The Voice of Destiny: Whitney Houston’s "One Moment in Time"
: Houston’s live rendition at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards is widely considered one of the greatest live performances in television history. She opened the telecast to a thunderous standing ovation. Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
"One Moment in Time" became a critical and commercial triumph, holding the unique distinction of being the first and only Olympic anthem to reach the . The Voice of Destiny: Whitney Houston’s "One Moment
The production was a massive undertaking, featuring the and recorded at the legendary AIR Studios. Producer Narada Michael Walden cited the "high-pocket trumpets" of the Beatles’ " Penny Lane " and the cinematic sweep of the Chariots of Fire theme as inspirations for the song’s majestic build. Performance and Global Impact The production was a massive undertaking, featuring the
: It peaked at #1 in the United Kingdom and Germany. In the U.S., it reached #5 on the Hot 100 and topped the Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks.
: The song earned Houston a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and won a Sports Emmy Award for its use in NBC's Olympic coverage. A Legacy of Inspiration