I won't verbally and physically attack you just because of our friendship!
Glad to see that you stan for those three.PosziMC2 wrote:Million Dollar Bill >>>>
Joy To The World >>>>
I Know Him So Well >>>
I definitely feel that it deserved more success in the US, especially as it was her comeback single and all.NothingFails wrote:Million Dollar Bill deserved to be a major smash.
I Know Him So Well is okay, but I prefer the original by Elaine Paige
Aw, I'd say it was a little better than "okay".Tiger wrote:#60.
Million Dollar Bill.
That's OK...
Gurl, you is violent!GoodBoyGoneBad wrote:Million Dollar Bill at number 60... what?!
I won't verbally and physically attack you just because of our friendship!![]()
Yeah, "Million Dollar Bill" is definitely a grower. I didn't like it at first either. And I'm glad for reminding you of your love for "You Were Loved".BeeFan wrote:Million Dollar Bill for sure the highlight of the last batch, though it really haad to grow on me back then...I didn't like her so-called "new voice" at the beginning, but it grew on me and really is a fun track
You Were Loved is greatalmost forgot about it, so thanks for reminding me





Yes, me too.NothingFails wrote:Nothin' But Love is great, I love her low-register on there
Yeah, it's definitely very saucy.GoodBoyGoneBad wrote:Nothin' But Love is a great track, I love its fiery sound.
Glad to hear that you're generally pleased with the batch!BeeFan wrote:Fantastic batch![]()
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I'm totally here for her ballads, You Light Up My Life and Until You Come Back are flawless.
Nothin' But Love is great, one of the better songs from the album
All At Once and In My Business are good but weaker than the rest in here...still an overall great batch
Oh, what is it now? "Whatchulookinat"?PosziMC2 wrote:Only epic tracks here. In My Business used to be my fav Whitney track. Now it has changed.
Paul, you so nasty. At any rate, seven minutes isn't completely pathetic.phoenix98 wrote:"Oh Yes" = wow, gettin' a bit nasty here Whitney"the way I felt your chest, up next to mine...". the chorus is pretty good, but overall, this is a bit too long...though the 7 minutes don't drag on quite as much as I feared they would. hmmm...I wonder, since this is clearly meant to be baby-makin' music, maybe Bobby usually lasted around 7 minutes...?
I figured you'd say something like that.phoenix98 wrote:"I Love The Lord" = the best part of this song is obviously my shout-out in your write up, so thank you for that! however I may feel about the song's message, it's hard to deny the passion and beauty in Whitney's voice as she sings it. maybe she'll convert me yet...........(nah, jk)
Wow, I'm pleased to hear you like it so much! It's actually my second fave non-single from I'm Your Baby Tonight but considering how that album's tracks have been dropping like flies, that really doesn't say much. I really do like it though.phoenix98 wrote:"Who Do You Love" = not counting the Japanese bonus tracks, this is probably...definitely my favorite non-single on IYBT. it's deliciously poppy and upbeat, definitely sounds like it could fit in on her first two albums.
Yes, the pre-chorus is definitely stronger than the actual chorus but I love the empowerment message so much that that can be overlooked.phoenix98 wrote:"Salute" = hmm...this had me on board at first, nice and sassy, the pre-chorus is pretty great...but there's something about the actual chorus that really puts me off. the reference to LL Cool J in the bridge is cute.
I do believe "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" is a ballad, albeit a mid-tempo one. Any rate [look at me stealing your lingo (:lol:)], I do like "Why Does It Hurt So Bad" too...just not enough to rank it higher than #61.phoenix98 wrote:"Why Does It Hurt So Bad" = ouch, you're pretty harsh on any 90's ballad singles that aren't "I Will Always Love You" or "I Have Nothing"like "Run To You", I do get why this is over-shadowed (coming after a smash like "Exhale", even though that wasn't quite a ballad), but it's still pretty great. No. 61 is a bit too low.
Whoa, I'm surprised that a number of you guys actually like this song so much! I thought I would've been rebuked for ranking it too high, not too low. I don't see what you guys see in the song but it's definitely good, not great.phoenix98 wrote:"Million Dollar Bill" = ...what? No. 60? gurl, this is arguably THE best song on I Look To You! definitely her best uptempo of the 00's. using a disco influence was actually a pretty refreshing choice for an R&B act like Whitney, and although it proved to be a bit too risky for the US, I'm glad it helped get her a big hit in the UK. "if you feel good, if you feelin' good, put one hand in the air..." and this song really DOES make you feel good! so catchy, so fun...No. 60 is simply bonkers, Akini.
It was definitely a bit too slow for radio but it makes a great album track.phoenix98 wrote:"Just The Lonely Talking Again" = I can understand why this wasn't chosen as a single (though it probably could've done well on R&B radio)...but it's still pretty good.
Both versions are great, but I think I'd agree that Mimi's is a tad stronger.phoenix98 wrote:"Joy To The World" = a nice cover, but I can't deny that I'm still partial to Mariah's version.
It's strange that you should compare the two because I thought the same until I realized that "I Was Here" referred more to wanting to leave behind a legacy based on your accomplishments/achievements/accolades whereas "You Were Loved" basically speaks about your existence being worthwhile because you were loved by someone.phoenix98 wrote:"You Were Loved" = this is quite lovely, and I'm glad to find another Preacher's Wife track that isn't strictly about praising the Lord. the song's message brings to mind B's "I Was Here".
I agree completely.phoenix98 wrote:"You Light Up My Life" = not a bad cover, but I think Whitney circa 1990 could've really taken this song to a whole 'nother level.
Most of My Love Is Your Love is like that.phoenix98 wrote:"Until You Come Back" = this one's pretty good...'smooth, soulful, and the chorus has a nice punch to it.
Yes, very cute, very shady, very...epic.phoenix98 wrote:"In My Business" = not a massive fan of this one, the chorus is okay, but Missy and Whitney do make for a pretty cool combo. the very end is cute: "why you all in my business? heh, get a job..."
True tea at the bolded part.phoenix98 wrote:"Nothin' But Love" = the intro's cool, I do like the sound of this. nice message too. it's no "Call You Tonight" or "Million Dollar Bill", but it's not bad.
I actually think the chorus is the highlight as Whitney's voice sounds so full there.phoenix98 wrote:"All At Once" = lovely, powerful ballad. the chorus is a bit of a let-down compared to the verses, but it's still quite solid overall. "all at once, I started counting teardrops, and at least a million fell...".





Well, that part is definitely true.BeeFan wrote::oops: I gotta remind myself of four of the song
Only one I clearly remember is Could I Have This Kiss Forever ...which is nice but nothing special IMO ...always felt it fitted to Enrique more than to Whitney
I for one would get a bit bored with kissing and I'd have to take things a bit further...or rather lower.phoenix98 wrote:"Could I Have This Kiss Forever" = well, Enrique could certainly kiss me forever...and Whitney actually does sound a bit sexy speaking Spanish... but I was never too fussed with song. it's good, but Whitney's done much better.
I've honestly never heard of that term! I guess Americans use it a lot? Any rate, thanks for the lesson! It makes a lot more sense now.phoenix98 wrote:"Dear Letter" = Akini, gurl, sounds like you need some educating on this one: it's about writing a letter to dump someone, but choosing not to actually mail it. a Dear John letter means writing a letter to dump someone. in the context of this song, you know she doesn't actually send it because "I know that it's not just you, it's some of my negligence too, and I can't go through with mailing this to you...". aka the story of Whitney's life in 2001-2002: a part of her knows Bobby is bad for her, but she still stays with him...
No apologies necessary though that did make me giggle a bit.phoenix98 wrote:"I Go To The Rock" = in order to not fall behind, I'm just skipping the God songs at this point, sorry.
No arguing with that.phoenix98 wrote:"Anymore" = not a bad pick for the best IYBT non-single, I'd say it's my 2nd favorite (after "Who Do You Love", not counting the Japanese bonus tracks). it certainly sh*ts all over "After We Make Love" and "I'm Knockin'".
I totally get where you're coming from with your exasperation with the whole Just Whitney... record but I try to look at things from Whitney's perspective and I guess the only thing that I can say to justify her actions is that love blinds reason. I can definitely relate to that.phoenix98 wrote:"Unashamed" = like a lot of Just Whitney..., this song just kills me, since we know how Whitney's story ends. I just want to be like "you SHOULD be ashamed for being a cocaine addict! snap out of it and get some damn help, girl!" since I listened to this song after her passing, all I hear it a song of making excuses for her poor choices and addiction. what she needed in 2002 wasn't a "f*ck you, I'm fine with my choices" attitude, she needed a friggen intervention. *sigh*
I'm glad you like them, but you did not answer my last question, gurl. Get those flop spectacles fixed.PosziMC2 wrote:Again 5 epic songs. Unashamed and Anymore are my jams
Obviously! I guess he was there for something pretty to look at.Benny wrote:#51. All At Once
One of her big 80s classics
#50. Could I Have This Kiss Forever
I really like this one, though it's obvious that Enrique cannot compete with Whitney's voice





Agree, both are great, "The Bodyguard" Soundtrack at its bestGoodBoyGoneBad wrote:Queen Of The Night & I'm Every Woman sounds like anthem.
Awesome.BeeFan wrote:Again an overall great and epic batch
loving all of the songs and I totally agree on all the friendship-themed songs, I'm a sucker too
Glad you like those two.Tiger wrote:#50.
Could I Have This Kiss Forever.
#45.
Queen of the Night.
Wow, you seem to be quite satisfied by this batch! I won't be satisfied 'til I get the answer of you though. I'll do whatever it takes.PosziMC2 wrote:you aint getting answers honey <3
Queen of The Night is so Top 10 <3
I'm Every Woman is classic![]()
Count On Me is incredible <3
You'll Never Stand Alone <3
I Got you is quite underrated
You two are right. They're definitely anthems.Benny wrote:Agree, both are great, "The Bodyguard" Soundtrack at its bestGoodBoyGoneBad wrote:Queen Of The Night & I'm Every Woman sounds like anthem.




