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Billboard Review: I Learned From the Best
submitted by: George S.
source: Billboard
Date: November 19, 1999
Whitney Houston has cruised
through four sleeper singles from her current "My Love is Your Love":
"When You Believe" with Mariah Carey, "Heartbreak Hotel,"
"It's Not Right But It's Okay," and her previous Top 10 hit
with the title track. Now surprise- here's the most immediate single from
her now multi-platinum set, a song that has most-added stamped all over
it.
Written by the ultimate pop/R&B scribe of the '90's, Diane Warren, this
gorgeous ballad will take fans old and new to that sacred territory that
Whitney established back in the years of classics like "Saving All
My Love For You" and "All The Man That I Need." But make
no mistake; the Houston of today is a fully seasoned, well-traveled Diva,
leaving the wannabes in scattered remains with this spine-chilling performance.
You'll be throwing your hands in the air over the wisdom she's gained
in this tale of the strong woman who's breaking bad with her lessons about
heartbreak. Producer/arranger David Foster, meanwhile, puts forth all
that he's learned in the past two decades with a forceful instrumental
package that borrows from his days of commandeering the horns-heavy Chicago
through its comeback in the early '80's. The three together- Houston,
Warren, and Foster-simply can't miss in this stellar effort that brings
together the best of their talents. It all adds up to a certain No. 1
that will fill hearts, enrapture ears, captivate Top 40 and R&B radio
and leave remaining detractors clamoring for their copies of this deep,
forward-stepping album. Bravo.
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