Rap-Up.com || Kelly Rowland & Stevie Wonder Cover Whitney Houston’s ‘Greatest Love of All’

Kelly Rowland paid tribute to a late legend while performing with a living legend. The R&B diva graced the stage at Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday celebration over the weekend with a cover of Whitney Houston’s 1986 classic “The Greatest Love of All,” accompanied by Stevie Wonder on piano. The song was originally recorded by George Benson for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest.

The Destiny’s Child diva shared memories of meeting Houston early in her career. “I remember the first time I met her, she was just such an angel and so supportive and had great words of encouragement to say about the music industry,” she said. “To meet such an icon and a legend like her, you’re just like, ‘I was in her presence.’”

Watch her honor one of her inspirations with a heartfelt performance.

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28 Comments

Biscuits
February 20th, 2012 at 5:57 am
Kelly did really good, wow!!

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jay
February 20th, 2012 at 6:16 am
wow, kelly did a wonderful job! loved it.

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DJustice
February 20th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Kelly did her thing! My boo can sannnnng! Go head girl :) so proud of her.

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Dave
February 20th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Kelly slayed, again! Her voice is improving leaps & bounds.

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nibbibu
February 20th, 2012 at 6:45 am
The is good. Wow.

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Trent
February 20th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Yessss Kelly that Went off loved it

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Myr22
February 20th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Great…. she killed the stage like i ALWAYS knew she could…. give the haters something to hate… keep them busy baby… love you Kelly

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BAA
February 20th, 2012 at 8:53 am
THE NEXT GREAT DIVA N CHARGE!

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BlasianBarbie
February 20th, 2012 at 9:28 am
This was AMAZING!!!!

People don’t want to believe it be she really is one of the best vocalist out right now!

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Ivy.
February 20th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Wow.

This rendition was sickening. King B would be so proud of her sister for giving an excellent vocal here and Whitney, my God, she would be humbled and honored.

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kepassa
February 20th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Let’s be honest many of us aren’t realy behind her because So many time she dissapointed us.

But seriously don’t you think it’s just the real Kelly singing here, Confidente effortless. Just the Kells of the very beginning of DC. What’s hapenning all theses years.

My opinion : She Lost her confident years after years.

Why? : Good questions

If you look the past her performances live, You can clearly see that she wasn’t prepared to be a lead singer not because she couldn’t do it but because in her own head she doubt of a abbilities.

Anyway all i can say Kelly you need to believe in yourself, in your tone and your way of singing.

I see you Mama!!!

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lyric commander lee
February 20th, 2012 at 11:19 am
from the mariah tribute to this one – i just see ms kelly shining just as bright as she should – work!

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Jenica
February 20th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Kelly Rowland needs to release and perform “Unity” live as a tribute to Whitney Houston – her best song ever !

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Fa
February 20th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Sick and tired of bad covers already!
No one can touch whitney and bitches are in line to take the christal shoe but no cinndrella in sight! Nice try nappy hair!

Can we have another DC album?
That will entertain the kids!
…and the grown folks can get back to En Vogue, Brwonstone and SWV!
Peace

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jamie Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@Fa,

And that’s exactly what you acting like a kid. I can assure you that you’re doing nothing that in the long run have someone give you a tribute. Have a seat!

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Fa Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 4:36 pm
@jamie, if Kelly was supposed to give a tribute on my dying bed, I would think twice about dying! LMAO
For years she has produced nothing but generic R&B and low quality lyrics…from “No No No”, “Bills Bills Bills” to Motivation…she has not slightest chance to even come close to Whitneys talent…Why should i listen to this crap if we have surpreme vocalists like Tamia, Shanice, Chante Morre, Deborah Cox and Co. ?????
and now…Sit down!

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DJInVincible74
February 20th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Simply elegant.

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Neon
February 20th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
WOOOOOOOW!!!

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Mk
February 20th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Wow haters never take a vacation huh? Come on y’all one word would sufice here AMAZING!!!. Go on Kels KILL EM!!

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Cume
February 21st, 2012 at 12:59 am
1st of all no one is tryna be whitney,they tryna show respect and tribute her. Secondly,I Was gon be suprised if I didn’t see one hate comment. Now I’m relaxed cos Fa has done dat….KEEP EM TALKING GURL!!! Great Job.

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Hugh
February 21st, 2012 at 5:35 am
Beautiful job

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Taylor
February 21st, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I AGREE with Jenica – haters need to listen to “Unity” by Kelly and they will be convinced how good of a singer she really is ! In my opinion, it’s one of her best vocal recordings.

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Phillip Jecty
April 20th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
R.I.P Whitney!

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