Story by: Gail Nobles
Music: AI assistant
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Whitney Houston’s voice doesn’t fade away, even when the record stops spinning.

For many, Whitney Houston was known as "The Voice" – a once-in-a-lifetime singer with a range that could shake walls and touch souls. But for this listener, Whitney’s role has grown beyond the stage. Even in silence, I can still hear her.

She’s not always singing, but speaking. Softly. She guides me to relax. And I feel in spirit, she doesn’t want me to forget her.

🎶 Sit down and rest a while
🎶 Don’t you let go

Whitney Houston’s voice transcends in my mind.

This feeling is not unusual for devoted fans of legendary artists. Psychologists call it a “persistent sensory experience” – when the memory of a beloved voice feels so real that it becomes a kind of inner companion. For this individual, Whitney Houston’s voice isn’t just a recording. It’s a presence.

Experts say that for many people, music legends like Houston live on through memory,and with me it’s also sound.

Whitney Houston passed away in 2012, but for me, her voice never left. And in a way, that’s what makes a legend truly legendary: not just the songs they sang, but the comfort they still provide long after the music stops.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to the Whitney Soul Podcast.

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