Cissy Houston (album)

Cissy Houston is the self-titled debut studio album by American soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston, released in 1970 on Janus Records. It features a mix of pop, soul, and gospel-influenced tracks. The album includes covers of songs by artists like Stevie Wonder ("I'll Be There") and Burt Bacharach ("Close to You"), as well as original material. While not a major commercial success upon its initial release, Cissy Houston is recognized for showcasing Houston's powerful vocal abilities and versatility as an artist. It remains a notable entry in her discography, pre-dating her later success as a solo artist and gospel singer. The album's production is generally considered to be representative of the late 1960s/early 1970s soul sound.