Aretha Franklin | Whitney Houston – Cissy Houston’s Daughter

Aretha Franklin was a legend in the world of soul music. She embodied her songs more than any other artist and won the title Queen of Soul with hits like Respect, and I Say a Little Prayer. While we remember the highly talented artist, many people forget she was also Whitney Houston’s godmother.

Whitney is undoubtedly one of the most popular female pop singers of all time. Born to Cissy Houstin, a famous gospel singer, her success as a hitmaker was extraordinary in its own right. To name a few career investments, she was the first artist to have seven consecutive number one hits, and her I Will Always Love You became the biggest hit single in rock history. Franklin and Whitney were the voice of a century, a true talent and celebrity far surpassing those around them. Their voice and music are practically indistinguishable to this day, a testimony to the importance of their artistic body of work, which spans decades.