Single Reviews: I Believe In You And Me

Date: November 30, 1996

From Billboard
Submitted by: Larry A.


POP

WHITNEY HOUSTON I Believe In You And Me (3:56)
PRODUCER: David Foster
WRITERS: D. Wolfert, S. Linzer
PUBLISHERS: Charles Koppelman/Martin Bandier/ Jonathan Three/Linzer, BMI Arista 3285 (c/o BMG) (cassette single)

The first peek into the soundtrack to "The Preacher's Wife" is a deliciously theatrical cover of a tune first recorded by David Peaston. As she did with Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," Houston redefines the composition with a soaring, glass-shattering performance that will leave her legions of fans breathless. She finds a perfect musical counterpart in David Foster, whose signature flair for pop-orchestral drama is tempered this time with a subtle, complementary gospel flavor. A wonderfully uplifting way to usher in the holiday season, this gem will be heard well into the new year. For a softer, slightly more intimate version of the song, investigate the alternate recording on the album, produced by Houston and Mervyn Warren.