MY DEFINING MOMENT: David Foster Taking Kevin Costner's Advice About Whitney Houston

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The Bodyguard (1992) - Kasdan Pictures, Tig Productions, Warner Bros.

[piotrwawrzyniak]

Kevin Costner had amazing intuition, thanks to his persistence Bodyguard is a feast for the eyes and ears.

[akuapiatas]

I don't know of any other artist that can sing acapella for over 40 seconds and it becomes an all time classic selling millions of copies.

[tarhatalidasan]

The very first time I heard the song "IWALY", it brought tears in my eyes. And feel in love with it instantly. It's a wonderful song. Sung by a remarkable singer. With a voice that can touch your soul. Until now, when I listened to it, it gives me goosebumps. I always think of Whitney. I can't stop missing her.

[aytac]

most iconic song in the history of music.

[smiggles]

Kevin Costner is the reason Whitney’s “I will always love you” ever existed. He was adamant that she must be Rachel in the movie.

[WHVids]

When you think of David Foster or Clive Davis most defining moments one name comes to mind: Whitney Houston.

[Eden-dmlf]

Kevin on why he wanted Whitnet to start the song acapella " ..when you want to tell someone you love them, you don't want music to distract from the message, you want to make sure they hear every word you say.." ❤

[amberdavis]

Gives me chills every time I hear her ♥️🙏🏻

[vjg]

Whitney remains the best of the best, !

[jayce]

Yes indeed, you were born with extra ordinary talents and work with exceptional superstar I believe in you Mr. David

[theiammike]

This song wouldn't be the same without Kevin Costner's idea of the 1st verse in acapella. interesting.

[Bondisaurus]

Thankyou Kevin Costner aka Frank Farmer. 🙏🤣

[ShamsMarce]

whitney talents is exceptional artist, does david foster truly symbol of creativity in music industry

[rysachibana]

Yeah. I Will Always Love You is Dolly's but Whitney's Signature Song.

[kimberlywhitehead]

All music folks don't always get it right....sometimes a music fan knows can't believe David foster had no faith in Whitney's pure voice.

[EggoGF]

So after watching the David Foster documentary on Netflix, we now know it was Clive Davis who overruled David to go with this version of the song. It's not like David came to this realization on his own. He campaigned against it.