"Houston was among many women on Smith's list, which also included Mariah Carey , Etta James and Aretha Franklin, and he told Rolling Stone that he became acquainted with the great ladies of soul through the music his mom would play in the car while she was taking him to school. "My whole family has a lot of powerful women, and so hearing women sing about empowerment and independence, it reminded me of my family and the amazing women in it," he said."
"2. Mariah Carey, "Mine Again" (2005)
Unbelievable – a classically written soul song. God, the power in her voice is ridiculous. She hits the notes spot-on, it's amazing. I love the control she has over her voice. I'm not listening to the lyric. More the singing in that tune."
I been stung by a star seed, Honey
He shone love like lightning, Honey
I been hit by a star seed, Honey
His love burns like a lightning, Honey
I'm right here I'm your star crossed lover
I lie here like a starless lover
I'll die here as your phantom lover
I never learn
I never learn
