The production is TOP NOTCH! And the vocals are TOP NOTCH! It doesn't mean that she sounds like "Saving All My Love For You" when she was 21, the innocence is gone, but she sounds close to the Preacher's Wife, just a little deeper. Her voice is now mature and full of emotion and soul. In my opinion, her voice and singing is superior now because it's not bland like it was in the 80's. But do not worry, with this album, she hits all the high notes and her vibrato is back. She sounds much better then her last effort last year.

All the clips on amazon are taken from the beginning of the songs, so each song builds up later into something VERY special.


Whitney Brings Holiday Spirit Early   November 19, 2003
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

When I heard that Whitney was doing a Christmas album, I had mixed feelings. After buying and hearing this CD, I am more than happy that I bought it. The feelings she puts into each song can definitely be felt and sends a sense of love, happiness, and joy through your being. I am generally not a holiday person, but this cd has inspired me to put a bit more effort in being cheerful for the holidays. Ms. Houston has chosen songs that have been recorded in their traditional style and made them her own. One Wish is excellent and a must have.


Wow! Wow!   November 25, 2003
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I thought Whitney was through but she proved me wrong!! When you open up Webster dictionary under singing, her name is still there! I thought the album was wonderful and i hope she get her life on track because she still is the BEST!!!!!1


So many Ridiculously Cantankerous Reviews About Whitney   January 8, 2004
M. Hardy (Alexandria, Virginia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Its very easy for listeners to take cheap shots at Whitney because of the previous difficult years heightened by bad press, obviously having a reflect on the negative reviews and opinions. If there is one thing for sure, One Wish is an exceptionally fabulous CD and unique in a not so typical holiday fashion. With a gospel twist in most of the songs stemming back to her strongest vocal roots. The proof speaks for itself One Wish has sold over an estimated half million copies for a Christmas Album. This is obviously one of the most popular Christmas CD's this 2003 if not the best.