Hip hop Dj reacts to Dolly Parton. "I Will Always Love You"

[@maryannanderson2213]

When Dolly first came to Nashville, she joined the Porter Wagoner TV show because at that time Dolly was completely unknown and Porter was a well-established star in the world of country music, and he was a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Dolly knew that joining his show would be a huge boost to her career, but she also knew that she did not want to be contractually bound to him indefinitely because she wanted to be free to do what she wanted to do so she promised him (and he agreed) that she would stay with him for five years. When the five years was up, Dolly had become a HUGE star and she had eclipsed Porter and he knew it. He knew that she was now the draw to the show, and even though he had promised to release her in five years, he did not want her to leave, and he was making it difficult for her to go out on her own. They had been somewhat arguing about this and Dolly knew that Porter was not hearing a word she said so she went home and wrote "I Will Always Love You" because it was her way of telling him that while she thought a lot of him and while she wished him well, it was time for her to go. PERIOD. When she next saw him, she sang the song and he finally got it and reluctantly stopped fighting to try to make her stay.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

GREATSTUFF!

[@brucehanify3892]

Watched that show when I was a kid . . . about 100 years ago.

[@rgjerde53]

True story, but I love the fact that Porter told her that she could leave -- as long as he could produce the song. Porter certainly knew good music.

[@Robertz1986]

@@rgjerde53 Of course, he ultimately sued her and put her into a bit of debt when his show wasn't going well, and he attacked her personally in the media. Her response, when he later fell on hard times and had to sell the rights to the music catalogue that constituted his life's work, was that she bought it, held it until he was out of trouble, and then gave it back to him. She went to his bedside and sang him this song before he died.

[@thomaskline]

It’s the best resignation letter ever!

[@cheryloakley8334]

This was written by Dolly for Porter Waggoner, because she was leaving his TV show. It was time for her to grow and grow she did.

[@haroldjones8023]

Sweetest lady you could ever meet very down to earth says a lot about her humble upbringing.

[@gal30girl]

When Wagoner fell on hard times, Dolly bought his song catalog so that he would be able to pay his debts. Later she gifted it back to him. She really is an extraordinary person.

[@SBQDawn]

Released on My Birthday in 1973 I was 8 yrs old I've always Loved Dolly !!!!

[@jimmygriffin2754]

Dolly said Whitney made this song famous. I totally agree!

[@joelabel8260]

She wrote this and another amazing song, Jolene, on the same afternoon. Another amazing thing, years down the road, porter wagonner had fallen on hard times, at some point he had sold the rights to his music, he was struggling financially, she bought the rights to his music and gave them back to him.

[@KillerNetDog]

Yes it came from a real life situation, when she was breaking away from Porter Wagoner.. I think this recording is from the Porter Wagoner show.

[@supasoulproductions]

Whitney's version made me think ' Wow, what a singer'. Hearing Dolly sing it made me think Wow, what an incredible songwriter and storyteller who makes you believe every word'! The spoken lines in Dolly's performance carry more emotional weight for me than any of Whitney's runs or power belting.

[@bigs1546]

I believe that Dolly took the royalty money she made from Whitney's version and invested it [ quietly without people knowing at the time ] into an African American community in Nashville to improve lives and education. She has done so many charitable acts that people do not realise - a truly remarkable woman.

[@dagmar.6954]

A lot of people assume Whitney Houston's version is the original. But Dolly wrote this back in 1973. Like has been mentioned Dolly wrote it as a farewell to her business partner & mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing her decision to pursue a solo career. Love Dolly's sweet version. Whitney made it into a powerhouse song.

[@gloryakiepper7918]

I remember her singing it on the Porter Wagonner Show.

[@gloryakiepper7918]

@@landenchantment 110 % SPOT ON

[@sixpakshaker88]

Someone asked Dolly if she was jealous of Whitney's version... She said that she loved the residual check from Whitney's version.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

She released it again in I think 78 as part of the Sound track for Best Little House in Texas

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

@@sixpakshaker88, Right Belting it out doesn't make it better. Dolly's is sung prettier and more genuine, obviously, because she wrote it for someone in particular.

[@pegatheetoo1437]

Dolly voice is pretty powerful too. Look how she moved higher in range and volume without looking at all strained or pushing to get there. It was all totally comfortable to her. Now that's powerful!

[@donalddarrach9599]

“We should be glad we are alive at the same time as Dolly Parton” - Documentary film maker Ken Burns Yes, that Ken Burns! (Take that Jolene!)

[@tallestmountain]

An accomplished woman in so many ways. The Porter Waggoner show was syndicated when I was a kid. A weekly necessity just to listen to Dolly. Back in those days, a female singer wasn’t supposed to have as much talent and ambition as she did. She paved a path for others to follow.

[@pamscarr8696]

Dolly sang it sweet and king. Whitney sang it with much more force. I love both versions. When asked if she was jealous Whitney received such great accolades from the song, Dolly said NO, Whitney made me very rich! Like a very few in this world, Dolly is a fabulous word smith and has proven that over and over again.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

Actually, most people don't have a clue that Dolly wrote this song. It seemed to me that it was almost kept secret. I think Whitney's version stayed on top for a long time and they didn't want folks to know it was Country. Was quite a bias against country T the time by the hip people. I suspect Dolly laughed all the way to the bank

[@judydavis7993]

I will always love only Dollys version of this song. She is and always has been a sweet, compassionate and generous lady . She is the complete package of talent. ❤❤❤❤

[@BeingMe23]

💯

[@dsgm10]

I love both versions. One so sweet and one so powerful!!!

[@garywixson8852]

deb grim, You beat me to it, I feel The same way. Dolly & Whitney both done a great job on this song.

[@runswithbeer]

Dolly is a national treasure! She is such a good person, beyond her many talents of songwriting, singing, acting, etc. I will never forget how, when the Smoky Mountains burned down a lot of Gatlinburg a few years ago, she launched a fund that gave displaced families a monthly stipend to help them through it, and did so for I think about a year, to the tune of about $10 million of her own money as well as donations from outside sources.

[@albertaadams4640]

She also started the Imagination Library to give books to children every month until age 5.

[@debrabeck9630]

This last week, Dolly donated another $1 million to Vanderbilt University to help fund their pediatric infectious disease. From her music, to the great Imagination Library Program she founded, to her donations to help others - Sometimes I think we don’t deserve Dolly. Thanks for this wonderful reaction.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Next time I react to Dolly, I will highlight her philanthropy. Thanks for reminding us of her good work for others.

[@debrabeck9630]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 That would be a wonderful thing for you to do. ❤️

[@stripes497]

I ALWAYS ALWAYS THOROUGHLY ENJOY listening to this particular song from Dolly Parton. It reminds me of A Very Very Special Lady from many many years ago. Even though I am HAPPILY MARRIED and have a family of my very own, I think of that particular lady every once in awhile. I don't know what ever happened with Her and I don't know how things ended up, but I HOPE AND PRAY that She is Happy and having a Wonderful Life.

[@tammysutphin6744]

This woman can write such heart-felt songs. Shes amazing. Listen to ...just because I'm a woman and Carrol county accident.

[@daltonwade2716]

Thank you Sir, your reaction video was the most respectful video towards a Singer/Song writer, I have had the privilege to watch, No stopping the video over and over. No nonsensical chatter about the singer. Look forwards to more of your video's in the future.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Both versions are superb sublime wonderful there aren’t enough expletives love you

[@marenehanson5526]

Very old style country singing. As you know Dolly has matured and grown over the decades. This gets me. She has so so many she has written. Of course Whitney turned this to gold. It will always be Dolly for me. She has so so much you could play. What a treasure. Dolly is 86 now I think. Still married to Carl Dean. Renewed their vows at 55 years. He stays out of sight. Let’s Dolly be Dolly. Dear God what a blessing.

[@PhilMargolies]

She was born in 1946. So she's 77 as of this comment.

[@kippytx]

As many have mentioned this was written about Porter Waggoner when they split. When he got to be an old man and had to sell off his music catalog. Dolly bought it for a million dollars, I think. She then gave it back to Porter and his family as a gift.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

What a woman!

[@rgjerde53]

Someone else said this on a KZbin video, so it's not mine -- but I agree. Whitney sang this to the world, Dolly sang this like it was only to me. (Or something to that effect.)

[@gloryakiepper7918]

Enjoy the weekend! Please take a listen if you haven't already to A coat of many colors.

[@stevemaggard5866]

We saw dolly in the mid-70s at Oregon State Fair long hot day my niece was a little baby I think we were sitting in the front row during the first song my niece had a serious crying meltdown and after the song Dolly looked at us and said would y'all give that baby a cigarette as only she could LOL

[@jjohnjoni]

Best version ever.!! Dolly and I are the same age and I have followed her for years. Just a beautiful lady with awesome skills.

[@philsdon8932]

You are a gentleman and respectful of the artists. You don't thrust your opinion throughout the song. Your comments are thoughtful and kind.

[@darlenesimmons4324]

Yes I remember Porter Wagoner told her it was beautiful and that she sang it like she meant it. She said I do mean it!

[@darlenesimmons4324]

And then he sued her for a few million. He lost all and before he died she bought back all his songs he'd had to sell and gave them back to him. I love Dolly.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

That was a BOSS move!

[@realbser1956]

I thought that I had read long ago that Dolly had written this song so it’s nice to be reminded by your reaction to her singing it. I won’t get into what version is better. No overproduction and auto tune. You couldn’t be more right about that. ✌️

[@kimking6036]

Dolly has written over 3,000 songs. This is just one of those gems. She wrote some songs on napkins, paper towels and toilet paper. She wrote 9 to 5 for a movie she was in. Her co- stars were Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. I believe she wrote the song will having lunch

[@stevemaggard5866]

If there was ever a true rags-to-riches story only in America

[@JodyJaques]

Beautiful song by a beautiful human being. I loved Whitney’s cover, too. But then, I loved everything Whitney did. I remember when a reporter asked Dolly how she felt about people not knowing that she wrote I Will Always Love You and saying it was Whitney’s song. She said she didn’t care, as long as they kept sending her the checks 😂

[@stripes497]

DEFINITELY one of my very favorite songs performed by Dolly Parton. Classic LOVE Song. However, MY VERY VERY FAVORITE SONG performed by Dolly Parton is"My Coat of Many Colors" which is in reference to the Coat of Many Colors worn by Joseph, the son of Jacob and it's very similar to the story of The Coat of Many Colors in THE HOLY BIBLE in the Book of Genesis. IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY MANY MANY TEARS AS YOU LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE SONG.

[@mikeyates7931]

To my , Chantelle : I'll never understand how you could leave the way you did , with no goodbye , but I will always love you ❤

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Thank you for your beautiful comments ❤

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

You're welcome 😊

[@randallwilson]

Keep up the good work bro with what you do with all the research you do on each artist you react to.

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Dolly❤️❤️❤️❤️She’s a gem in every way. An American treasure. Great song indeed. Watched her as a kid on the Porter Waggoner show. The rest is history they say.

[@theresamillaway6398]

Dolly is such a beautiful lady! A business woman too!!! She also started a book program for kids?? Thanks PJ!! Great choice!!! And of course enjoyed watching you too!!!

[@markalumbaugh2756]

Additionally this was also the Theme Song to her TV Variety Show. And, it was used as the Theme Music for her Movie "The Best Little Whore House in Texas" starring Bert Reynolds and Herself.

[@jefferydsmith9966]

Dolly had a number one hit with this song in 1974, than again in 1985. She also had a top 10 hit with Vince Gill in the 90’s. Fun fact.. Dolly wrote I will always love you and Jolene in the same night.

[@danwilliams9299]

Too many have said all that needs said about dolly and this song. So ill just say thankx for playing it. She is soo sweet. Another great night with great ppl and great music. Til the. next time… F-DW. 6/09/22

[@beverlynewman1448]

Dolly is an American Treasure!

[@ronileigh9336]

Dolly sang it in country and Whitney turned it into a pop song. I love Dolly I grew up listening to Dolly.

[@757optim]

Dolly had a #1 with it twice, 10 years apart and went to the bank again. (Elvis was going to record the song, but Dolly turned down the deal because it required giving up publishing rights.) Smart lady. Then Whitney had an international hit with it and Dolly said she bought the bank. : )

[@leenetteleen2739]

Dolly at her best, as usual.

[@coy0te9]

She's written over 3,000 songs, 450 have been recorded. I'm surprised it's not more. One of her copyright, file and forget songs could make somebodies career.

[@dsusan17]

Dolly said that Whitney Houston made her a lot of money by covering this song. To me it seems almost like two different songs. Great reaction P.J.!

[@olanaowen7320]

Very different songs. The power of music.

[@naomiwarner7117]

Dolly was a regular on the Porter Wagoner show, Porter gave her, her start so, she signed a contract to stay with the show for 5 years, when the 5 year contract was up Dolly wanted to go out on her own but, Porter threw a fit, not wanting her to go so, Dolly agreed to stay for 2 more years, she wrote this song to Porter and, then sang it to him on the show so he would understand how she felt, he then agreed she could go if he could produce the song! Dolly has written over 5,000 song's during her music career!

[@jamesbassett1484]

A group you might be interested in is Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. They aren't a big name but have been with such artists as Bob Dylan and Levon Helm of The Band. .They are real, fun, and skilled. Anything they do will be good. A favorite of mine is "In the Attics of My Life" which they perform in perfect three part harmony with Amy Helm, Levon's daughter. Since I'm suggesting, I will add "Whispering Pines" by the band.As a bad guitarist I will not that it has thirteen, THIRTEEN chords. It is absolutely beautiful. You really need to check out The Band, the original "roots music" guys.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I will check them out, thanks

[@johnbroyles8432]

From the Netflix show Dolly said that she wrote it because of Porter Wagner and leaving his show

[@barrythomas6227]

Actually she wrote and sang the song for Porter in 1967.

[@Amaberean]

Not afraid to say that I always like Dollys version better. More sincere emotion IMO. But, tbh, I pretty much ALWAYS like originals versions better. And even more if it’s the writers own take on his/her own song.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Great stuff!

[@carlprince2866]

love their own words myself

[@edwardbishop1176]

Good to hear intelligent comments

[@BeingMe23]

She is humble. One whom repects themselves usually respects others

[@jameswilhoite8150]

Sweet sweet voice

[@sorrystaunton]

Dolly once said when she recorded this song she went to the bank with her royalties, when Whitney recorded it she bought the bank.

[@lindanicholson950]

Someone should react to her earliest hits, Dumb Blonde, Something Fishy, Just Because I'm A Woman.

[@kippytx]

I agree. Love “ Dumb Blonde”. One line … Cause this Dumb Blonde Ain’t Nobody’s Fool!

[@susanpeterson9947]

I heard Dolly say in an interview that she will always think of this as Whitney’s song.

[@mitchellwaters0706]

It was...a real life inspiration for her...to porter wagoner

[@johnbooth6477]

She was being held to a contract and wanted out, this was writen to get her point accross that she was serious. Written and directed at Porter Wagoner

[@joybrewster5116]

I like the songs

[@MizCriz46]

Elvis wanted to sing this song. Col. Tom Parker came to her about it but told her that it was standard for Elvis to get half the writing credit (& future earnings). Dolly never was a dumb blond. She said no.

[@WishesofShelle]

This is the BEST version!!!! Thanks for doing this 🌻

[@roberthernandez5026]

Sweet and powerful

[@jennifercaldwell9416]

I heard Dolly tell the story of the first time she heard Whitney’s version and she said she was driving and she almost wrecked because she couldn’t believe that that was her little song. Little song, her words, not mine.

[@brucehanify3892]

There's nothing that woman can't do when she sets her mind to it.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I really love your reactions ❤

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you!

[@shelbytanner6394]

Please react to her song- Coat of many colors!!

[@mikaeliemom1]

❤❤❤🎉

[@user-ld4xx1el6q]

Check out the group Diamond Reo's song "Saw Mill Road"

[@williamlidster5850]

Great reaction for an iconic artist!

[@bradleyrobinson7552]

Dolly Parton never signed away the rights to the songs that she wrote. She got royalties from Whitney's Houston's version. Dolly Parton turned down having one of her songs recorded by Elvis Presley because Presley's crooked manager, Tom Parker, insisted she sign away the rights.

[@johndavidson5228]

Thanks for reacting to this original. Love this and most covers.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

This is one a very short list of songs that I enjoy the original, But prefer the Pop/rock version (Whitney) more.

[@mintonmiller]

of course, the album has a few more bells and whistles, (reverb and background vocals) but it is obvious, Dolly, don't really need it. This performance is raw, stripped doun band, Dolly does not hit all the notes perfectly. In short, everything a live performance should be

[@ackmrk]

I like Dolly's 80's version of this song a bit better.

[@gordon020958]

As far as Whitney Houston goes, has she ever did anything that wasn't a cover? Does she have any original songs?

[@angieday5183]

linda ronstadt has an excellent version as well

[@kbarbee3212]

It doesn’t seem to hit as hard as Whitney’s version, because Dolly’s love for Porter Wagner was a platonic love in the true sense of the term.

[@diannej.armstrong8008]

This is the weakest I have heard her sing this song - if you like this try Dolly with Whitney together doing this song or some later of Dolly.

[@protonneutron9046]

Whitney doesn't know country. that's why she missed the mark when she covered

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I would disagree that Whitney missed some arbitrary mark. She coverd the song using her particular strengths, I thought it was a marvelous interpretation of an excellently written song. PEACE

[@protonneutron9046]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 not arbitrary. It's a genre called Country-Western

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I don't think Whitney set out to make a country and western record, did she?

[@protonneutron9046]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 bingo! That's the point. If I write a song for an Operatic performance and someone sings it as a country song they aren't going to hit the "mark" and it will sound a bit odd probably.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Ok

[@matherton11571]

Ummm, hard pass, Whitney did it better