Cissy Houston: How 4 Missed Opportunities Shaped Her Career—and Paved the Way for Whitney Houston's Stardom
The Twelve Inch 138 : Think It Over (Cissy Houston)
A Hidden Legend: Cissy Houston’s Story in the Shadow of Whitney
October 7th marked the passing of Cissy Houston, known widely as Whitney Houston's mother. But Cissy herself was an extraordinary singer, navigating a career defined by near-breakthroughs and missed chances. Unlike Whitney’s meteoric rise, Cissy’s journey was quieter, marked by moments of almost stardom and a complex relationship with the music industry. Why didn’t she achieve the same success as her daughter? And what role did disco play?
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