Though Whitney Houston officially died yesterday, we lost her many years ago when she submerged herself into the drug culture of her bad boy husband, Bobby Brown.

Her attempts in recent years to come back have been marred by cancelled performances and a raspy voice, ruined by too many cigarettes and too much alcohol and drugs.

Her incomparable voice sounded raspy as she could no longer hit the high notes for which she was famous. She was actually booed at several concerts as people walked out.

But when she was great, she was magnificent.

This is probably the best rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" ever sung. Listen to her when she still had that powerful voice performing at the 1991 Super Bowl.