FIRST TIME REACTING TO | DOLLY PARTON "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU" 1974 | REACTION

[@Melly01]

Yes, Dolly did write this as a good-bye to her musical partner of 7 years, Porter Wagoner. Big ugly mess and she ended up calling him a male chauvinist pig, but that didn't mean she wasn't sad about their split. And apparently she took the royalties she received from Whitney's version and bought a strip mall in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Nashville to make her offices there in honor of Whitney, bringing people together. She calls it, "The house that Whitney built." We must protect this woman at all costs!

[@patticakes4k]

@Melly bringing the FACTS!!

[@coryudon3350]

Absolutely correct

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Yup, and she’s a champion of Literacy in America. She sends all babies born in Tennessee, and the surrounding states, age appropriate books, from birth until they’re school age. It’s called Imagination Library. So their parents have books to read to them and so the children learn to love to read early themselves. She’s truly a national treasure.

[@Marcus_1001]

@@NativeNYerChicHK One. Thousand. Percent. And she has never changed. Even now, decades into being worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Dolly is still the same sweet, generous humble person she has always been. A national treasure, indeed. ❤

[@I_give_up_already]

@@NativeNYerChicHK yes she does!! One a month I believe.

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

The best description of the difference between the versions is that Whitney sang to the world, Dolly sang to me.

[@youdeservethis]

I cried all the way through the song because I thought of my ex-husband.

[@wfly81]

Well, Dolly sang to Porter Wagoner. But I get what you're saying. Dolly's version is sweet and intimate, and Whitney's is huge and powerful. But that makes sense. Dolly is a songbird and Whitney was a powerhouse. Neither better than the other...just different voices.

[@Marcus_1001]

@@wfly81 Exactly. I almost think of them as two completely different songs.

[@anthonygeurtsen7143]

No....the best description is that Whitney sang it to impress, and Dolly sang it from the heart.

[@ddstify]

❤

[@jefferydsmith9966]

Dolly is the only artist to be inducted into the gospel, country, songwriting, and R&R hall of fame. That’s truly what you call a legend.

[@daleb1279]

You would think they would also have asked Brenda Lee to be inducted into the gospel hall of fame too, but she's also in the R&R, country and rock-a-billy HOFs. Both legendary ladies.

[@davidtesso4789]

And just recently the Rock n Roll HOF

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

She's not the only one. She's one of two. The other is Johnny Cash.

[@ronnieistre]

Yes dolly wrote this song she wrote it for porter wagner is a country star who had his own tv show and hired dolly. Dolly got to big had to leave and chase her dream.

[@timothyschanuth3197]

What about ,,Willie Nelson , thought he was in all four hall of fame.either as a singer or a song writer , or Kris Kristofferson maybe too

[@scottdarden3091]

I'm 64 years old, most people think of Whitney Houston when they think of this song! Not me I'll always equate it to Dolly 😁

[@charlessanders4337]

To be fair, Dolly herself has said that it would always be Whitney’s song.

[@karnsfan]

@@charlessanders4337 But to Whitney it was just another cover, it was Dolly's song everything else fails in comparison.

[@charlessanders4337]

@@karnsfan that was Whitney’s most famous song. That’s the one song most people identify with her. It wasn’t just another cover to her. That song made her career and turned her into a household name. Nobody outside the pop and r&b communities knew who she was before that song hit the airwaves.

[@Couldnteventhink]

Same. The way she sings it is so completely tender. I love her rendition. Whitney's interpretation is incredible, though much more of it an anthem. Rest in peace Whitney. Bless your sweet soul Dolly.

[@annedunne4526]

Dolly wrote it and her version and Whitney's are very different. I love Dolly's because it's quieter. What Dolly did then was use the huge amount of money she made from Whitney's record sales to start charities for poor Americans.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi Britt. Dolly not only wrote this , the guy she wrote it to and for was standing just a few feet from her during this performance. When Dolly was getting her start she was hired by Porter Wagoner to be the girl singer on his TV show. She said she would stay for a couple years and then go off to begin her solo career. They had big hits together doing duets and the popularity of the show grew larger after she joined it. Several years later she told him she was leaving as she had said and he did not take it well. He said some very unkind things to and about Dolly. She wrote this as a goodbye and performed it for him. Years later Porter fell on hard financial times and had to sell his book of music and songs. Dolly bought them so he would get a good and fair price and then gifted it all back to him. He apologized and they became friends again. Years after that when Porter was ill and dying, Dolly went to the hospital often and sang for him and his family. She is the sweetest woman and has done so much for so many. She has also had an amazing acting career. To date (she is still writing) Dolly has written over 4 thousand songs. Great job as always Britt.

[@rcinsley]

Whenever anyone sings this song, Dolly's cash register rings! When asked about Whitney's version, Dolly's famous comment was: When I sang this song, I took it to the bank. When Whitney sang it, I bought the bank!!

[@bradleymillen4974]

My mum, 1974, had the Porter Wagoner show playing when I visited her, and i watched Dolly sing this song.

[@aero3589]

Rendition of it?!?! She’s the original AND wrote it. Respect.

[@guyray1504]

She wrote this and Jolene the same day. Great writer as well as great singer.

[@louisejohnson6057]

Britt clearly said she didn't know if this was written by Dolly, so why are you upset?

[@jeanettesmith765]

Yes!

[@cockynanderson]

Whitney's version made your marvel at her voice. She was incredible. Dolly's made you feel the song. She could convey to emotion through her voice.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

HATED Whitney's version always will.

[@johnlackey1244]

Dolly wrote this heartfelt masterpiece and hearing her sing it always warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes. This is a gentle song which should never be belted.

[@simu31]

As author of this song, Dolly earned more than Whitney for every play of this song [whichever version]. And she deserves *every* *single* *penny* . Love Dolly and everything she stands for

[@chlupl]

She is a shrewd business woman. She has a heart of gold and passes a lot of her good fortune on to others, but she was never one to be taken advantage of.

[@melissameyer9981]

Yes Dolly wrote it.❤️

[@royperkins9176]

Love this song. My favorite is “Coat of Many Colors”. Might make you cry is so beautiful. Thanks for the reaction and give county a try. Thanks

[@williamhogge5549]

Definitely going to cry.

[@itchyandred4131]

Do the live version from the BBC ✌️

[@ShaneDeRossett]

Dolly is an absolute national treasure! She has a down to Earth kindness and such a caring heart.

[@brentravnsborg2782]

Dolly is one of only a few artists who can be called an all-time great, she has it all a great voice, entertainer, songwriter, music composer, story teller, and never seems to take herself seriously, by that I mean she has a great sense of humour which I just love. thx for another great reaction.

[@chipanndale1468]

you for Humanitarian

[@tazzydee4325]

Dolly is a living, breathing, singing angel. When I hear her sweet voice, I cry. The absolute best singer of all time because she embodies the kind, loving, wonderful words she uses in her songs. 💜💙💛💚❤💋!!

[@browniewin4121]

I moved from the midwest to the south when this song came out. A native neighbor asked me it I liked their Country Music and I said I wasn't very familiar with it but there was one song on the radio I really enjoyed. She asked what that was and I answered, I will Always love you, and she said "Oh, that's Dolly, everyone loves Dolly." So true. She wrote her songs, every one is great, and her voice, singing, and playing are perfection.

[@conniedean1977]

Dolly wrote “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” the same day. Two of her many, many hits, arguably the best known of her catalogue. ❤ I have loved Dolly for decades.

[@latachia_2981]

Me too!!

[@davidhansen2748]

She and Emmylou Harris are what I call songbirds, with effortless trills and huge feeling. You should try one of Emmylou's songs, maybe "Tulsa Queen" or "Making Believe" from her live concerts back in the 70s. Of course, both Dolly and Emmylou teamed up with Linda Ronstadt to form "Trio". That is a goldmine of good music. The Sweetest Gift. After the Goldrush. Farther Along. Awesome.

[@latachia_2981]

One of my favorite albums!!!

[@danastearns7939]

She is a National Treasure. Not just due to her beautiful voice. But her graciousness, kindness, and big heart. She does so much with what she has been Blessed with.

[@tombritt5223]

Never get tired of watching people reacting to Dolly. Good job, subscribed!

[@MommaBird52]

Dolly has literally written thousands of songs. She wrote this one in one evening and may have written another the same day. She still has a wicked sense of humor and she just turned 77! Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, director, she does it all in style. She is also a philanthropist, giving to various charities that have special meaning to her. She is one of 12 children and many if her songs draw from personal experience. She has been married to Carl Dean for nearly 58 years! If any star deserves respect, it is Ms Dolly Parton!

[@coffenut]

Dolly wrote this song in 1974 as a way to tell Porter Wagoner that she needs to leave the show when he would not let her out of her contract after 7 years. Elvis wanted to record it but his manager wanted half the publishing rights and Dolly said no. Smartest move she made. A number of other artists covered the song including Linda Ronstadt as did Whitney for the movie "The Bodyguard" Dolly is an iconic American treasure. Not only has she been producing number 1 country hits for 30+ years, but she has been producing number 1 hits for multiple artists for just as long. She is just as good a person as she is a songwriter. She set up the Imagination Library which gives free books to children (over 100M free books so far) as well as helped people in Tennessee after the hurricanes and wildfires ravaged the area. She has been awarded with the National Medal of the Arts (the highest honor the US Government gives for the arts), inducted into the Country Hall of Fame, 11 Grammy awards, written over 3000 songs, and most recently donated over $1M towards COVID vaccine research development. I look forward to watching you discover her talent.

[@billstein2]

When Whitney was at the top, she made a lot of songs her own, cover or original. She was such a talent. Sadly, that makes the ending that much more tragic. As far as Dolly... she's ALWAYS great!!!

[@j9andphoenix]

Dolly is a prolific songwriter who gave a lot of her songs to other artists - She is a true icon.

[@jimj.3086]

I saw Dolly give an interview where she was asked what she thought about how Whitney performed HER song in the Bodyguard and Dolly said that 'I will always love you' is Whitney's song now. She is an unequaled human and a humanitarian.

[@neoncatfish4038]

When Dolly sing this song, it's like she's singing it to you! When Whitney Houston sung this song, it was like she was singing to the world!

[@susankievman642]

I get shivers when I hear her sing this song! I can relate to this in my own life and the way she sings it, goes straight to the heart.

[@eddietucker7005]

She played Miss Mona in the movie version of “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. They added this song, even though it’s not on the stage version, because it fit so perfectly with the storyline. On the soundtrack she also sang, “Hard Candy Christmas”, which is just as powerful. To me the world stops when I hear her singing it. Do yourself a favor and listen to Miss Dolly sing that! ✨💔✨

[@darrenshoults4620]

She wrote this to her mentor, friend and boss as she decided to strike out on her own. He didn't want her to leave but she wanted to grow and do something new. So she wrote this song because he was hurt and angry.

[@thestewlaw]

One of the great moments in Grammy history came when Dolly stood at the dais in 1994 and had the opportunity to award the Best Song of the Year Grammy to Whitney Houston for her own phenomenal version of I Will Always Love You.

[@757optim]

In another video, the man this farewell song was written to comes over and sits by Dolly. He tells her that she sang that song like she kinda meant it. Dolly responds that she kinda did.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

That is the best and most poignant version...you could have cut the tension between them with a knife!

[@lynnelle66]

She wrote this song and in the same year she wrote “Jolene.” Elvis wanted to record “I will always love you,” but Colonel Tom Parker told her it was standard procedure for the song writer to sign over half of the publishing rights. Dolly refused.

[@19youtubian72]

She sure did write that song and nearly 3,000 others. Im glad you liked it. She's been one of my favorite artists all my life.

[@JBUCKNE]

Another great review. Thank you. I really appreciate your consistent praise or “flowers” for Dolly in other videos. Something I want to mention is that for years she has pourer back into her community through school, business, and community donations. Her businesses employee thousands and she treats them like family. She is a true hero to so many and she doesn’t get enough praise for her efforts.

[@samic1051]

I'm so glad you reacted to this song and I know people want to try to say who sang it best or whatever but I've got to say Dolly Parton wrote from her heart and her experiences and she wrote this song and she delivered it the way she meant it when she wrote it... Thank you for the 👋🙏❤️

[@frankphillips5660]

Dolly has had 25 # 1 hit songs and 41 top 10 country albums. She has penned over 3,000 songs and this is one of them. She crossed over from the countyr charts to the pop charts many times with her great story telling. Dolly is also a great actress. In her movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" this song rose to the top of the charts for the 2nd time in 1982 long before Whitney's version. I loved Whitney's when it came out because I always loved the song. Both versions are fantastic and have completely different vibes. IMO, Whitney was the greatest singer in my lifetime. Angelina has sung this twice. Once when she was 1 and a half years old in her crib (there is a video of it) and again at 11 years old practicing with her guitarist. Here is the 11 yo rehearsal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57PZad_dtaKi7s Hope to see your reaction !!

[@frankphillips5660]

Here are some of Dolly's biggest hits: Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, Jolene, Me and Little Andy, 2 Doors Down, Islands in the Stream with Kenny Rogers. These are all great stories.

[@beesnort3163]

What a beautiful memory from your dear grandmother. You are so lovely and just beautiful.❤

[@TheGadgetwiz]

Dolly is one of the most accomplished women of all time. Incredible actress and singer. But she also started several successful companies and even an amusement park. Then she goes homes a cooks dinner. To this day, she still loves to cook. And always with grace and a smile. She is a super woman, an inspiration for all, and an incredible human being.

[@TennesseeMelanie]

Dolly had a number 1 hit on 2 different occasions with this song, which she wrote on the same night she wrote Jolene. She also recorded it with Vince Gill, which is my favorite version.

[@sandralorenz1796]

Dolly Parton wrote this song. Whitney Houston was 11 when Dolly wrote this. Check out Dolly's "Here To The Moon and Back" and "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind".

[@elmer4tube]

Dolly has never sold any of her music, kept the rights to all of it. Smart woman. She loves Whitney's version of this song and said she was driving by herself when she heard it and had to pull over, she was brought to tears. When Whitney won the Grammy for her performance of this, Dolly was the presenter along with David Foster (who was the arranger on the recording).

[@StevenVola-mq1gc]

Ellen my name e issteve I was born in 1955. Yes from my early years I was into music. After woodcock so many artists came out with magical songs. I enjoy watching reactions from you er generations who are not to scared to be embarrassed about listening ing to the sounds of the 70s. I noticed you were kinda liken country. I see you like a story behind a song. Here's one it's called country bumkin by cal Smith. Trust me you will love it.Thankyou again for appreciating my generation, By the way it was so cool living back then.

[@lydiacoker6384]

Dolly WROTE this song for her partner Porter Wagner, who she was leaving to go it on her own…she sold song to Whitney Houston was in her movie..Im old so Ive loved it since Dolly 1st sang it..she wrote tons of great songs..

[@marcuslloyd8218]

American treasure. Glad you watched this old version from 70s my favorite. I adore her. Big hearted lady philanthropist too in her community. Love from South Florida from a 41blk dude muahhhhh Dolly 😘😘😘😘

[@KieranSaighir]

FYI, to clarify others’ remarks here. Porter Wagoner was a huge country star whose TV show ran from 1960 till 1980. In ’67, he hired teenage Dolly as a regular. Dolly became popular from that show and when her 5 year contract ran out, she opted to leave and go out on her own. From what I recall reading, she wrote this song as a goodbye to him. You’ve picked a much later and weaker version of this classic. In its original, it stands up very well against Whitney’s later cover.

[@michaelmarrone8753]

Yes, you recalled correctly. After the split, Porter Wagener run into financial difficulties and had to sell his complete Music collection from over the years, giving up all his rights to any royalties he would have made from it. Dolly found this out and bought his collection and gifted it back to him with the ability to collect the royalties as well.

[@KieranSaighir]

@@michaelmarrone8753 Thanks for that Michael. That's a great story and one I've never even heard a peep about.

[@gk5891]

This is the original version. This is the video from the Porter Wagner Show recorded in early 1974. She actually had been with Porter Wagner seven years at this point (although only obligated for five)

[@KieranSaighir]

@@gk5891 By original, I'm referring to the original studio RECORDING to point out that it truly compares with the Whitney Houston version which was also recorded in a studio and is the version most people know.

[@warwickhunt]

@@KieranSaighir 'compares'? Whitney's version is filled with needless vocal gymnastics to show her voice rather than convey emotion like Dolly manages.

[@RaqueiBallard]

Yes, Dolly did write this song! She wrote it for her cohost as she was leaving the show which he was not happy about but this was her goodbye to him. And you are correct. She is an amazing icon! Dolly for president!

[@josephoyanadel4184]

Wow this reaction is saved, so I can share it to my loved ones to enjoy your reaction. Specially because of your sharing your experience with your baby, where you reveal how caring and wonderful you are.

[@colleenrose9367]

She was the first to sing it because she wrote it! Good back story between Dolly and Whitney over this song for the picture The Bodyguard.

[@smbmiller655]

Dolly Parton is a GOAT! She is a QUEEN! & She WROTE the song!

[@9lorac]

Dollys version of her own song brings tears to my eyes. And Dolly wrote it Sf

[@davidfarinella129]

Do;;y Parton is one of the Greatest country singers of all time. Yes she wrote this song. Sunflowers & Sass said it beautifuly

[@stevedahlberg8680]

She is quite the little songbird isn't she? And yes that's her song and she has written hundreds of songs; she is a brilliant songwriter Check out one of hers that she wrote as a younger woman and sang in 1967 on a television appearance when she was much younger than this by far. It is so impressive and I can't get it out of my head once I ever think about it. It's called Dumb Blonde and if you search for that title with the word live after it it will be the first result that comes up.

[@wesleyjoeowenssr8542]

Yes she wrote it

[@AprilRules]

Great reaction. She did write this song the same day she wrote jolene. Here are some Dolly recommendations Hello god (written after 9/11) Light of a clear blue morning(gospel) Jolene(country) 9-5(about the working class) Coat of many colors(about growing up poor) The seeker(gospel) Traveling thru(soundtrack for a movie about a trans woman) Here you come again(pop) Islands in the stream (pop) She’s really the greatest songwriter ever.

[@ruthhenderson5413]

An even earlier song Dolly wrote is "Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind" [not quite as sweet as this one, but with incredibly smart lyrics]. It's also fun to hear Rhiannon Giddens' sassy version of it.

[@elizabethsagharichi8743]

I love all her music, but “I Am A Seeker” and “The Grass is Blue” are my favorites!

[@shellyokop7345]

Another powerful song is Down from Dover

[@auricstorm]

What about the the one with Queen Latifah? Really random movie

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Love your reactions. Never miss them. 3:03

[@jaddison1112]

Dolly did write this song. I bought the 45 RPM vinyl single record of this over 45 years ago. I still have it and play it.

[@MuricaTurkey]

She did write it! And your assessment of it being "sweet" is spot on. Dolly wrote this not for a lover, but her musical partner who she had a hit tv show with (one of those musical comedy hour ones that were so big in the 60's and 70's). He was the well known one, and he took a chance in bringing her on as a sort of sidekick. But then she started getting bigger than him. It started hurting the show and their friendship. So, for herself BUT also for him, she decided to leave the show. But she didn't want him to feel unappreciated or rejected. She genuinely wanted to tell him she would always be so grateful for his help, because without she wouldn't have become as famous as she did, as fast as she did. And she would always love him for that. But it works really well as a love song, and that how Whitney sang it. So that's why Dolly's sounds so much more innocent and sweet, and Whitney's is full of passion. 2 great but different sides of love.

[@tomantipodes]

So much more emotion in this original Dolly song and she loved getting all the royalties from the Whitney cover.

[@cjcurtis8944]

This is why she invested a lot of those in a Black neighborhood.

[@CozzyKorner]

Yes, this is all Dolly! She is a national treasure!💖🙏🏻

[@jimmybobsap8729]

Dolly is a class act, after this went down she bailed him out of bankruptcy she truly meant she would always love him, bailed him out twice, bought his music catalog and gave it back to him

[@edwardbietsch993]

Perhaps the greatest song ever written. Dolly #1 on country charts 1974, 1982 recorded for movie #1 on country chart, 95?, duo with Vince Gill, charted #15 and won Grammy for best performance by duo or group, Whitney 1992 #1 hot 100 spending a record 14 weeks at #1, 2012 upon death #1 hot 100. Sarah Washington version was her highest charting hit, Rik Waller reached #6 on UK charts, a medley including this song was created for the County Music association 50th anniversary reached #1 on County charts.

[@wfly81]

Dolly didn't just sing it first, she wrote it. And she LOVES Whitney's version. I had the distinct pleasure of working for Dolly and getting to meet her and talk with her. And she is super sweet, but also a firecracker and absolutely hilarious to be around.

[@cleeclark77]

You are so beautiful and your sincere reactions and open mind are incredible! Thanks for sharing this journey with us!

[@kevin982]

It's been 10 days. I have always loved Dolly's version. Brought me to tear's.

[@debbers]

I always thought Whitney's version was too powerful for this melancholy song! Yes, she most definitely wrote this as a good-bye to Porter Wagoner, he gave her a start on his show and she wanted to go out on her own, he was very bitter about it! Later when he was suffering she bought all of his music from him to help out and if I'm not mistaken she gifted it back to him! I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

[@johnpressey5900]

"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,[1] the country single was released in 1974. The song was a commercial success for Parton, twice reaching the top spot of Billboard Hot Country Songs: first in June 1974, then again in October 1982, with a re-recording for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack.

[@cjpreach]

Dolly wrote this song when she was leaving The Porter Wagoner Show. He was upset to lose her, and she wanted him to know she was not trying to hurt him. She first sang this song on his TV show. It worked. He felt the love.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Didn't work well enough to prevent him from suing her after she left. He resented her for years afterwards, finally reconciling in his last years when she helped him out financially.

[@cjpreach]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Wow. Not the story I heard. But, oh well.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@cjpreach She left his show in 1974. In 1979 he sued her for $3 million for "breach of contract" because he said her leaving cost him tour dates and reduced his income. They reconciled when he was in hospice. Google "Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner feud".

[@cjpreach]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Wow. Okay.

[@venus5019]

There was a time that the local TV stations had their own programming (other than football) that had a lot of country shows on such as Hee Haw, Grand Ole Opry and several summer shows. Bobbie Gentry, Statler Brothers and few other country singers performed. I remember seeing Dolly on her own show. She used to sing this as an end song. When Dolly heard Whitney singing the song, she wasn't jealous but knew would be getting royalties. She didn't realize just how much. Dolly has written like Stapleton songs for other celebrities.

[@charlottemiller961]

Dolly wrote this song for Porter Wagoner, her partner when they were not going to be musical partners any more. I saw Dolly Parton in person when I was a teenager. She was signing autographs for fans at a union hall in Lima, Ohio. It was great! It would have been in the late 60's. My cousin was with me. He thought it was great too!

[@csmretired8428]

Many people do not know that Dolly wrote this song. I have always loved this song.

[@strawberryshortcake6839]

She never sings this the same way twice. Little changes here and there but always authentic and real.

[@johnmonch5242]

A few months behind but others have responded that she wrote it and that's true. But it was part of one of the most productive song writing days ever, since she wrote Jolene the same day.

[@tonyharris7684]

Love your reactions, especially your interest in Angelina Jordan, in my opinion the best singer ever. Can I suggest that you listen to Angelina's cover of this song? I think she was 11 years old at the time, jamming with her uncle in her attic studio. Subscribed

[@lynnebradley4624]

Yes, Dolly did write this song, as a tribute to Porter Wagoner

[@justanotherdayinthelife9841]

Beyond her music, her humanitarian outreach and love and courage standing up for the alleged "least" of us, aka survivors.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

Yeah Dolly wrote this, still makes me cry lol

[@massinsa]

Dolly don't only sing it but she writes and composed the song she was and still in comparable

[@linusromey561]

As many have commented, Dolly wrote this for Porter Wagoner. Porter was very upset about Dolly's decision to leave his show. In an interview Dolly told how she wrote this song and sang it to Porter to try to explain her choice. After hearing it, Porter said she could leave if she allowed him to produce this song for her.

[@CatO9lives]

If you haven't done so yet, you need to listen to the original version of this song that Dolly sang on the Porter Wagner Show for the first time that she is referring to here, "Dolly Parton - I will always love you (1974)". This was the first time she ever sang it and it was written to be sang to Porter on their show and you can even see Porter in this version. He came and sat beside her when she finnished the song and told her, "you sang it just sorta like you mean it too". And she looked him in the eyes and said, "Well I really did sorta mean it". That moment was priceless.

[@dougmoore1858]

I'm sure you have heard one or two of her songs... she wrote so many, and so many were remade by and for other artists. She is a legend for sure! Loved your reactions.

[@l.b.9522]

This is the original way to sing this song. absolutely perfection.

[@mandymac74]

Dolly wrote this for Porter Wagnor when she had decided to leave his VERY popular country variety show. They had a huge fight and she left and wrote this for him. Next day she said “Porter, sit your ass down and just listen. She sang this to him and he cried and told her “ i guess you gotta do what you gotta do.” And Porter let her go!!!!! Dolly loved all the checks she got after Whitney recorded her little song. She also said give Whitney all the credit and I’ll take the cash😂😂😂 she is the best!!!!

[@JGoolsby]

Yes, Dolly wrote this song to Porter Wagoner to let him know that she is leaving his show to venture out on her own to see if she could make it?

[@coryudon3350]

Dolly Parton wrote that for Porter Wagoner. They had a variety show together in the early 60s. It was called the Porter Wagoner show. During their time together Porter Wagner was falling in love with Dolly Parton. But Dolly Parton was already married. So when Dolly left the show and her contract she wrote that song for Porter Wagoner. Telling him how much she loved him and care for him for everything he's done for her. Porter Wagoner help Dolly Parton get to where she's at today.

[@traver1965]

Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" is an absolute masterpiece. Her powerful and emotive voice fills every note of this classic love song with such passion and tenderness that it's hard not to be moved to tears. From the moment Whitney starts to sing, her voice takes you on an emotional journey. Her soulful and powerful vocals deliver each verse with such conviction that you can't help but feel the depth of her emotions. When she reaches the chorus, her voice soars to incredible heights, creating a beautiful and uplifting moment that makes you feel like anything is possible. What sets Whitney Houston's performance of this song apart from others is her ability to convey the meaning and depth of the lyrics through her voice. Her vocal range and control are truly remarkable, and she uses these abilities to add a unique and personal touch to every note she sings. "I Will Always Love You" is a timeless classic, and Whitney Houston's version is the epitome of a perfect love song. Her voice is full of warmth and tenderness, and her delivery is heartfelt and genuine. It's no wonder that this song has become a favorite of so many people and has stood the test of time as a true classic. In short, Whitney Houston's performance of "I Will Always Love You" is a beautiful and unforgettable moment in music history that will continue to touch the hearts of people for generations to come.

[@traver1965]

Overall, Dolly Parton is a beautiful and inspiring person who has touched the lives of countless people with her music, her generosity, and her kind and compassionate spirit. She is truly a national treasure and an icon of American culture.

[@alanFconrad]

I always love Britt's reactions to everything.....so smart and classy

[@reneezemlock7880]

Linda Ronstadt did a recording in 1974 and John Doe did the version that is playing in the bar in the background of The Bodyguard. :) Elivs Presley was also supposed to record it, but the Colonel demanded 1/2 of the publishing rights from Dolly for the song so she said, no.

[@cruciare2750]

I wish everyone knew what she did for ... everyone really. Very good person.

[@2dashville]

She wrote Joleen the same day as this one. Very prolific songwriter. Also, the guy she wrote it about was the guy hosting this show, Porter Wagoner.

[@HankD13]

There is a clip around (best one, I think) where Porter Wagoner first introduces her (the star that made his show) and at the end, makes the remark "It sounded like you meant that." She wrote that song to him, as her contract was up and she was leaving to become a super star. Messy. And when he was in financial trouble, Dolly bailed him out. She is one very, very special lady.

[@vulpeish]

^ ^ I love Rock/Country myths .... So the story is that Dolly Parton wrote " I will always love you" and "Joline" on the same day.... I really.... want that to be true maybe it isnt but Dolly Parton is an American icon! Foxy Love fae Scotland VVxx

[@lindaroselevin2191]

She is a wonderful role model as well as a good person.

[@FaithlessDeviant]

you are missing out if you never listen to Dolly Parton, she has a lot of good songs and she is just entertaining and a lovable person.

[@mrchips4489]

Dolly had a variety show on TV back in the day. She closed out every show with this song; and yes, Dolly wrote it.

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

Love Dolly's version....always makes me cry

[@jakesmith5278]

Still my favorite version after all these decades. This version sounds so sad.

[@deniseg112]

I just love the original Dolly version the most. It has all the feels

[@kathrynnard8059]

I love the version when she sang to wagoner and on the movie with Burt Reynolds. It's Dwyer to me with dolly because she sing it from the heart. Natural.

[@itsspiritual8645]

Dolly Parton recalled "crying all night" after rejecting Elvis Presley in early 1970s after he requested to cover her song I Will Always Love You. The Jolene hitmaker, 77, was approached by the King of Rock's team who said Elvis wanted to record a version - young Dolly was understandably delighted.Jan 19, 2023