whitney houston

Hers was one of the very first concerts I ever went to, back when we had “Concerts on the Common” on Boston Common.  About 2,000 of us stood outside in the wet heat of summer to see the shy, awkward young woman sing for 2 solid hours, finishing by belting out “The Greatest Love of All” no small vocal accomplishment.  I think the year was 1988, but I’m not positive.

In any case, it appears she’s dead at 48, leaving behind a teenage daughter.

They’re not saying what the cause of death is, but one can guess.

So, so, so, so, so, so sad.  What a MONUMENTAL waste.  Such talent.  Such beauty…

Gone.

R.I.P.