Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You - 1974

from The Porter Wagoner Show - 1974 (I think)

[@jettcarlburg356]

Whitney's version makes your knees weak and gives you goosebumps Dolly's version makes you break down and cry like a baby

[@betanderson6043]

So so very true.

[@rosaazul88]

Omgosh yes!

[@dulcegrande903]

Jett Carlburg Most accurate statement ever!!!!!!

[@renejr21]

That’s because she wrote it for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was separating professionally after a seven-year partnership

[@angelagravley9665]

Dolly gets paid either way. Dolly forever!

[@harleyquiinnnn]

Fun fact: she wrote this and Jolene on the same day. The woman is a phenomenon

[@lisettecoronel2545]

That’s literally why I am here to see the difference

[@maefuentes2939]

@Felipe M. thats right.. artists nowadays even need collaboration to create a hit.. nobody cares about quality anymore.. its all about whos doing it.. the producers want to hear poster names not the song's lyrics.. noone today can do it like dolly..

[@lyndakoers1389]

I love Jolene.

[@simplyme8593]

The song I read that it was a goodbye. Is there a connection to Jolene? I mean her man cheating with some other woman and that's why these two songs and the goodbye at the same day?

[@VlatkaBasioli]

She wrote them in the same day, and later in the interview said: "It was a good day." I don't know why I love that fact so much :)

[@MITHYKA]

30 years of existence on this planet and I've never known this was a Dolly song. I'm shook.

[@ARQAlejandroM]

Ikr

[@marianamunera8307]

@@ARQAlejandroM same

[@georgianasutu5882]

@@marianamunera8307 saaaame, omg mind blown

[@wild4fp]

Where you been...?! Watching porn or gaming videos all your 30 reclusive years...

[@alexpennington1037]

@@wild4fp bruh why you gotta be so rude goddamn

[@Nitro9n]

Best part of this story is that her and Porter Wagner, whom she wrote this song for, had a falling out afterward and he was pretty terrible to her. Years later he was in major financial trouble and the IRS seized all his property, including his entire song catalogue. Dolly went to the IRS auction and purchased the entire catalogue, then gave it back to him for free. Shows that she truly meant every word of this song!

[@malsawma3347]

😊 always

[@hippoge7987]

Did you come from drunk history haha

[@marisadaniela6]

Is this actually true?! I never knew that happened to porter wagoner!

[@destinyscroggs2099]

Is this actually true?? I’m writing an essay Lmaoo I need true facts someone lmk 🤣

[@SandyRed881]

@@hippoge7987 😂😂

[@cammys8468]

She looks like she’s not even trying when she’s singing, and her voice is still flawless

[@markgerardsoriyao640]

Shes a famous country singer.

[@benhagstrom2185]

That's because most singers aren't all that great. Not dumping on pop stars, I love a lot of music, but great performance =/= great singing

[@nomadic1932]

because always talk about her genius songwriting that they forget how heavenly awesome of a vocalist she was

[@enemyofthenation7580]

That's exactly what I love about this song😂

[@huda6104]

Coz she’s telling a story with harmony, not singing. And she’s just flawless❤️❤️

[@dakkeeling3923]

Dolly wrote Jolene and I Will Always Love You in the same day. Insane.

[@evanisanidiot]

She was going through some shit that day huh?

[@letishiahenderson6355]

Hahaha same reason I'm here. A damn meme.

[@OhWaker]

@@letishiahenderson6355 There's a meme about Dolly Parton writing Jolene and I Will Always Love You in the same day?

[@GabiCasinha]

For real?

[@basstrammel1322]

@@GabiCasinha As far as we know.

[@customprc]

My favorite Dolly Quote: "They think I`m a Dumb Blonde" "Well I`m not Dumb and I`m not a Blonde either"

[@lucialu833]

Well shes obviously very intelligent.

[@TheBmoney60]

haha . grammy says so too

[@julie.1081]

Just a slight correction. She said, "People just think of me as a dumb blonde. Well, I'm not really dumb & not really a blonde either." She's written over 4,000 songs, has amassed a huge fortune, employs 1,000 of people & brought her part of TN back from a deep red deficient to being profitable. Her literacy campaign sends any & EVERY child who's parent signs them up a book every month (FOR FREE!) from birth to kindergarten. She's a national treasure in my book!

[@renatoespinoza8792]

what a queen

[@alaynuhhh8778]

Juli E. Yeah the book thing is legit folks

[@dgeneric7518]

You listen to this version when you're heartbroken. When you're ready to move on, it's Whitney.

[@coletedeux]

NEVER Whitney.

[@donnamalfy6210]

This was never Whitney Houston's song.

[@dgeneric7518]

Yeah, I know Whitney covered it. Lots of people cover lots of songs.

[@coletedeux]

@@donnamalfy6210 I remember when Whitney tried to sue Dolly so she could never sing it again. Will never forgive her for being so stupid as to not know Dolly not only wrote it but had #1 recording TWICE before WH even heard it.

[@dsm3759703]

@@coletedeux Is that true? How could a cover artist sue the writer?

[@Jack-zx1vq]

This version is way more dreamy, Whitney's rendition is much more powerful... Two types of love, sweet and intense. The 2 version complete each other, no need to give hate!

[@vanessathomas6486]

Right!

[@bluecollarboys6294]

Who better to know the intent of the song, than the artist who wrote it.

[@wolfiesownx4893]

Well put!

[@TheQuigs89]

I prefer Dolly’s. Plus she wrote it.

[@soaky4]

racist!! Its Dolly's song! Build the Wall!

[@veggiesarefruits]

She wrote this for Porter Wagoner. She didn't know how to tell him she was leaving the show, so instead, she sang it to him in his office. Throughout the years, he sued her, to which she just responded by giving him a million dollars and continued to care for him. He blew all the money by partying, and tried to sue her again for a catalogue of music she owned. Instead of getting mad and fighting it, Dolly just said, "You can have it all for free". She took care of that man for decades, despite how awful he was to her, and she even went to his death bed and sang to him, holding his hand and keeping him company. This is the essence of unconditional love and the story of her great character. When she said, "I Will Always Love You", she meant it. No matter what he did, no matter how much he failed, she continued to love him until his dying day. Dolly Parton is an incredibly wonderful person.

[@Therealkyralee]

My papa was just telling me this

[@s.a.6082]

Wow. She is truly a class act!

[@beckyshell4649]

I knew about her writing the song as a goodbye but I never knew that he sued her. I remember watching Porter and Dolly but I was 7 or 8 at the time so I don't remember a lot. My mom always liked Dolly because she was a poor mountain girl also. I remember hearing Coat of many colors on the radio and crying about the kids teasing her.

[@sohnniesiomarehro4287]

Thank you for the wonderful story behind her lovely song. Wow!

[@Tashwampa]

Dolly is a great person. Because I would have let him rot and slept soundly while doing it too!

[@dautomnesoirees7618]

Her voice is as soft and beautiful as a violin

[@mah0625]

those thong's are over starched.

[@resmarted]

@RawVegan HealthyGoddess have your teeth fallen out from your raw vegan diet yet? what about your hair?

[@kitt7531]

Like nails on a chalkboard. Eeek

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Dolly would call it a fiddle. 🎻

[@veritas8575]

@@kitt7531 idiot

[@lityne5577]

She wrote this on the same day she wrote Joelean, sis had a bad day

[@jonahglaser8465]

OMG I just chocked on my water lol I‘m wheezing kfkxllfdibdk

[@precious5106]

@Jona Felix I laughed too

[@Wargatron]

..It’s just “Jolene.”..

[@lityne5577]

@@Wargatron I SAID WHAT I SAID

[@Wargatron]

Lityne *lifts hands up in surrender*

[@ArthurMrgan]

“Whitney can take the credit, just send me the cash.” - Dolly Parton

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

She would just give it to charity.

[@stephanie_rocha833]

Did she actually say that?

[@ArthurMrgan]

Stephanie_ Rocha Yes.

[@stephanie_rocha833]

Serialization - Games oh

[@yaka4771]

But they both got cash.

[@grahamblack1961]

I don't think she's ever been fully appreciated for the great artist that she is.

[@lucasb4939]

She sells over 100M albums..

[@nazaneanjanbaz8587]

You just be kidding. She’s INSANELY APPRECIATED lmao where have you been.

[@commonsenselyrics]

Maybe she's not as famous today but back in the day she was mega famous. And she's been honored with a massive number of awards, plus she is considered a living legend lol

[@benito0072]

Shes been appreciated, which era where you born.

[@asLan-fn6un]

She’s literally an icon lol

[@taylorr1748]

Dolly is for when you’re sad and crying about someone. Whitney is for when you’re finally over the crying stage but knowing that person will always have a place in your heart.

[@lannaintajak80]

🙌

[@rebeccadaniels9922]

Always Will I Love You

[@Jucelegario]

White creates, N imitates.

[@solar901]

@@Jucelegario It is and always been like that.

[@Jucelegario]

@@solar901 I'm not entirely white and I'm not afraid to type it lol. Are you really japanese or is that only a nickname? Japanese people are inventors and creative people too.

[@Jana-ho9mu]

She looks absolutely gorgeous in that shimmering red dress

[@naladiradametha2414]

Dolly's version is warm and sincere. Whitney's version is grand and breath-taking. I am blessed to know both version. Thank you for this gift to us all, Ms Dolly.

[@Timothyojohnson]

Nala Diradametha Dollys version of this song Is warm and sincere because it is her song. She wrote it and she’s feeling all the emotions connected with it while singing it.

[@rodinsuper553]

Nala ! If you knew Dolly Partons version you can see that Withneys Version is only a Trash to make money ! Her Voice and screaming hurts in the brain ! No Feelings - only screeming !!

[@oceaser6977]

You can express your opinion without being rude. It’s a matter of preference but WH version was far from trash. Even Dolly would agree she took that song to new heights

[@johnnydutcher7192]

Great way to conceptualize each version. I think each is beautiful in it own right.

[@adijayaification]

Nala Diradametha your comment 😭❤️

[@jamielee8601]

It's actually sad to see that people didn't realise that this is actually dollys song edit: since a comment i made when i was like 13 blew up aha i know dolly doesn't mind and she makes a shit ton of money, i was talking about all the comments saying how they're shocked that they didn't know it was originally dolly's song, it's sad to me having grown up watching dolly, knowing how talented she is and how amazing this version of the song is, that she doesn't get a lot of recognition for it

[@Krapptape]

Yes, this has been bugging me as well. It does go to show how well Whitney Houston covered it... well enough to make it her own. But still...

[@deangeorge4982]

I knew it. I loved her singing this in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

[@ginvassy3384]

Yeah I grew up on her version before Whitney Houston's version-love them both

[@pawek1075]

True. I didn't know until now and to my surprise I love it!

[@cynthiak.4261]

+Paweł K Same, and I'm old enough to know better

[@teayuh8494]

Whitney sang with power and soul. Dolly sang with emotion and passion. Both great artists, I respect both!!

[@MsAlexandr76]

Emotion and passion not detected on Dolly's singing!!!!

[@markd.2192]

Alexandr Tarlovsky something is wrong with ur emotion and passion detector then

[@rachelhernandez2621]

Yeah tru

[@pocholobatata2800]

@@MsAlexandr76 cause you must be a hopeless dope like Whitney, that's why.

[@1nonlybrady]

Alexandr Tarlovsky you don’t know music

[@franzbi8465]

Ain't anyone going to talk about how beautiful that dress is.

[@djendix]

Dolly looks excellent in any attire. I love her beautiful red dress.

[@jordandors]

She was movin on up

[@jimmykariuki4340]

you are not alone, for all that time l thought it was whitney hoston.

[@Blackstar-ky6ty]

I love her hair 😍

[@RedChaos1208]

I love both. Whitney sang with power and Dolly sang with emotion

[@sam71802]

So u say whitney not sing it with emotional and feelings??

[@erikaluckz1219]

samuel jackson Bruh nobody said that, both are awesome so chill

[@soaribb32]

Whitney is very emotional too.

[@RedChaos1208]

Soaribb im talking about style, yes both are emotional but the way Dolly sings is more emotional, and the way Whitney sings is more empowering

[@chocamocha4541]

Couldnt agree more

[@jbro8934]

Thank you Dolly and Whitney! Both versions are beautiful!

[@JuanVazquez-nu4fq]

i like whitneys version better RIP Whitney

[@ciaraaaa3863]

Cody price 6.blo_anfriends You must live a miserable life .

[@lillianfolsom6741]

Dolly wrote this song

[@ciaraaaa3863]

vincent schoenekase Too bad Dolly didn’t get a Grammy for it until 2007 while Whitney, on the other hand, took home THREE in 1994 . Opinions are subjective, I must admit, but to say Whitney’s suck because you like Dolly’s better is blasphemous 😂 .

[@Frank_Cohen]

@vincent schoenekase , wrong, wrong, wrong

[@HeyCentauri]

I’m so Sad that Dolly doesn’t get acknowledged for her song. It’s 2019 and I just realized. EDIT : It’s 2020 now I know the truth. Thank You, comments.

[@thegoldstandard55]

Don't feel sorry for her...she probably made more in royalties from Whitney's recording than she did in her entire career.

[@Lis422]

John C Did she?

[@dontsubscribetome3262]

John C no she was a very famous artist maybe not on the same level as Whitney but still nothing to scoff at and dont underestimate the amount of money the south can give you like cmon fucking Garth Brooks is one of the best selling artists of all time in america and most ppl wouldnt recognise one of his songs

[@dontsubscribetome3262]

Lisa dont think so

[@claire-ic1uk]

John C no 😂

[@katherinevroman6963]

Dolly said Whitney made this song famous..how humble she is to say that. The fact is this song is what made others famous. It was her written words that inspired others to sing it from their own hearts feelings. Dolly was an inspiration to others her whole career. She was like a message sent to inspire love and understanding to all she came in contact with.

[@EricMustardman]

Well, Dolly cashed a little fortune from the royalties she collected for Whitney Houston and others singing this song. ;-) And she said that she felt shattered and moved to tears when "I will always love you" was played during Whitney's funeral.

[@kalvin3789]

Incredible

[@kalvin3789]

Welll said. Well said

[@1978UA]

God bless her. ❤️🌹😍Love you beautiful lady. Inside and out you are amazing.

[@maimohamed1930]

I agree with you 👍

[@ArtRoomProductions]

This song is depressing when you hear about backstory. Whitney Houston just covered the song. Dolly Parton lived the song. When she said “i will always love you” to Porter Wagnor, she meant it. It just heartbreaking that Wagnor couldn't realize how lucky he was to have Dolly Parton in his life.

[@Fanimati0n]

Dolly is an amazing person. She supported that man throughout his whole life, no matter how nasty he ever got, because she promised to always love him, so she did.

[@josyfalcon5442]

You don't know if Whitney "just covered" it, it's impossible to know what's in a person's heart at any point of their lives.

[@sanglun4823]

Were they in a relationship?

[@Fanimati0n]

@@sanglun4823 no, but they were extremely close friends.

[@sanglun4823]

@@Fanimati0n thank you

[@AshleyOrtegaa]

I’m extremely shocked that I now just found out this is Dolly’s original song 😱🥰

[@lamminsanghaokip350]

Me too

[@Draconus33]

watch best little whore house in Texas..she sings it to Bert Reynolds and really knocks it out of the park.

[@ashleyortega4750]

Me too

[@ryfojuan7114]

where you been all the time bish

[@ArmTheCreative]

ME TOO!!!! I love this smooth version

[@steveharrington7986]

Whitney sang the song with power and dolly sang it with emotion EDIT: Holy gods in Olympus! that's a lotta likes! This is the most I've ever gotten..thanks guys!

[@norabomio6890]

Whitney too

[@markgerardsoriyao640]

of course she knew what it feels to leave someone.. its her feelings that she used to compose that beautiful piece.

[@claudiagi4452]

Whitney Houston made this song a hit, but Dolly Parton wrote a masterpiece.

[@kathypeebles7001]

No, Dolly made it a hit! Whitney tried to steal, but Dollys people found out and a small tussle happened, and after some money changed hands, Whitney re-recorded it!

[@prettypoppin_552]

@@kathypeebles7001 Most people don't even know dolly sung it first so try again

[@neumanasare8864]

@@prettypoppin_552 because it's too old.. this version was a hit back then.. but kids of today won't know who wrote it first

[@simiedulay]

This is not Whitney's song !! Its Dolly's creation period

[@jonathancainphotography6105]

most of Whitney Houston songs are covers

[@korokosso]

Whitney sang it like a true diva. With the vocal pipes on 100 and the Hollywood Glam. Dolly sang it from her heart. You can feel the bitterness in her voice. That's her real life issues she put on this track. Both versions are really good.

[@HelenaVanCity]

I still prefer Dolly's version. I'm Russian. Any true Russian thinks with their heart.

[@cascreed6386]

Thank you! We do not have to pit these two absolute icons against one another, I'm certain they would both say the same ❤

[@Ahmed-pf3lg]

I prefer Dolly’s. It’s calming. I also prefer the instruments used in her version (guitars).

[@edienandy]

Ahmed yes! I love the guitar especially during the chorus. It’s so beautiful.

[@bossaddict08]

I agree. Why do people feel they need to choose if one is better?

[@kimberlyt4361]

Dolly is the writer of this beautiful song. She wrote it for her mentor Porter Waggner. She sings it from her heart to him as she made her exit from his show. Elvis Presley wanted to purchase the rights to this song and Dolly said no. This song wasn't for sale not even to the King. Smart move for a Blonde Beauty. Love you Dolly!

[@deepakmahajan4978]

Very smart move. She earns millions per year from this song. Otherwise elvis estate would be earning those!

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

.... did not know that, but krazy shit, she dissed the King's offer, Lol....

[@bubblegumpopvideo]

dolly turn down to elvis becouse he wanted 50% of all sales while most right were 10%--20% she made right decision, dolly is no dummy she business smart.

[@reeree8981]

Dolly never sells her songs. Elvis only sings what he owns.

[@robertlytle9752]

For many years everyone wondered who Dolly wrote this song for. It was many years later during a reunion that she confessed it was written for Porter Waggoner who gave Dolly her start on a national stage. Dolly is very talented and is also a very smart business woman.

[@EKS511]

Dolly Parton not just a great singer, but also an amazing songwriter.

[@tizzay7]

she never wrote this song

[@EKS511]

tizzay7 who do you think wrote it?

[@jenniferbrown9122]

Dolly did in fact write this song. She wrote it for Porter Wagoner. She wrote it for him because he was having a hard time letting her venture out on her own after performing with him for 5 years. It was written as a professional breakup song not romantically.

[@familymansllc]

I didn't know That , Jennifer ...Ty

[@theycallmecacat4698]

Jennifer Brown thank u for the info :) gbu

[@LaFlamesPs5]

If it wasn’t for Dollys great song, we wouldn’t have gotten Whitney’s version of this, now we have 2 beautiful versions 🖤

[@imaans6516]

i love that little tremor that she does with her voice

[@imaans6516]

@Marsha Shavalli 😂😂😂😂 country shit fire *Proceeds to bop head like a metal head*

[@Thaligamathor]

It's an opera technique

[@hudsonquay]

Vibrato

[@paulosantiago7457]

I didn't know this song was from Dolly Parton until today... In my opinion, Witney sings this song with passion and power, wich is great because shows her vocals strenght, and thus makes the song more remarkable, but on the other hand, Dolly sings with such tenderness that made the lyrics go much deeper. I never really cared for the lyrics at all, just to the way Witney sings them, but listening to Dolly almost made me cry! I love Witney, but this is another level right here...

[@roys96]

She wrote this for Porter Waggoner because she had been on the same show as him for a long time and was leaving for another network.

[@myMelodyj]

*whitney I’m sorry it was bothering to me

[@yevettthomas-rodney7590]

Lol

[@lorenpiller9944]

Dolly’s version always makes me cry

[@smortonlcfl]

Whitney is NO Dolly......not even close

[@imogensmith4557]

"you sing it like you mean it"....and Dolly replies "I did mean it." Pure and simple.

[@thepastapixie]

Always appreciated Whitney’s powerful and beautiful voice in her version, but I rly understood the true bittersweet tender feeling behind dollys original

[@kimp8908]

Dolly Parton’s voice is so angelic it’s just beautiful

[@aisdol74]

Me too

[@MusicLover-jn9tj]

Lol

[@sushilover6637]

I know right

[@kyllepoiencot4361]

I couldn’t agree more! She’s got a great voice! Wish people knew about her version more than the Whitney Houston version.

[@pichiwilla]

I was today years old when I realized this was Dolly's song first.

[@calum3381]

lmao ur my top comment above the 15k comment lol

[@pichiwilla]

@@calum3381 😳🤣

[@rikkih207]

No

[@badrhari6276]

Me too

[@nellyM86]

Here same!

[@benwilson6931]

Dolly's version I feel is from the heart, well a broken one. It's so sad and bittersweet. Whitney gave the song a rather different meaning. I like both, but it's only through Dollys version that you really hear the words. Whitney brought the power, the diva and such an amazing voice, but Dollys version is so much more human and honest.

[@Mariek9]

+Ben Wilson yes thank you in my opinion doly sings it better

[@marchill9266]

+Ben Wilson I feels from the heart because it IS..read up on it! Porter wanted her to stay...for the money..Dolly had to leave for her own sake! it's the best song, in my opinion, ever written, due to real feelings and events!

[@leeboy7139]

It feels like Dolly is singing from her heart to someone special in her life while Whitney sounds like she's singing it to impress an audience.

[@marchill9266]

+Lee Boy If you read up on the story of this song you'll find out she IS singing to someone-Porter Wagoner who didn't want Dolly to leave his show..after all she was making him a lot of money. So she wrote this song especially AT and FOR him. :)

[@namnhan2003]

+Ben Wilson You gave a very true, honest, truthful comment to me. That s why i gave a thumb up for you.

[@Safinitzine]

A lot of people sadden about the fact that her being the original singer is very little known but let's not forget she wrote the song and agreed to the cover. Its success is hers forever. I mean, just in terms of royalties +_+

[@flyKayzette]

All the way to the Bank$$$

[@jeaninereynolds5061]

She is just the cutest little songbird ever.

[@helenjohnson7583]

Jeanine Reynolds She is also a truly good person!

[@samdoyle3945]

Alright Torvald

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

🐦

[@nic_a_bic6780]

@@samdoyle3945 u legend

[@aimeenunez8992]

Whitney's rendition gives me chills. Dolly's version makes me cry. Both are versions goegeous, but no one can sing song this like Dolly.

[@tacoma5543]

Aimee Nunez y

[@d.k6721]

I think Whitney did it better, as you can tell by the sells. Whitney made it famous. Clearly Whitney's version has way more vocals and is also way harder to sing so I would say no one can sing this song like Whitney. Dolly even said that.

[@faeorain127]

+Slay Queen That is just another opinion, nothing more. Justin Bieber sold a crap ton of records but his music is cheap pop garbage. Sales number do no automatically reflect the quality of music. They are usually a result of popularity, which is a result of which artists are chosen by the record companies to get the most airtime. That is how it typically works in the industry.

[@zacktronelectrify]

Slay Queen Whitney’s version isn’t emotional. She didn’t write the song, she just made money off of it. Dolly’s version is heartfelt.

[@moneymoney7900]

@@d.k6721 but Whitney Makes no money all of it goes to dolly Whitney made it popular but dolly made the song and nobody can sing it like her

[@katec8796]

I love both versions equally - they're both interpreted in such different ways they feel like two different songs. Whitney's version is almost a bold proclamation with confidence while Dolly's feels more personal and vulnerable - like someone broken. How amazing that we have two amazing versions by two incredible women to represent different emotions depending on where we all are at a specific time in our lives. We should just be grateful rather than bitch about whose is better.

[@arabellainterstellar8321]

Kate C I agree. You can't compare two emotions. Whitney's is supposed to be empowering, and Dolly's is all about exposing and vulnerability. Its like comparing Pasta with Pizza and George RR Martin with Tolkein. Both extremely good in what they're doing and very different works.

[@eightball8008]

that is true.. but whitney's version is too powerful she unleashes her voice on us and it's overwhelming.. i like the point about the interpretation. whitney's version is much more declarative like she's asserting her love.. whereas dolly's is softer and is either a fading reminder to someone who forgot.. or an almost painful elegy to her beloved :'( fucking beautiful

[@johnboys4697]

Kate C w

[@homergurganus9884]

Exactly, but she was leaving Porter Wagner so she really meant those words

[@guezzwho8000]

Amen

[@70sgirl1961]

My dad had this 45 back in the day. I have always loved this, and listening to it now, I still get goosebumps. No one has ever done Dolly's songs better than Dolly. No one.

[@WillockRudger-qu9li]

Hello how are you doing today

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Pretty hope you're okay??

[@ThePlur427]

She looks like a Barbie doll! She just radiates kindness and classiness

[@lindseycambre5027]

She is so freaking gorgeous!!! I love her :)

[@PrincessLukaXD]

captainbrunch that's funny because her inspiration and goal look came from a trashy woman in her home town

[@arnelpagalan2997]

captainbrunch that us why she was named Dolly.. darling

[@lakevalowe1156]

she sure does . She is very versatile too and thats why I love her so hard

[@paulbelarmino8275]

captainbrunch thats why her screen name is dolly

[@kmch872]

Her voice is so effortless. Like she has these great high notes and it's like she doesn't even have to try

[@marissasears1113]

perfect

[@27scole]

Because that how you sing

[@victoriaraye3381]

Katie M I know it’s amazing. I prefer Dolly’s over Whitney’s

[@orion6251979]

Who else looked up this song, and “Jolene” when you found out she wrote both songs on the same day. Holy crap, that revelation gives a ton of perspective to both songs in conjunction.

[@llawrence4834]

Orion625 I love both songs and only learned today listening to ep 2 of the Dolly Parton’s America podcast that she wrote both on the SAME DAY! Wow. Just wow!

[@jdh6752]

@@llawrence4834 She didn't say that. She corrected herself to say her home demo's of the songs were both on the same tape, so they must have been written close to each other, but not necessarily the same day.

[@marsmarz]

Reddit lol

[@aleccope1320]

She wrote this song for a business partner she wanted to break away from. Not a lover.

[@renatoamaraldemiranda2558]

Jolene wasn’t about her. She wrote the song after a woman on her show told her that her husband left her for another woman and they where all at the same show

[@souvenirmexicano]

Dolly wanted Elvis to record this song, but he said he wouldn’t be giving any credit or money to Parton. So at the end she decided to release it herself

[@PewterPicsandThePewterPen]

etcanada.com/news/698799/dolly-parton-turned-elvis-presley-down-when-he-wanted-to-cover-i-will-always-love-you/

[@billydwilson8017]

Sounds like Elvis...Didn't give credit to anyone who propped him up and MADE him a star. Dont care for Elvis.

[@dontdamnme3727]

Who gives a fuck abt elvis? Such a disgusting looser

[@TravelingBibliophile]

Technically it was his manager/producer who said that Elvis would like to record the song but before he would agree to do it he would require a 50% ownership/royalties of the song. I am glad that she stuck to her guns and said no. To be honest I don’t think it really would have suited him.

[@momonicaa860]

that’s not what she said in a recent interview. she said he reached out to sing the song but she wanted Whitney to sing it.

[@isabella.t_01]

"Whitney can have the credit, as long as I get the cash." -Dolly Parton

[@koolaidman6251]

LOL yup people talking about how it's "sad" people think Whitney came up with it. Dolly ain't crying and if she is she's wiping those tears with $100 bills!

[@ajollypanda4175]

People sell songs all the time...DOlly got to record this song and have it reach no.1 on the charts and re-enter and hit no.1 again....and THEN get to sell it and make even more money off it. I am not sure why people are feeling a type of ways lol

[@accountuser4525]

@@koolaidman6251 wiping those tears with $100 Biills LMAO you made me laugh!

[@maefuentes2939]

writing songs for dolly is so easy, shes not bothered one bit as long as she gets some compensation.. today, people cant write shit as auto-tuned songs with uninspiring lyrics gets billions of cash noone cares anymore about quality..

[@isabella.t_01]

@@ajollypanda4175 yeah I really don't understand why people get annoyed by the fact Dolly doesn't get credited for the song. Like she don't mind she just wants her cash, and I mean damn right she should that is a beautiful song!

[@auggie6572]

Her voice is so soft and pure. She’s so cute. I love both versions but I think I like this one better than Whitney’s because of the 60’s feel. They both sound amazing and they’re both queens.

[@customprc]

She had the looks of a Goddess back then.

[@auggie6572]

customprc, fr

[@lisabaughn]

That is a fun analysis. I was thinking too how much I appreciated seeing our history through seeing Dolly at this time. Of course the 90s were an important part of our history too, and the decade would have been nothing without Whitney's version. But it's fun to see the 60s and 70s through this. Her hair is the best part!

[@auggie6572]

Lisa Baughn, I couldn’t agree more!

[@matthewsands3969]

SWlLLY Whitney put her heart into it!

[@TheKupoQueen]

My grandpa loved old country. He passed away right beside me yesterday. I sang this to him. I will always love him ♡

[@totes8363]

Bless you. I'm sorry for your lost. Just know he is in a better place, this world is so cruel...

[@TheKupoQueen]

@@totes8363 I appreciate that thank you ♡ he was 95 and wasn't in the best of health. I am happy he is no longer suffering

[@kelseybrown204]

Rip fly high angel 🙏🏻❤️

[@ezwalking2740]

so sweet that you could share that. rest easy, grandpa.

[@faraalibakhsh2541]

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

[@TodaysTomSawyer-lm8fu]

Whitney introduced this song to another generation. But never forget who's song this really is!!

[@KeithAWaide]

Dolly Wrote "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene" in 1972 and was the first to record both songs. This video was in 1973 when she was leaving the Porter Wagoner Show, which was the first time heard. I am that old to remember that.

[@smartjonhson9018]

Keith A.Waide hello

[@terryderush7066]

Keith A.Waide We are here with you.

[@chasethomsen7616]

Or u watched drunk history

[@Richard-vq7ud]

They say that Dolly wrote the song to mend hard feelings between her and Porter Wagner as she moved on with her life.

[@dragonanderson4729]

She wrote the song as a thanks for giving her a chance (making her famous)

[@usedforks]

“You sang that like you sort of meant it.” *Facepalm that echoes through time and space*

[@gdxd7956]

You didn't understand what he meant to say with that.

[@ZippytheHappyChimp]

@@gdxd7956 She credits that song with Porter finally letting her out of the various contracts and obligations which he held over; that allowed her to take the next steps of her career and leave him behind. Check out Dolly Parton's America podcasts

[@usedforks]

I know what he meant lol. The way he said it was so awkward though.

[@adamchapman3358]

"Well I did sorta mean it" 😂🤣😂 Dolly is too cute!!

[@deborahstone542]

psychoticmortacarn Thanks

[@cheniquacarr2917]

Why do people have to compare Dolly’s original to Whitney’s cover? They are singers of different styles. Both versions are beautiful.

[@skyslone7277]

Cheniqua Carr thank you 🙏🏼

[@Snadzies]

They are they same song. No matter how much you say you like both equally, deep down you know you like one version better than the other. It is a literal (yes literal, I am using that word as intended) impossibility to like both songs equally.

[@GoatyHerps]

We compare them because Whitney (good riddance) gets credit for the song. Sure, she sang okay, but it's like saying a Beatles tribute band is as good as The Beatles. Sorry, dude. It's not.

[@GoatyHerps]

@Shut Up - Troll Level - Apprentice. Try again.

[@GoatyHerps]

@Shut Up - Usually, people get better with practice. You're just declining now. Poor thing

[@danmonsterhog]

This is not her "version" of the song. This is the song! Anyone else singing this song is singing their "version" of this song.

[@alexfarmer15]

danmonsterhog , apart from the fact that this couldnt get more 70s you really would only really have to add 1+1

[@kauemoura]

The most beautiful way someone has ever said they wanted to leave their job.

[@parsnipmcgee329]

Whitney had some pipes , there's no disputing, but Dolly's version is the one that makes me cry.

[@josephcurreri9289]

Whitney in my opinion has one of the top 5 voices ever.... But it's too powerful for this song

[@JuanVazquez-nu4fq]

Whitney is much better boo dolly what a wierd name dolly

[@Mikerille]

Lia Vazquez Dolly Parton ALLOWED her to use HER song she made for porter Wagner and sang to him when he was dying. Whitney had a good COVER, but this more about the pain of moving on instead of Whitney’s which is more of a silent “I won’t forget you”

[@twistknit1]

@@MikerilleI think she wrote it for him when she was leaving the Porter Wagoner show and going solo.

[@Mikerille]

twistknit1 she wrote it so she could leave because porter wouldn’t listen, but on his death bed she sang this to him. She also returned the studio she purchased to get out of his contract, saying it was one of her biggest regrets, hurting him like that. She had to purchase it cause he kept claiming a lot of her property and other funds were his under the studio, so she purchased and later returned it with this songs original lyric sheet on top of the return paper.

[@poopieface6709]

Back then when singers didn't need auto tune, just pure talent.

[@djendix]

How beautiful...

[@laurenh3343]

I don’t know whether I want this played at my wedding or my funeral

[@MrdotIsaac]

Old el paso taco girl - Por que no los dos.

[@zusiphesikayi2390]

Perfect for both

[@kylethekidable]

@@zusiphesikayi2390 Funeral perhaps but if you know the context of the song and read the lyrics, it's about expressing unconditional love while making the choice to remove yourself from their life. Unconditional love, good sentiment for a wedding, removing yourself...not so much.

[@ryandal666]

Definitely not a wedding song

[@KikomochiMendoza]

@@kylethekidable yeah that would be weird using a good hearted break up song in a wedding.

[@bubblesk9530]

Love Whitney but dolly deserves more credit.

[@lydiabeeler3539]

She got paid every time Whitney sang it haha

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

She says Whitney can have all the credit so long she gets the cash.

[@kitt7531]

You two white people are miserable amd pathetic

[@fernandoalfonzo2620]

@@kitt7531 why? Its the truth

[@fernandoalfonzo2620]

@@kitt7531 you're pathetic

[@NicoleBrown147]

She was proud of her wigs...there's an interview where they asked how long it takes to do her hair, and she replied, "I don't know...I'm never there."

[@vidhead85]

I love the big hair! Always have!

[@cancanjaker1620]

Great answer.

[@BBQDad463]

What could be a more heartbreaking experience than hearing Dolly Parton telling you goodbye in a song?

[@carmenlorenzo4410]

She sang it beautifully and calmly. Now a days, too many people scream songs out so loud. Her version is calming and soothing. So beautiful!

[@donaldwilliam4838]

Hello how are you doing?

[@theindigenousspirit]

I have to admit Dolly Parton is really beautiful with this song. It sounds so angel like and romantic.

[@robertfraser7391]

Anthony McIvor . She is a knock out in this era. Also very intelligent you can't write songs and not be a creative thinker. Complete package. With her good looks I always wondered why she uses wigs.

[@DLGINC1]

Whitney is great. But there's something about hearing the song from the person who first put their soul on paper.

[@Nilurex]

Ezra Suhr I

[@alextepe4309]

Ezra Suhr right, there’s only one original.

[@mirabella2154]

I feel embarrassed to notice until now that this song was originally Dolly Parton's song.

[@sheridanpurdon826]

No da it was

[@jimecker2149]

Oh same here I feel bad as well so where are you from

[@neshwhat702]

Don’t get me wrong I love Whitney’s version but this one hits right to you deep into your heart.. . It is unbelievably sad and sweet.

[@markgerardsoriyao640]

This is what Im thinking right now..

[@kyessgeun521]

Yeap same here, because Dolly Parton wrote the Lyrics that's why!

[@zzzzxxxx341]

Yes.....

[@karthika-jh3uh]

well , in my opnion Whitney did it better

[@deniz3049]

@@karthika-jh3uh well did we ask?

[@bathtangle]

Nobody sings like Dolly. Like Patsy, she has a special voice.

[@kamgib]

the power is IN her subtlety.....dolly can belt it out, and her range is awesome, but its not about how loud one can sign....I love Whitney's version, not doubt about her power...., but I love Dolly's more...classic......

[@glenn212now]

Absolutely right. And unfortunately, there's not much subtlety and nuance in music anymore. I blame those awful American Idol shows for making young people believe that you're not singing unless you're screaming. THIS is true singing, putting your heart and soul into a song. Dolly is a master at that. Thank God we have artists like her. I think Kacey Musgraves is also an artist in this same style.

[@daisyp1518]

it's like having a highlighter. What's the whole point in highlighting the whole paper. Just use it where it has meaning.

[@aklnrt]

Here we are 50 years later still listening to her beautiful performances, i cant imagine anyone listening to todays `stars` in 50 years time.

[@davidlightfootsr.373]

I love both versions. Dolly's version is soft and sweet and Whitney's version is dramatic but both are still heart moving.

[@kittiegloom]

I agree

[@matt4787]

+David Lightfoot I agree completely. I love them both in there own way. Whitney Houstons voice is greatest female singer of all time. And I always will remember as a kid loving here cover of this song. It wasn't it until I was older when I heard Dolly Partons and I loved it. It really depends on my mood which I would rather hear at any given time.

[@davidlightfootsr.373]

matt4787 you hit it right on point brother.

[@amarelbarrow2500]

+David Lightfoot i agree but i love Dolly's version much more!

[@davidlightfootsr.373]

+Erika D'Souza I ain't mad at you, Dolly is a great and beautiful legend of her time. I'm a diehard fan of Whitney and Dolly.

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

Such a beautiful song from a sweet voice coming from the heart.

[@kesura7313]

I like how dolly doesn't even seem phased by the high parts. like everyone else seems to strain at that part

[@THXx1138]

She doesn't yell it at you either like Whitney`s cover.

[@anthonygonzales7922]

Whitney Houstons version is powerful and lovely in its own way, But Dolly Partons evokes a deep longing and melts my heart.

[@russellcarstens7124]

Deep longing...perfectly said.

[@quarantinedteen5458]

I can’t be the only one who didn’t know she’s the original artist.

[@nanarockz8041]

No, me too.

[@firstsecond2871]

I just knew today

[@ViolettaD1485]

My mom told me. I don't know how she knew, because she wasn't particularly a country/western fan, but she even knew the backstory about Dolly writing it about Porter.

[@nyieshamallett4546]

Yoo I just found out today......wow

[@oliviadriver1362]

Been knowing it since Dolly came out with it.I get sick and tire of people crediting Whitney for this. Whitney was 11 when this came out.

[@angieelsender8660]

Played this version for my daughters funeral it hits hard x

[@evie7452]

Angie Elsender so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@lauracapelete9336]

Sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace ♡

[@410540]

I am soo sorry for your lost darling.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Your daughter is right beside you... she never left you sweetie. Death does not separate us.

[@dalton9493]

Don’t worry man she will always be with you

[@tariqsears8729]

I like this this better because it seems like she's singing it for someone

[@kittkatkitty1]

Tariq Sears she was...for porter wagoner

[@user-oe3hw4us3d]

Tariq Sears yeah she wrote it from the bottom of her heart for porter wagoner when she left his company to take over her own courier . pretty sad but cute.

[@muralamoomum8287]

MiMi correct me if im wrong..but that is porter wagnor at the end talking to her, is it not?

[@lavenderhearts101]

That is Porter Wagner.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

She also was very happy with Whitney taking the song to the next level.

[@demetrikrotchlikmiov1564]

Her voice makes me tear up. What a beautiful voice it’s so angelic

[@djendix]

How beautiful...

[@sydneysawyer7103]

As well as Whitney did with this song, I wish people gave Dolly more credit, they always refer to it as Whitney's song when it's not. Yes she sounds absolutely wonderful with this song but no one seems to ever give Dolly the credit for writing it.

[@kittyviveen9448]

I Always preferred this one to Whitneys. She made 50 million with this song - thanks to everybody who has covered it. She wrote it in one evening together with Jolene. It just poured out. Now - that's talent.

[@donaldwilliam4838]

Hello how are you doing?

[@shellyortiz1977]

Thank u dolly from this song..such a beautiful song......and thank u Whitney she really took this song to another level.

[@jeremylilly1054]

shelly yastagirl I like Whitney's version too, but the only level she brought it to was lower

[@DAV1DTHOMAS]

Jeremy Lilly Whitney made it a timeless ballad. Don’t be bitter. Dolly has a great sense of humor about how much money the song has made her.

[@mkt963]

shelly yastagirl, It's true. Completely another level.

[@Ftc.6]

Yeah ...basement level

[@natalienicole4540]

shelly yastagirl no woman will ever sing this song better then Dolly Parton. Whitney Houston just made fam off this song

[@mbrawthen]

Dolly is the absolute sweetest lady to ever come out of the Great Smoky Mountains or anywhere else! Is she just the sweetest thing God put on this planet or what? …Ya she is‼️❤️

[@billearnshaw1074]

She did sing it like she meant it, she was breaking up with Porter and going off on her own after five years on the show with Porter. She wrote it for Porter. Dolly is an icon of the American dream..... Thank you Dolly

[@livesintransit]

Saw her live yesterday, and her voice is still as strong, pure and pitch perfect as ever. This is before autotune, so there was no cheating allowed. She's the real deal, and at 70 is still a force on stage.... an adorable, humble, and straight-talking one!

[@nuskie13]

She make singing look so effortless

[@annhuff1592]

Because she doesn't put heart and soul in it, you know like Whitney.

[@quiredskywalker4422]

@@annhuff1592 lol because they have different style

[@djendix]

I just once heard that singing is not about trying to hit notes, but speaking from the heart.

[@simiedulay]

@@annhuff1592 lol still here voice is magical

[@piscesbeam3622]

I think its just silly to waste yr energy comparing 2 voices (Dolly and Whitney) when you can just appreciate both for their own uniqueness and beauty

[@anahjiminor7703]

Just found out this is Dolly's song...its so soft and beautiful like Dolly

[@xxSome3Girlxx]

This song makes me want to dance in a big kitchen with the love of my life. Too bad I’m single and live in a tiny flat

[@johnadventure5973]

same 🔥

[@andyfin8845]

blue_jay96 May your days come true

[@brentgarlick6974]

The day will come. It took me until I was 35 to find mine. Just be you and make sure the person your with loves you just how you are without comprimise.

[@Traina]

Hope you find that special someone soon.

[@Lis422]

Square Meter are nothing, just do it!

[@TheRemixstress]

Being the Whitney fanatic that I am, I must say that I love *both versions!!* Dolly you wrote & sang one of the most *beautiful songs ever!* Thank you!

[@blessedwithpink1440]

QUEENKIM4EVER Listen to Katherine Jenkins kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZvGoX2Oidqdm6M

[@kd2838]

If my granddaddy was not absolutely in love with Dolly Parton when I was little girl, I probably wouldn't know that she sung this first either. He had all of her albums, we even played with paper dolls of Dolly that came with one of his albums, lol.

[@flamary429]

There's such a sweetness and beauty to this song. The lyrics alone rip your heart out. Honestly, you have to be deaf, dumb, or blind to not appreciate this song in some way.

[@deanstephens5940]

This was her Goodbye song to Porter Waggoner on the last show that she appeared on. I remember watching it as a kid. She still sounds fantastic.

[@andymann1667]

Reading through the comments I didn't realize how many people did not know that Dolly wrote this song. I thought everybody knew this fact.

[@tonyafrazier5772]

Andy Mann I knew it

[@q2breath]

.. I didn't.... it's cool though =>

[@eightball8008]

yeah i didn't either.. i really like this version better although clearly whiney killed it

[@hijlaa]

I think it's an age thing. I was born in the 90's, therefore grew up more with the Whitney Houston version than this version

[@bobdettinger581]

Sadly even Whitney didn't know it!!

[@tkdmofo90]

Beautiful voice, song, and person.

[@philliptiensa1128]

damn she was so beautiful

[@jeffreyyoders6366]

Was? Is. Inside and out, always.

[@bigol9223]

Jeffrey Yoders Outside is a bit tainted nowadays, pardner.

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

*is

[@riokalistos1812]

Rup Tratin lol 😂

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Perfect woman

[@mohashetty6557]

I love this version just as much as Whitney's...but this one has more soul to it. This is dolly's song after all. It feels like it really meant something for her.

[@killerbee792]

Moha Shetty Wrong, you probably like it because it's more country-esque, or the style you like the best, but ain't no way in hell you can sit here and form words saying it has more soul than Whitney's version. Just say you liked the version that plays to your personal preference in music smh

[@NicoleBrown147]

Killer Bee whitneys version was too studio.

[@killerbee792]

Nicole Brown You mean the studio version was way too studio? lmao There are more versions that show her superior versatility.

[@SharkGirl655]

Killer Bee stop telling people how to express their opinions. Annoying as hell. She thinks the original has more soul, you disagree. No need to get your panties in a bunch.

[@killerbee792]

Chelsea Chancey You're right, someone needs to undo their panties.

[@amberianetti2138]

Dolly is a true beauty.

[@fawn999]

Amber Ianetti how can you tell with those coke bottles on?????lololol

[@mathewejakpomewhe8386]

Yea

[@BuddWolf]

Beautiful lady singing a great song. Doesn’t get any better than this.

[@peteralbert1485]

It does: when you add the facts she wrote the song, had someone true-to-life in mind, and kept her word.

[@Justin-ts3ig]

I grew up thinking that Whitney was the original singer and I just found out that Dolly was the original singer! I honestly prefer Dolly’s version better.

[@laurahetiszo3768]

Me 2

[@marissasears1113]

same for both of them

[@jacktwnboss601]

🤣

[@samimaduddin6090]

Yes, she brings the melody fit with its lyric and feelings of it beter...

[@bibi-we4lg]

me too