VOICE OF AN ANGEL!! | Dolly Parton I will always love you REACTION

[@sitbone3]

I hate it when people talk about the “Dolly Parton version”. This isn’t a version, it’s the original.

[@pastorofmuppets22]

Whitney Houston could neither read or write music.She never wrote a song or would have known where to start writing a song.She didn't know what key she was singing in

[@tj_2701]

And Dolly can sing it live. The only good version Whitney has is the studio version, her live is utter trash. 😁

[@jeanettesmith765]

Yes. She is the songwriter!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I don’t know what live performance you saw of Whitney doing the song, but I assure you most of them were golden performances. Now either you didn’t see all of them and you decided to open your mouth anyway… Are use all of them and just have no taste. Neither option makes you look good.

[@susieq1565]

@@Rosannasfriend No doubt Whitney was an amazing singer. Growing up with Dolly, I'll admit to bias 😏 toward her version, but Elvis also wanted to cover this song and Dolly chose Whitney.

[@wnsafford1854]

Porter Wagoner gave Dolly her 1st big break, as the “Girl Singer” on his popular show. She intended to stay 5 years. After 7, they weren’t getting along & she wanted to leave, but he wouldn’t let her out of her contract. She wrote this song to explain her feelings to him. She said he cried when he heard it & agreed to let her go, if he could produce it, which he did & she left. 5 years later, he hit her with a $3 million breach of contract suit. It settled out of court, but the friendship was broken & Porter continued to say unkind things. Later, Porter hit hard(er) times & had to sell his music catalog. Dolly quietly bought it. Sometime after, he wanted to use 1 of the songs, found out she owned it & had “his people call her people.” Instead of just letting him use the 1 song, Dolly gifted his whole catalog back to him. They made up & stayed friends till his 2007 death. Dolly is said to have visited often in his final days & sing at his bedside.

[@etc7070]

Oh wow. She has such a huge heart.

[@bigwaylon]

Definitely need to watch her tell the story…several videos available.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Omg I didn't know the entirety of that story! Thank you for sharing. I hate that he took advantage of her but glad it worked out in the end. Dolly is such an authentically sweet loving person!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This story is so true

[@sassycatz4470]

Dolly is unbelievable.

[@lucyjune]

Dolly wrote this song as a farewell to Porter Wagoner, who gave her her big break as a regular performer on his TV show. When she decided to leave the show, Porter was angry, as he enjoyed being in control of her. He didn't realize that no one controls Dolly but Dolly! He became jealous of her success and they were estranged for many years. She always respected him and was grateful for what he had done for her, but he never got over feeling betrayed. Toward the end of his life they reconciled.

[@moms2398]

To show how big her heart is: When Wagoner fell on hard times and had to sell his catalog of songs, she bought it. Then she gifted it back to him, even though he, at one time, tried to sue her for the rights to songs she wrote while on his show (a suit he lost).

[@lynnhawkins952]

I had a weird obsession with Porter Wagoner and Mini Pearl as a child. I loved this song because I knew it was her swan song to him. Dolly was, and continues to be, an example of both grace and strength, refusing to step down from her deeply held beliefs.

[@snowflakehunter]

They completely reconciled in 2007 before his death.

[@RDRussell2]

THANK YOU for saying this already! I just couldn't wait to jump into the comments to add this, and I'm glad you did already. I love, love, love how Dolly sings this, but more than that, I feel it is an authentic message from one person to another. I do love how Whitney found the gospel undertones evident in the song-don't get me wrong. But I never felt Whitney was singing to any one person. It's as if the producer said, "You're Whitney, now do your thing and let loose; it'll be a huge hit!" And yes, Whitney delivers on that aesthetic. But Dolly always meant this to be an intimate message from one person to another. One REAL person, Dolly, to another real person, Porter. That's what breaks your heart about this song.

[@jillmcclellan2844]

It's the best resignation letter ever written

[@tuckermoreland147]

she WROTE the song, and laughed all the way to the bank when whitney covered it.

[@garykidson4489]

She bought the bank haha!

[@78.BANDIT]

This one song made her over $10 million in royalties alone.

[@maxzzyzx8038]

She donated all royalties from Whitneys version.

[@kristenwinn9116]

@@garykidson4489 Hahah That's exactly what Dolly said when asked about Whitney singing her song- she bought the bank! 😄

[@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren]

And back

[@ChrisHaar]

Dolly wrote this and Jolene in THE SAME NIGHT! That's amazing.

[@ChrisHaar]

On a side note, you should watch Dolly in the movie/musical Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. It's hilarious.

[@wnsafford1854]

Dolly said she's not sure if I Will Always Love You & Jolene were written the same day, just that they were next to each other on the same tape, so they were written very close together & that it was Possible they could have been written the same day.

[@shilohauraable]

@@ChrisHaar Love that movie! 💖

[@trinityharris1337]

She wrote this for porter wagoner not her husband. She was on a variety show he hosted and when she decided to leave the show she wrote this

[@tonyfro23]

@@ChrisHaar this guy's n girls. Best little Whorehouse iin Texas. Must must watch!!

[@profdracko]

I love both versions of this song. Whitney sings it like someone who was left, and is trying to come to terms with it. Dolly sings it like the person who's leaving, and is trying to console the other person. It's powerful either way, just for different reasons.

[@chriso6719]

There's a third version now. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm covered it last year,

[@enyazogd5325]

@@chriso6719 also Linda Ronstadt aswell made a really good cover of I Will Always Love you.

[@chriso6719]

@@enyazogd5325 I stand corrected. lol I'll have to go check that out.

[@wnsafford1854]

@@enyazogd5325 A little Trivia; Linda's is actually the version that Kevin Costner played for Whitney, when he was suggesting it for the Bodyguard.

[@RockinLocks4u]

When Dolly sang this song to Burt Reynolds in the movie "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", she was doing exactly that, consoling him

[@darksideofthemood]

Dolly isn't going to sing loud, she isn't going to scream or whistle but you can bet she's... doing magic with every note. Every time i listen to this song i cry my eyes out. It's like she's playing with my heart, with my soul. What a beautiful woman, what an angel

[@yobabydaddyismine]

It's because Dolly couldn't really sing, it was her looks that got her as far as she got

[@mickeyquintana5262]

@@yobabydaddyismine WTFUUCCCK!! BRO LAY OFF THE CRACK!!!! YEAH BUDDY!!!! :D

[@yobabydaddyismine]

@@mickeyquintana5262 the old bitch can't sing

[@thereviewartistrrp5493]

​@@yobabydaddyismineyour crazy

[@ddmaul]

Dolly is a national treasure.

[@tomward6689]

Dolly's not just the godmother of country music, she helped fund research to find a Covid vaccine. She sends books to kids, she donates millions to charity. A beautiful person.

[@cisio64123]

Not to mention she never forgot her hometown of Pigeon Forge Tennessee and has done so much for that area . She opened Dollywood there specifically to create jobs and it worked. She is now the major employer in the area and many people owe their livelihoods to her.

[@MrMountainchris]

A huge friend to the LGBTQ community, Dollywood theme park, there's so much to that woman. She needs more statues built of her.

[@janes.1559]

@@cisio64123 dollywood was another amusement park pre Dolly.. Silver dollar city. But yes, Dolly is a saint and give back to everyone, but especially sevier county. Dollywood is a top 20 national employer for quality and benefits. And she gave every resident 1k a month after the wildfires, 4 years ago...for almost a year, to help rebuild

[@janes.1559]

@@MrMountainchris the original one... at the sevier county courthouse... her daddy used to drive his pick up truck over to it every night and clean it, cause he didnt want pigeons pooping on his daughters statue.

[@eriksentell4973]

Also... Well, obviously she received a lot of royalties for Whitney's version... And what did Dolly do with it? Invested in black communities in Whitney Houstons honor. There is a reason people call her 'Saint Dolly'

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Someone once asked Dolly, "how long does it take to do your hair?" And she replied, "I don't know -- I'm never there."

[@roserollins9800]

I should be going to sleep but now I can't because I'm laughing too much from your comment

[@disillusionedanglophile7680]

It cost a lot of money to look this cheap - Dolly Parton

[@BillB23]

Dolly once said on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap." What a talent.

[@rohawaha]

That's so Dolly

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was a 70s hit before the 90s were in Diapers lol

[@danala1000]

She also said that as much as she's fake and plastic, what's important, what's on the inside, is real.

[@jamesjohnson9827]

Elvis Presley wanted to record I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, but he wanted 50% publishing rights. Dolly really wanted to hear Elvis sing the song. Dolly said, no, she wanted to keep the song in her catalog for her family. Whitney had a huge hit with the song, and Dolly received $10 Million in royalties off of it.

[@pennyastalos6953]

Yes! That was Gangsta! So many artists of that time were paid a pittance including people like Elvis. It was Dolly who bucked the system and changed the industry.

[@sparky6086]

It wasn't Elvis, who insisted on the 50%. It was his greedy manager, Colonel Tom Parker!

[@penname5766]

@@sparky6086 yep I was about to say that. Elvis was a genuinely sweet and kind person and it certainly wouldn’t have been him making such an unreasonable demand. Col Tom Parker on the other hand was a total slime ball.

[@RDRussell2]

How many reasons do we need to respect Dolly Parton? As a songwriter myself, this goes very high on my list of Dolly awesomeness.

[@chickadeetle]

Very smart and lovably humble woman

[@glennelfmann3143]

You mentioned her hair. One of her famous quotes - "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap."

[@greggarber6458]

im pretty sure i have heard her talk about wearing wigs also.

[@TheDivayenta]

“ The higher the hair the closer to Heaven”- Dolly

[@wnsafford1854]

Dolly also said; "Someone asked me how long it takes to do my hair. I told them, I don't know. I'm never there."

[@antoinettelopes]

@@greggarber6458 She had her own line of wigs. Probably still does.

[@MrDportjoe]

As she put it Growing up this what I though glamour looked like.'

[@robertstreight2750]

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers did an upbeat duet together... Islands in the Stream

[@matthewdrake4385]

Written by the Bee Gees.

[@lesliehagemann5755]

I looooove that song. One of my all time favorites!!!

[@johnckelly88]

Great song

[@matthewdrake4385]

Always loved Kenny and Dollys voices together. Wish they did a duets album together years ago.

[@frankiek2269]

@@johnckelly88 Gawd. I hated that song as a kid. Such a boring tune. Still don’t like it as an adult, just don’t hate it anymore.

[@Amethyst967]

Whitney sang a power ballad with all of the emotion of a wall. Dolly sang a love song - a pure love song. A million times better than Whitney's.

[@davek12]

Dolly's version is delicate, fragile, and pure. Whitney's version is power, production, and perfection. Same words, most of the same melodic themes, but barely even the same song. Both of them are emotional as all get out, but Dolly's is the one that makes me tear up.

[@user-qf4bc9ip6s]

Dolly makes me cry with this song

[@lennygriffin1149]

Dolly sang this song to Burt Reynolds in “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”. Which is a great movie. For upbeat you need to hear “9 To 5”. The title track to her first movie, also a great movie.

[@giarogers]

Loved the movie 'straight talk' too.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

I loved that version. Loved the movie and the version she sang to him was beautiful.

[@njstan8188]

Thanks for mentioning

[@jackwells8107]

I was going to say a good, upbeat song from her was Ms. Nona's No No Rules, but 9 to 5 is probably best.

[@stefanyedsall3564]

I love this song

[@ramonaljensen]

She originally wrote this for her one-time show partner Porter Wagner. She felt it was time to go their separate ways but didn't know how to tell him. *LOL*

[@brockbaby]

Some of the live performances of this Dolly explains the Porter thing. Which gives he song 1000% more meaning.

[@Tom81196]

And Coat of Many Colors is not only a must for the vocals but she also plays the guitar with those huge fingernails and she slays it. Go now and listen!!

[@stevemills8084]

She wrote this song to Porter Wagner when she left his show, Elvis offered her over a million dollars in the 70s for the rights to all her songs, she is so classy she thanked Whitney

[@peacefulpossum2438]

Dolly is nobody’s fool

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Elvis wanted to record this. Dolly wanted Elvis to record this. A smart businesswoman, Dolly said no when Col. Tom Parker, Manager for Elvis, said they would need 50% of the rights to the song for Elvis to record it. She has said she still would have loved for him to have recorded it...but there was no way she was giving up 50% of her song to anyone.

[@lisemzarate4029]

Dolly's version is a loving goodbye to a friend, Whitney's version was reimagined as an intense love song, same words, different contexts, both stunning. Coat of many colors is a GREAT song to show your girls, it's sweet and all about family and pride. Her most famous upbeat song is from the movie, 9 to 5, the main theme song by the same name.

[@snorelacks7069]

Dolly's original.

[@trinityharris1337]

Dolly is the original not a version. She wrote it. The people doing music for the body guard obtained rights to use it.

[@lisemzarate4029]

@@trinityharris1337 yes, I was referring to the context of the intent in each version, same song, 2 versions 🤔

[@trinityharris1337]

I understand. But the lyrics and song itself weren't modified to another version just the context of when it was used portrayed a more romantic love than friendly love

[@sportschool3537]

@@lisemzarate4029 The difference is that Whitney's is how artists fake emotion by overacting and overdoing it in every note... Dolly's version is how a real human being feels emotion...

[@gennyreese420]

Dolly Parton’s beautiful voice is but a mere reflection of the person that she is! The more you guys get to know her the more you will see what an exceptional human being she is…spreading love and light all over the place…kinda like you two💕🙏

[@cynthiahaun9269]

This song was written bt Dolly to her manager as a goodbye song and she truly meant every word because she thought if she stepped away from him it would be better for both of them and it was

[@brownie1341]

Dolly Parton is a national treasure. You can't beat this song. Her voice is so sweet, you just want to cry.

[@Sir_William_Marshal]

That right there has got to be the most beautiful and iconic voice of a female in country music history.

[@reginairvine7299]

Someone asked Dolly once how long it took to do her hair, she replied "I dont know, I'm never there "...love her wings! She also said one time that it takes a lot of time, money and makeup to look this trashy...lol (that comes from a childhood memory of seeing a "lady of the night" in town one day and she just thought she was so beautiful with her big hair, jewelry and make up and her momma told her that was nothing but trash and Dolly decided that's what she wanted to be when she grew up....lol

[@savannahtollison4425]

Whitney and Dollys versions are so different, but what they have in common is how effortlessly they both sing. It’s like it just pours out of them.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

She's recorded this again decades later from this first time she was sharing this song she had written for Porter Waggoner. What a story they have. He gave her a chance and her light shown so bright she had to leave. Beautiful, dear, sweet angel Dolly Parton. I would imagine her emotions were all over the place, too, when she sang this in the video. You may be interested hearing her singing it again decades later and after she's become a worldwide success. She's still so humble but she's more sure of herself with her voice, too. She's one Beautiful Bright Light in this world. Thank you for this reaction.

[@SafferPOV]

Dolly Parton's hair are wigs, which she has worn throughout her career. She created this big boobed, ditsy blonde image that people wanted when she started out when she is, in fact, a very intelligent woman and a shrewd business woman as well. I read somewhere that she said that she had written over 3000 songs at the time

[@sharonbrady-methvin9722]

Coat of many colors...sad but true story.

[@__abby]

second this

[@bcaye]

I don't find that sad.

[@tjsheba143]

A lot of people can relate to the song coat of many colors. The part about bullying. She says it is her favorite song because it is about her mother.

[@clutzwinstead279]

Not really sad but, true & lovely from where she came from.

[@ronhall5395]

Dolly sings it with emotion and intimacy. Whitney sings it with explosive power.

[@dennisjacks7923]

The bridge between Dolly's recording and Whitney Houston's is Linda Ronstadts 1975 cover from her album Prisoner In Disguise. As told by David Foster, Whitney heard Dollys song and wasn't interested in doing it, she didn't know what to do with this country song. They were also going to use the song, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, which Whitney didn't want also.. David went into Long Beach to get a copy of Dollys recording. The record store only had Linda Ronstadt's album with the song on it. David said as soon as he heard Linda's recording he knew what they could do with the song. When Dolly found out that David/Whitney were using Linda's recording as the template for theirs, she called David on the phone to give him the final verse, which Linda did not use in her recording. Dolly felt it was important to the song. David said this was right before they were ready to record the song, so he had to add another 45 seconds to the arrangement.

[@sallygalfriday]

Dolly really is the queen. period. the end.

[@JennRighter]

Dolly is the KINDEST, funniest, sweetest and most talented person. She really is just as adorable as a person could be.

[@davewildermuth7519]

Interesting that J used the term "godmother." Dolly Parton is the godmother of Miley Cyrus.

[@patrickmcgough2416]

Dolly “I Don’t mind being called a dumb blonde, because I’m not dumb and I’m not blonde”

[@laurogarza4953]

I believe it is worthwhile to mention that Dolly Dean Parton was a young woman at that time, as I recall, right about 1970. This was recorded on the Porter Waggoner Show and was one the first musical programs filmed in color. Finally, it should be noted that Dolly was dressed very modestly and not accidentally. Consider that distinction compared to the more recent productions others have made.

[@alanwhetstone3922]

Dolly Is a Force of Nature

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Yes yes yes!!! Dolly is one of the best humans to walk the face of the earth today!!! She is an angel. Her voice is so sweet. Both versions of this song make me cry. Both are equally beautiful in their own unique way!!! Whitney is an angel in heaven and Dolly is an angel that walks among us hopefully for a long time still. Thank y'all 💓

[@jeromegallant2568]

Dolly is one of generous and giving people the is. She has a great program called the Imagine Library where she gives free books to children around the world. She's given away over 160,000,000 books.

[@skeeterradar]

Dolly has one of the most unique voices ever. It sounds light, sweet and pure, but then you hear the incredible resonance and depth in her lower register.

[@annpellegrinoesq.4492]

A DJ once said of this song: When Dolly sings this song, she breaks your heart; but Whitney Houston breaks your eardrums." However, I love BOTH versions; and even Dolly loved Houston's rendition.

[@vrvaughn]

She made 10 million off the Whitney Houston version... You bet your butt she liked Whitney’s version...

[@donnabost4445]

She always said "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!" She is the REAL DEAL......She loved Whitney doing her song "MADE ME A LOT OF MONEY!!" Dolly is the QUEEN .......

[@simeonbaugh4491]

Dolly Parton set several records in country music. Every time another singer breaks one of her records, she is the first person to congratulate them and tell them how proud she is of them.

[@michaelshelton5488]

"Voice of an angel" perfectly describes Allison Krauss.

[@laurat1720]

You should hear the trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Three of the greatest singers and they made great music together.

[@ourliam4482]

When they do Bury me Beneath the Willow live it's amazing

[@ruthhenderson5413]

To me, the harmonizing of that trio was something that really brought out the best in all of them.

[@pthor6265]

9 to 5 is an up beat hit song by Dolly.

[@wallacewhipps1206]

How about a duet? Doll Parton and Kenny Rogers "Island in the Stream" I do believe you two will love it.

[@dawnwessel8459]

Dolly wrote "I Will Always Love You" when she was leaving the Porter Wagoner show. It was a tribute to their years of working together. A bittersweet good bye. When Whitney Houston reworked it, it was for the movie "The Bodyguard". She turned it into a love song, and put the power and passion into it.

[@AussieMAG]

Actually Dolly Parton sang it as a love song to Burt Reynolds first (before Whitney) in 'the best little whorehouse in Texas'

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

One of the most beautiful souls on this earth.

[@alfredhernandez9799]

"every hair is perfect" LOL Yes, Dolly makes no bones that she loves her wigs. ;-)

[@garykidson4489]

It takes ages to get her hair looking that good, she's glad she doesn't have to be there when it's happening. I think she said something like that haha!

[@Bikebrh]

I always wondered if Whitney even understood the lyrics to this song. It's a song of regret and melancholy, but Whitney sang it as this huge anthem. It was a powerhouse technical performance that totally missed the point of the song. But it put millions of dollars into Dolly's pocket, so that's cool.

[@nzlemming]

It also screwed Whitney's voice, the way sang it.

[@codywalsh2075]

@@nzlemming that's a lie lmao

[@codywalsh2075]

It was for a movie you clown.

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

The simplicity of this song is absolutely beautiful, like the lady herself.

[@susanoakeshauf]

Dolly Parton is one of the most successful and influential songwriters of our time. So smart and talented.

[@70CadillacMan]

There is so much more emotion in Dolly's voice. You can almost hear it cracking like she's about to cry.

[@sharonbrady-methvin9722]

She wrote this to Porter Wagoner when she was leaving their partnership on a television program.

[@johnmartins94]

I love both the original AND Whitney’s rendition. Two beautiful voices, singing an amazing song!!

[@jerrihadding2534]

I can’t listen to this song without crying. The power of this song has everything to do with her authenticity.

[@BG-uy9lj]

She has such a beautiful voice besides being a beautiful person \

[@shoesagogo1]

Loretta Lynn Coal Miner's Daughter is the pioneer but she would say Patsy Cline,crazy

[@victorbradshaw7359]

Funny you bring up a willie nelson song 😂

[@shoesagogo1]

@@victorbradshaw7359 Why so funny?

[@victorbradshaw7359]

@@shoesagogo1 ironic they didn't know Whitney didn't do this song you think they'll realize patsy covered willie?

[@MChantal76]

@@victorbradshaw7359 But did he record it or just write it? Before he started his singing career at the age of 40, he was a songwriter in Nashville, so other singers singing his songs was his job at the time, so I don't know what point you're making.

[@victorbradshaw7359]

@@MChantal76 yes it was on his demo lp guess his career started at age 27 singing

[@jerrygentry2348]

She is the ultimate class act.

[@mattiemathis9549]

Dolly is known as the Queen of Country Music. I don’t think one is better than the other. You hit the nail on the head with your assessment. Dolly’s is very soft and gentle, to me it coveys the internal pain of leaving. Whitney’s is very powerful. To me it says I know I have to do this, but I will be ok. 💕

[@joankisloski6972]

My favorite Dolly quote is: “It takes a lot of time and money to look this cheap, honey,”

[@alanwhetstone3922]

She has written over 3000 songs

[@jillpeterson8196]

Y'all are so friggin' cute! I'm so glad you like her, because she's an amazing person!

[@eknapp49]

This song was number 1 on the charts in three different decades. It went to the top of the country charts when Dolly first recorded it in 1974. In 1982, Dolly recorded a new version for the soundtrack of the movie “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” It hit number one on the country charts again. In 1992 Whitney Houston recorded it for the soundtrack of “The Bodyguard.” It was number one on the pop charts for 14 weeks.

[@GidgetGal649]

Hard Candy Christmas by Dolly....i love her vocal talent in this song. Well, truly, i love her voice no matter the song. Its not upbeat, neither is Coat of Many Colors. Try 9 to 5 for upbeat. She was one of the main characters in the movie 9 to 5. Another upbeat is "Why'd You Come in Here" (looking like that)

[@WinteryMix84]

There is only one person who will EVER sing this song as it should be sung-- Dolly Parton!

[@solocruisekev2342]

My favorite quote from Dolly of all time is, "it takes a lot of money to look this cheap." She's such a funny, humble person.

[@libbyrn8974]

She is so effortless. Perfectly well said. She’s got spunk and personality but you know she’s wholesome and sweet too.

[@denisehoma5977]

Allison Krause: when you say nothing at all . Definitely an amazing voice .

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

If you do ANY Allison Krause then you MUST do “Lucky One.” The angels stop whatever they’re doing when Allison sings this song.

[@pennyastalos6953]

I agree completely

[@marcusmcneil5309]

AMEN!

[@tjsheba143]

Agree with this song selection!! Great song

[@hollylewis6631]

When Dolly sang this song in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", she was singing to Bert Reynolds as they were breaking up. That version will bring you to tears.

[@Violetr863]

She sang that porter wagner not bert reynolds you really need to read her bio

[@philomenawhitehead7840]

It brings me to tears too. When she thinks that he's going to leave her.

[@dlcalbaugh]

@@Violetr863 It was originally done as a goodbye to Porter Wagner but she also sang this song as a goodbye to her lover, Bert Reynolds in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. You probably shouldn't tell people to do their reading.

[@theresa4622]

Hard Candy Christmas either alone or the movie version. One of my top favs..."Still I won't let sorrow bring me way down."

[@KittiesMombo]

@@Violetr863 > she sang it to Burt Reynolds in Best Little Whorehouse. This song was written for the movie version.

[@LadyPainterDTX]

She has no effort in making that angelic sound, i love it. I’ve never seen this specific video of Dolly, thanks for sharing

[@KC-WoF]

I love that y'all love Dolly! I know you reacted to Linda Ronstadt, too, so I want you to listen to some Emmylou Harris first then find the album, Trio, all three of those fantastic voices together are sublime! Enjoy!

[@etc7070]

I think Whitney's version was a self-assured declaration; Dolly's is more like words of comfort, with some sadness and regret. I don't think either one is necessarily "better" and that would be unfair to compare them like that. I think they were just two different expressions of the same song.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Despite appearances Dolly’s version is nuanced and sensitive.

[@ragingblazemaster]

Y’all’s vibe is sooo chill and positive! Dolly is a national treasure!

[@veronicavanderver7270]

She's a awesome lady too. She's always giving back.i love both singers and both versions of dolls song

[@scottgorski7931]

Jay, you said it all when you said listening to Dolly is like listening to the voice of an angel.

[@dianaprobst3157]

I've heard this so many times & it still gives me chills with its sweetness & sincerity.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

If you're talking about mega famous female pioneers in country music, you'd have to do Tammy Wynette: 'Stand By Your Man'.

[@eirikrsland1399]

Yep, tammy much more of a pioneer. So was the girl who sang the other 60s Mega hit. Jeez. God help me. I have the album. But want to remember the title. Epic pioneer of womens country on par with stand by your man. I am thiiiinking!!!! Yes!! Yes. I remember. Lynn Anderson- Rose Garden. Thought I had a few too many, but I remembered.

[@Islendingar]

Dolly has said in a few interviews that when she heard the Whitney version for the first time it was on the radio, she was driving in Nashville towards her studio that she has there and she had to pull over and she just cried as she loved it. She also said thanks to her for all the money she got from that version through performers rights and the publishing royalties that was raised from it too !!

[@cherylspencerhall7990]

Yes.

[@moms2398]

Have you heard the story of when Elvis wanted to do it? And his manager Tom Parker told her she'd have to sign over the rights. She refused and people told her she was crazy because she would have made so much money, but she followed her gut and, when Whitney recorded it, she made so much money she "could buy Graceland"!

[@msdarby515]

Dolly is absolutely the Queen of Country. She embodies everything that country music is about; her kindness and generosity, her sincerity and humor, her talent being among the greatest of all times. But there were several women that came before her and paved the way. Loretta Lynn and Patsy cline were on the charts more than a decade before Dolly and deserve that recognition. If you haven't yet, you need to react to "Crazy" by Patsy and a couple of Loretta's number 1 hits... there are 16 to choose from! I'm a Honky Tonk Girl was her first, but "Don't Come Home Drinkin" was pivotal for her career. "Coal Miner's Daughter" was her biggest hit, but also near the end of her career. One of my favorites is "One's On The Way".

[@SC-gp7kt]

Dolly life story is fascinating and well worth seeking out. I just love her so much, as a person and also her music. 💜🎶💜🇺🇸💜🙏💜 Anybody who doesn't like her has problems.

[@LarryHatch]

She is one of the few country singers, male or female, who was a wise investor, first with her own music, a product line, movies, and then Dollywood. Net worth today = $650 million.

[@vickieswearingen2610]

When Whitney Houston approached Dolly to ask if they could use the song for The Bodyguard and Whitney could use it! Lawyers had contracts drawn up and Dolly said n an interview, every time she heard Whitney sing her song on the radio, she thought Ka Ching! Coat of many colors is wonderful but have u ever heard 9 to 5 by Dolly! Upbeat for sure

[@mgonzales56]

Linda Ronstadt also does an amazing version of this song. Linda and Dolly are the best of friends, and Dolly gave Linda her blessing when Linda aske if she could record it. They, along with Emmylou Harris released two albums in the 80"s of beautiful songs with amazing harmonies between the three of them.

[@tomsdotter3228]

Dolly is a national treasure. If you like her high voice, you'll love Minnie Riperton's Lovin' You.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Dolly's version comes from the heart. A huge difference from whitney's version

[@tomschmitz261]

exactly! dolly is singing to the listener, whitney is showing off and singing AT the listener...

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@tomschmitz261 yep

[@Rosannasfriend]

Whitney sings from the heart too… They both do. But her version is so bombastic that it may get lost on some people. But that’s what happens when you do a David Foster arrangement.

[@tomschmitz261]

@@Rosannasfriend true, the thing is dolly interprets the lyrics of the song, it's NOT a song to be BOMBASTIC to. If Whitney was a true vocalist, not just a powerful singer she would haven known this. a tender melancholy love song and ode to someone you're saying goodbye to is to be sung to the listener and relatable, it's suppose to be a feather touch, not a sledgehammer!. Course i've never been a fan of whitney's style of singing, so perhaps i'm biased! i don't want to be overwhelmed and yelled at it especially in a love song. My favorite female singer of love and romance songs was/is karen carpenter, i think that says it all.

[@Tatersmom]

Yea Female Friday this song was written for Porter Waggoner which she was on when she was younger, dolly sang this song in the movie The Best Little Whore House in Texas anyway this song breaks me up everytime

[@shaunconnerley1766]

Yeah I can see her every time I hear this singing it to Burt Reynolds in the bathroom house in Texas

[@conniedean1977]

Fun fact: Dolly wrote this song AND Jolene the same day! Check out “Coat of Many Colors”. It’s a true story of her childhood.

[@frederickmaldonado4561]

I hears Dolly Parton’s when it came out. It is a very emotional song on the sad end. Many years later when Whitney did her version, it seem to me it was of anger. It was like she was yelling at the other person. And at the end it seem more of regret. I also love them both. Hats off to both Dolly and Whitney. Both great, great voices and talent.

[@RCanem]

She has always had such an angelic voice.

[@SuperFlowback]

You gotta love Dolly!! Side bar: I love how you can hear her smiling when she sings

[@cs8106c]

Another funny comment from Dolly on British tv , she was asked by the interviewer how long it took to do her hair. She answered “ I don’t know, I’m not in the room!”😂😂 ( A reference to the fact that she always wore wigs) 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danielmcgee2879]

Mrs.Dolly Parton said one of the best lines ever when she said " It takes alot of money to look this cheap!!!....lol...rock on girl

[@neoncatfish3585]

When Dolly sings this song it sounds like she's singing it to you! When Whitney's Houston did her version it, it sounded like she was singing to the whole world! Both are excellent! Dolly wrote this song and Jolene on the same day! One of Dolly Parton's thing she saids, is it takes a lot of money to look this cheap! Lol if you really want to get to know who Dolly really is. Always do a live version where she tells stories about the song. Before she sings the songs! Y'all stay safe!

[@wnsafford1854]

Dolly said she's not sure if I Will Always Love You & Jolene were written the same day, just that they were next to each other on the same tape, so they were written very close together & that it was Possible they could have been written the same day.

[@eddieevans6692]

I have to add my vote for Coat of Many Colors for your next Dolly reaction. I don't know if you would characterize it as "upbeat" but it is a beautiful song, based on Dolly's personal experience and has a sweet and profound message.

[@stevewhitaker1474]

Dolly wrote this song about leaving Porter Wagoner's show and leaving as his singing partner. Dolly thought a lot of Porter (from West Plains, MO), but had to break her contract to leave and go out on her own as a solo act. Dolly offered this song to Elvis Presley, but Presley's manager Colonel Parker insisted on Dolly giving co-writer rights to Elvis. Dolly refused, and recorded it herself. It was a huge hit for Dolly.

[@colinnewlands743]

This is how this song should be. Melancholy realising that it has to end but that wont mean the love has gone and she will treasure that time.

[@tekkris]

Both versions are absolutely stunning. Whitney owned her version and she is part of the history of this song. Dolly owned her version and she is the history of the song entirely. I know they are the same song but they are two different versions. Its like Hurt by NIN vs Hurt by Johnny Cash. They both owned the song and both songs mean something different.

[@MommaBird52]

Dolly has many wigs that she wears. There are always jokes about her "chest" and she makes some of the funniest remarks herself. There is a version she sings this with Vince Gill and she sings it to Burt Reynolds in Best Little Whoehouse in Texas. She is a national treasure. You need to hear her sing You Can't Make Old Friends with her friend whom she loved, Kenny Rogers. Upbeat - 9 to 5, Romeo (with other artists). You also need to watch Forever Country.

[@sapphoculloden5215]

The joke about Dolly's chest that was doing the rounds when I was a kid was "what do you call Dolly Parton in the bathtub? Islands in the stream" ... And I guess I just dated myself rather!

[@marypenebaker898]

She used to sing that at the end of her show every week. I would sit there looking through the eyes of a child and believing that she was singing that directly to me. 🤗. Dolly is a creative artist and songwriter first and foremost above everything else. Great minds love to have ideas and their creations inspire through interpretation as a way to gain knowledge by carrying a beautiful ideal of discovery by contorting it and making it better. What this means is Whitney Houston was able to share Dolly's creation with the masses just as well as she was or even more so. Why would that insult her or not be her goal in the first place or make her judge a wonderful diva singer like Whitney Houston. And I'm sure Whitney was honored to sing this song as a music fan because she most certainly would have known who Dolly Parton was from a little girl just like I do.

[@sonjadarby1158]

Dolly commented once in an interview that when she recorded I Will Always Love You, she put money in the bank. And when Whitney recorded I Will Always Love You, she (Dolly) Bought the bank.