unlike many singers she did not make the mistake of trying to sing like whitney, she sang it like heather headley only could

Whitney and Heather were spectacular singing this song! Just a side note---we should also give thanks to Dolly Parton who wrote the song!

What a performer. The most underrated singer of all time

She is honestly the only woman who can cover any song and make it amazing. She is The Voice of Theatre.

Her control, unlike so many who cover/sing this song, is amazing. Many can hit the notes, but few with such precision. She is a broadway legend.

To get in front of a live audience and start Acappella is no easy task. She did an amazing job. whitney would be proud.

Heather Headley is Beyond brilliant. She is so beautiful and talented her voice is a masterpiece

Wow, she sang this song from her soul! Phenomenal voice!

Woah impeccable breath control; I'm astonished!

This woman's voice is just so Beautiful :) She really made it her own.

This woman sang on Broadway for 3 years. She's put out multiple hit records and toured the world. This is her touring the world in a stage play for "The Bodyguard". Why would you think she would be nervous?

Perfect....she sung this as Heather not Whitney...Awesome rendition....

Her projection HURTS my soul. So beautiful!!

Whitney would be so proud of this performance.

this woman can sing

she absolutely blew me away! No one will ever sing it exactly like whitney, but this woman was absolutely outstanding! the audience were captivated. x

Anyone still listening in October 2019?

She reminds me of Celine and Whitney. So unique and talented. Just discovered her after searching for a video of Andrea Bocelli singing Canto Della Terra live. Found a video where he sings the song with Heather and it blew me away.

I have to say it, I have heard Whitney Houston for many years singing this song as she did in the movie the bodyguard, but listening to heather Headly at this right moment blows my mind. she is out of this world, brilliant, authentic, original, definitely she is the best. i will always love Whitney but Heather Headly is ....................

Heather Headley is one of the most gifted singers of our time. It is such a shame that she is not recognized as the gift that she is.

I am glad that this woman's performance at the West End garnered rave reviews. :) She clearly deserves it. And I commend her for taking a role for which she is sure to be compared of the late Whitney Houston. Very brave taking on WH songs which she was able to give justice to... I'm sure Whitney's really proud of the project and Heather herself. :)

It's funny how people who probably have no musical training say someone is flat. As someone with lots of musical training, I will go on record saying she is NOT flat and this is a breathtaking performance. I'm seeing the show in 2 weeks and from this performance it will probably be the theatrical viewing performance of my year. I love Heather, seen her in both The Lion King and Aida, and followed her recording career. Folks, she's not portraying Whitney, she's portraying Rachel. Stop comparing.

3:24 how does she sing that whole line in one breath!? Omg

That nasal resonance voice make sHeather distinct... She's great...

Heather is the most underrated performer of her time. I am in awe of her beautiful voice

no one will ever replace Whitney but this lady does an amazing version in tribute to THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

One of my favorite singers of all time

She killed it 😍😍😍😍😍✨✨ idc what y'all say .. Nobody gonna sound just like Whitney but SHE KILLED IT

Whitney Houston is my idol, but i have to admit that this really is one of the best live rendition of this song.

One of the most beautiful voices with what appears with no effort. Truly angelic

Beautiful she took her time and did it her way. executed well.

Just Beautiful!! Why did I just learn about this awesome singer??

This kind of emotional and spiritual genius is a rare gift to the world. Thank you.

lets stop down grading one for the other..Whitney was a great singer so Is heather..beautiful sista..Love this women..

One of the best renditions of this song. Amazing performance by Heather :)

She was so exquisite singing at the Andrea Bocelli concert on December 12th! She had the audience on their feet!

You know what is more admirable? It is that in any moment she tried to impersonate Whitney. She could give her own interpretation. I have been following her since I have founded out her and Andrea Bocceli in a duet.

AWESOME! Puts her own thumbprint on the song while maintaining integrity of past performers. Don't compare....just listening and fall in love with this voice....POWERFUL!! See another example of Heathers power by watching "In My Mind."

to all you naysayers, let's remember that this is the BODYGUARD musical...she's not trying to mimic or copy Whitney Houston, she's playing the character from BODYGUARD...also, she is never gonna be Whitney...and furthermore, let's remember that Whitney didn't originate this song either - DOLLY DID...each person will give it their own spin and they ALL perform it beautifully in their own, artistic, way! :) END RANT! :)

Her projection at 4:18 was amazing! Talented lady

Outstanding lady who gives a beautiful performance. Heather did it her way. Perfect.👏👏👏👏👏👏

Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous

I don't know why this came across my feed but Heather Headley did that! She has an mazing voice.

you know, i've watched other people singing this, and i've not cried, until i watch heather, what an outstanding performance

Wow! One of the best renditions of Whitney's version of this song that I've ever heard she sounded a lot like her. Great job!!!😊

The control of her voice is flawless!

Yeassss!! That was a great rendition!! Heather's control is brilliant!

Yes yes! Wonderful and I loved how you made it your own baby. Good job

A beautiful performance of a difficult song to perform.A spectacular rendition.Sing girl.

BEAUTIFULLY DONE.....

The way Heather Headley covered a MASSIVELY iconic song sung by a LEGEND, and interpreted that same song so authentically and impeccably is INCREDIBLE. Very few artists possess the talent and ability to do that. Much respect!!! XOXOXO

What a gift this lovely lady has... beyond words...Saw”Aida “ 3 times.. Many years ago.. awesome inside and out...🙏😘

The kind of voice you have to be born with!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome Heather.

Whitney was my favorite singer ever and I cried my heart out when she passed. Heather brought it all back with her amazing voice. I can't hear enough of her singing. Absolutely amazing!

2021 and I'm blown away by this performance!! Whoshhh!! Literal goosebumps 🥺❤️

Amazing voice! Regardless of what other people say, the girl is talented. She may never be mainstream but hopefully she'll always have a successful career.

That's one of the best vocal performances ever... any genre... any singer. As far as her sounding like whitney... there were *moments* of tribute but the performance was all Heather. It should be a master class.

This is an amazing rendition of this song by an amazing Trinidadian woman Ms Heather Headley!!!

This is the BEST rendition of this song that I've heard! Miss Headley made it her OWN with her own brand of vocal gymnastics!!!

Perfect. Just sheer perfection. i loved her in Aida but I think she just outdid herself and raised the bar even higher. She is truly magnificent. Hope this production goes TO B'way and gets her a much deserved Tony

The beginning is soooo effortless, its breathtaking. She is incredible in The Bodyguard

One of best voice I had ever heard.

One of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard this lady is phenomenal

What a voice and talent. I first saw Heather Headly in Aida on Broadway NY and once again in NY. Lucky I was. After That I have been following the talent she is. Unknown to some but a good Freemasons dance track titled 'In My Mind' is one of the contributions she has made.

This is the best rendering of the song after Whitney Houston , that is for sure. She is among the best vocalists in America. She has a superb control of the voice. God bless her. Great

Heather’s version gave me goosebumps and my heart was in awww. Beautiful rendition. Misty eyed right now

Sometimes, when I’m feeling a little down, I come back to this video, and it gives me life time and time again.

It was the crisp note sparkles from Whitney's voice that captivated us all. No one sings Whitney like Whitney!

Heather did an excellent cover. Made me cry because I will always think and remember Whitney and this, her signature song. R. I. P. darling.

DAMN Headley's still got the voice. Haven't heard much of her lately, but this almost makes up for the wait. She's a phenom.

That was such an amazing job. Loved this performance, and she made it all her own. She definitely did not do what others did and try and sound like Whitney. She did what she should have, she sang it as herself, Ms. Heather Headley, glad this popped up as a suggestion for a video.

my first time hearing her sing. she is awesome and can definitely sing that song, bar none.

Simply AMAZING! Im difficult to impress....this lady has God given talent!

i always thought she was suppose to be the next whitney Houston..She never got the credit she deserve..But i see someone saw her talent for her to pay tribute to Whitney

She made this her song - just an incredible talent - she is under rated - the bigger the song the more she excels

Another amazing cover by Ms. Headley! She made the song her own as if it were the first time the world was hearing it.

That initial “And Iiiiiiiiiiiii.....” in the very beginning wuz so haunting and cut thru so clear!

that was some damn good singin there,she made whitney proud i bet

Not taking anything away from the Queen Ms, Whitney Houston, Heather sound AMAZINGLY Beautiful!!!!!!

That was beautiful!

Still watching in 2023... goosebumps. Such a beautiful rendition. Heather is sublime.

I have listened to this over and over. One of the single best vocal performances I have ever heard. Ever!

Absolutely amazing ! I am speechless.

Absolutely beautiful performance and beyond words; but I can say this, i felt chills hearing this song by Heather Headley

beautiful rendition.... I totally enjoyed it

Gorgeous performance!

She slayed it! End of story!

She is phenomenal, one of my favorites. Deserves so much more recognition for her undeniable talent.

Absolutely brilliant. Star of the show!

All I can say is Wow Heather.clap, clap, clap. :-) 2019

The hairs on my arms have only just gone done, this was absolutely beautiful. Just woah!

wtf how people can dislike it?

love her rendition

I watched the show live on TV and i thought it was amazing at the time, so much so i had to search for it again.I still believe that it is probably the best rendition of this song i have ever heard. Nothing like Whitney obviously but she would have been so proud of this girl taking off her best ever song with such emotion and class. A brilliant performance which nearly had me in bits many times, I loved Whitney and i am so pleased that her signature song was sung with such passion.World class

This will never cease to give me chills. Well done, Heather.

That was so beautiful, classy and sophisticated Heather, you're amazing!!!......R.I.P. Ms. Whitney Houston....she would have been so proud of you!!!

One of my favorite female artists. Sings with feeling and emotion. Performs, captivates you.

This is so beautiful..... She is the best for this role!!!! I love how she used a little of Whitney but also ALOT of HEATHER... My praise to you heather!

Omg, one of the best renditions of this song, she has an amazing voice...beautiful woman, beautiful voice....

absolutely & beautifully done, way to go