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You can say what you want about her personal life, but she had a one of a kind powerful voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=RPtScJKtpos&NR=1
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Oh, she could sing alright! May she RIP.
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Powerful voice and reasonably good actress stilled by prescription drugs, just a sad ending. Sure made for a sombre mood last night backstage at the Grammys.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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The talented ones always end badly.
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So, I guess she finally kicked the crack habit.
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You could say she beat Bobby Brown to death
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Too soon!  
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You can say what you want about her personal life, but she had a one of a kind powerful voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=RPtScJKtpos&NR=1
Yep Paul, the absolute most thrilling rendition of our national anthem I've ever heard.
(...it's a shame that voice is now gone for good, alright)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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You could say she beat Bobby Brown to death
Yeah Dave, good point.
My wife Judie made an interesting comment this morning about this. She said because Whitney probably didn't start doing drugs until she met Bobby Brown, and because she seems to have gotten even more dragged down by them than he now appears to be, it reminded Judie of the same dynamics in the 1962 Jack Lemmon/Lee Remick movie about a married couple of alcoholics, "The Days of Wine and Roses".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Days_of_Wine_and_Roses_%28film%29
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Watching the news you'd think she was a great philanthropist, or statesman, etc., who was struck down by an assassin.
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Well Chet...welcome to "The Late 20th/Early 21st Century Cult of Celebrity", ol' buddy!  (...24/7 since the advent of cable news, especially!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Watching the news you'd think she was a great philanthropist, or statesman, etc., who was struck down by an assassin.
it is a strange phenomenon, isn't it?
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...and, by the way, Dolly Parton wrote "I Will Always Love You" and, IMHO, the earlier version by Linda Ronstadt was better.
...and young Linda Ronstadt was even hotter (also IMHO).
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wouldn't even know that yesterday was Abe Lincolns birthday, would you. But then again, WHAT did he ever do for America, African-Americans, he never got a Grammy, did he? 
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That's a powerful message you posted there, Dave.
Live to love, love to live.
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Watching the news you'd think she was a great philanthropist, or statesman, etc., who was struck down by an assassin.
it is a strange phenomenon, isn't it?
Yep , Saw something along thoes linens on face book also.
I frankly never cared for her. I would rather morn a friends fathers death and another ones impending death than wast my time with her.
I saw her when she came to the USS Saratoga at the end of Desert Storm. What a bunch of BS, all for her image. she was a joke then too.
and speaking of being struck down by an assassin, Where were the Grammys for Darrell???? Now HE was shot down! all he got was a grammy nomination for "Im Broken" and they didnt even give it to him. The band was nominated 3 different times for best metal performance. ummm Jethro Tull won,,,,WTF Even today I still wonder WTF?
Mal: "Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun?{ref, Jayne} Man's lookin' to kill some folk. So really, it's his will y'all should worry about thwarting."
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Watching the news you'd think she was a great philanthropist, or statesman, etc., who was struck down by an assassin.
it is a strange phenomenon, isn't it?
Well ya see Dave, it's like this: If those poor folks in the picture on the right lived above a vast reserve of crude oil, then I'M SURE we Americans would be MORE than happy to go over there and "help 'em out"!!! 
(...we've done that BEFORE, ya know...IN FACT, fairly RECENTLY!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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...and, by the way, Dolly Parton wrote "I Will Always Love You" and, IMHO, the earlier version by Linda Ronstadt was better.
...and young Linda Ronstadt was even hotter (also IMHO).
You hit that one pretty darn good. 3 registers and 3 octaves for Whitney I figure. A full 4 and 4 for Ronstadt. Lauper and Freddie Mercury levels of singing.
But, there is always a but The clarity of her voice was simply amazing! After the anthem discussion I went and listened to her version. Whoah! That lady could sing and had the stamina to hang on those long notes without breaking down.
I wonder why so many gifted people are such a mess. Is it the fame or are they just not hitting on the right cylinders due to some sort of short circuit that also caused the talent?
If you ever want to hear another big range singer listen to Cyndi Lauper do the Gene Pitney "I'm gonna be strong"
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WHICH, kinda reminds me of the late great(and EXTREMELY twisted) comic Stan Kinnison and one of his best known comedy routines about this very issue... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7ehccspao&feature=related(...yeah, I know it's sick, but c'mon now, ya gotta admit it's funny!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I wonder why so many gifted people are such a mess. Is it the fame or are they just not hitting on the right cylinders due to some sort of short circuit that also caused the talent?
Well, I certainly don't wish to speak for EVERYONE with talent Ron, BUT I've always thought all MY "talent" all stems MORE from a leaky exhaust valve than it ever did from any unsorted electrical issues!!!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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You had me at "Stan Kinnison" It's sad, we've all known people who walk the razors edge with drugs or alcohol. It always ends badly. It's also sad that some ruling classes use starvation as a weapon. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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Oh ok we all are well aware of your CDI issues. Or is that OCD? 
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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the whole "tragedy" may lead one to wonder if maybe the way to San Jose was through Ms. Houston? Idunno.
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The second one, Ron!!! BUT, my whole OCD problem was fixed YEARS ago once I found ProCom was makin' a fix for THAT at HALF the cost of what my local Mental Health Clinic was chargin' people!!!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I thought Sam Kinison's brother's name was Bill, not Stan.
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+1. She surely could sing,and had some great songs!
Dinosaur.
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"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
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I often wonder at the self destructiveness of those who have it all. I'm sure we could all speculate on what it is they are missing in their lives that causes their self destruction but it is obvious that fame and fortune do not bring happiness.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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I can see where they get to feeling all alone. Not sure if those around them like them or their fame and fortune only. I know for me its horrible sometimes with all the young girls begging me to take them home, wanting to touch me or get a bit of my hair. It gets old. They just can't help but thrill to the sight of my rippling biceps I guess.  But I try to be strong.
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frankly, if its one or millions its all bad/sad for the same reasons.
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Almost all of them suffer from some sort of insecurity and the sycophants that surround them enable the self destructive behavior. Seen it. Been there. Not pretty.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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You had me at "Stan Kinnison"
OOPS! I can't believe I called him "Stan"! 
Was probably subconsciously thinkin' of Stan Kenton when I typed that!
(...seein' as how like Whitney, he was a music great too, eh Jack..err MAC?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Dead is Whack!"
- Whitney Houston
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. - Will Rogers
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Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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I often wonder at the self destructiveness of those who have it all. I'm sure we could all speculate on what it is they are missing in their lives that causes their self destruction but it is obvious that fame and fortune do not bring happiness. [/quote-]
My experience is that there are two kinds of people who crash and burn. There are talented people who have every thing going for them. They always push the envelope and are arrogant enough to believe they can always pull out of the dive. They will always get their sh-t together tomorrow. Then there are those who achieve success, but never believe they deserve it.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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I heard today that she is still dead.........
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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I heard today that she is still dead.........
Ya know Pat, that joke ALWAYS works much better when it's in reference to somebody who had been lingering on their deathbed for months and months!
(...in other words, does the name "Generalissimo Francisco Franco" ring a bell?)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Watching the news you'd think she was a great philanthropist, or statesman, etc., who was struck down by an assassin.
My post on facebook:
Ride like you mean it.
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That picture says it all. Thank you to all who have served and given your all. Your country is eternally grateful.
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Who gives a rats a$$ about stupid Whitney whatsherface? Not this guy. 
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
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