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Baby hears Whitney Houston sing and her reaction is astonishing

A baby’s reaction to Whitney Houston’s voice is further proof that music is the language of the soul. Or, at least, Whitney’s is.

This video is old but good – so good, in fact, that after going viral in spring 2023, it’s coming back. It makes perfect sense that this would resurface because it’s both relevant and comforting.

It shows a little guy sitting in his bouncer watching the clip of I will Always Love You. The camera catches him as the legendary singer sings the chorus, and he remains perfectly still, completely captivated by her voice and her emotions.

When Whitney jumps to these beautiful and impactful words, the baby is visibly moved. At first, he smiles and seems grateful. Then the smile turns into tears. He doesn’t look away until someone behind him catches his eye and says, “It’s okay” and tells him not to cry. The baby is comforted by the words and smiles at the camera while tears still well up in his eyes.

Listening to music is important for babies for many reasons. According to studies, it helps develop math and communication skills. It also helps babies gain emotional intelligence by teaching them to get in touch with their own feelings, which is certainly highlighted in this viral video.

Since it was posted in April 2023, the clip has been viewed over 20 million times and over 53,000 comments, most of which admit to understanding how the baby felt when he heard Whitney Houston’s iconic voice.

“This gets me EVERY time too,” someone shared. “I’m STILL sad she’s gone.”

“This song is truly so beautiful. I cried too baby,” another person wrote.

“I feel this in my soul,” said one commenter. “She always understands me all the time. And I like it.”

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