As CBS News reports, Houston made an appearance at Hollywood’s glamorous Tru Nightclub just two days before her death. Being the star she was, she took the microphone that night and launched into a haunting rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.”
The party was called Kelly Price & Friends Unplugged: For the Love of R&B, The Hollywood Reporter adds, and it seems that Houston had attended as more of a guest than a performer. Nonetheless, it’s always a coup to coax a talent of her stature into a song or two, and this was exactly what happened.
According to The Hollywood reporter, Price spoke to Houston during the show, calling her a “class act” and an “icon.” Had she not done so, Houston’s presence at the party may have been rather more low-key. As it was, though, the “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” hitmaker responded very positively. She promptly joined the host in the limelight, they embraced, and then without any further ado, a duet of “Jesus Loves Me” ensued.
