Whitney Houston Stumbles Through Australian Concert
By Travis Woods
Fans of pop trainwrecks rejoice – appearing dazed, confused and exhausted, one-time superstar Whitney Houston stumbled through the opening show of her Australia concert tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, according to Sydney’s Daily Telegraph. And we’ve got the video to prove it.
After coughing and slurring her way through a handful of songs, Houston disappeared backstage leaving her brother Gary Houston, to lead the band and back-up singers. After deciding that six songs probably didn’t constitute a full concert, nor earn the $165 ticket prices, Houston reappeared in a chair to perform the remainder of the show because nothing gets an audience to their feet more than watching a sweat-soaked diva sit down before proceeding to occasionally sing and then improperly name members of her backing band.
Houston briefly picked up the pace by hijacking two Michael Jackson tunes (“The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”), but the concert quickly nose-dived once again during the closing with “I Will Always Love You.” A disoriented Houston managed in between frequent sips of a water bottle and repeatedly toweling herself off – to whisper her way through the high notes she once hit with spellbinding ease.
Many fans have demanded refunds following the reportedly “embarrassing” and “hopeless” performance. Concert organizers however, have refused such requests thus far – after all, audience members were not only able to catch a wheezed smattering of their favorite pop hits, but they were also able to watch Houston slink into the confused twilight of her later years. That sounds like it’s worth the price of admission!
What do you think? Should Whitney Houston retire before doing any further damage to her legacy?
Source: Fox 43
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:35PM
Thats so sad
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:55PM
Yes, just the sample I saw on the news was obvious this concert was a disaster; however, I also see a lot of narcissism here. She’s of the apprehension that once adored, always adored, but you have to be at least halfways decent the second time around. If not, do what Zsa Zsa Gabor does, stay behind closed doors for the duration. Hijo la, que lastima!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:14PM
Whitney is dilutional and thinks she has what she once had. It is a shame and sad, but she needs to retire before she ruins her legacy. All the years of smoking crack has has taken its toll on her vocal chords. In short, she is all done!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:29PM
maybe she just had a bad moment , give her a break , remember Mariah at MJ funeral , this could happen to anybody , although i feel bad to see her like this , i just want to hope she just had a bad moment , i always admired her voice , come on Whitney , come on girl , you can do it. we all love you
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:59PM
Hijo la, que lastima! After that disgusting display that was mistaken by being termed a "Concert" if I were Houston, I'd quickly change my name to Hortense Dagle and promptly start serving coffee, with biscuits and jam on the side of course at the nearest Denny's that is hiring!
Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:24AM
Whitney should back for voice training and eat something to clear up that throat. either that or just sing to a backing tape for certain songs. At least then the fans will be happy for the time being or feel they got their money's worth.
She should also stop trying to shout so much cos this strains her throat.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:38AM
whitney houston is still whitney houston. i will always admire her. everyone of us got flaws and downfalls as well. i just hope that she'll be okay very soon. i love you girl whitney. just go on and break a leg.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:15AM
I always felt Whitney went on tour to soon. Whitney, should just cut a few albums, let everyone get use to the mature Whitney, and fall in love with her all over again. Please, stop talking about the drugs abuse. It was done, it is over, help and support her on with her singing career. You would not want someone to keep pulling the skeletons out of your closet. You know you got some.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:34PM
People rise and people fall due to mistakes that have happened in their lifetime, who ever said it would be easy to get back up there the fact is that we should not give up. Whitney is a great singer who has a personal life like every other human being, so drop it and give the woman another chance.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 5:37PM
We all love Whitney. Let us all support her once more. Singapore loves you. Her vocal chords just change and she sing to a different teachnique. If we watch her other performances, she do sound great live on some occassions. But she does need a break to rest and train herself back once more. I almost think she couldn't do it but she really really sounded better than I tghout and was way better than the Russian concerts in January 2010. Singapre will wait for u Whitney! Come over soon!
Saturday, February 27, 2010 5:39PM
Give her some time, she'll bounce back. She did sound much better than few years ago when her voice really sounded awful during even the performance of one song. Sing your heart out Whitney, Singapore loves you! We'll be waiting for your arrival.
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