Houston Has a Problem at Park Show

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 2nd 2009 07:18AM

Go ahead and call it a comeback, but Whitney Houston was the first to admit her voice wasn't 100% during her big performance on 'Good Morning America' on Tuesday.

The crackly-voiced singer, whose new album 'I Look to You' dropped this week, apologized to the 5,000-plus person crowd in New York City's Central Park for maybe pushing her still-better-than-99%-of-other-singers voice beyond its limits, and even tied her excuse to a familiar celebrity.

"I'm so sorry. I did 'Oprah.' I've been talking for so long. ... I talked so much, my voice," she said, right before launching into 'I'm Every Woman.'

"I shouldn't be talking. I should be singing."

Houston also performed 'I'm Every Woman,' 'I Look to You,' 'My Love Is Your Love' and her new song 'Million Dollar Bill' at the park concert.

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Whitney Houston performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on September 1, 2009 in New York City. Whitney Houston Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America" - September 1, 2009 Rumsey Playfield, Central Park New York, NY United States September 1, 2009 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (58222757), contact WireImage.com

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Bobbi Kristina Brown and Whitney Houston perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on September 1, 2009 in New York City. Whitney Houston Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America" - September 1, 2009 Rumsey Playfield, Central Park New York, NY United States September 1, 2009 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (58222998), contact WireImage.com

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Singer Whitney Houston performs during taping for "Good Morning America" on Sept. 1 in New York's Central Park.

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Whitney Houston stage on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Robin Roberts, Whitney Houston and Diane Sawyer perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston;Diane Sawyer;Robin Roberts

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Whitney Houston performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Bobbi Kristina Brown and Whitney Houston perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston;Bobbi Kristina Brown

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Whitney Houston performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Diane Sawyer, Whitney Houston and Robin Roberts perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Houston;Diane Sawyer;Robin Roberts

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Comments

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Wednesday 02 September

By Ernest

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She needs to hang it up. It’s a Rap. I think its time for a new career Miss Huston. The drugs have totally destroyed your vocal cords.

By Patti

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AGREED!!!

By jaxjo23

You're whack! So what if she had a one-off performance. WTF do you know about it being a "wrap"? (not rap you retard!) I can't stand haters like you waiting on the sidelines to comment and hate on others. You and your cheerleaders that replied to you. Whitney's new CD is the Shiznit and all you hatin a** losers are still gonna be hating when she picks up the grammy. And WHAT?

By Leo V.

I just watched it on GMA, it was awful, she had a full band, back up singers and still sang over the record. talk about "crack throat", awful.

By Charlie

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Hey I have always Loved Whitney and will still suport her I name one of my cars after her "back in the days" I wish her the very best. I waited months to see this GMA show . You must give your best All the My friend Love you girl

By charlie

* You much give your best all the time Love you girl

By Hugh

You're 2 for 2, Charlie. Nice going.

By Valerie

I think Whitney is doing a great job...All you HATERS should be glad that God has brought her back...Whitney I thank God for your come back and trust me when I tell you this God is in Control..FULL CONTROL so let the haters talk God bless you Whitney love you much!!!!

By Fred

Yeah, you just keep on believing that, honey. Five bucks says she's still hittin' the pipe.

By julie

Sorry Val...gotta agree with Fred.

By diplobrat

God did nothing of the sort, you moron! We are (not!) God's little marionettes, puppet playthings for some extra-terrestrial being. All you fools who think God 'brought her back' must think Satan lured her to the pipe, too, right? She chose, she suffered the consequences- period. Now, a desperate attempt at a comeback, with how much time to prepare, and it's still off. If she cared so much for her career, she would have lifted her head out of the cloud, and seen what repercussions they were having, and would have, on her longevity as a performer.

By diana

I give her credit, after all she has been thru and is still able to get up on stage. She is proving that when you fall you can get right back up.

By gogo

i've always liked whitney. shes a great singer. but, today, i think she seems a little out of sorts, confused. i hope its just b/c shes been out of the limelight for a while, not under the influence of anything...

By ItsMyOwnOpinion

I think we're hearing her heart as much or more than the great voice we remember. Keep singing Whitney, don't let anyone put you down or keep you down ever again. Keep the faith; the voice will come.

By Crys

I loved Whitney back in the day. She did do a lot to destroy her voice over the years though, and she is starting to get older as well. Her voice isn't going to be what it was 15-20 years ago, especially with all she did to herself. I give her credit for being out there and giving it her best. Some artists can sing all the old hits like nothing, but she's not one of them.

By chris

Gee, you mean Whitless voice "cracked"? What a surprise

By rosita3597

Whitney is still a crackhead. The gift God gave her she destroyed it.

By FORGIVENESS GOD

No One Is Perfect!!!!
We are in a time where now more than ever we should all help one another. Pick someone up, not put them down.

By Sandy

Look everyone, Rosita3597 has been appointed judge and jury for humanity. Whitney Houston, like her or not, holds records for music standards that will likely never be broken. Her performing for the troops returning from the first Gulf War and her singing of the national anthem earns her a second chance, and a third if it comes to that. Are you so anxious to see Whitney fail so you can feel better about yourself? The woman has an incredible voice, and unlike many other singers, she knew she wasn't 100% and apologized. You don't see that often. Personally, I wish her well.

By et475

Spoken from a Crack Head... I bet you know all about it!!!
She is a studio singer, as long as she puts out great music she can do what ever the hell she want. What would you do with all of that fame if you had it! What would be you're CRUCH?

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