Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more!
Kelly Clarkson's Voice Soars in This Brilliant Cover of a Whitney Houston #1 Hit
Clarkson's vocals rival the late Houston's, and the host proves herself adept at belting with the best of them.
Kelly Clarkson showed off her competition-winning vocals in the latest installment of "Kellyoke."
The Kelly Clarkson Show host and recording artist covered Whitney Houston's "All The Man That I Need," and the vibe is retro in the best way. Old-school belting mixed with a dynamite saxophone solo and the 1980s blue neon mood lighting are taking us back. Check out her fantastic rendition below.
RELATED: Kelly Clarkson's Cover of "Used to Be Young" by Miley Cyrus Is Gut-Wrenching
What to know about "All The Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston
"All The Man That I Need" is a straightforward love song, praising the man who has lifted the singer out of depression and into strength and happiness. Debuting in 1990, the song was Houston's ninth #1 hit, and held its spot atop the charts for two weeks, according to Stereogum.
It was first recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, but Clifford's version was not a hit and did not become well-known. Sister Sledge and David Simmons released a duet version of the song in the same year, which was moderately well-received, but also failed to make a lasting impact. Ultimately, the song is associated with Houston, and in her recording, the saxophone solo is performed by the one and only Kenny G.
In 1991, Houston sang "All The Man That I Need" on Saturday Night Live.
The Lyrics to "All The Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston
I used to cry myself to sleep at night
But that was all before he came
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
But now he's here, it's not the same
It's not the same
He fills me up, he gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I got, he's all I got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
He takes me down and rocks me slow
And in the evening when the moon is high
He holds me close and won't let go
He won't let go
He fills me up, he gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I got, he's all I got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
He fills me up (He fills me up)
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
(Than I've ever seen)
He's all I got (he's all I've got)
He's all I got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
(All the man, all the man I need)
He fills me up (he fills me up)
He gives me love
More, more love, more love (more love),
More love, more love (than I've ever seen)
He's all I've got (he's all I've got)
He's all I got in this world
But he's all the man, all the man
(All the man, all the man I need)
He fills me up (woo)
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
All the man, all the man I need
RELATED: Kelly Clarkson Has Beautiful Harmonies Singing This Frank Sinatra Cover in Spanish
