Today would have been Whitney Houston‘s 49th birthday. In honor of the legendary vocalist’s life, openly gay singer-songwriter Aiden James has released a cover of her 1987 pop hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”.
Turns out, it’s Aiden’s birthday too. If you’re not too distracted by the absurdly hot cover art above, perhaps you should wish him a “happy birthday” by grabbing a download of the track on Amazon… Um, and are those your legs up there, Aiden? Because, if so, please come perform in Boston sit on my face.
– Dewitt
Click through to listen to Aiden’s cover of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”:
love it
Wonderfully mellow for a cover. You could tell it was planned as a tribute in the song.
really nice version
I was prepared for the worst but am pleasantly surprised by this. It’s actually pretty good, and it breaks the usual pattern of singers taking ballads and turning them into thumping dance anthems. Quiet and dignified- I’d buy it, regardless of the cheesy CD cover.
its a very good interpretation.
Really liked it. Dewitt your gross!
fucking sweet legs!
I have confirmed via Twitter that they are, indeed, Aiden’s legs.
I’d like to see a side by side picture of his and Whitney’s legs. Just to be that guy. lol
Do I hear auto-tune?
You might honestly, though you won’t here. This is shows he has talent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iooVQ77hDOQ
Oh Whitney, you just won’t die.