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    Whitney Houston’s ‘Like I Never Left’: Gem From ‘I Look To You’ Album

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    Whitney Houston "Like I Never Left" coverI have an ear for picking singles, so I was shocked that "Like I Never Left" from Whitney's 2009 comeback album, "I Look To You," didn't perform better on the charts. I love this song.

    The track produced by Akon is a feel good, summertime mid-tempo record that celebrates reviving a damaged relationship.

    Considering Houston had not released an album in seven years and had been in the news for her troubles, I thought this message would resonate with fans.

    Houston sings, "Did you ever wish you could get back something that you did in your past?" Later in the song she adds, "I want you to love me like I never left. I want you to hold me like I never left."

    In addition to the appealing music and comforting message, the tone of the song fits Houston's new voice. While I actually thought the songs on "I Look To You" complemented her huskier sound, "Like I Never Left" finds Houston in a comfortable space. The song does not involve any vocal runs that prompt comparisons to her earlier work. Her voice still sounds pleasant here.

    Houston was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday.

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    16 comments

    • NadidaM  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      Billy, I have to agree with you. I got up this morning and popped this CD in. Sang and danced all the way to work, repeated the same on the drive home. She left us with the best parts of herself and for that, Ms. Houston, this fan is FOREVER in your debt! I pray that you are finally at peace and whatever pain, suffering or heartbreak that came your way during this lifetime - will not follow you in the next.
    • Mrs. Sexy Burns  •  Columbus, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      R.I.P. Whitney Houston.....you are the Queen...I hope Its better for you in the heavens than it was here.....God Bless
    • kenneth d  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 months ago
      / Indeed, when the song first leaked (before the album was released), I was rooting for it to be a single. Heck, I would have been happy if she released "A song for you" (although that was clearly a nice album track) or "Salute" .. Forever in our hearts, Whitney!
    • Heather  •  Port Huron, Michigan  •  3 months ago
      I think some of the best lyrics of hers for this time are from Your Love Is My Love.
      If I should die this very day
      Don't cry, 'cause on Earth we weren't meant to stay
      And no matter what the people say
      I'll be waiting for you after the judgment day
    • Mary  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  3 months ago
      RIP the world well miss you Whitney Houston
    • Glenda  •  Inglewood, California  •  3 months ago
      I am a big fan of Whitney Houston and was sadden to hear about her death. I think she was truly trying to get her life back in order. I feel the cause of her death was she had a few drinks took her medication, got into the bathtub and fall asleep and drowned. I still can't believe this has happen.
    • Stryder  •  3 months ago
      May you rest in peace now beautiful soul.
    • tara  •  Austin, Texas  •  3 months ago
      WOW! i'm still in shock of this wonderful and graces person Whitney Houston. it makes you appreciate life even more, but here in the flesh is gone, but her spirit lives on more & more throu the people she loves with her family & friends and especialy her fans. i do wish that i had a chance to meet the pop & r&b original heart of gold. Luv always, Tara
    • Xavia  •  Kingston, Jamaica  •  3 months ago
      me love her.....YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY1-12 of 85
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      . ......Whitney Houston’s ‘Like I Never Left’: Gem From ‘I Look To You’ Album
    • Tasha  •  Placerville, California  •  3 months ago
      this is a great song
    • Britteny  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  3 months ago
      I Would like to say that Whitney Houston was an amazing singer. This was shockin when i heard the big news. REST IN PEACE MSS WHITNEY HOUSTON !!!!!!!!!!
    • Lynda B.  •  Little Rock, Arkansas  •  3 months ago
      Welcome back, Billy. God bless you. Your moral fiber was evident in the last piece I read
      right after Whitney died. She's with the Lord now. I believe He felt and saw her pain and wanted her at peace.
    • Imaculate  •  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania  •  3 months ago
      I look to you is one of ma best songs!!! too bad we will never see you again, you'll be missed Whitney!
    • Lory  •  3 months ago
      gone,yet you will never be forgotten; missed yes, but not by a few but alot......RIP Whitney, your music plays on in my heart and in my cd player...........you are loved
    • lucagirl  •  Birmingham, Alabama  •  3 months ago
      WH COULD HAVE BEEN THE GREATEST SINGER IN THIS GENERTION,,SHE HAD IT ALL, SHE PICKED THE WRONG #$%$ BUM B,B, TO DRAG HER DOWN TO HIS DRUGGED LEVEL,,,,,,,,SHE WAS ADDICTED HIM,,,,,,,AND WE DON'T GET THAT, THAT MAN IS............UGGLYYYYYYYYY, WHAT SHE SO IN HIM WAS SEX ADDICTION AND DRUGS,,,,THEY BOTH DESERVED EACH OTHER BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT GOING TO GO STRAIGHT, SHE LIKED BEING BAD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BOBBY B.. HAS THIS ON HIS SHOLDERS, TOO..........HE TOOK HER IN DRUG HELL...................NOW , WE HAD DEMI, THT OD ON DRUGS IN FRONT OF HER DAUGHTER, NOW WHITNEY IN FRONT OF HER DAUGHTER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THIS IS HOW SOME OF THE POOREST KIDS IN THE SLUMS ARE BEING RAISED,,,,,,,,,,,,THESE DRUGS HAVE TO STOP...................ALSO, IF SHE HAD A BABBY SITTER FOR A 50 YEAR OLD WOMAN THET WAS STANDING ON HER HANDS AND CUTTING HER LEGS, DRINKING ALL NITE...WHERE WERE THEY??????MAN, IF YOU NEED A BABYSITTER AT 50 IT;S TIME TO GET OFF THE TRAIN,,,,,SHE DIDN;T TAKE ADVICE VERY WELL AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN LOCKED UP.....SHE;S DEAD BECAUSE ONE OF HER PUPPETS DIDN'T SIT IN THE BATH WITH HER TO SEE THAT SHE COULD BATH WHILE BEING HIGH AS A KITE...............I DO NOT CALL THAT A GOOD MOM OR A GOOD PERSON EVEN THOGH I CRIED BECAUSE OF SUCH A TALENT THAT WENT DOWN THE DRAIN....THIS SHOULD BE A LESSON FOR ALL YOU RICH HOP DRUGGIES,,,,,,,,,,YOUR DEAD IF YOU DO ANY DRUGS,,,,,JUST STOP NOW!Bless her daughter and pray she does not follow in her footsteps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what they see, they do..............this is hollywood...........and keep away from BOBBY BROWN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHAT A BAD INFLUENCE HE WOULD BE........BAD MAN.........THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY AND WALKS IN THAT HOLTEL TO RUIN IT ALL FOR THE SHOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SHE WAS IN A MEAN SPIRITED MOOD AND HER PICTURES SHOWED HOW NASTY MOUTH SHE WAS,,,,,,,,,,,THIS IS NOT HOW A 50 YR. OLD WOMAN IS SUPPOSE TO ACT, WHY DIDN;T SOMEONE STOP HER........GO FIGURE HER PROTECTORS WERE AROUND HER,,,,SHE DIED OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POSIONING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.................
      • Robin 3 months ago
        People only do what they want to do Chelsea...she was using drugs before he met her...she started him...the women always runs the relationship...I hope u know that...I love bobby and u don't know what really happened...he is a victim also...
    • Melissa  •  Winder, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      That message in that song does not appeal to me. I'm glad I left. I won't be back. Ever. I hate the thought of revisiting the past.