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Related: About this forumSaving All My Love for You -- Marilyn McCoo -vs- Whitney Houston
"Saving All My Love for You" is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin with arrangement by Gene Page. It was originally a minor hit for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. in 1978 on their album Marilyn & Billy. A cover of the song was recorded by American singer Whitney Houston, for her debut, self-titled album, which was released on February 14, 1985, by Arista Records. The song was the second single from the album in the United States and third worldwide.
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Saving All My Love for You -- Marilyn McCoo -vs- Whitney Houston (Original Post)
NurseJackie
Jul 2020
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The Marilyn McCoo version definitely has a much smoother and mellow sound...
NurseJackie
Jul 2020
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spicysista
(1,731 posts)1. Wow!
I love to discover old gems like this one. I've never heard the first version before. They're both great. Whitney's voice will always hold a special place in my heart, though. Great post and thanks for sharing something that's new to me.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)2. The Marilyn McCoo version definitely has a much smoother and mellow sound...
The Marilyn McCoo version definitely has a much smoother and mellow sound. Soft and soulful, it kinda melts and drips over you.
spicysista
(1,731 posts)3. It's a total mood.
Your summation is perfection.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)4. It's solid vocals. Rich. A pure and strong voice.
Nothing against WH, I love her too... but MM's voice just sounds to heartfelt and mature.