His Eye Is On The Sparrow

"His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is a deeply moving gospel classic performed by the legendary Whitney Houston, included on the posthumous compilation album, I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music Of Whitney Houston. Released on March 24, 2023, this 14-track project, issued by a collaboration of Arista Records, Legacy Recordings, and Gaither Music Group, showcases Houston's profound connection to her gospel roots. Though Houston was known as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a career spanning pop and R&B, her earliest musical influence was gospel, honed in the church where she first began to sing. "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" perfectly captures her powerful, emotionally resonant vocal delivery, a hallmark of her entire career. This particular rendition of the song was initially recorded for the soundtrack of her final film, Sparkle, and released as a single in June 2012, shortly after her passing. The full album, I Go To The Rock, serves as a testament to her foundational faith, featuring a mix of previously released and unreleased gospel recordings, including collaborations with the Georgia Mass Choir. The tracklist also includes songs like "I Go to the Rock," "Jesus Loves Me," and "I Love the Lord." The impact of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and the album as a whole is significant, reminding listeners of the incredible depth and spiritual power that defined one of music's most iconic voices.