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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.