1001 Album Complaints

The Story Behind: Whitney Houston - Whitney, Ep. 266

1001 Album Complaints

Show Notes

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Whitney Houston grew up in a family chock full of singing talent and seemed destined for a musical career. Known forever as "The Voice" she broke records and sold millions upon millions. Tom, Adam, and Rob get together to discuss the pop songwriting game, toxic relationships, and synth marimba. Join the comment thread NOW available on our free Patreon to continue the conversation about this episode and get early access to the weekly show 100% ad free, plus 60+ bonus shows like Song Battle and Guilty Pleasures https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaints Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaints Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VG3jq7EZWYl0wlPSAskxq?si=c5b305dbe67541e6 Listen to Whitney here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Vdzprr5cOqXQo44eHeV7t?si=0wZnsAQSSTy0H_bCQa-pKw And our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2 Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints We have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some. US Merch Store Next week's album: Alice in Chains - Dirt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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