Songs of the Day- Whitney Houston “One of Those Days” and “For the Love of You”

Today we have a double spin/treat for you. Several of Whitney’s singles were actually covers, but Whitney was such an amazing artist that you would have thought the singles were her original songs. “One of Those Days” is one of those tracks that is so breezy and melodic that it immediately mentally transports you to the very places Whitney describes in the lyrics,

One of those days

When you’re cruisin’ in your car

And at night you see the stars

And it’s warm outside and beautiful

Even though Whitney was/is a legend herself, she was still humble enough to make sure to spotlight the original artists in her video by singing “Mr. Biggs is in the background, The Isley Brothers Gonna Hold It Down“.

While “One of Those Days” wove elements of “Between the Sheets” in with original lyrics, “For the Love of You” is a full on Isley remake. Although I absolutely love the original Isley version, there is something uniquely crisp and refreshing about Whitney’s version. Enjoy……

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Tags: Artist of the Month, For the Love of You, Isley Brothers, One Of Those Days, Whitney Houston

Soul Sister is a truly passionate about her music. The right song can instantly uplift her mood to turn a not so great day into a party. Her passion for music has also caused her to verbally come to the defense of some of her favorite artists. Don't worry- it was a peaceful defense, and the transgressors were uninjured. The love of music has led to the wonderful opportunity to share her thoughts with the Grown Folks Music family. When not blogging, Soul Sister is either engrossed in a book, discovering new music or revisiting classic music. Even though her vast cd collection spans decades, the music of the 1990's holds a special place in her heart. She resides in the Southern US.

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Songs of the Day- Whitney Houston “One of Those Days” and “For the Love of You”

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