Prepare to be absolutely blown away by this stunning performance of a classic Aretha Franklin hit by none other than two goddesses of pop, Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige. In a video that has already received over a million views on YouTube alone, these two powerhouse singers show off their massive vocal ranges and unbelievable control over their voices.
Dressed in matching red leather outfits, the two singers put everyone else to shame with their performance of Franklin’s ‘Ain’t No Way’, and it’s impossible to take your eyes off them, especially as the song gets into its stride. It’s little wonder that their rendition has been hailed by some viewers as “the Holy Grail of RnB,” with many others praising the performance as being among the singers’ best live work.
With both Whitney and Mary retaining huge, dedicated fanbases, it’s also not a surprise to see some viewers debating which singer shines the brightest in the performance. Ultimately, it seems as though Whitney took this much-coveted title, with her voice not only sounding pitch-perfect all the way through, but also bringing out the best in Mary’s voice.
Similar debates have broken out in the comments of this video, which shows the two singers performing Mary’s track ‘Rainy Dayz’ live in 2002. Mary starts off the rendition on her own, with Whitney appearing as a special guest around three minutes into the performance. Her appearance sends the crowd absolutely crazy, and the two proceed to deliver another stunning rendition that has gone down as one of the greatest live performances in R&B history.
Most Music Man readers will already know that Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige have two of the greatest voices of any female pop singers, but if you didn’t already know this, we hope these two videos will have proved beyond doubt that this is indeed the case. Fans may love to debate about which of the two has the best voice, but we can’t help but love them both equally, and recognize that they each bring their own special talents to any song they perform.
Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige have truly created a timeless moment with their breathtaking rendition of ‘Ain’t No Way.’ Their unforgettable performance continues to captivate audiences worldwide. For more insights and to experience the performance yourself, check out the useful links below.