Dolly Parton on "I Will Always Love You" | The Big Interview

Dolly Parton is a very multi-talented artist. Not only is she an incredible singer and songwriter, she's a very smart business woman. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock & Roll himself, wanted to record her hit song "I Will Always Love You". To any songwriter that would be a dream come true, but Dolly had to say no because he also wanted to take some of the publishing money. Thankfully, the song got another incredible recording when several years later Whitney Houston recorded it and made it her own while still sending the checks to Dolly.
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[@siriosstar4789]

Dolly is a class act . she comes of as very genuine and sincere

[@daveanajao]

My thoughts exactly

[@v12tommy]

I don't think it's an act. I have a bunch of friends in Nashville. They all say Dolly is the sweetest person in real life.

[@Crypto-Live]

Ironic isn't it, physically most bits are fake and she is very open about that. Lovely lady.

[@jljf2f]

“You can give her the credit, I just want the cash”. That’s some real shit

[@NinaTaralon]

"She made it a worldwide hit - mine would never have done that" ... To me it has always been a hit - I loved it waayyy back when I was young. And I'm from Germany

[@efiaahimah3713]

Dolly's version makes me cry. She sang it from a place of pain

[@rvegas81]

I agree both Ladies have two wonderful and donating sounds.

[@MrVisde]

Whitney’s version is big and booming. Dolly’s is soft and tender. Both beautiful versions of the song.

[@adamuppsala1931]

Dolly never divorced. She didn't interpret the lyrics well. But I prefer her version over Whitney Houston's screams and moans.

[@rcamels3042]

@@adamuppsala1931 it isnt about romantic love, its about platonic love after leaving her partnership with Porter Wagoner

[@whitneyfan7107]

@@adamuppsala1931 Lmao I don’t think Whitney’s I will always love you would be the best selling single by a female artist if it was screaming get real

[@marthedramatiq]

I love how chill Dolly is ♥️ Whitney can have the song just give me the cash 😂😂!!!!

[@frankieffbaby]

Smart business woman. I love both versions. That’s how you know she’s a great writer her songs can fit any genre

[@melissawright1979]

Thanks to Colonel Tom Parker's GREED. We never got to hear Elvis' version. Well done Dolly for standing up for what's right and penning a beautiful, timeless hit x

[@oscarfun100]

I can almost hear an Elvis version, in my head. :) But too bad it never actually happened.

[@JMji]

Whitney paid proper respect to Dolly!

[@Gymcoach1]

Amen!! They were both great in their own way but their voices and styles were completely different and great. I’m glad Dolly stood up to Elvis. Whitney showed great class and respect to give Dolly all of the rights. I’m also so proud that Dolly gave Whitney the greatest respect of her rendition and voice!

[@italok6577]

​@@DarthVader-xb8gdSo unnecessary

[@RaymondHng]

@@Gymcoach1Songwriters should have full rights to their songs. Elvis would have had the mechanical rights to his recording if he had recorded it.

[@campcoy51]

​@@italok6577It's the truth.

[@Akxyamum]

@@DarthVader-xb8gdPedo Elvis would have recorded that song with half the rights. You must like kids like Elvis

[@Allagi22]

Hell yes Dolly. All you other creators out there, be you writers, musicians, artists of any kind---Never EVER give away the rights to your own work.

[@eddiegrajeda7572]

😮

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

she only has good things to say of others who probably even have envious or greedy intention towards her, truly a great soul

[@caniz80]

a perfect example of a genuine nice human being

[@theanirudhagnihotri]

no one can ever hate dolly parton, even how hard they'll try. now that's a fact.

[@flipfloplogic]

She still has that wonderful voice. She sounds the same as she did many years ago although she may not have the range of her youth. What a beautiful, classy lady. One of the greats.

[@jonenglish6617]

I think she sounds better today

[@Quartza_]

She sounds super good at her age

[@randychestnut6591]

She is authentic.

[@Steven-gg1bn]

'My little song'.... its incredible how humble this woman is ❤

[@MsLoveCentral]

Love Dolly so much. So humble and intelligent.

[@trubbagurrh3373]

I completely understand Dolly when she say her version wudnt have hit da world like Whitney's of course, but also Whitney wudnt have had dis hit if Dolly never took time out write it and sang it herself she deserves her flowers juz as much🥰🥰

[@urthcreature]

Dolly’s recording gives me the exact same chills! Both SO beautiful and Dolly is a songwriting genius. What great stories.

[@LadyAlf57]

She will forever be my hero, she has such a good heart. I would love to meet her one day. She has no problem with the credit going to Whitney. I love how she says “give Whitney the credit, don’t care just keep sending me those check. 😂 that is why she, Johnny, Princess Di will forever be my heroes.

[@VirgeinaThornton]

They both sang it . And I feel it because I wrote it. And it says .,..what it says because that's how I felt when I wrote it and iiillll will always allways love you

[@alanar2274]

She's a smart lady. Love Dolly.

[@AnvyMusic1]

What a lovely woman! She's so cool

[@kirastus]

From a true legend to a late, great Diva

[@billdenbrough501]

Dolly absolutely did the right thing, but still such a shame we didn't get to hear Elvis interpret it. His performance on Bob Dylans 'Tomorrow is a long time' is so beautiful.

[@penultimania4295]

just get AI to do it.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

@@penultimania4295 This exists. I have not listened to it so I don't know how good or bad it is. But I have seen the video titles on youtube.

[@juliewillits2008]

Smart lady!

[@sublimebeauty1840]

She has such a good heart. Keep shining Dolly Parton ❤️

[@msinvincible2000]

Damn you colonel! I would have loved to listen to this song sung by Elvis

[@msmithson6345]

The first time I heard this song was around 1990 and I was giving a homeless girl a ride. On the drive she sang this song quietly and perfectly along with Dolly on the radio, and I have never forgotten it.

[@toygurl]

So inspirational, beautiful, talented, humble & down to earth . My god. ❤️ Dolly

[@randychestnut6591]

I first heard this song on a Linda Ronstadt album in the mid 70's. Linda nailed it, too. It is an amazing song. God bless Dolly Parton.

[@timlong9913]

I love Linda's version, IMHO the best.

[@theofficialvontae]

What an amazing story!

[@Disteh]

This is legend pass on to generation to another generation and this song will never die

[@journeywithjaneel]

I found out in 2023 this was a Dolly Song. Honestly, thought it was Whitney's original piece. Both did it beatifully. Thanks Dolly for this, and Whitney for delivering

[@basman9560]

You and I felt the same way I guess our age dupe was great for both of them

[@coseyhauraki6909]

I loved this song when i first heard Dolly sing it,the words the feeling the emotion,but when i heard Whitney Huston,totally blew it off the face of this earth for me, chills....every emotion all in that one voice that one song powerful...so overwhelming.💯❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrJoeybabe25]

The world is so beautiful with Dolly Parton in it!

[@ashleypower3606]

Well done, Dolly Parton, I'm glad you've guarded 'I Will Always Love You' so you wouldn't give the publishing to Elvis Presley. That would be awful.

[@Jeannelawes]

@Ashley Power .... Greedy Tom Parker more likely.

[@freddya5089]

I just love Dolly ❤

[@campcoy51]

Whitney Houston loved Dolly Parton. I don't think people know how much she adored her. I'm sure that it was a pleasure for Whitney to sing a Dolly Parton song and give it a crossover style.

[@rosemaryswan3782]

Thank you Dolly for giving proceeds to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in memory of Miss Whitney Elizabeth Houston aka "The Voice."

[@mbmb1419]

Dolly, you are simple the best. Everybody loves your song - I will always love you, and that's alright; but no one can every sing it like you do. I will always love you, Dolly.

[@GARYDOS]

She’s truly one of the most amazing people in the world.

[@seancotter9156]

She truly is

[@boskoglund]

I have inspired this song for Dolly Parton to writ a song for us both and she went home and come back next day and sang it for me it was 1967.🥰

[@dwhipple2354]

Why? I love Whitney and Dolly... Why argue about it when we have all enjoyed the songt so much?

[@turdferguson12]

Idk why people argue about which song versions are better. It’s just a matter of taste. I don’t like Whitney’s style of music so I probably wouldn’t like anything she sings. Not that she is not good, just not my genre. I do like Dolly but I have never liked this song regardless of who sings it.

[@smooth-e6607]

What a beautiful hearted lady, Dolly is a class act.

[@jgilmer]

Hell Yea! Good for you Dolly!!

[@thewey]

God Bless you Dolly for saving it for Whitney! I firmly believe you wrote it, with God's redemptive inspiration, eventually for Whitney! UNBELIEVABLE!

[@CuttinUpGetGapped]

What an ICON. Lord - protect Dolly Parton at all costs.

[@work4dough]

I love Dolly, what a classy lady 😍❤️

[@davidronson8712]

I like Dolly, I even bought for our game room in the basement a Dolly Parton Pinball Machine in 1981, brand new, our guests loved it, my wife chose the incredible hulk pinball, we had a Rockola 451 juke box and space invader arcade, I loved those days.

[@philmccracken414]

Dolly Parton is currently ( March 2022 ) on the Rock n Roll Hall of fame pre-ballot. To make it to the final ballot she has to be among the top five vote-getters. Theres about a dozen on the pre-ballot and Parton is fourth. That's way too close to falling off the ballot. I'm going to the rock hall website to vote for her now. All you need is a valid email address and you can vote also. To me it's a no-brainer to elect her but apparently not enough people feel the same way. Shes had over 100 songs on the country charts and 25 of those on the pop charts. This particular song was number one 3 times in three different decades. In 74 and 82 for Dolly and 92 for Whitney Houston. By the way I was born and raised in the city and know less country music than most other forms of popular music. But I like to think I have good taste in music and I know when I hear someone special and Dolly is special.

[@wonderfuljoanna21]

Thank You Dolly for that beautiful song.

[@Bends95]

Dolly is such a sweetheart

[@grantsullivan8588]

She’s so humble a true star

[@angelad2227]

Whitney sang that song and gave the rights back to Dolly %100 plus more. Full Circle.

[@gigixou]

Such a classy, humble and generous spirit!!❤

[@DeshundreThaEntertainer]

Dolly is definitely a genius! Love her

[@CarolinaRay]

Dollys is my favorite partially because she wrote it and the story behind it but also just because when you hear it you hear the emotion behind it and it makes you feel something Whitney’s is extremely impressive but it feels like she’s just belting and I don’t feel the same emotions as when Dolly sings it

[@RoninDays]

Best sum of an East Tennessee girl of all time. We all love you Dolly :)

[@MrRojas54]

"My little song" = The single greatest love song of all time

[@airesjd]

I will always love Dolly!

[@janosvincze8985]

Most of the people don’t even know she’s the author of the original song... and she don't give a fuck. Dolly’s genius is that she made millions of dollars from selling the rights to the song, but that song really stays hers forever. Because what comes from you. From your soul. From your heart. From your mind. It can't be someone else's. It will always be just a "HUGE multi-platinum" copy.

[@Linda235-z1b]

She calls her songs her children and says they have to take care of her lol

[@monetmonroe4644]

This

[@juanarambul6101]

Dolly never sold the rights to “I Will Always Love You”.. That’s why Elvis never got to record his version because Dolly wouldn’t not give Elvis credit as co-writer on her song that she wrote… Dolly gave the producers of the soundtrack permission to re-record I Will Always Love You..

[@monetmonroe4644]

@@juanarambul6101 facts !

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

I love Dolly she is the real deal... wont come this way again!

[@tonynguyen4204]

I’m not a dolly fan at all, but she’s right. U can call it Whitney’s song all u want but keep those checks coming! 💯

[@northernstudioworks]

I do like how she brought it back for when she played Miss Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. A lot of people forget the song was in that movie when Miss Mona (Dolly) sang it to Sherriff Ed Earl (Burt Reynolds). There is a live version of her singing this to Porter Wagoner at The Grand Ole Opry five months before his death.

[@begimayabdysamatova5109]

Well, thank u for the story of one of my most favorite songs to sing and listen to 💖💖

[@greenbrown7776]

And this is why I love Dolly. I prefer her version, but I also understand the appeal of Whitney's take on it. (I'll always love Whitney's Super Bowl national anthem). Dolly is honest, direct and kind. A role model for young and old, men and women.

[@silvermooncat626]

So glad Elvis didn't record it he wudda RUINED it! And to have the nerve to say he wanted "HALF THE RIGHTS" sheesh... so glad Dolly stood her ground! Whitney you really lifted the song way higher than it originally was 💖

[@rasul01]

0:03 She sing the 'I would only' part differently here, and it sounds so much better, but I can't find the version of this song anywhere on be except here.

[@frankmachotka3488]

I Will always Love You Dolly Parton love that song love your music love you movies love you Dollywood park like that lightning rod roller coaster I seen the video and wow it seem like I was on the roller coaster just seen the video of it felt like I was on the roller coaster watching the video that is an awesome ride I like to see you in person to person like to see you love you Dolly Parton thank you so much God bless you keep up the good work 🌹🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐🥰🤠💋💋💋💋💕💕💕💕

[@darrenhirst9900]

She's a star that fell from heaven and what a star she is.

[@spyder1110]

to Whitney it was just a song . when you sing it , the emotions come flooding through

[@ukyo2010]

I am impressed with Ms. Parton's realism and humility. Personally, Ms. Parton's is my favorite version. Sure, Whitney Houston's has what I call "vocal gymnastics". For me personally, with Ms. Houston's version, my attention is drawn to the vocal gymnastics. WIth Ms. Parton's version, my attention is drawn to the underlying feelings of the song, and the feelings and message of the song fit EXACTLY to a particular episode of my life. I could not ask for a song to be more fitting. So for me, Ms. Parton's version is far more impactful and fitting.

[@chimierc5920]

Nobody cares. The millions of people worldwide who bought Whitney's version, know Whitney's version and love Whitney's version think different.

[@deirdreelliott8668]

That’s is your song Whitney Huston made famous AGAIN both wonderful

[@LeeToucheck]

I'm very proud of my Cousin Dolly

[@danijacob4119]

First time I heard Dolly Parton I was about 8. I already knew she was a baddie. I was in love her personality and accent.

[@whateverfor]

Yay Dolly!

[@mckenziekeith7434]

She won't even say anything bad about Elvis or Tom Parker. She is such a great person.

[@bobbifreedman2435]

I adore Dolly.

[@cleopatraacosta5118]

Wow what a stupid question but god bless Dolly, she is brilliant. We love Dolly and Whitney ❤

[@craZYbob317]

Damn an Elvis version would of been cool to hear .

[@britturk123]

If he would have taken 50% it would not be worth hearing in my view.

[@kenjimiwa3739]

Protect Dolly at all costs

[@donaldcasey9204]

Smart decision!

[@rosyjay85]

I’m glad Elvis didn’t do it because Whitney did it such justice 🎉❤

[@Truthbetold630]

I agree. She was perfect for the song.

[@russcastella]

What a treasure :)

[@LegionIvory]

To be honest, passing up on Elvis was the smartest thing she ever did. Because of that, we got Whitney.

[@ellendegeneres7772]

As a songwriter it really hurts when someone re records your song without your permission

[@livingglutenfree4815]

Now thats what you call a business woman thats ehat people dint realize she is a bad ass business woman she was writing songs long before women really did

[@seancotter9156]

Thats the stuff I'm leaving for my family....she has no children so she cares about Her FAMILY!!! Shes such a fng gem!!! I ❤ her!!!

[@AndySaenz]

Gosh, I really wish Elvis would have recorded and released his rendition of I Will Always Love You without getting half of the publishing rights for it. Just like Whitney did it.

[@britturk123]

Little blonde genius of music is Dolly.

[@StijnNLDutch]

She can have the credit, i can get the cash 😂

[@basman9560]

She was ahead of her time why give up your publishing right despite Elvis huge fame and success

[@saelaird]

Dolly crushes it. She's pure class. Her original version is full of vulnerability and pain. It's wistful and regretful, and the way she sings hurts to hear. The Whitney version screams, "I'll always love you... a bit, but my ego is over you. " It's brash and strideful. I've never liked it by comparison.

[@chimierc5920]

Whitney's version doesn't scream anything. You're just a dummy.

[@saelaird]

@@chimierc5920 Thanks for your input. Hugely qualitative.

[@raymondthomas1574]

​@@saelairdman be quiet both song sounds great

[@saelaird]

@raymondthomas1574 I stand with Dolly.

[@raymondthomas1574]

@@saelaird ok

[@gigixou]

I actually like Dolly's version better and i do think her version would have been an international hit...just about timing!

[@Enigma2300]

And he brought up heritage why?

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

He’s an old fart.

[@vertserc453]

.Idk but why trying to make a problem from anything. Victim mentality

[@RandhirRandhir-h5u]

Good on Dolly for not giving away 50 percent of her IP

[@CreepyGnocchi]

That Elvis story is pretty crazy. But good for Dolly to not sell out.

[@teriw56]

Dolly is anointed

[@isaacredmond.]

I think its fair tbh. They shouldnt have to take money from Dolly and then give it to another artist just bc “they covered it”. Just treat it as a separate single, and they earn their own money.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Dolly is a highly intelligent lady.

[@orest323]

what a g

[@lamh5265]

Dan Rather was baiting Dolly Parton, but, she didn't take the bait. It's about business. Why talk about how green the money is, anyway? Bravo Dolly Parton, kept it professional. Politics belong in a different interview.

[@deborahfarooq3492]

I admire Dolly for protecting her rights to that song which belongs the rights to Dolly.