Whitney Houston
I am offended by the words of people who are so cavalier about the death of the great Whitney Houston. Statements like: “waste of talent,” “I don’t feel sorry for her” and “she blew it” shock and sicken me. It’s as if they have no compassion and seemingly revel in the demise of others. No, I did not know her personally, but as an artist and most certainly as a singer, I feel a certain kinship with the Whitney’s and the Amy’s (Winehouse) of our world. Whitney’s voice was tremendous and her gift literally touched the world. Ask any of the singers who were inspired by her great talent!
I am grateful for her gifts. And I am fortunate that I got to experience them while she was here amongst us. I am happy to celebrate her achievements and her beauty. To hell with the rest. What’s the point? Personal demons – I got ‘em too. I don’t want anybody focusing on that shit when there is so much more to discuss. It doesn’t make me feel good to dwell on that other crap. Does it make these detractors feel better to dwell on the negative? It makes me wonder …
There were people who cared about her because of her gift. They hoped for her recovery and wished that she would reclaim her peace. Whitney was a star. Becoming a star is a miracle. Maintaining that status is a miracle. Making miracles can’t be easy. Just being a regular joe comes with its own brand of crazy. Ya feel me? Have a heart!
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A great thought Lynne… yes, I’ve been just thinking about her music, and how we can’t see more of it. I hope they finished her upcoming movie “Sparkles” I think it’s called. So sad..
1 Adrienne Williams | Web Manager said this (February 12, 2012 at 4:51 pm)
Thanks A. I believe “Sparkle” is slated for release. It’s a remake of the film made in the 70′s. Aretha Franklin sang the soundtrack back then and I had it on vinyl!!
2 Lynne said this (February 12, 2012 at 5:11 pm)
I totally agree—We cannot even fathom what kind of pain she was in..anxiety,doubt, whatever. Unless we walk in dem shoes, we cannnot judge. I am so sorry another star has succumbed to drug usage but let’s just focus on the pain that 18 year old girl is feeling without her mama. I get that. She sang like an angel.
3 rose said this (February 12, 2012 at 5:59 pm)
Exactly! I just read a report that she was admitted to the hospital late Saturday night. Poor baby.
4 Lynne said this (February 12, 2012 at 6:44 pm)
Aloha Lynne – Without getting too analytical, this seems to be a sad offshoot of our worship of celebrity and things of the flesh in general. No human is perfect and none of us have the right to sit in judgement of others. The sadder and emptier one is, the more one turns outward to avoid looking inward. (Note: I would suggest use of more elegant adjectives to strengthen your point.) Aloha, Scott
5 manele said this (February 13, 2012 at 4:00 am)
There is definitely a broader issue here but I chose not to explore it. It was a casual personal statement and I chose to go into the vernacular to keep it light – to keep it real – and speak to the heart of the matter. I didn’t want to intellectualize it. I assume that’s what you are referring to when you said “use more elegant adjectives” Thanks for commenting.
6 Lynne said this (February 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm)