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Kelly Clarkson's musical bread and butter has always been pop-rock songs that energize the listener into thinking they're capable of anything.

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Losing yourself in love? Here's how you can get it back, Miss Independent.

Can't decide if you should forgive your man? Don't forget, My Life Would Suck Without You.

Unsure that you'll be able to make it over that hurdle? Well, what doesn't kill you makes you Stronger.

All heart-thumping, toe-tapping anthems that have made her pop music's go-to Girl Power purveyor.

But this characteristic was present long before she won American Idol as evidenced by this pre-fame recording of Bodyguard anthem, Queen of the Night. Don't know about you, but my gym mix just got another hot jam. Listen to Kelly's version, compare it to Whitney's original below and decide who is the ultimate Queen!

Queen Of The Night by jwise