Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You (Live)

[@mmstrux]

Regardless of who sings it best, the songwriting was a masterpiece by Dolly.

[@mirandatozier-robbins8186]

It's a masterpiece sung as a variation by Whitney.

[@nohaetnoha8863]

Whitney ❤

[@thelasttrumpet2915]

Dolly.

[@abusaidfulus8901]

Also sung by Linda Ronstadt

[@mmstrux]

@@abusaidfulus8901 Didn't know that. I'll have to look that one up.

[@zachvarwig3169]

Learned today that Dolly originally wrote this song. What a fun surprise, and a great original.

[@learnapartsatb]

Same here

[@jasonjecjc]

Same

[@64fairlane305]

notice that she`s singin it, not screaming

[@zwitchtv1934]

Hahahaha 😂​@@64fairlane305

[@meganstone127]

Same… that’s why I’m here to hear it for the first time lol

[@SunnyDay641]

You can’t compare Whitney and Dolly. They’re both powerhouse singers. I’ve been a fan of them both since I was a child and clearly for good reason. For me, Dolly’s version is so tender and sweet. It reminds me of the tenderness of love. Whitney’s version reminds me of the how dynamic and explosive love can be. Truly grateful for both versions.

[@chichiokoli4390]

❤❤❤

[@jasonbare3472]

Whitney has a better voice .

[@champagnexoxo1198]

Exactly!

[@oldbiddy64]

Beautifully put

[@fnybny]

@@jasonbare3472 This version here is live. The studio version is more polished

[@davidcoomber4050]

Whitney sings this like a production number almost a opera , Dolly sings it like she lived it and that’s a massive difference

[@ElationProductions]

That little bit of a quiver she has in her voice at times, verifies that.

[@МарияМартынова-ц8ж]

❤

[@namor3607]

She did live it. This was an I love you and goodbye letter to a collaborator who she was leaving to go solo near the start of her career.

[@chillywilly886]

Точно!! Меня никогда песня в исполнении Уитни Хьюстон не цепляла. Но когда я услышала это исполнение, - все встало на свои места. Долли Партон поет так чувственно и нежно ❤

[@Ignaciovargaspkmn]

true, i love Whitney but she sounds robotic and without emotion

[@jasmijnariel]

I will always love your version more❤ nothing beats the original

[@AK-cv1fv]

Dolly has even said that Whitney's version was better. She's come out & said she likes when other artists cover her songs & make it their own. Very humble & kindhearted person.

[@javierbergues8100]

Excepto con Elvis Presley

[@beyondher]

I prefer Dolly's version, more simple and classic

[@ИстиславПутивлев]

еще чего, Хьстон, Долли номер один была есть и будет

[@michaelwhitbread6989]

It doesn't matter who sang it better; they are different genres and contexts. We all know now how Whitney lived, god rest her soul. Show some respect to both performances.

[@OldesouthFarm]

Dolly’s is better

[@LLL417]

I love listening to people who can actually sing. It really is a God given talent.

[@jayanirmala-lo3vp]

Like a bird singing in the morning Very refreshing and beautiful

[@nbenefiel]

In my next life, I want to be able to sing. I love to sing but I can’t carry a tune in a bucket.

[@glisadmusic]

So true ❤

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

With a lot of practice also!

[@vylon1075]

Modern mainstream singers can't sing. The autotune is too obvious.

[@mrs.germain4911]

Dolly is so talented ❤

[@LucknutJahanum]

Dolly's version is magical, she sang from the deepest heart...

[@hera7884]

Both versions are exceptionally beautiful. Dollys version is like someone telling you that they love you. Whitney’s version feels like you are telling someone you love them. To Be Loved vs To Love. Both incredible feelings.

[@rebeccashapiro7924]

nailed it

[@kalyoutube]

Wow you stated it perfectly

[@nayazumoctezuma9027]

Totally

[@AvitalR88]

😢😢😢

[@acg2483]

Excellent explanation, beautifully states

[@Lahnalove2010]

Dolly's version hits me harder cause to me it came from the heart. God bless you Dolly

[@justdoit7661]

@JamesSmith-im2pd yes i love country song

[@MiBidnis]

I like both versions as each came deep from the heart . If I could sing, I'll sing it from the heart as well.

[@kimbronson3520]

This sounds so wrong!! Whitney's version sounds so right!!

[@fal1408]

I do understand and agree to what you mean❤

[@SuperHarare]

Dolly definitely sounds more personal.. that always hits harder

[@davidzubiria3783]

Nobody talks about the guitarist behind and I loved his work

[@TheJofrica]

Oh yes, it is tasteful

[@Ewaldoadm]

vim aqui por causa dos acordes dele

[@dannivanzant]

What is the name of the guitarist playing the Telecaster?

[@TraceyEaster760]

They're backup

[@sandycorona1121]

Fantastic session musicians!!

[@jpmubno]

this is the original singer who sang it very simply and the voice is relaxing from the heart

[@RyleighTheRandomSwiftie]

We know

[@2brokegamers664]

she wrote the song its her song

[@valvenator]

Yes, heartfelt and personal unlike the shout it from the mountaintops Whitney version. Dolly's version sounds more honest, like she really means it for life, not just the moment.

[@lexipooprincess]

@@valvenatorhow can one sound more honest?💀 You mean the level of emotion is different but honest… nah🤣

[@mszuzubookitty4646]

@@valvenatorshe wrote it for Porter Wagoner. A singer that she worked with on his tv show. He gave dolly her big break….When she was leaving the show she knew he’d be mad about it so she wrote this song to smooth over hurt feelings..

[@matusondrejcek7202]

0:27 one of the most beautiful thank yous I’ve ever seen😊

[@42awww]

Fellas, if you have a woman who says this to you hold on for dear life. I said it often to a beautiful woman in my life and 20 years after I last spoke to her, I still love her.

[@JackThomas-yp9hg]

Wow her voice is so naturally powerful yet so sweet.

[@edgarallanmorales4544]

Her version sounds sweet and romantic. Whitney's version sounds intense and mourning. Both versions are amazing as always.

[@MegaBiker199]

No better way to describe it

[@ritavoorbraeck6496]

voor mij zingt Dolly het veel geloofwaardiger

[@Judy-hu9nb]

Dollys is definitely sweet & romantic

[@champagnexoxo1198]

Exactly ❤

[@roseclimbpaintcont]

I agree

[@christinamontoya3527]

Team Dolly !!!! 😊

[@eeeden2397]

The way Dolly is singing this song, I can feel and understand it better. Masterpiece!

[@lenymanalo]

The original is always the original. And that is most valuable.

[@shanequamatthew6821]

Her thanking the crowd while they were clapping. So sweet. I had a greater liking to Ms.Dolly after how she responded in the Barbara Walters interview. Truly a classy woman.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

shes always been a no nonsense southern lady, with emphasis on the lady.

[@Lahnalove2010]

Both versions are great but, Dolly's hits my heart more because it seems more personal

[@nicholasbrown4109]

I mean, she did write it

[@khanhkhanh1060]

👍👍👍

[@marilynhedrich9633]

The song was written for Porter Wagoner.

[@supathos3446]

She has the most beautiful, soothing, sweetest voice in country music. I like her version of her song better.

[@anthonyagbojo1408]

this is not a version. It is the original.

[@ItalianStallion761]

Who is still Listening October 15, 2024? such a beautiful song by a beautiful talented Ms Dolly Parton

[@Lica499]

16/10/2024

[@alessiomanfrin1031]

Lol, 20/10/2024

[@jennyccapa9242]

19

[@preciousxulu6032]

20

[@davidkuc4362]

Me estoy enterando que ella fue la compositora real 😮

[@pascalg66]

At 42 yo, living the worst break up of my life, and crying over this song. The lyrics say exactly what I wish for my ex-lover. Dolly's rendition is splendid. 🥺

[@dikeledihlabangane3854]

It speaks to the heart❤

[@dael_reyes-live]

I hope you feel better soon 🫂😔 I also went through some tough situation this year

[@DollyParton-gu8zw]

Thanks so much for your pleasant remarks i appreciate and I went to say a big thank you for your love and support as my fan and how long have you been my fan ?

[@tokyoskyss]

I wish you and ur ex both happiness ❤

[@pelpelarnaud4917]

Courage mon ami!!

[@walkbyfaith6831]

Her voice is so calming just beautiful ❤

[@dthomas9230]

I can't help feeling an emotional connection to this beautiful song and performance.

[@ellenstone6752]

She lived this. Song

[@Alexandersmith147]

Hello Ellen How are you doing today?

[@viniciusssss]

This version goes straight to the bottom of your heart.

[@kellybarnes7703]

Dolly is a sweet and humble soul, I love her!

[@DavidAllvin-k6r]

Hi Kelly, her song makes me feel cool. I always love to listen to her lyrics because they contain a lot of meaningful words. I hope you’re doing well.

[@FestusOnuoha-wj6pb]

Seamlessly amazing talent!.

[@mysashab]

Dolly had a variety show that would come on tv every Saturday morning and she would sing this song at the end. At the time I thought that this was the most beautiful sound I ever heard, and that she was singing it to me and I would cry every time because I was never loved as a child. I’m 61yrs old now and it still make me cry.

[@mrssmith1691]

This comment really hit me in the heart. I'm glad you found her as a child to sing this to you.

[@thebaidiereacts7649]

For a long time the media made me believing Whitney version was the best, but watching and listening to this original I can see how Dolly Parton poured her whole being into this song that striped down acoustics and her voice makes you listen to the lyrics and Country Twang just the cherry on top

[@toosas]

couldnt agree more

[@botmexicanpatriot]

is not the media, is just that both singers really give their entire souls when singing this song

[@traviecooley4956]

That’s definitely just opinion glad everyone has one and i disagree Whitney’s definitely better

[@kevinmsft]

And Whitney is still obviously the best.

[@Arguewityamama]

Whitney’s vocals are stronger, but the lyrics are absolutely beautiful and credit for that entirely goes to the beautiful, Dolly Parton.

[@andrewmarshall7569]

As a man in my mid 40s, this song resonates with me deeply, and not just the song, but the lyrics. I have had a few women I have loved in my life, and when you really get down to it, you wish them the absolute best in life.

[@monasingh2519]

So true 😢❤

[@samstarba4569]

I just had an amicable but bittersweet break up and this comment hit hard. 😢

[@andrewmarshall7569]

@ thanks! Sorry to hear about your situation but it gets better. If you truly cared for them or loved them you’ll still think about them from time to time and that’s totally okay.

[@왕치-s1w]

아! 이게 돌리의 노래였구나!! 부드럽고 감미로운 목소리의 돌리도 아름답다~~❤❤❤

[@YvetteFortin-s1b]

Dolly and Whitney‘s versions are both extremely touching and moving in their own unique ways.

[@penknight8532]

Whitney's version just hits so much harder. I like them both, but this is one instance that the cover is better than the original.

[@bejakabyle]

She is not supposed to still her song . I like people independent not follower

[@romeojuliet8462]

Learn to spell steal

[@nujoum]

@@penknight8532 i would have to disagree with you on that. you can hear dolly's emotions while she sings it, her sadness is there. When i listen to whitney's version it sounds good yes but that feeling isnt the same as i get when i listen to dolly's

[@JohnBraydenLee2010]

This almost made my cry. Im in tears because of how beautiful it was😢😭

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@JohnBraydenLee2010]

​@@JacobWilson-uf6zqgood

[@bobcarlino2806]

I went beyond the "almost crying" stage.

[@champagnexoxo1198]

Both Whitney and Dolly are such unique versions. Dolly’s is nostalgic and heartbreaking, while Whitney is passionate and full emotion. Both are so deep and such masterpieces ❤ both are different angles

[@TammyLouize666]

No I disagree there's more pain and emotion with dolly where as whitney just over sang it ❤

[@wangpuaaboh2909]

@@TammyLouize666100 % agreed 👍.

[@РусланПопов-ш8б]

Это то исполнение, которое я хочу слышать снова и снова 😊 Очень милое и нежное ❤ И со стороны кажется, что пение дается ей играючи 😅

[@frankstocker1921]

Didn’t know that Dolly Parton wrote this song. She sings very well.

[@Neksiwen]

"I Will Always Love You" is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing Parton's decision to pursue a solo career. As per Wikipeida. This song is sung as it was intended by Dolly. When Life's stresses are upon us what comes out of us shows who we are. This is who Dolly Parton is. Blessings

[@diegofeitozatravels7083]

Guitar + voice = wonderful 👏🏾

[@jasonlawson8980]

So damn good man...

[@jeromejackson1029]

She wrote it for Porter Wagoner. She left his show and became an Icon after it!

[@Procedentesinvictoria]

I have never heard Dolly Parton sing until tonight. Im 68 and have missed out on a entire genre of music. I lived in east TN for 6 years and now have a great admiration for Dolly.

[@johntalens686]

Little did dolly know.. Shewrote a monumental epic song for the world to hear... Andto keep .. In our heart... Forever...

[@samreilly780]

I love where she reads the poem then hits that high note

[@MichaelOsborn-li9dm]

Hi

[@tierawashington246]

Dolly is an icon!!

[@campcoy51]

She could have done this song without any background music. Her voice is so sweet and loving. The best version ever, no mechanics, nor editing, nor computer, just perfect.............. We love you Dolly.

[@khanhkhanh1060]

I love Dolly version, it is so beautiful! 💘

[@Fahrulpulungan-h1w]

This song is a timeless masterpiece 😭❤

[@pordoytv1865]

It gives me a sweet memories that totally never happened

[@ayisham7783]

I was about to say that

[@atb00sh]

exactly same

[@LightHeartsWithDee]

Totally😂

[@bety.suhartini]

Sarua

[@skh96]

YEAH

[@geraldthesaint5457]

I do think this song has all the possibilities because is a masterpiece of love. It’s beautifully passionate with Dolly, sensacional with Whitney. This song will live forever.

[@VirgeinaThornton]

And always

[@mirandatozier-robbins8186]

*sensational*

[@ericsmidt6923]

There's no better version. This one reflects the past in a laid back way. The other is a powerhouse and you don't always have the energy to process all that. The key is that we have both versions and that is enriching for us all.

[@hansemannluchter643]

It's not "a version" . It's Dolly performing her song. Read the comments, and realise how many people don't even know it's a Dolly Parton song.

[@ericsmidt6923]

@@hansemannluchter643 Yes, absolutely. But many of us came to know this song and produced royalties for Dolly Parton because The Bodyguard was a big movie. I'm from Argentina and Dolly Parton was not as international as Whitney Houston was. Discovering the original version was an event for me, because i didn't know it was a cover.

[@hansemannluchter643]

@@ericsmidt6923 I remember Guns and Roses fans raving about the fact that Bob Dylan covered their song "Knocking on Heavens door "...

[@ericsmidt6923]

@@hansemannluchter643 well, you should forgive ignorance in those cases. Audiences are always subjected to exposition of media and we don't always come to know in chronological order what was released prior or after. I've came to know first the cover of Freddie Mercury of "The great pretender" and liked it a lot. Years passed and i realized what a band The platters were and i now like their song best. Many artists renew the exposition to great artists from the past and enrich us through various ways.

[@retrobikestuff760]

Effortless , so talented , beautiful

[@RolandKunzjr-f4c]

Dolly Parton Is A True National Treasure. I Love Her Deeply...💖

[@matthewrideout426]

She's an actual angel. Love her

[@DavidCotovsky]

Dolly is the Queen of Country!

[@xaviernhaule2629]

I don't know if it is because of the fact that I love old songs, but this version Sound very deep and the combinations of melodies bring us back to 60s - 90s. Wow

[@dreyes397]

It's my favorite bc it sounds older and she has the cutest voice. Makes me feel like it's more of a love song bc it's slow too ❤

[@chadrice6642]

I love this woman's sincerity and the sound of her voice strikes me right in the feels.

[@OptimusOne]

I love Miss Parton. She's a national treasure!

[@mrazalibaharin8472]

Love doesn't mean to be together.. such a masterpiece from Dolly Parton

[@jockysu7099]

☹️

[@beverlyebarracks3128]

I never knew Dolly wrote this Song. One of my favorites.

[@emiliamarques4471]

Amo a versão da Whitney como todo mundo, mas o que é original sempre rouba o meu coração.

[@geizekelly1216]

Fofa

[@beefsupreme706]

Si~mon mano 🥰

[@empirecult3873]

A versão da Whitney vejo como mais romântica, até pq se vendeu assim (por conta do filme), Já a da Dolly vai além. É como se tocasse na alma. Além de ser uma versão mais "acústica" que para mim é sensacional.

[@beng4818]

That narration part is like a stab in my chest, the way it's just narrated... Been playing in bands the Whitney version for decades, but it's just now that the lyrics hit me.. Just broke up with my ex who refuses to let me go and wants me back... I feel so much pity and my heart feels so heavy for her helplessness but I pray and cry to God to please bless her and wish she finds the one for her 😥

[@lilyms5440]

Love her. She was singing form her heart ❤

[@georgia_irene_vlahou]

Even here in Greece 🇬🇷, and in Uganda 🇺🇬, Dolly Parton is loved by her fans.

[@chittadilsay1]

She is soooo beautiful

[@aderintoadebanji7374]

I have a special feeling this song will never die

[@juliewestover9774]

❤ Beautiful, Dolly Parton! I'm playing this for my mama as she is ready for heaven. Good bye means, "I love you & I'll see you again" 🌹

[@leeallen2541]

The Queen of country music ❤

[@calicanegang4166]

I love both versions for what they are Dolly's emotion telling a personal story and Whitney's over the top vocal performance that only she could do either way they both made a bunch of money and we got two great versions that are unique to both artist

[@Inkeyso]

How lucky we all are for having two incredible masterpiece versions of this song

[@happygrandma2732]

The best rendition of this beautiful song in my book.

[@srosty05]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[@user-Jfjd638bdj82]

lol rendition by the author and the first singer of the song

[@mzt1819]

Hits so deep when you face the reality of it😢😢

[@krystalaurich9751]

what a voice, what a pen, there will never be another dolly

[@_esmeralda_5112]

I absolutely love the vibes of all the comments and just this video itself. Dolly Parton forever and ever ❤

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Esmeralda nice meeting you here

[@susanyorwuese1603]

Such an amazing song. Amazing song, amazing woman. I love you Dolly

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Susan How are you doing today?

[@EricsonDomingo-yu1ui]

My God, I'm crying while watching her sing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@teresapolson-i2j]

Still listening, singing along. Love Dolly, beautiful voice. Sincerely, Teresa 3:03

[@alexskelton4150]

I prefer this version; I'd never heard it before, but it gave me chills. Emotion over power, for me, for sure.

[@evandro048]

Original é original, incrível o sentimento que passa.

[@jantonnio]

Sempre gosto da versão original, muito linda.

[@peterdyson9590]

Dolly is one of the best songwriters ever very lovely lady surely nothing but praise from everyone ❤❤❤❤

[@lighterfluid3550]

Dolly’s original version is just so tender and sweet, something like that can’t be replaced with anything else. In the end, after the storm calms, we want tender and sweet, just like this. Beautiful

[@ginny5937]

August 2024. I love Dolly singing this because she wrote it and it is personal and heartfelt. Her voice is so pure and sweet and I feel like crying because I have these feelings for someone in my past. Dolly has said that Elvis asked her if he could record it and she said no.👏💐💗

[@Alexandersmith147]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@IdontTouchGrass744]

Beautiful song.. definitely the best version

[@IdontTouchGrass744]

I agree this version really hit the heart

[@thelmasilas104]

It's not a thing of comparison, they are all sweet artist. The writing skills, the different skills and both brilliant. They are both Amazing.

[@superescala8324]

La voz de ella es muy dulce e inocente

[@Hillers62]

De verdad

[@precisepercussion]

As others mentioned, not everyone knew that she was the original songwriter for this masterpiece. It's simply brilliant. Love this live performance. 💖💖🎶🎶⏳

[@moirapettifr7127]

I remember years ago when I told a coworker that Dolly Partin wrote and sang this song before Whitney did. She was so upset that I actually got reprimanded by our supervisor for bringing up "upsetting" things.

[@kevinstaggs5048]

What a song, what a voice. God bless Dolly and those golden pipes.

[@Maxa.6.]

Такая уютная, добрая песня откуда-то из счастливого райского прошлого. ❤

[@Yoyo-ck6xe]

Finally hit 1 MILLION VIEWS 🤍 seriously love this song 🎵

[@franzkafka77]

As with most country masterpieces, a Telecaster leads the way....RIP Leo.

[@Gabriyona]

I’m always so astonished at how easy singing is for her. Those notes are so beautiful with her sweet voice. She makes it look so effortless.

[@AngelGonzalez-kw8cq]

Dolly did it the best and is so unmatched

[@wilbertmakala7327]

The song was sang from her deepest heart....! I am always listening to this son...! Where are legends like these nowadays

[@TammyHavlin-m7n]

Hi!!!! I have been dolly Parton's biggest fan for my whole life ❤❤❤😊😊😂😂 in my opinion I am her biggest fan

[@steventyler7293]

Peace and love always❤❤

[@wasfialazzam8904]

Nothing like original .. simplicity is the most genuine flavor in this song.. definitely Dolly is the master ..

[@marymurphy937]

Dolly and Porter really loved each other. It's sad that they parted ways but I guess she wanted to move on after 7 yrs. Her intro to this song that she wrote for Porter says it all.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Mary nice meeting you here

[@thunderwolf4237]

I feel so lucky and blessed to be in the Dolly Parton era. ❤

[@meghnasrivastavalegendlove8904]

The moment She sings and I.. will always love you .. Ma'am you took my heart away ❤️❤😢😊

[@RonBinalla]

I’ve heard a lot of covers of this song yet this is the first time my tears fell🥹 There’s always beauty in simplicity❤️

[@kelyalvarado4356]

Y esta es la versión original, ella fue la compositora

[@dyncjr9603]

Probably bcs this is the original version❤️‍🩹

[@marianocalzada6472]

THis is not a cover.

[@amieljayilagan1636]

She is the original...❤❤❤