Dolly Parton Talks About Whitney Houston Singing "I Will Always Love You" Part I

Dolly Parton Talks About Whitney Houston Singing "I Will Always Love You" Part I
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[@sonorakennedy886]

Dolly once said, "when I sang it, I got a little bit of money. When Juice Newton sang it, I was able to open a bank account. When Whitney did it, I was able to buy the bank!" 3 great women putting their best into an amazing song. I loved each version.

[@laurieharrison3542]

Love it ♥️

[@kris5042]

I didn't know Juice covered it. I'm looking it up. Thanks 😊

[@southernlady8809]

Too bad the Colonel wouldn't let Elvis sing it unless she gave up all rights (he wanted to record it). She was disappointed, but a shrewd business woman & always knew the residuals were where the money would be on her original songs. This was her signature song fans know her by & how she used to close her variety show while sitting in a swing. Love this lady & blessed to see her in person! God bless Dolly! ♥😊🦋⚘

[@shannonchavez3420]

Nobody does it like Whitney tho!!❤

[@delorescannon455]

@@shannonchavez3420 Amazing Amen

[@liveyourlife7367]

People forget what an amazing writer Dolly is besides being an amazing entertainer in so many ways, love her!

[@IMWeira]

And a Great Humanitarian. ❤❤

[@Loralanthalas]

Soooo many great songs written. As a young single woman when I was just starting out she was the sound track to my late teens/early 20s. - three doors down. ❤

[@janetownley]

Who forgets that?

[@empac8631]

I remember reading that she wrote I will always love you and Jolene in the same day. She’s a spectacular writer, a great singer, a decent actress and above all else; a wonderful woman.

[@allenwalkeranime7968]

Cool! Dolly was the one who gave Whitney such a showstopper song.

[@dextersaintguac]

I think Dolly made a bunch of money off it. Whitney said something alluding to that in an interview.

[@MC-cw5ph]

I wish you could see the entire clip. She ended up pulling over because it was so different. It took her a bit to get used to it. She maintained the rights to the song and thanked Whitney for breathing new life into the song (not the exact words). The royalties help build her office in an area that was underprivileged or something like that. She gives back a lot. People just don't know about it.

[@laurabooth6752]

​@@dextersaintguacShe wrote the song! She should make money off it! Whitney made money from it too. That's how it works

[@anitasmith4559]

The song is a classic.

[@dextersaintguac]

​@@laurabooth6752I didn't say she shouldn't make money off of it. I was just offering up an anecdote that i heard & clarifying that she didn't 'give' Whitney the song. She gave her permission to cover it, which is still nice because you have to trust the other artists won't screw it up.

[@Favorites7617]

I will always love you is the only song covered by a genius and originally sung by a genius and honestly, both are absolutely phenomenal!! Both ladies just nailed the absolute crap out of it

[@jog8628]

Linda Ronstadt did a great cover back in late 70s too so clean.

[@kmmrwolfe]

The ONLY? There are tons of songs written by and covered by geniuses let’s start with all along the watchtower (Dylan/Hendrix)

[@slaphappybullet]

@@kmmrwolfe Good example. A lot of songs people are surprised are originally by Dylan.

[@Irisseesall]

This women never ages! ❤️she is the 1 constant in a crazy world!

[@carolynmartin8182]

Not aging is called plastic surgery or a face lift and that's what she's had. Compare old photos to today's.

[@winspiration9307]

teally? if you have millions and can afford the best facecial sculptors you wont age on the outside either

[@michaelabbott8735]

Are you serious.? Take a better, closer look...

[@lindamoore6163]

That’s what money can buy you but hey everyone gets old . Face is one thing but the body is another. I love ❤️ Dolly regardless

[@emagus939]

Plastic surgery did a fantastic job

[@patriciasullivan4128]

That was one of the best parts of the movie!

[@tombickman9292]

Dolly....I will always love you..just as I have for the last 60 years...one of a kind

[@jackie8846]

Dolly is a national treasure! 💯

[@sophiejameson4064]

Make it international

[@florabraswell-nm1re]

Yeah! She is from a Generation that believes in the Truth also , that’s why she is so special to me !🙏💜🥰

[@kierrabanks165]

🥴🫠😩

[@mehere337]

Really...so no one in that whole generation ever told a lie.

[@florabraswell-nm1re]

@@mehere337 were not perfect, but we made a point to do our best our mamas and daddies would tear our behinds up……… l know l got a big one a time or too lol 😂 and my daddies hands were hard , he was a carpenter, a roofer and a farmer he had some cow loused hands 🙌 😂😂🥲🥲🥲🥲🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@kathleenmartin7498]

I am in Dolly's generation. She is being honest about her song. Most folks were taught to keep secrets, especially about family matters. People routinely lied sbout their health, love relationships, their finances, their personal goals, accomplishments, etc. I think the younger generations are much more honest

[@belladonna131]

DOLLY IS THE NICEST PERSON EVER. SHE'S NEVER HAD A MEAN WORD ABOUT ANYONE EVER. ❤

[@frankrueger8538]

It’s because (as my granny used to say) she hasn’t got a mean bone in her body. ❤

[@TRL42823]

Most respected and multi talented artist. By the way Dolly…we will always love you.

[@grumpycanadiangrandma7990]

Dolly wrote it in 1973 for her mentor Porter Wagoner when she left his employ

[@saladfingers.]

He's was a weird groomer. Dolly seems very pure and straightforward

[@maga6252]

Omg! Always loved Porter's outfits. Those sequin mines sure did give up some gems! 😅😢😂😎

[@leahwhiteley5164]

Yes, he gave her, her start, on his show, but he also held her back when she became popular. That song is pure Dolly.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

​@@maga6252He got them in boxes of Breeze! 😂 (inside joke) If you were at my Grandma's house in the Ozarks on Saturday night, you were watching The Porter Wagoner Show!

[@sweetbean9218]

I thought she wrote it when Porter died.

[@Meatballs_Mayhem]

Can u imagine having so much material that u forget u have a song like "I'll Always Love You" in your repertoire..thats amazing. Gotta love Dolly!!!❤ Gina

[@cindeed4422]

We have Kevin Costner to thank. He talked Whitney into doing the song. He brought it to her. She said no at first.

[@heathersmith866]

I believe they originally asked for the rights, which she didn’t relinquish and has later on gone to say how glad she is to have made that decision.

[@cindeed4422]

Elvis Presley asked for the rights as well and she said no. She was sad he didn’t sing it though.

[@jdfraed123]

​@@cindeed4422wow that would have been incredible.

[@natashadickson4819]

Didn't know Kevin did that

[@MicheleNiner]

Dolly is one of a kind she's beautiful inside and out 🎉❤

[@ginamayer8644]

I would love to meet Dolly.

[@tappychef1098]

Dolly has the voice of an Angel ❤

[@vicksta8875]

This woman has more love, kindness, respect and goodness. She is a class act❤

[@lindajuno7624]

Whitney nailed it!!!

[@cherylbutcher8374]

And then she had the arrogancy to act. Like it was her song talk about humble pie and gratitude

[@denizalgazi]

​@@cherylbutcher8374No, once Whitney sang the song, she 'owned' the song! It happens, just as Lillias White owns Don't Rain On My Parade.

[@tlw1950]

You’re nuts! Dolly and Barbra own those songs. Judy owns Over the Rainbow.... nobody else comes close!

[@Msderryqueen]

​@@tlw1950STFU! YOU R NUTS!

[@Msderryqueen]

​@@cherylbutcher8374YOU SOUND LIKE A HATER! AIN'T NOBODY CARED ABOUT THE SONG WHEN OTHERS SANG IT. WITNEY BROUGHT IT TO LIFE. END OF STORY

[@brendawatkins5751]

DOLLY IS SO HONEST, AND DOWN TO EARTH,AND PROTECT'S HER FAMILY LIFE AND PRIVATE LIFE STYLE ,LIKE NO ONE ELSE,AND HER STYLE CAN NEVER BE COPIED.

[@beverlyholmes8269]

Who on the planet does not just love Dolly?❤❤❤

[@leeboriack8054]

Dolly is an amazing force of kindness, humility, talent, beauty and down to earth fun! (Scandal free.)

[@angelawallace6783]

She sang it with her heart

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

i love how genuine she is..

[@nancypalmer1390]

Dolly is such a sweetheart to share her song I will always love you each person who sang that song gave it character of what it meant for them

[@melindamullins9272]

i love her glamour her voice but most of all is her down to earth energy shes amazing i cant wait to meet her God bless her

[@mariemoody5543]

She will always be the Queen of Country & now she's just a little ol' Queen of Country and anything else she does!!! God bless you Dolly! Dolly is my nickname from my dad. He went to see me in the nursery & he asked the nurses where his baby was and she pointed to the corner (where the toys were), and he said WHERE??? Then she went over and got me & he thought I was one of the dolls & therefore the nickname, "Dolly"!!! hahaha I'm 73 yrs. old now and my friends and cousins still calls me, "Dolly"!!! God bless you Dolly... you're duh best! HUGS

[@sharonsumnerlott]

Dolly is a National Treasure for sure 🎉

[@SJ-ni6iy]

I wish we could have seen Dolly’s reaction, to Whitney’s version. Whitney could take a beautiful song to new levels. Whitney’s version of the national anthem will always be my favorite.❤

[@andrewbos8837]

She’s so amazing and her humility tells you she’s completely honest! What’s not to admire!

[@leeengelsman1855]

Dolly is a very genuine honest and savey person.

[@ginelleday5412]

Just love Dolly. Fantastic singer, song writer and actress and so much more.

[@bsweat9230]

Thank you, Dolly! ♥️ I think Whitney did the song justice.

[@sheilameyers152]

Absolutely wonderful song! Anyone who sings it makes it sound great!!

[@lauramerrick4430]

Not as good as Dolly sorry

[@maleficent2993]

I disagree- it is a wonderful song but not everyone who sings it sounds great. It's a tough one to pull off

[@sheilameyers152]

@@maleficent2993 ….ok!

[@lauramerrick4430]

Not just anyone can sing that song it's gonna take some one with the heart and the love inside your soul to make you truly feel it's meaning .

[@generalnewsense5264]

I remember the neighbor kids coming to me to share Whitney Houston’s new song, which was I Will Always Love You and when I heard it I said this is not a new song, I remember this song from when I was a kid, the girls next door insisted that it was a brand new song that was just released but I knew I had heard it before so I looked into it and found that it was Dolly’s and I smiled because I’ve actually met Dolly, my dad used to tour with her and a few other bands before he passed away, everybody called him Watermelon 😂 and he was getting very popular right before he died, I even remember being upset seeing him on TV, I was upset because we (my brother and sister) were left at home with a baby sitter and I wanted my daddy home with me😢

[@zhozan13]

As someone with many older siblings who all loved music and I was able to hear her record of the song. I always loved the Dolly version better than the covers. I wished she was able to sing it more than she did. It just seems more real to me than the rest.

[@carrieroderick5574]

They called him watermelon, I'm going to Google him. That's great, he got to meet Dolly Parton. That's awesome, my mother always wanted to go to Dolly world.

[@carrieroderick5574]

You said they called your dad watermelon, and he tored with her? I Googled ur Dad who u said went bye name watermelon, I didn't find anything on him.? U said he was becoming bit famous at the time? I'd luv to hear sum of his music, cuz if he really did tour with her ? He must have been great. U have the stage name he went bye? If u have any of his music or videos..u sld put them up...And My condolences for your dad's loss, i'm so sorry😢😢 If he really did make music and tour with her, I bet he made great music if you're telling the truth my prayers and i'm sorry for your loss

[@pamelamorris3469]

Dolly is such a beautiful woman. Classy and gracious ❤❤❤❤

[@emagus939]

Yeah she is i cant thank plastic surgery enough for restoring her youth 😊

[@mybetterhalf6373]

Whitney Houston~ arguably the greatest female vocalist of all time. 😎

[@jlbaker2000]

I'm certainly arguing about that.

[@christinevillanueva54]

Screamed too much

[@beckyhaskell4496]

A new one coming up. A 19 year old Brit.... Lucy Thomas.

[@Peersoncasteell]

@@jlbaker2000 Dolly Parton is way better

[@lauramerrick4430]

That will ALWAYS be my favorite song of yours sung by Dolly Pardon ❤❤

[@betruetoyourself8738]

Very talented in many different ways. Blessings and Peace 🕊🙏✝️🕊

[@DanielleMcCroskey]

Love Dolly Parton, I will alway's love you beautiful song ❤❤❤😮.

[@susanchappell6856]

Whitney done a great job with that song and I know you were very proud of thanks dolly 4 letting her singing that beautiful song that you wrote

[@LucyGreene-k3r]

Dolly is not only a Great singer and performer , she is also a excellent song writer. We are all blessed to have her in our lives through music.

[@Italy55]

I love this remarkable woman.

[@LanaKennedy121]

I just love her so much, everything about her seems so positive and sweet and sassy. She’s like a Betty white to me, or Meryl Streep. Simply one of the best.

[@deborahcooper4232]

Dolly! Class A lady!

[@RichardDombakly-r1g]

And I will always love that song.

[@virginiahobby3726]

Whitney loved all kinds of music. Country Music included.

[@juanitaross5492]

Dolly you are so talented in every way. Your voice is amazing your writing is amazing and your sense of humor is priceless. I will always love you too. 😊

[@toddmiles8834]

Miss Dolly is AMAZING!!❤❤❤❤

[@wendyhussmann9768]

Dolly is so sweet❤❤

[@ackack612]

...that's when you know someone is bigger than BIG when they "forgot about it" was THAT song.

[@gigidodson8519]

Thank you for sending it to my precious queen Whitney! I miss her so much she had a great gift that was misused and not developed for Gods glory but I still love her and with compassion for all she went thru. I’ll never forget her in The Preachers Wife!! She blessed my heart🥲♥️🥲♥️🙏🏽RIP the voice

[@sonjasimone8244]

One smart lady❤

[@Gramcracker72]

She is the Best ! We will always love you. ❤️

[@RebeccaGriffin-g3d]

There is only one Dolly and she is absolutely amazing as a songwriter and singer. Just love her❤❤❤❤

[@bobby-7167]

Dolly is absolutely lovely look how beautiful inside and out

[@lindamoore6163]

Dolly sent it and Whitney NAILED it!

[@kandihinshaw1870]

You know I absolutely adore Dolly Parton she is a stunning looking woman. Absolutely gorgeous even after all these years she still looks freaking awesome and she is timeless she is Ageless she is an icon. And she is stunningly beautiful.

[@twiliasmith]

YES THE COWBOY CHEERLEADER HALFTIME SHOW WAS SO OUTSTANDING 🔥 WOW 77 YRS OLD BABE!!!! GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE YA GIRL FROM TEXAS

[@jimsmith9301]

From head to toe, inside and out Dolly is so incredibly beautiful!! What a woman!! What a person!! Love you forever Dolly!! Jim

[@SilvanaDPT]

She made like $10 million from letting Whitney Houston cover it

[@johnnynox1516]

Way more then that

[@bsweat9230]

I'm glad to hear that...she's a great song writer.

[@deanbrunner261]

she still owns the song and gets royalty payments everytime it's played

[@clovermark39]

Love both versions.

[@thud9797]

Still getting paid for that song and that will continue after she's gone. That's why keep your publishing rights is so important.

[@mortymorty7903]

First time I've seen Dolly in black.. STUNNING! ❤

[@mariaacevedo1638]

Many people did not know that Dolly Parton was the writer of this song, I’m glad that credit has been given to Dolly!!!!

[@barbielockett5839]

THAT IS MY FAVORITE SONG, AN WHITNEY CAN SURE BELT IT OUT!!!

[@MarkDC-okiefromMuskogee]

I love this woman i have so much respect for her. Her and Reba have worked their behinds off and deserve so much. If i meet Dolly id faint. I've met Reba

[@barbaratorrance9635]

What an absolutely beautiful song!

[@DanielleMcCroskey-j9u]

❤❤❤ Love that song, I will always love you.

[@bettyannflaggriggins8143]

Dolly doesn't know just how much we love❤ her

[@normalperson8484]

She is a good hearted lady!

[@kerrykendrick9195]

This woman is amazing

[@kiracarter5454]

“Cause she was talking it.” Gotta love Dolly.

[@annmoore8696]

Whitney Houston was the Best One to Nail it! 🎶❤️🎶

[@ashtontk-rw7mo]

I love the Queen of country music❤

[@KoleAjayi]

Dolly. Parton is a beautiful singer. Who has so many baeutifil. Songs. With beautiful voiceshes so amazing

[@marktynan6820]

Love Dolly, she’s wonderful

[@ameliacullen389]

Dolly , you are some smart gal, the voice is exceptional, but the brain out of this world . I love you for helping the children and trying to educate them. What a wonderful person you are. Thank you God for giving us her voice her thoughts her personality but most of all her love of people and country music. I would love to meet her, that will never happen. I am in the U.K. and she is in the USA. , but Dolly had taught us to dream. We love you so much Dolly. Xx❤

[@PatSmith-dn3ug]

Love Dolly and her music

[@andis60]

I love Dolly Parton.

[@phyllisdorre5312]

Really I was so upset when Whitney sang Dolly's song, I was beside myself. I loved Dolly's version. I knew it was about Porter and cried when I heard it. And then head Whitney's version OMG nothing but respect for both women and I so missing Whitney 😔💔🥀 thank you Dolly 🥰

[@angelfisher8843]

Miss Dolly you are amazing 👏🏾! Jolene is another favorite!

[@jazzyjoanna]

Beautiful inside and out 😊 what a clss act love me some her❤

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

People don’t realize how many great songs Dolly Parton has written. She has made massive contributions to the music industry.

[@ruthfigueroa4163]

Dolly’s Song I will always ❤ U became a 1 number hit by Whitney Houston Divas til the End ❤❤❤ Rip The 1 n only Whitney Houston ❤❤😢😢

[@callieford2228]

I love Dolly's country imitation of Whitney's coverage of her song😂❤

[@TerryLappin-xg9id]

Dollys song nobody sings it as well as dolly does straight from the HEART ♥

[@southerngirlraven7]

Just goes to show you how much Whitney made that song her own, if even Dolly didn't recognize it at first. 🎤

[@rebeccaclabaugh4753]

You do just as good of a job singing Whitney’s song as she did dolly❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leanthom4825]

I love her outfit.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Dolly has a good heart!❤

[@jessicablasingame9805]

Yall both sing it great! Rest in Heaven to Ms. Houston! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lenwelch2195]

Dolly wrote this song the very day she also wrote “ three doors down “ pretty inspirational day .

[@snoyes5687]

Whitney put her own spin on it and what a spin it was. Just beautiful. Dolly made millions on the residuals. Good for her. It’s a beautiful song.

[@lorebay2593]

I too like Dolly hear it driving home, I said who is that, is that Whitney, that’s a big hit, boy it was too.

[@TheBestOfLisaRenee]

Dolly is so talented and special. She often jokes about the way she dresses but I don’t think her jokes are an accurate description. She always has class even when she makes inappropriate jokes from time to time. I would absolutely love to read all her songs. She’s such a beautiful person. 🤍🤍🤍

[@lori3774]

Love you, Dolly!

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Brentwood has a great library and walking trail fond memories. Glad they chose you. 💕💕💕

[@judihart9658]

💖👏what a gift you gave whitney💖great women singers both💖👍😎

[@margoreid7094]

First time I heard it was in Dollor General. I stopped, knowing it was Dolly's song. I cried, standing in the aisle, with my hands on a cart when Whitney hit that note. I said. "Wow."

[@BoobooPie_91]

As long as Dolly is getting payed, I'm happy. R.I.P. Whitney Houston ♥️🙏🕊️

[@zanealberto]

I just love her

[@jacquegarcia2226]

No one can sing like Dolly.😊