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The Whitney Houston Performance That Made Oprah Cry

Watch as Whitney Houston performs her hit song "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." It's a rendition so powerful it brings Oprah to tears.

Original airdate: September 15, 2009

This performance is included in Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances, which captures decades of Whitney's live recordings. Pre-order the album today.
Published 11/05/2009
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