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Whitney Houston's Greatest Live Performances

Nippy is 60: Whitney Houston’s Greatest Live Performances

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August 9, 2023
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston lived a life that was akin to a Greek tragedy. The world watched her reach dizzying heights and stunning lows. In admiration, the public saw Whitney Houston morph from a church girl from Newark, N.J. into an otherworldly Pop deity beloved by massive throngs of fans and peers alike. That audience soon balked at the slightest indication
"Low Key" by Ciara

97 Words: “Low Key” by Ciara

August 30, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 20 years since R&B staple Ciara released her debut album “Goodies.” While the quality of her output has varied over time, in “Low Key,” this
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97 Words: “GLU” by Usher

July 7, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. In his latest single, “GLU,” the growth of Usher’s vocal delivery and overall lyrical content when compared to his 90s discography is apparent. With Lil Jon serving as producer, this Prince-inspired slow
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97 Words: “Nice & Slow” by Usher

July 7, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Ever-enduring R&B legend, Usher, has undergone a retrospective renaissance thanks to his massively successful Las Vegas residency and the re-release of his iconic breakthrough album, “My Way.” On its second single, “Nice
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Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 3

December 12, 2021
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This Christmas season, the staff of THE 97 will be sharing their favorite holiday songs via our new 97 Minutes of Christmas Playlist series. Each playlist contains 1 hour and 37~ minutes of Christmas jams personally curated by the staff writer. VOLUME 3, CURATED BY JORDAN To me, Christmas is all
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