest Love Of All." Not only did the album establish her as in important new recording artist, but it went on to sell over 13 million copies in the U.S. plus several million additional sales abroad. This LP set the record as the biggest selling debut album by a solo artist.

Whitney.

With the highly anticipated release of her second album Whitney in 1987, she made history as the first female artist to enter the Billboard album charts at #1. Whitney featured a new stream of #1 chart-toppers, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional", and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" - this established Whitney as the only artist ever to have seven consecutive #1 hits, surpassing a record previously set by The Beatles and The Bee Gees.

I'm Your Baby Tonight.

Whitney's third powerhouse solo album I'm Your Baby Tonight, released in 1990, displayed her versatility on a new collection of tough rhythmic grooves, soulful ballads and up-tempo dance tracks. With back-to-back #1 hits for the title tune and "All The Man That I Need", followed by "Miracle" and "My Name Is Not Susan", sales records were set once again. The album became an international multi-Platinum best seller, to the tune of 8 million copies worldwide.

Awards.

Whitney Houston's career has resulted in many international awards. She achieved her first Grammy Award from her self-titled debut album in 1985. That was followed by four more Grammy Awards, one in 1987 and three in 1994 for her work on the Bodyguard which swept Best Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance Female (both for "I Will Always Love You"), bringing her career total to five Grammy's. She has earned an impressive list of entertainment awards including 21 American Music Awards (the most for any female recording artist), 15 Billboard Music Awards, 11 NAACP Image Awards, 6 People's Choice Awards, 5 World Music Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, an MTV Music Video Award, a Cable Ace Award, a Dove (Gospel) Award, a Blockbuster Entertainment Awards and Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award. In November 1995, Whitney was inducted into the Soul Train Hall of Fame. In 1996, she was inducted into Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Hall of Fame and BET (Black Entertainment Television) Walk Of Fame. In February of 1998 Houston received Soul Train's prestigious Quincy Jones Career Achievement Award.

Philanthropic Efforts.

In 1989, Whitney formed The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children, Inc. This non-profit organization assists with a variety of children's issues, such as homeless children, children with cancer and AIDS and the self-empowerment of today's youth. The Foundation has also raised funds for the needs of children around the world. A portion of the proceeds from Houston's 1994's South African sold-out concert tour were donated to various children charities in that country. Following that tour, in 1995, VH-1 recognized and honored Whitney and The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children, Inc. for its charitable work. The Foundation has hosted numerous events, including a 1997 HBO televised special originating from Constitution Hall in Washington DC which generated over $300,000 for The Children's Defense Fund. Every holiday season The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children hosts a Christmas party for the homeless children of Newark, New Jersey.

Additionally, Houston has supported many national benefit organizations and worthwhile causes including The United Negro College Fund, The Children's Diabetes Fund, St. Jude's Children's Hospital and several noted AIDS-related organizations, many of which have recognized her efforts with awards. Among the humanitarian wards are The Fedrick D.Patterson Award from the United Negro College Fund and both the Brass Ring Award and the High Hopes Award from The Children's Diabetes Foundation.

Pictures from section three: The first three pictures are from videos - "Heartbreak Hotel, My Love Is Your Love, and It's Not Right But It's Okay." The next two are full page with Whitney sporting her new fashions for Dolce & Gabbana. The first outfit is a black tank top; black pants, a black belt with rhinestones, and a long pick coat with leopard print on the inside. In the second picture, Whitney is wearing a black tank top, skirt, a long green fur coat (which I saw in person), and high animal printed boots. The next two are from My Love Is Your Love, one from the video and one from the CD.

Fourth Section: WHITENY'S ACHEIVEMENTS

Top Hits

"You Give Good Love" #3 Pop / #1 R&B - 1985

"Saving All My Love For You" #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1985

"How Will I Know" #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1985

"The Greatest Love Of All" #1 Pop / #3 R&B - 1986

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" #1 Pop / #2 R&B - 1987

"Didn't We Almost Have It All" #1 Pop / #2 R&B - 1987

"So Emotional" #1 Pop / #5 R&B - 1987

"Where Do Broken Hearts Go" #1 Pop / #2 R&B - 1988

"I'm Your Baby Tonight" #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1990

"All The Man That I Need" #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1990

"I Will Always Love You" #1 Pop (14 weeks) / #1 R&B (11 weeks) - 1992

"I'm Every Woman" #4 Pop / #5 R&B - 1993

"I Have Nothing" #4 Pop / #4 R&B - 1993

"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1995

"I Believe In You And Me" #4 Pop / #4 R&B - 1997

"Step By Step" #15 Pop - 1997

"When You Believe" (With Mariah Carey) #15 Pop - 1999

"Heartbreak Hotel" (With Faith Evans and Kelly Price) #1 Pop / #1 R&B - 1999

Awards - (all of the awards are listed in order from section 3!)

Pictures from section four: The section stars off with a full page of Whitney in the long green coat again, but she is in a different pose. The second picture is with Whitney kneeling (the one from the My Love Is Your Love CD). The quote underneath it is from TIME Magazine - "If the human voice is an instrument, then Ms. Houston's is a Stradivarius." The last page shows the covers of all of Whitney's CD’s, and the basic tour picture (same as on front). Printed on the top is "The performances of a lifetime. Yours Forever." The very last picture in the book is Whitney in one of her favorites, the black see through dress worn with jeans, and the black arm cuffs.

The back cover page is a picture of Whitney in a red fur coat, the same picture as on the T-shirts.