Houston began singing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, as a child and became a background vocalist while in high school. She was one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen after becoming a teen model in 1981. With the guidance of Arista Records chairman Clive Davis, Houston signed to the label at age 19. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987), both peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and are among the best-selling albums of all time. Hit singles from the albums, including "How Will I Know", "Greatest Love of All" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", established her as a catalyst in the acceptance of black female artists on MTV. Her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990), yielded two Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, the title track and "All the Man That I Need". Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 received widespread media coverage.
Houston made her acting debut with the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992), which despite its mixed reviews became the tenth highest-grossing film to that date. Its soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and remains the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. It generated multiple hit singles, including "I Have Nothing", "I'm Every Woman" and "I Will Always Love You"; the latter won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, spent a then-record 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. Subsequently, she went on to star in the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996), and she recorded their respective soundtracks; the former scored her last Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)", while the latter, produced by Houston herself, became the bestselling gospel album of all time. As a film producer, she produced multicultural movies and series such as Cinderella (1997) and The Princess Diaries and The Cheetah Girls.
Houston's first studio album in eight years, My Love Is Your Love (1998), spawned several hit singles, including the title track, "Heartbreak Hotel", "It's Not Right but It's Okay" and the Academy Award-winning Mariah Carey duet "When You Believe". Following the success, she renewed her contract with Arista for $100 million in 2001, one of the biggest recording deals of all time. However, her personal problems began to overshadow her career. Her 2002 studio album, Just Whitney, received mixed reviews, while her drug use and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown received widespread media coverage. After divorcing Brown, Houston returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her final studio album, I Look to You (2009). In February 2012, Houston accidentally drowned in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, with heart disease and cocaine use as contributing factors. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards, which took place the day following her death, and was covered internationally. Her life and career were dramatized in the 2022 biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Her assets amounted to $250 million, earned over a 25-year career.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Houston
Discography
Whitney Houston (1985)
Whitney (1987)
I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990)
My Love Is Your Love (1998)
Just Whitney (2002)
One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003)
I Look to You (2009)
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Whitney Houston Lyrics
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I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down
In green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
Oh, He restoreth my soul
He restoreth my soul
He restoreth my soul
Oh thank you, Lord
I wanna thank you
(He leadeth me) for leading me in the path of righteousness
In the path of righteousness
Just for His name's sake
Oh yeah, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For thou art with me
Thy rod and thy staff
And you comfort me
I wanna thank you for comforting me (And you comfort me)
Every day (And you comfort me)
All the way (And you comfort me)
Thank you, Lord (And you comfort me)
For just comforting me
Thank you, Lord
He prepareth a table before me
In the presence of my enemies
He anointeth my head with oil
And my cup keeps running over and over and over yeah
Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me all the days of my life
Then shall I know that I
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever
I believe (Forever and ever) down in my soul
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
(Forever and ever) Ever and ever
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen (Amen), Amen (Amen), Amen (Amen)
Amen
Wonderful counselor
Prince of peace
Mighty good shepherd
I love you, Lord
Whitney Houston's song "The Lord is My Shepherd" is a beautiful rendition of Psalm 23. The lyrics speak to the faith and reverence one has for God as a shepherd, who provides and protects. The first verse affirms that the Lord is the shepherd and that because of Him, the singer lacks nothing. The Lord gives rest to the singer in lush green pastures and leads them beside calm waters. Houston sings of how the Lord restores her soul, giving her comfort and strength. In gratitude, she thanks the Lord for leading her in the path of righteousness.
The second verse describes how the Lord is with the singer in the darkest moments of life. Even when walking through the valley of the shadow of death, the Lord is a comforting presence. The singer implicitly trusts in the Lord's protection and guidance, as the Lord's rod and staff provide comfort. The Lord prepares a table for the singer in the presence of her enemies and anoints her head with oil. Houston sings with joy that her cup overflows, representing the abundance of grace and blessings in her life. The song concludes with an affirmation of faith that God's goodness and mercy will follow her all the days of her life and that she will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The Lord is my shepherd
I have complete trust in God, who guides me through life like a shepherd guides his sheep.
I shall not want
I will not lack any necessary provisions, because God will always provide for me.
He maketh me to lie down
God helps me find rest and felicity so that I can overcome my struggles.
In green pastures
God will lead me to places of abundance, where I can flourish and grow.
He leadeth me beside the still waters
God brings me to peaceful and tranquil places where I can relax and recharge my energy.
Oh, He restoreth my soul
God renews and refreshes me, healing me from the pain and sorrow of life and rejuvenating me with hope and joy.
Oh thank you, Lord
I am grateful to God for everything He has done for me.
I wanna thank you
I have a strong desire to express my gratitude to God.
(He leadeth me) for leading me in the path of righteousness
I appreciate God for guiding me towards a morally and ethically upright existence.
In the path of righteousness
I take delight in walking on the righteous path that God has shown me.
Just for His name's sake
I strive to live a righteous life and honor God's name and reputation.
Oh yeah, though I walk through the valley of shadow of death
I am not afraid of facing life's darkest and most challenging moments because God is always with me, supporting and strengthening me.
I will fear no evil
I am confident in God's protection and care, which gives me peace amid life's tumultuous times.
For thou art with me
I take comfort in God's presence, knowing that I am not alone and that my life is held securely by God's hand.
Thy rod and thy staff
God's authority and protection are my constant companions, guiding and supporting me through every part of my life.
And you comfort me
I am grateful to God for comforting me when I am weary or troubled.
Every day
God comforts me every day of my life, giving me strength and hope to face whatever comes my way.
All the way
God's comfort never fails, accompanying me throughout my life's journey.
Thank you, Lord
I express my gratitude to God for his comforting presence in my life.
He prepareth a table before me
God blesses me abundantly, even in the presence of my enemies, and provides me with food and sustenance to keep me going.
In the presence of my enemies
God blesses me in the face of adversity and opposition, showing me that I am protected and cared for at all times.
He anointeth my head with oil
God bestows blessings of mercy and grace on me, making my life a sweet aroma and a symbol of divine favor.
And my cup keeps running over and over and over yeah
God's blessings overflow in my life, bringing me joy, abundance, and happiness.
Surely goodness and mercy
God's goodness and mercy are constantly with me, no matter what happens in my life.
Shall follow me all the days of my life
God's blessings and care will follow me throughout my life, always present and always full of abundance.
Then shall I know that I
I will realize that God's blessings and care are never-ending and will accompany me forever.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
I will always be close to God, and will take refuge in His presence, surrounded by His love and guidance.
Forever and ever
God's presence and blessings will be with me forever, never-ending and eternal.
I believe (Forever and ever) down in my soul
I have a deep-seated and unshakeable belief in God's care, love, and blessings, rooted in the very depths of my being.
(Forever and ever) Ever and ever
God's blessings and care for me will never come to an end, lasting throughout eternity.
Amen, Amen, Amen
May it be so, without a doubt or hesitation, now and forever.
Wonderful counselor
God is my guide, providing wisdom, insight, and knowledge to navigate the complexities of life.
Prince of peace
God's presence brings peace to my life, calming my anxieties and fears and establishing a sense of harmony and wholeness that permeates everything.
Mighty good shepherd
God is my protector, helper, and guide, who knows my every need and leads me to safety and felicity.
I love you, Lord
I express my love and devotion to God, who blesses me and guides me through every part of my life.
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LyricsΒ
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down
In green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
Oh, He restores my soul
He restores my soul
He restores my soul
He restores my soul
Thank you, Lord
I wanna thank you
He leadeth me in the path of righteousness
Even for His name's sake
Yeah, though I walk through valley of shadow of death
I will fear no evil for Thou art with me
Thy rod and Thy staff and You comfort me
And You comfort me
And You comfort me
And You comfort me
And You comfort me
Thank you, Lord
He prepareth a table before me
In the presence of my enemies
My anoint my head with oil
And my cup overflows
Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me all the days of my life
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever, forever and ever
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever, forever and ever
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Wonderful counseller
Prince of peace
Mighty good shepherd
I love you, Lord
ENGLISH FOR LIFE ORLANDO1 Prof. Polly
Join in the Praise- sing along!
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He makes me to lie down
In green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
Ooh, He restores my soul
He restores my soul
He restores my soul
He restores my soul
Thank you Lord
I wanna thank you
He leadeth me in the path of righteousness
E'en for His name's sake
Yea, tho I walk thru valley of shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For thou art with me
Thy rod and thy staff
And you comfort me
And you comfort me
And you comfort me
And you comfort me
(thank you Lord)
He prepareth a table before me
In the presence of my enemies
My anoint my head with oil
And my cup overflows
Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me all the days of my life
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever
Forever and ever
Amen...
(wonderful conselour
Prince of peace
Mighty good shepherd
I love you Lord)
Nun0tha _SLC
Playing this while putting the tree up with my kids and I am trying to control myself , bc God has covered my family in so many ways Lord I thank you , I thank you Father ππ½
Kerrice Porter
Thank you lord !!! You are the the god of a second chance, the frist and last , my comforter , my shield. Thank you lord !! ππ
Bryan White
Don't control yourself need time, praise Him. : ) He's worthy to be praised!!
NatashaFaith
Praise God! Why put up a tree? It is pagan. God bless you and your family in Jesus' name.
Bronx Charm
Thank you Lord
Rara36
you're actually dishonoring God by putting up a Christmas tree as its a pagan ritual....my people perish for lack of knowledge
Gretchen Iles
So wonderful. So beautiful. So amazing. So anointing. No one sings this better than Cissy Houston
Jasmine E Stokes
"And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. Amen."
L. Hill
This is the most amazing rendition of "The Lord Is My Shepherd" EVER!!!
dlawyer
I completely agree. Well, it sure is my favorite. ππ΅π