You know Whitney Houston must have had some really deep love for them because during this time she was at the top of the charts and yet she still did background vocals.....that takes humility and love.
I think in his book he wrote after Whitney passing, She would beg to sang background for them. She even considered putting her career aside to go on tour with them. You know Clive wasn't having that. BeBe and CeCe , talked about how down to earth she was. If she knew they were singing somewhere and she could get to them she would. They had a very special bond between them.I think she was closer to them than she was her own siblings. You should read the book. That Whitney was something else.
Yup, even om their tour. She was truly like their sister back there with their real little sisters Angie and Debbie. This is definitely who Whitney really was.
Mariah did as well. Twice that I know off. She sang backup on her backup singer's first single (Trey Lorenz- Someone to Hold) and on Babyface- Everytime I Close My Eyes. Not taking anything away from Whitney, just saying (in case you wanted to know)
even as a back-up Singer, you could see Whitney Houston's strenght, stage presence and poise, just look at her....she had "that kind of somenthing", that made you cannot help looking at her....wow.....
Ehh Whitney can really sing higher and as u really listen u hear Whitney singing higher than cece but there’s a limit she’s singing because she can actually sing higher than that 💯💖
@@direfranchement music isn’t secular . A beat can’t make somebody want to kill or have sex . It’s the lyrics… Bebe and Cece never sang or encouraged people to do anything besides worship and love . Literally
When she hits the VOICE CRYING, YOUNG PEOPLE DYING part on Hold Up the Light, I just lose it. She was able to sing background because she was the best singer of that generation. When you have it like THAT, you can play the background from time to time. Everybody knew her position. I wish I could sing like her. R.I.P.
***** This is what you call ANOINTED! Lol people who are talented beyond measure can't get passed that. You can be talented and NOT anointed and it won't get you as far. But you are absolutely correct these 3 are incomparable
"Voices crying young people dying" That Part sounded like an Angel from Heaven sung It... it sent chills thru you... She was unbelievably talented gifted and Blessed...
I know Whitney and CeCe would practice runs together. They had to. They sound so much alike. Just close your eyes. You can hear each other in their unique singing! God is good.
I remember staying up late and watching this performance. I was 10yrs old. I'm so glad I grew up during that period. The level of level of artistry we saw on television from Black artists was so high.
At this point, Whitney Houston had an unprecedented 7 consecutive number ones on Hot 100, the biggest selling debut album of all-time, the only album by a female artist to debut at number one and still decided to step back for her friends and do background vocals. Hats off
No , it was not the best album of all time because there was Michael Jackson's Thriller, which was and still is the best-selling album of all time. But Whitney was the top female artist, yes.
@@sipnog3528 Honestly idk if you can't read or you're just blatantly a fucking idiot but the person did say "by a female artist" And vocally Whitney Houston is the best & top artist of all time while Aretha being her only peers they are both top vocalist. Elvis and MJ are men in their own league as Aretha and Whitney
Whitney was a huge star and decided to sing back up for her friends. That's what you call humble. Talent, undeniable. Voice, unbeatable. We miss you, Whitney. ❤️
Look how happy Whitney was singing background for her friends. Bebe told a story that Whitney actually sing lead with him when Cece had to leave your and go him to be with her children. Now that is sacrifice, no matter what is said about her she was selfless. Also sold out in Africa (120,000)+ all the money went to an African charity! Greatness!
maurice chapman yeah. I have read that book "The Whitney I knew, she even told, that whitney also do back up singing on their concerts" that's how passionate whitney is when it comes to singing. ❤️
whitneys part in 5:32-5:48 was so incredible... I couldn't even imagine till I saw that the first time a few years ago, that someone could sing so perfectly. that high range and flawless without any effort...
thank you!!...lots of old school people sang background for each other with no problem, Luther, Patti, etc. Not about Ego...if ur secure in your talent it should not matter
So true, so true. It wasn't about money or prestige. The Winans made this fact known during Whitney's funeral. It wasn't about ego...even when Clive Davis "would be mad" about her doing things like this, she did it anyway, because of her love for people and her closeness to this family! God is good!!!!
Both have powerful voices but I honestly don't think they sound alike. Whitney has a very unique voice and sound. Her voice sounds celestial to me. Cece is a very powerful singer. There are certain tones in her voice that do sound "similar" to Whitney's but all in all they sound different to me. Whitney has a more clear, crisp sound. Cece's doesn't have as much treble in her voice as Whitney. Together tho, I do feel that they are a power house but I really don't like to compare them. In my opinion, Whitney is in a class all on her own. She just has that talent that stands out above all others. Watching this video makes me so emotional because this is the Whitney that she truly was. She could hit those high notes so easily and they were strong and clear and right on point with such excitement in her voice. Gosh, I miss her. If her voice would've held up and if she would've still been living, she would have put Mariah Carey to shame and that's a big statement because Mariah Carey is my favorite singer. Oh, and Bebe - he's just an awesome male singer. So much passion in his voice and I love the "grunt" in his voice and how he uses it so cleverly in all the right places. It's hard to stand out and sound good next to such powerful female singers and he stands out well even tho he doesn't sing really high. He just knows how to sing with females and he knows how to sing in general. All 3 of these performers are just outstanding top of the line singers in their own way.
CeCe & Whitney both are my all time favorite! But even Whitney said in a interview she took a few keys and runs from CeCe. Ultimately they both are unstoppable!
CeCe & BeBe are gospel royalty in our community. I think Whitney really wanted the spiritual strength that exude from the Winans family and their dedication to gospel music and it’s message. They showed us all that gospel music does not have to be boring and you can still provide a positive message to the world. Whitney did these collaborations despite her label. Whenever I watch this video I tear up because they were so good together and could have done so much more. Please note that CeCe took care of her voice and still sounds the same!! Gotta take care of your gifts!
*Whitney's voice is ASTONISHING & UNMATCHED, as well as MESMERIZING.....The power, the tone, the resonance, the vocal agility & stamina, the clarity, the Operatic head notes....She is TRUELY the GREATEST FEMALE SINGER ever*
The more I watch, Whitney only wanted to sing background. And sing for God. She learned from the best...her Mom. Had no idea she would become the star she was. It was too much. I cannot imagine that pressure. But thankful for her gift. And for her impeccable taste. Love Bebe and Cece!
My favorite part is when Whitney said “let’s do it.” And Cece echoed her! Haha. You can tell they were having a great time up there and it really shows their friendship.
POWERFUL performance. Natural-bone raw talent!!! Cece's head voice sounds so similar to Whitney's I couldn't even tell who was who at certain points! As for Bebe, he's a hybrid of Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass... ;-)
Wow! Whitneys voice is pure heaven. When you hear her voice is like bing next to GOD! God, thank you for allowing us to hear a voice like Whitney's WOW!
The pressure from the world wanting her to be the biggest star known to man, led to her downfall. Drugs played a part but all that touring back to back and always singing in her head voice with no sufficient rest period, led her to lose THE VOICE. Even though she still could sing very well in the end, no one wanted to hear 2009 Whitney they wanted 1989 Whitney. I still love her all the same...
Not only that, but the voice placement, the diction, the resonance, how natural and effortless it sounds. During the last moments of the song, when they are both answering back to each other "just a little bit higher", notice how Whitney's voice is like thunder, resonating effortlessly and with a perfect diction. This is so much more precise than Cece singing the same part. This is the difference between a very good singer and an amazing/gifted singer. Devil is in the details.
+theoneandonly2503 Please, please, please respect all these singers. EACH is/was excellent in their own right. It is NOT a competition. They're having sooooo much fun -- musically and spiritually. This was their emotional and spiritual relationship with each other. No need to berate anyone. If you have a preference, fine. But please be respectful of all and in keeping with the spirit of the song and its message and performance. Thank you.
5:33 I don’t know how she does to sound so heavenly and powerful and not sounding a bit sharp when she’s hitting really high notes. She could hit effortless soprano notes and keep her thick powerful voice at the same time like it’s nothing. Never seen before or after her. It almost sounds like a studio/mixed voice, soooo perfect sounding. Whitney’s voice was like wind and Cece like fire. They sounded really great together and similar in this era. Can’t believe it was 1989 cause that’s a different voice from IYBT era a year later. Bebe’s voice just outta this world. 7:18 he’s manifesting the holy spirit in him. What a trio.
Whitney, BeBe & CeCe shared a special bond. Whitney is the only female singer who even had an edge on CeCe Winans when she was at her peak, IMO. 2 of the best to ever do it. This video always gives me chills.
Love Bebe and Cece forever! There was NOTHING like Whitney in her prime! Add to that she was an EXPERT background singer having sung with her mom on the scene since the late 70s
Oh my goodness. How come I would only get to see this performance of hers after all these years?? Her voice pierces to every inch of me. It's really amazing! Actually during this time ,around 1989 to 1990 her live performances during this period are just out of this world. Her Nelson Mandela Concert, her version of that's whats friends are for with Luther, Stevie and Dionne, her Arista Anniversary performance of Greatest love of all, and a lot more falls to this era. To me , this era is her prime. Her delivery, emotion and her voice is just so pristine. It's evident on her live performances. God bless her. We miss you Nippy!!!!
I loved their true friendship. They were always well blended. Cee Cee nor Whitney never outsing each other. They were a perfect blend!! I always love Cee Cee & Whitney❤
I'm sure booking agents jumped at the chance to have Whitney on their shows and in their venues. Angel Whitney new exactly what she was doing for her friends! The world didn't deserve her, now she's leading the celestial choir! 💓🙏🏽
Yeees .... She was that girl....who will put her height of her career aside & let the spot light shine on her friends 🎉 I always have Whitney her flower 🌹 and God bless the Winans luv them too .. ..
What a beautiful song, such beautiful voices, so many beautiful faces in the crowd. Just a beautiful moment in time. Sheeeesh what I wouldn’t give to go back & stay there 🥹
Those riffs and runs. It is just insane! She was just having fun. And then they where saying she sounded to white? What the FUCK does that mean. She is the Queen!
2:16 So beautiful to see nippy in that moment, look at how intently she’s watching Bebe, making sure that everything is perfect for them and their big night. And in that moment, I can see her !!!! just REALLY SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING Because not even 30 seconds later if you listen around 2:45 when cece hits a certain note Whitney says “sing girl sing and If you ever wonder what kind of person she was you can see it right there at that time.❤❤❤❤❤❤😢 MISS U NIPPY😂
I love!!! love!!!! this song by BeBe Cece Winans. Love!!! that Whitney Houston and the other winans sisters are background singers on this song. Love!!! this video.
I had fallen asleep on the couch while watching t.v. They started singing this song on the Arsenio Hall show. It sounded so beautiful, I thought I was dreaming. I woke up and realized they were really singing and was even more surprised to see Whitney Houston singing background vocals. I will never forget this performance.
You know Whitney Houston must have had some really deep love for them because during this time she was at the top of the charts and yet she still did background vocals.....that takes humility and love.
AMEN
Agreed!!
More importantly she had love for God...which showed in her love for BeBe and CeCe.
Boom..'nuf said. The truth has been spoken! Love this performance. Missing the greatest voice of all...RIP, Nippy.
I think in his book he wrote after Whitney passing, She would beg to sang background for them. She even considered putting her career aside to go on tour with them. You know Clive wasn't having that. BeBe and CeCe , talked about how down to earth she was. If she knew they were singing somewhere and she could get to them she would. They had a very special bond between them.I think she was closer to them than she was her own siblings. You should read the book. That Whitney was something else.
Whitney had that power in her voice and was able to sing without straining. You can see she's just having fun.
Whitney sang back up for her close friends and didn't even care. . I love them simply amazing
This is who she was "for real"
Right and she always have said she would sing back up so Bebe and Cece can get noticed more.. a real friend
A humble queen
Yup, even om their tour. She was truly like their sister back there with their real little sisters Angie and Debbie. This is definitely who Whitney really was.
How it should be God's Ways Ñot Ours!
I just noticed the glow on Whitney's face listening to her friends sing.
Just priceless.
Just gorgeous!!!❤❤❤
Her encouraging CeCe to "sang girl!" around 2:55 is absolutely priceless.
Bebe and Cece are truly something special. Cece's voice went so well with Whitney's voice. Bebe has one of the best male tones.
Bebe’s voice is pure gold!
They are so anointed and God he blessed them with these beautiful voices ❤
@@GreasyBaconManI love Bebe's voice
How many famous singers do you see willing to sing background? I cant think of any Whitney was pure class.
+jcam bngfde What Humilty!!!
+Jason Charles Exactly. That put a big ole smile on my face. And that voice. Lord have mercy!!!!
#facts they're all about themselves....class act
Mariah did as well. Twice that I know off. She sang backup on her backup singer's first single (Trey Lorenz- Someone to Hold) and on Babyface- Everytime I Close My Eyes. Not taking anything away from Whitney, just saying (in case you wanted to know)
Yup
even as a back-up Singer, you could see Whitney Houston's strenght, stage presence and poise, just look at her....she had "that kind of somenthing", that made you cannot help looking at her....wow.....
The only person that could stand on the same stage with Whitney is Cece. Period, point blank.
AriWonder Whitney just made it look easier than Cece.
Absolutely!
Ehh Whitney can really sing higher and as u really listen u hear Whitney singing higher than cece but there’s a limit she’s singing because she can actually sing higher than that 💯💖
KR you in a it's up in the iiii
You are a Ed uuiiii I'm in yet iio
The fact that BeBe and CeCe Winans never sang secular music says something. They knew how to lift the Savior up. Glory
Their music was just secular music with gospel lyrics.
@@direfranchementthen that makes it not secular …
@@ciaraaaa3863 Not really.
@@direfranchement music isn’t secular . A beat can’t make somebody want to kill or have sex . It’s the lyrics… Bebe and Cece never sang or encouraged people to do anything besides worship and love . Literally
Amen
So y’all gonna ignore how good Bebe sounded in this clip lol
This was a great performance
Charles Coleman - Agreed!!
He always does
How can I???? Cece ate this UP!!
Nobody ignored any of them.
BeBe and CeCe never miss, honestly.
Boy that was Whitney was at the top of game, with that voice like an angel, style, beauty and class
When she hits the VOICE CRYING, YOUNG PEOPLE DYING part on Hold Up the Light, I just lose it. She was able to sing background because she was the best singer of that generation. When you have it like THAT, you can play the background from time to time. Everybody knew her position. I wish I could sing like her. R.I.P.
Its so effortless, Shes like: bitch im here and this is how its done!
best singer ever
***** This is what you call ANOINTED! Lol people who are talented beyond measure can't get passed that. You can be talented and NOT anointed and it won't get you as far. But you are absolutely correct these 3 are incomparable
+henry Perfect comment :)
"Voices crying young people dying" That Part sounded like an Angel from Heaven sung It... it sent chills thru you... She was unbelievably talented gifted and Blessed...
I know Whitney and CeCe would practice runs together. They had to. They sound so much alike. Just close your eyes. You can hear each other in their unique singing! God is good.
I had to actually watch this to see who was singing. They are vocal twins
@@Jay2k2323 Yes the BEST comment Whitney & Cece vocal twins I ❤ that it was so true
I remember staying up late and watching this performance. I was 10yrs old. I'm so glad I grew up during that period. The level of level of artistry we saw on television from Black artists was so high.
Free Man AGREED
Exactly!❤️❤️❤️
At this point, Whitney Houston had an unprecedented 7 consecutive number ones on Hot 100, the biggest selling debut album of all-time, the only album by a female artist to debut at number one and still decided to step back for her friends and do background vocals. Hats off
No , it was not the best album of all time because there was Michael Jackson's Thriller, which was and still is the best-selling album of all time.
But Whitney was the top female artist, yes.
@@sipnog3528 Honestly idk if you can't read or you're just blatantly a fucking idiot but the person did say "by a female artist"
And vocally Whitney Houston is the best & top artist of all time while Aretha being her only peers they are both top vocalist.
Elvis and MJ are men in their own league as Aretha and Whitney
@@sipnog3528biggest selling debut of all time. I don't think Michael's Thriller was his debut album
@@sipnog3528debut* read!
Ain’t nobody gone say nothing ‘bout that unison and harmony at 2:41 with Whitney and CeCe?! 🙌🏾😩 killed it!
I know it, it’s crazy good!!
Did you see their Count on Me and Bridge Over Troubled water videos. If not, good luck telling them apart
@@teefinerbee2450definitely sound alike on “Count On Me” 😍
@@GreasyBaconManYES! 🙌🏾
Whitney was a huge star and decided to sing back up for her friends. That's what you call humble. Talent, undeniable. Voice, unbeatable. We miss you, Whitney. ❤️
Look how happy Whitney was singing background for her friends. Bebe told a story that Whitney actually sing lead with him when Cece had to leave your and go him to be with her children. Now that is sacrifice, no matter what is said about her she was selfless. Also sold out in Africa (120,000)+ all the money went to an African charity! Greatness!
+maurice chapman Thank you for sharing this loving message with us. They all loved each other as family.
maurice chapman yeah. I have read that book "The Whitney I knew, she even told, that whitney also do back up singing on their concerts" that's how passionate whitney is when it comes to singing. ❤️
maurice chapman and how much love she has for her brother and sister. 💕
Maurice you are wright a TRUE FRIEND and a beautiful niece who couldn't live life without her mom so sad😂
It’s a JESUS thing!
whitneys part in 5:32-5:48 was so incredible... I couldn't even imagine till I saw that the first time a few years ago, that someone could sing so perfectly. that high range and flawless without any effort...
giacomo1308 she sang in the soprano tessitura without difficulty.
@@whitneyhoustonstan2472 Dont let the mezzo soprano theorists hear u say that
Hold up the light needs to be the current theme song for our nation!
So true
INDEED!
Nippy was a great woman to be such a Super Star and sing back ground for her friends is admirable.She was a real genuine human being.Glory to God.
To The R&B Divas of L.A.: The Voice sang background when she was number 1!
thank you!!...lots of old school people sang background for each other with no problem, Luther, Patti, etc. Not about Ego...if ur secure in your talent it should not matter
a testimony to her humility.. she sung background for them in the height in success
So true, so true. It wasn't about money or prestige. The Winans made this fact known during Whitney's funeral. It wasn't about ego...even when Clive Davis "would be mad" about her doing things like this, she did it anyway, because of her love for people and her closeness to this family! God is good!!!!
Yes he is.. and humility remained in her spirit until the end..
+Jason Charles #facts
Cece and Whitney sound sooo much alike
Facts!
Chile, Whitney Houston fans love saying that they didn't
Both have powerful voices but I honestly don't think they sound alike. Whitney has a very unique voice and sound. Her voice sounds celestial to me. Cece is a very powerful singer. There are certain tones in her voice that do sound "similar" to Whitney's but all in all they sound different to me. Whitney has a more clear, crisp sound. Cece's doesn't have as much treble in her voice as Whitney. Together tho, I do feel that they are a power house but I really don't like to compare them. In my opinion, Whitney is in a class all on her own. She just has that talent that stands out above all others. Watching this video makes me so emotional because this is the Whitney that she truly was. She could hit those high notes so easily and they were strong and clear and right on point with such excitement in her voice. Gosh, I miss her. If her voice would've held up and if she would've still been living, she would have put Mariah Carey to shame and that's a big statement because Mariah Carey is my favorite singer. Oh, and Bebe - he's just an awesome male singer. So much passion in his voice and I love the "grunt" in his voice and how he uses it so cleverly in all the right places. It's hard to stand out and sound good next to such powerful female singers and he stands out well even tho he doesn't sing really high. He just knows how to sing with females and he knows how to sing in general. All 3 of these performers are just outstanding top of the line singers in their own way.
@@JaySmith-mz7vg Because they dont….. Whitneys tone is clearer and her voice is way higherr
@@DearGodHaveMercy Lol What. Whitney already put mariah to shame wtfff
CeCe & Whitney both are my all time favorite! But even Whitney said in a interview she took a few keys and runs from CeCe. Ultimately they both are unstoppable!
Whitney was a BEAUTY!
THIS IS PURE ANOINTING FROM GOD! POINT BLANK!!!!! WHITNEY @ 6:07 THO!!!!!!!
CeCe & BeBe are gospel royalty in our community. I think Whitney really wanted the spiritual strength that exude from the Winans family and their dedication to gospel music and it’s message. They showed us all that gospel music does not have to be boring and you can still provide a positive message to the world. Whitney did these collaborations despite her label. Whenever I watch this video I tear up because they were so good together and could have done so much more.
Please note that CeCe took care of her voice and still sounds the same!! Gotta take care of your gifts!
AMEN!!
Whitney's family was gospel royalty as well.
Whitney Houston had it baby that and more stop playing
@@quarmainestephenson8403 Whitney didn’t sing gospel as a whole but pop music for the most part as the Winans continued to sing Christian music.
@@GreasyBaconMan Whitney is Gospel and you can never take that from her
The uniqueness of Whitney's vocal riffs and run...
Whitney Houston.... A Masterclass in singing. and that incredible voice.
At the height of her career she's singing background for her close friends. Wow! Real friendship
*Whitney's voice is ASTONISHING & UNMATCHED, as well as MESMERIZING.....The power, the tone, the resonance, the vocal agility & stamina, the clarity, the Operatic head notes....She is TRUELY the GREATEST FEMALE SINGER ever*
That part
The more I watch, Whitney only wanted to sing background. And sing for God. She learned from the best...her Mom. Had no idea she would become the star she was. It was too much. I cannot imagine that pressure. But thankful for her gift. And for her impeccable taste. Love Bebe and Cece!
+Derek Jones Amen Derek Jones... Amen.
Look up the Lisa Fischer story. She had it all n let it go for sanity but she still a little cray cray n sings bgv
conscut lmllll, so you saying she gave it up for nothing if shes still cray!? lol
Nah Whitney knew she was gonna be a superstar, I believe that, look who she was surrounded by
My favorite part is when Whitney said “let’s do it.” And Cece echoed her! Haha. You can tell they were having a great time up there and it really shows their friendship.
her mama is the queen of background singers
POWERFUL performance. Natural-bone raw talent!!! Cece's head voice sounds so similar to Whitney's I couldn't even tell who was who at certain points! As for Bebe, he's a hybrid of Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass... ;-)
Now that's facts!
ABSOLUTELY 💯 YESSSSSSSS THEY DO DO SOUNDS LIKE 👍
Yesss everything you said is 💯
It has to be said that Bebe Winans is one of the most splendid male voices ever, right up there with Luther. Silky smooth richness.
Marvin can sing too
Dang!! Such a loss for all of us #Whitney She should have kept CeCe as a best friend. She'd might still be here :(
Musik216
We lost her years before she actually died.
Whitney's voice was pitch perfect. The epitome of what a female sound that's perfected sounds like. Holy fuckkkk
Wow! Whitneys voice is pure heaven. When you hear her voice is like bing next to GOD! God, thank you for allowing us to hear a voice like Whitney's WOW!
I HAD an eargasm👂@ the 6:06 mark!! COME ON WHITNEY!! 🙌🙌
CeCe's range is truly amazing for an alto.
I really don't think she's alto
Whitney is singing phrasing sustained in those high notes like it is NOTHING!!! And at that tempo!!! This woman is unmatched and no one compares.
Lol i wish they did an album in '89 as a trio.
+Chris Coyne You can get it on Amazon as MP3s. Fabulous recording. I have loved all the songs since it first came out.
These are the voices I grew up listening to and still carry them in my soul ✨🫶🏽
2:54 whitney was really digging that last note hunnie...Yaaasssss
The pressure from the world wanting her to be the biggest star known to man, led to her downfall. Drugs played a part but all that touring back to back and always singing in her head voice with no sufficient rest period, led her to lose THE VOICE. Even though she still could sing very well in the end, no one wanted to hear 2009 Whitney they wanted 1989 Whitney. I still love her all the same...
Cede Winans is the only singer that was in the same league as Whitney.
Antonio Johnson No she was not lol. Love Cece but this performance makes it even more obvious.
The difference is that you can hear where CeCe's limits are vs Whitney being limitless.
Not only that, but the voice placement, the diction, the resonance, how natural and effortless it sounds. During the last moments of the song, when they are both answering back to each other "just a little bit higher", notice how Whitney's voice is like thunder, resonating effortlessly and with a perfect diction. This is so much more precise than Cece singing the same part. This is the difference between a very good singer and an amazing/gifted singer. Devil is in the details.
theoneandonly2503 What I was trying to say with much less knowledge.Lol
+theoneandonly2503 Please, please, please respect all these singers. EACH is/was excellent in their own right. It is NOT a competition. They're having sooooo much fun -- musically and spiritually. This was their emotional and spiritual relationship with each other. No need to berate anyone. If you have a preference, fine. But please be respectful of all and in keeping with the spirit of the song and its message and performance. Thank you.
Whitney doing that run in 5:49 and Cece doing it right after. Ahhhh!!! They both sound alike!!
I'm surprised at Cece's voice at this time. So strong and powerful, I didn't know she could reach that high so comfortably 👌🏻👌🏻
any other better and most beautiful voices than Whitney and Cece still NOW?????? Anyone!!!!
Whitney and cece sing alike and have that same glow when they smile 💜
Its so cute to see her doing backup vocals!☆☆☆
#trueDIVA#
5:45 was a humble little reminder of who she was and what her voice was capable of.
Whitney had the voice and beauty. She was so confident here and sung so effortlessly. I miss her and I never met her!
Smh, how can 37 people dislike this! Y'all better sing with the gift/anointing that God gave you! Hallelujah!!
5:33 I don’t know how she does to sound so heavenly and powerful and not sounding a bit sharp when she’s hitting really high notes. She could hit effortless soprano notes and keep her thick powerful voice at the same time like it’s nothing. Never seen before or after her. It almost sounds like a studio/mixed voice, soooo perfect sounding. Whitney’s voice was like wind and Cece like fire. They sounded really great together and similar in this era. Can’t believe it was 1989 cause that’s a different voice from IYBT era a year later.
Bebe’s voice just outta this world. 7:18 he’s manifesting the holy spirit in him.
What a trio.
WHITNEYS A SPINTO SOPRANO
Whitney at her prime
True friends. She loved them and they loved her. In interviews they said she loved singing with them.
1:14 Whitney Houston is so beautiful that is amazing wow
Whitney, BeBe & CeCe shared a special bond. Whitney is the only female singer who even had an edge on CeCe Winans when she was at her peak, IMO. 2 of the best to ever do it. This video always gives me chills.
That guitar run at 5:32 when Whitney began to sing....! Wow!
Cece bebe and the late Whitney rock. Cece has the best stage presence i love ya shes a real women of god
That was too powerful!! Bebe, CeCe and Whitney. The world was never ready for that kind of power!!
❤️THIS, they wanted to break out in the holy dance. 🤣 WHOOO!!
Churching on Arsenio Hall show…this is SANGINGGGGGG!!!
Wow Whitney, amazing humble and beautiful.
Bebe's voice is so beautiful
Love Bebe and Cece forever! There was NOTHING like Whitney in her prime! Add to that she was an EXPERT background singer having sung with her mom on the scene since the late 70s
A gem a never knew existed ❤️🥹🥹 they really enjoyed this - just 3 church kids having fun
Oh my goodness. How come I would only get to see this performance of hers after all these years?? Her voice pierces to every inch of me. It's really amazing! Actually during this time ,around 1989 to 1990 her live performances during this period are just out of this world. Her Nelson Mandela Concert, her version of that's whats friends are for with Luther, Stevie and Dionne, her Arista Anniversary performance of Greatest love of all, and a lot more falls to this era. To me , this era is her prime. Her delivery, emotion and her voice is just so pristine. It's evident on her live performances. God bless her. We miss you Nippy!!!!
I loved their true friendship. They were always well blended. Cee Cee nor Whitney never outsing each other. They were a perfect blend!! I always love Cee Cee & Whitney❤
WHITNEY GOT ME IN HERE SHOUTIN!!!!
This is a show I knew nothing about, powerful, beautiful, love, faith, family. Great job y'all, I missed it back in the days. WOW
There is a real love of family between them and Whitney god bless her ❤️
Nippy was so tall haha and she could SANG
I'm sure booking agents jumped at the chance to have Whitney on their shows and in their venues. Angel Whitney new exactly what she was doing for her friends! The world didn't deserve her, now she's leading the celestial choir! 💓🙏🏽
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At 2:55 Whitney smackin that gum girl!! 😅😅
No matter what, she was always Nippy
Even in the background, Whitney still shines!
Whitney was getting it 😂🙌🙌👍
7:17 Cece is looking at Bebe Like, "now you better do it right""
Thanks for posting this! Knocked out some demons just by pushing play. 😁
There will not b another...effortlessly Whitney! Thee voice..let the church say amen!! Bebe Cece hold up y'all light.................
AMEN!
I'm lost without you Whitney💔
Yeees .... She was that girl....who will put her height of her career aside & let the spot light shine on her friends 🎉 I always have Whitney her flower 🌹 and God bless the Winans luv them too .. ..
Cece hands down she sang from the soul
Whew im in tears whitney with bebe and cece on that im lost without you !!!! Whooooo!!!
They sung tf out this song! Whoo! These 3 vocalists together are unmatched! #theVoice #legends #BeBeCeCe
The band started off to fast but Bebe, CeCe and Whitney just went with it.. so professional
That's real singing folks!! Not that auto tune stuff we hear now..🤨
I can't help but smile from ear to ear on "Hold Up The Light" :-D
What a beautiful song, such beautiful voices, so many beautiful faces in the crowd. Just a beautiful moment in time. Sheeeesh what I wouldn’t give to go back & stay there 🥹
I had forgotten all about this.... They were really friends - family in Christ.. I remember this.
Wow... Great memories
One of my favorite Bebe and Cece songs.
OMG this is so great on many levels. If a music makes you cry, there has to be something..
Those riffs and runs. It is just insane! She was just having fun. And then they where saying she sounded to white? What the FUCK does that mean. She is the Queen!
2:16 So beautiful to see nippy in that moment, look at how intently she’s watching Bebe, making sure that everything is perfect for them and their big night. And in that moment, I can see her !!!! just REALLY SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING Because not even 30 seconds later if you listen around 2:45 when cece hits a certain note Whitney says “sing girl sing and If you ever wonder what kind of person she was you can see it right there at that time.❤❤❤❤❤❤😢 MISS U NIPPY😂
I love this part to when BeBe nods to Whitney in respect and she acknowledges it back with a nod to him. Pure love and respect.
Just opening mouth and a river of sound and power from Whitney's voice. Miss you, our darling!
I love!!! love!!!! this song by BeBe Cece Winans. Love!!! that Whitney Houston and the other winans sisters are background singers on this song. Love!!! this video.
Look at Whitney!! effortless!!!!!greatest voice ever!!❤❤
I had fallen asleep on the couch while watching t.v. They started singing this song on the Arsenio Hall show. It sounded so beautiful, I thought I was dreaming. I woke up and realized they were really singing and was even more surprised to see Whitney Houston singing background vocals. I will never forget this performance.
Whitney, 😍😍