In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, โHe Can Use Me.โ
โIwanna live / So that God / Can use me / Anytime / Anytime / And anywhere.โ That is a good word right there! After unveiling the gospel track, ๐ต โTestimonyโ, the first single from the posthumous gospel compilation by ๐ Whitney Houston (๐ฟ I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston), the estate releases a second track, ๐ต โHe Can Use Meโ.ย Like โTestimonyโ that precedes it, we hear a young Houston (recorded in 1981, when she was a teen) showcasing a truly anointed, special voice โ one that would only mature, reaching higher heights.
The premise of โHe Can Use Meโ is simple.ย On this nearly five-minute gospel record, Whitney Houston is singing about serving the Lord โ letting him use her as he sees fit.ย โSee, I wanna walk, yes / Yes, in this world / So the Lord will walk with me,โ she sings on the verse adding, โI wanna talk / โฆ Just knowing that the Lord will talk with meโ ๐.ย Houston is supported by a reverent backdrop, one that sufficiently supports this faith-driven journey.
Final Thoughts ๐ญย
Once again, the estate of the late, great artist has released music that most of us were unaware of.ย Getting more context into the early career of Whitney Houston โ her gospel roots โ helps us to appreciate her once in a lifetime artistry even more. All told, ๐ต โHe Can Use Meโ is a welcome addition to the Houston catalog, particularly for die-hard fans of the late diva.
๐ Whitney Houston โข ๐ฟ I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston โข ๐ท Sony Music Entertainment โข ๐ 3.24.23
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