VIDEO: Soulful Rendition of a Whitney Houston Classic

Arisxandra Libantino is a 11-year-old who adores music and had the courage to step on the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage. At first, the judges were surprised by her choice of song, as Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” began playing on the piano. However, as soon she started singing, it became clear to everyone – judges and audience – just how incredibly gifted the little girl was.

Here are some facts about Whitney’s “I Have Nothing” that you might not know, provided by Wikipedia.

“I Have Nothing” was released as the third single from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992) on February 20, 1993, by Arista Records. The song was written by David Foster and Linda Thompson, and produced by Foster. The song is a richly orchestrated power ballad about deep love and the confusion that happens to lovers because of the different perceptions of women and men when it comes to commitment to one’s lover.

James T. Jones IV of USA Today commented that “[the song] and ‘Run to You’ are thrilling ballads, powered by an operatic coloratura alto.” Similarly, Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that the song and “Run to You” are “booming generic ballads to which Houston applies her typical stentorian delivery.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic, in a review for The Bodyguard Soundtrack, called the song “[a] first-rate urban pop song that skillfully captures Houston at her best.” Chuck Taylor of Billboard, in his writing about Britney Spears on October 24, 1998 issue, described the song as “bombastic and ultra-challenging.” James Montgomery of MTV wrote that the song was “untouchable.” Jan DeKnock of Chicago Tribune said that the song is “yet another scorcher of a ballad” from the soundtrack.

“I Have Nothing” was nominated for Best Original Song at the 65th Annual Academy Awards on March 29, 1993. David Foster and Linda Thompson were nominated for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards on March 1, 1994. The song was also nominated for Best R&B Single, Female but lost to Toni Braxton’s “Breathe Again” at the 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards on March 15, 1994. Foster and Thompson received the award for Most Performed Song from a Film for the song at the 10th BMI Film & Television Awards on May 17, 1994.

Read Arisxandra’s full story below, provided by shareably.net.

11-year-old Arisxandra Libantino stepped on the Britain’s Got Talent stage for her semifinal performance. The little girl stands in front of the mic. At first, the judges were surprised by the little girl’s choice of song as Whitney Houston’s hit song, “I Have Nothing” began playing on the piano. Given how young she was, it didn’t seem that Arisxandra would have the voice to do Houston’s classic justice. However, as she starts to sing, there’s no question that this girl is incredibly gifted.

I don’t think a single person in the audience expected such a big, stunning voice from such a small girl. The judges were left speechless as this child delivered a dazzling rendition of Houston’s song. The raw emotion and intensity and passion in her voice completely stunned the audience.

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