For Houston’s first national television appearance, on The Merv Griffin Show, she chose to sing “Home,” from the musical The Wiz, accompanied by nothing more than a piano. Her ability to take a Broadway show tune and turn it into an epic performance showcased both her natural talent — and hinted at future super-stardom.
Whitney Houston: 10 Career-Defining Moments
August 9th would have been the late singer's 50th birthday
