WHITNEY HOUSTON & MARIAH CAREY
"When You Believe (From The Prince Of Egypt)" (4:33)
DreamWorks
The first single from the highly anticipated film "The Prince
Of Egypt" is being embraced by many as the vocal event of the year
and will likely have little trouble igniting the airwaves. The
Babyface-stamped track is indeed lovely, offering an instantly
accessible chorus and a squeaky clean message of "all things are
possible when you believe in your dreams."
Given the potential of these two powerhouse voices, however, the song falls flat with a
surprisingly understated and downright disappointing bridge: You
wait and wait for the duel of the divas, and it simply never
materializes.
The genuine story in this track is the return of
Houston, who sounds fantastic - as clear and confident as ever.
It's a wonderful reunion for her many fans and a warm-up that will
stir much excitement for her "My Love Is Your Love," due Tuesday
(10). Also available on Carey's "(NU)1's," due Nov. 17.
