February 09, 2012
For the Love of R&B Grammy Party
Tru Hollywood / Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Her final performance before her death only 2 days later on February 11, 2012.
Jesus Loves Me (With Kelly Price)
February 12, 2011
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Walk On By
I Say a Little Prayer
Alfie (Snippet)
That's What Friends Are For (With Dionne Warwick)
January 31, 2011
Boston, MA
Twelfth Baptist Church
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Funeral service for Bobby Brown's mother, Carole Brown.
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Never Would Have Made It
September 04, 2010
Houston, TX
Love & Liberty Fellowship Church
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Yes (With Kim Burrell)
December 12, 2009
St. Petersburg, Russia
Grand Hotel Evropa
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(
February 07, 2009
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Will Always Love You
I Believe in You and Me
It's Not Right but It's Okay
I'm Every Woman
October 31, 2008
Newark, NJ
New Hope Baptist Church
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Funeral service for Dee Dee Warwick.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The Lord's Prayer (With Cissy Houston & Dionne Warwick)
September 05, 2005
Cap d'Antibes, France
Villa Altaïr
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Private performance for Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko & model Aleksandra Kokotovic's wedding.
December 15, 2004
Atlanta, GA
New York Prime
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Surprise performance at Kim Porter's 34th birthday party.
March 30, 2004
Atlanta, GA
New York Prime
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Happy Birthday to You
February 11, 2004
Moscow, Russia
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Just the Two of Us (With Sharlotte Gibson)
The Greatest Love of All
Unknown Gospel Song
About half an hour later, Whitney re-emerged and went back to sit in the lounge with Sharlotte. They seemed to be having a really good time and at one point we could hear the two of them singing together. Suddenly, Whitney got up and started telling Sharlotte a story – she was being very animated, doing all the actions and we were sat laughing at what we were witnessing. Dorothy called Whitney over and she went on to explain the story to us. She was so funny when she was recalling this incident to us that we just couldn't help laughing. Before she got to the end of the story, Sharlotte got up on the microphone and started singing "Just the Two of Us." This was the song that she had been singing at the lounge with Whitney. Whitney's ears pricked up and she rushed over to join her. Everybody moved towards the piano to witness the two of them singing. It was great – an impromptu performance which we were amazed to be listening to. It didn't stop here though. Somebody else from the lounge called out a song for her to sing, but she replied “No Whitney songs," however when Phyllis called out for her to sing “The Greatest Love of All,” she seemed to stop in her tracks. She got one of her band members to play the piano and the music began – we couldn't believe our ears. Was she really going to sing Phyllis' favourite song in this setting just for her – well the answer was yes. The lounge fell silent. She dedicated the song to “my very special friend Phyllis” and gave a perfect performance. Phyllis was in tears. Then, Sharlotte sang the Stevie Wonder song “Ribbon In the Sky” and Whitney sang backing vocals for her and without a mic. It was beautiful, Whitney and Sharlotte sing so well together. Finally, Whitney sat up and sang a very heartfelt gospel song, which we had never heard before. It was out of this world and was worth the price of the whole trip just to hear this one song. What a fantastic night – it was intimate and personal and words cannot even begin to express how privileged we felt to be a part of it. Whitney left the lounge shortly after and headed up to her room. On her way out we thanked her again and she said she would call us or see us in the morning before we left.
(Russian Federation)
November 08, 2003
Praise Power Concert
Atlanta Civic Center / Atlanta, GA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(
September 03, 2001
Caribbean Sea
Disney Cruise
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Last Dance
On the itinerary for Monday night was karaoke. I have never done it before, so I got there real early. Because I was the first one there, I was the first one up. I sang Back In The U.S.S.R. The next singer up was Whitney Houston. I guess you can say I opened up for Whitney Houston. She was on the cruise with her whole family and Bobby Brown. When she came up she firmly said, "I ain't doin no Whitney songs." so she sang Donna Summer's "Last Dance". Bobby Brown sang, "Get Jiggy With It" and his son sang "Billie Jean" .
The next night "Nippy" (that's what her friends and family call her) was at the disco and we had a great conversation. I gave her the new Peter Stanganelli CD "Do It Up America". I told her about the music school I owned back home in Merrick. She was so warm and friendly. We took pictures and she signed one of my music school flyers.
The next day we were at the beach. She was dancing with all the kids. Also found myself talking basketball with Bobby Brown at the ESPN lounge.
After the cruise she performed at a Michael Jackson tribute concert at MSG. She had a fight with Michael Jackson because he would not let Bobby Brown perform. Well, the next day the Daily News had a horrible story about her with a horrible picture of her saying that she was anorexic and she couldn't sing anymore. I said to myself I just spent a week with her she was beautiful and she sang terrific. One of my early experiences with fake news.
(Written by John Riolo)
January 20, 2001
Los Angeles, CA
House of Blues
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Surprise performance at Cookie Johnson's 42nd Birthday Party.
Happy Birthday to You
January 19, 2001
Wyclef Jean's All-Star Jam
Carnegie Hall / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Go to the Rock
My Love Is Your Love (With Wyclef Jean)
"But true Diva-hood arrived in the form of Whitney Houston: 'It's an honor to be performing once again at Carnegie Hall. My God!' Houston radiated star power as she stopped mid-song to address the crowd. 'Hi, how are you?' she said to no one in particular. 'Clive Davis! I miss you.' Houston was animated and in tremendous voice as she sang her Wyclef-penned smash hit 'Your Love Is My Love.'"
"Whitney Houston's appearance was a highlight, as she moved easily from the gospel standard 'I Go to the Rock' to the Jean-penned 'My Love Is Your Love.' Dressed in a black-beaded pantsuit, Houston was in fine voice and seemed to be in good spirits as she musically sparred with Jean and the singing group Sunday, even though she did not return for the finale."
December 09, 2000
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Ocean Club Resort
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Count on Me (With BeBe Winans)
Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (With BeBe Winans)
I'll Take You There (With BeBe Winans)
My Prerogative (With Bobby Brown)
(Setlist may be incomplete)
November 28, 2000
Paul Robeson Tribute Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center / Newark, NJ
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Loves You, Porgy (Snippet)
You'll Never Stand Alone
A Houston family reunion highlighted the nearly four-hour "Paul Robeson: Voice for the Millennium'' concert Tuesday night at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Whitney Houston, her husband Bobby Brown and her mother, Cissy Houston, all performed in the show, which paid tribute to the Princeton, New Jersey-born Robeson and raised funds for Robeson-inspired charities.
The younger, Newark-born Houston, wearing a form-fitting, olive-green evening dress with a
matching, dyed fox stole, complete with face and tail, sang an a cappella snippet of "I Loves You, Porgy'' before delivering a moving rendition of "You'll Never Stand Alone.''
Her father, John Houston, was Robeson's godson.
"As I was growing up [my grandmother] told me of this wonderful, wonderful man, who could do anything, anything, from sports to academics to singing,'' Houston said from the stage. "I didn't believe at that time that a black man could ever, ever do that, and I understand that why I stand here today is because of Paul Robeson.''
Much of the evening's excitement centered on her. The concert, attended by approximately 1,800, was one of the singer's few public appearances since a marijuana possession charge against her in Hawaii was resolved earlier this month.
Houston later sang backup for Brown as he performed his hit "Every Little Step.'' Brown wore a leather jacket and leather skirt.
"I'm a little crazy with my skirt!'' Brown said, as the audience cheered.
February 22, 2000
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
It's Not Right but It's Okay
This Will Be (With Natalie Cole)
(Setlist may be incomplete)
June 29, 1999
NYC Pride Fest
Pier 54 / New York, NY
Attendance: ≈10,000
Revenue: N/A
Heartbreak Hotel
It's Not Right but It's Okay
February 23, 1999
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Heartbreak Hotel (With Kelly Price & Faith Evans)
(Setlist is incomplete)
November 30, 1998
amfAR's Season of Hope Gala
World Financial Centre / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Learned From the Best
My Love Is Your Love (With Wyclef Jean)
September 20, 1998
Pleasantville, NJ
Evangelical Fellowship Church
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
God Will Take Care of You
September 14, 1998
14th Annual Dinner of Champions
Century Plaza Hotel / Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
A Song for You
February 24, 1998
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Love the Lord
September 08, 1997
New York, NY
The Temple of Dendur
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Gianni Versace's Private Memorial.
Unknown Song (Sung acapella)
December 09, 1996
Preacher's Wife Premiere Party
Roseland Ballroom / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Go to the Rock
Joy to the World
He's All Over Me (With Shirley Caesar)
(Setlist incomplete)
September 13, 1996
BET Walk of Fame Awards Gala
Washington, DC
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
Alfie
I Will Always Love You
Happy Birthday to You (Dedicated to her dad)
I'm Every Woman
The Greatest Love of All
August 31, 1996
Atlanta, GA
Celebrity Rock Cafe
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Pebble's 32nd Birthday Party.
February 27, 1996
Pre-Grammy Gala
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (Live debut)
January 09, 1995
A Salute to Ella Fitzgerald
Universal Amphitheatre / Universal City, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Long Has This Been Going On?
October 04, 1994
Washington, DC
White House Rose Garden
Attendance: 182
Revenue: N/A
Love's in Need of Love Today
People
Tomorrow
The Greatest Love of All
April 09, 1994
Rock for the Rainforest
Carnegie Hall / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
If It's Magic
I Will Always Love You
La donna è mobile (With Luciano Pavarotti, Sting & Elton John) (Take #1)
La donna è mobile (With Luciano Pavarotti, Sting & Elton John) (Take #2)
February 05, 1994
New York, NY
Tavern On The Green
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Bobby Brown's 25th Birthday Party.
Happy Birthday to You
You Were Meant for Me (With Bobby Brown)
January 27, 1994
AIDS Project LA: Commitment to Live VII
Universal Amphitheatre / Universal City, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Don't Cry
June 28, 1993
DNC Presidential Dinner Fundraiser
Washington Convention Center / Washington, DC
Attendance: ≈4,000
Revenue: N/A
Battle Hymn of the Republic
(Setlist may be incomplete)
June 06, 1992
Man of the Year Celebration
Friar's Club / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
That's What Friends Are For (With Dionne Warwick)
October 26, 1990
Carousel of Hope Ball
The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, CA
Attendance: ≈1,000
Revenue: N/A
One Moment in Time
The Greatest Love of All
August 04, 1990
UNCF Benefit Dinner
Century Plaza Hotel / Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Happy Birthday to You
June 12, 1990
Annual President's Dinner
White House / Washington, DC
Attendance: ≈4,000
Revenue: N/A
One Song
April 23, 1990
D-N.J. Campaign Benefit Dinner
The Grand Hyatt Hotel / New York, NY
Attendance: ≈600
Revenue: N/A
$1,000-per-person benefit dinner to support New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley's re-election campaign.
The Star-Spangled Banner
October 21, 1989
South Florida Drug Abuse Gala
The Polo Club / Boca Raton, FL
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
In Return
You and Me Against the World (With Cissy Houston)
June 22, 1989
Habilitative Systems Inc. Gala
The Ritz-Carlton / Chicago, IL
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Amazing Grace (Snippet)
Hold Up the Light (With Cece Winans & Bebe Winans)
The Greatest Love of All
That's What Friends Are For (With Cece Winans, Bebe Winans, Luther Vandross, Cissy Houston & Dionne Warwick)
June 10, 1989
AIDS Benefit Weekend Gala
Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Hold Up the Light (With Cece Winans & Bebe Winans)
The Greatest Love of All
(Setlist may be incomplete)
December 26, 1988
Winans' Christmas Gospel Concert
Fox Theatre / Detroit, MI
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Hold Up the Light (With Cece Winans & Bebe Winans)
Unknown Song (With Stevie Wonder & Marvin Winans)
(Setlist incomplete)
March 10, 1988
UNCF Gala
Sheraton Hotel / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
America the Beautiful / Lift Every Voice and Sing
May 15, 1987
Montreux Golden Rose Rock Festival
Casino de Montreux / Montreux, Switzerland
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Will I Know
Where Do Broken Hearts Go (Live debut)
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
May 10, 1987
Linda Creed Memorial Scholarship Fund
Convention Hall and Civic Center / Philadelphia, PA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Hold Me (With Teddy Pendergrass)
The Greatest Love of All
May 09, 1987
KISS-108 Concert
Boston Garden / Boston, MA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(
February 07, 1987
37th Festival di Sanremo
Sanremo, Italy
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
All at Once
All at Once (Encore)
February 06, 1987
37th Festival di Sanremo
Sanremo, Italy
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
All at Once
May 10, 1986
KISS-108 Concert
Boston Garden / Boston, MA
Attendance: ≈15,500
Revenue: N/A
The Greatest Love of All
(Setlist incomplete, 3-song set)
March 10, 1986
28th Annual N.A.R.M. Convention
Century Plaza Hotel / Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
"At [the 1985 NARM] convention I was working registration, and Arista Records had a giveaway cassette of a new young singer that they asked us to distribute to NARM attendees. Not everyone was interested, so I remember asking people to please take one. The artist was Whitney Houston. The next year, she came back to sing as a headliner, and the crowd realized they were seeing something very special. Clive Davis, who signed Whitney, always came to NARM."
(Hits Daily Double)
November 02, 1985
Hudson, MA
Weston Hotel
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Performance at Alan & Randi Byron's wedding.
Evergreen
April 22, 1985
Toronto, ON, Canada
Club Bluenote
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Will I Know
All at Once
Someone for Me
You Give Good Love
The Greatest Love of All
(Setlist estimated)
Arista Records, under the guidance of president Clive Davis, has taken the launching of Whitney Houston as its major project of 1985.
On Monday, RCA-Canada (which distributes Arista) brought her to Toronto for interviews and a short showcase at the Club Bluenote. Houston came on stage in a pink gown with lots of fringes, and sang five songs (to back-up tapes) for the audience, which consisted entirely of media representatives.
The set-up wasn't exactly satisfying, but it did allow Houston to show off a voice that can scale mountains, turn somersaults and float down to soft landings. Her vocal quality suggests she has a "magic control knob" in her larynx: with no discernible physical effort, the voice makes startling leaps in volume.
(The Globe and Mail)
March 10, 1985
London, England
London Hippodrome
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Will I Know
(Setlist incomplete; 3 song set)
March 06, 1985
Hilversum, Netherlands
Bar-Discotheek
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Will I Know
All at Once
Someone for Me
You Give Good Love
The Greatest Love of All
(Setlist estimated)
February 28, 1985
Munich, Germany
P1 Club
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
How Will I Know
All at Once
Someone for Me
You Give Good Love
The Greatest Love of All
(Setlist estimated)
February 17, 1985
Newark, NJ
Newark Museum of Art
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(
November 30, 1984
Arista's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Museum of the City of New York / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Wanna Be Where You Are
I Am Changing
The Greatest Love of All
Tomorrow
July 10, 1984
Jermaine Jackson's Gold Album Party
The Limelight / New York, NY
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Nobody Loves Me Like You Do (With Jermaine Jackson)
I Am Changing
(Setlist may incomplete)
1983 (Exact date unknown)
Los Angeles, CA
Vine Street Bar & Grill
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
I Wanna Be Where You Are
(Setlist is incomplete)
January 16, 1983
New York, NY
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(
July 05, 1981
Newark, NJ
N.I.U.P. Theater
Attendance: N/A
Revenue: N/A
None currently available :(