In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”
“Iwanna live / So that God / Can use me / Anytime / Anytime / And anywhere.” That is a good word right there! After unveiling the gospel track, 🎵 “Testimony”, the first single from the posthumous gospel compilation by 🎙 Whitney Houston (💿 I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston), the estate releases a second track, 🎵 “He Can Use Me”. Like “Testimony” that precedes it, we hear a young Houston (recorded in 1981, when she was a teen) showcasing a truly anointed, special voice – one that would only mature, reaching higher heights.
The premise of “He Can Use Me” is simple. On this nearly five-minute gospel record, Whitney Houston is singing about serving the Lord – letting him use her as he sees fit. “See, I wanna walk, yes / Yes, in this world / So the Lord will walk with me,” she sings on the verse adding, “I wanna talk / … Just knowing that the Lord will talk with me” 🙌. Houston is supported by a reverent backdrop, one that sufficiently supports this faith-driven journey.
Final Thoughts 💭
Once again, the estate of the late, great artist has released music that most of us were unaware of. Getting more context into the early career of Whitney Houston – her gospel roots – helps us to appreciate her once in a lifetime artistry even more. All told, 🎵 “He Can Use Me” is a welcome addition to the Houston catalog, particularly for die-hard fans of the late diva.
🎙 Whitney Houston • 💿 I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston • 🏷 Sony Music Entertainment • 🗓 3.24.23
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