@@MichaelAndersen_DK Yes, this song is only the most meaningful of its original intend, is to a friend and not a boy friend or a lover. Cause the words says that both side in the story knows that each one is finally not for each other in life's endeavor. It make sense to me now after listen to Dolly that why would two lover love each other too much and would say they are not for each other, only music partner make sense.
She has the most amazing voice! This song was written by Dolly Parton as a tribute to Porter Wagner. The lyrics really touch the hearts of many. Whitney Houston also sang her own version of this song in the movie "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner. I couldn't help but cry tears of joy listening to Dolly Parton (and Whitney Houston) sing it. How incredible would it be if both Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton sang together? That would be absolutely amazing!
What's remarkable is that, even after Whitney ´s astonishing performance of this song, Dolly is still here to tell us the original story with her unique voice and genuine feeling. Isn't it beautiful how two great singers can honour a song differently?
Dolly Parton has a great story about the first time she heard Whitney's version. She had given permission to _The Bodyguard_ to use the song but didn't know they had. Whitney's epic version came on the car radio and it took her awhile to realize that it was her song! Dolly tells the whole story wonderfully as you would expect. It's on a UA-cam video somewhere.
@@Skywalker444 Much as I don't like the WH version (too overdone IMO), I hope you never have the misfortune to be addicted to anything. It's a disease, not a lifestyle choice.
Can you imagine writing, I will always love you and Jolene on the same night?! Dolly is definitely in the top ten songwriters of our lifetime. Long live this incredible legend.
I know.. They are both the same song.. but so different. And you can tell that Dolly was the writer. There is an authenticity in Dolly's voice. Dolly was singing it to a friend... (Or Ed Earl in the movie.) Whitney was singing it for another reason, which gives the listener a different meaning. Whitney was singing it as a love song.. They both hit SOOO differently.. but deeply!!
Dolly's is better,Whitney could not be doing that song today ,if she were still alive,it would be out of her range now,she struggled with it in 1999,imagine 21 years later, no way ,she set the bar so high vocally,that no one could be doing it in their late 50's ,early 60's,much like Steve Perry of Journey did,he vocally speaking,set the bar so high ,its impossible to sing in that register when you hit your 60's ,or older, he's 71,but its OK ,his legendary status remains just like Whitneys,
😂 probably country singer but she not even in the TOP 10 best vocalist of all time...Most ppl think this is Whitney Houston's song they forget about Dolly...Dolly get get paid for Whitney's version of her song
I know that Whitney owned this song and everyonce knows her version, but Dolly wrote it on her real life experience. You may say that Whitney's version is better, but it's still Dolly's song. This, ORIGINAL version is soft, sad and kind at the same time and it's beautiful.
+nicshe malik ... I think Dolly's version is better... Always have ... Not that Whitney's was bad or anything, but I like the twang in Dolly's voice and the passion in which she sings it ... So I beg to differ, I think Dolly own's this song, because she does..
Yes, Whitney's cover is powerful -- but you can just tell Dolly owns this song. She sings the real emotions because she lived it. I will forever love this performance. It's raw & soft & everything. I wish it had been released.
Jane no one can sing better than Whitney! Whitney had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice and everyone who says that Dolly with that voice of a dying goat( i've been to Dolly's concert and it is miracle that i'm not deaf) is just a racist or Dolly's fan! I can't take away from Dolly's songwriting skills but her voice is not even half good as Whitney's and everyone with ears will notice that!
This is maybe THE classiest lady alive, always considerate of others, always down to earth, always....I will always love this song, I will always love you, Dolly Parton : )' God bless!
Look 10- years old kid first of all Whitney Housten had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice and let's don't talk that someone who is not even alive should be respected! Dolly Parton sings as DYING SHEEP AND I MADE THE MISTAKE TO DOLLY'S CONCERT AND IT IS MIRACLE THAT I'M NOT DEAF! IF IO WANT TO LISTEN TO DYING SHEEP I WILL GO TO THE FIELD FOR NO MONEY!
Dolly Parton sang this song like Dolly Parton, and Whitney Houston sang it like Whitney Houston. Nobody messed up the song. It's called music folks. No one complains about who sings the ABC song better so no need to complain about who sings a love song better. Rest in peace!
Dolly song is a farewell to mentor song (it's not about romantic love). Foster (and Houston) took Linda Ronstadt's 1975 arrangement and and just played with the melody line. Dolly had to call to give David the final verse of the song - which Linda didn't included in her recording (when she heard that they were using Lindas' recording as a template). But in the movie the song is used, as a song, about romantic love....so there is a difference.
❤ always was stunned about her sence of justice, her firm, real caring, proper approach and her timeless physical beauty she was seen and is seen as an attractive woman. Age is really just a number, for Dolly Parton (miss wonderful)
Houston and Foster took Linda Ronstadt's arrangement - they just played with the melody line. When Dolly found out that they were using Linda's version as a template (for their recording), she called David to give him the final verse - which Linda did not use in her recording.
Words cannot describe how I feel every single time I hear this song the depth of love I have for my husband who passed 7 years ago and others I love dearly. Thank you Miss Dolly Parton. You are an amazingly wonderful talented woman with so many beautiful gifts. Thank you!! God bless you!! Kim… see you in the choir of heaven!!! Yippee!! What a hay day that’s going to be!! A day of rejoicing!!! YaHOO!!
I have loved this woman since I was a child. Daddy introduced us to her angelic voice. Its been over 45 years and Dolly Parton still makes me weep when she sings. God Bless her forever!
@@heartstrings7814 A National treasure, How perfect. Indeed she is. When I was little I would wish and pray and ask Santa to let me meet her to give her a hug. To hear her giggle in person. In my old age I'm content with hearing her sing. But oh to dream. 🤗🤗 Enjoy Heart Strings. And May you have a blessed NEW year 🙏🙏. Long Live Our Dear Dolly !!!!!
I’m a loyal fan of Dolly and have been listening to her music throughout the decades. Always and forever! She’s a beautiful person inside and outside, and a true master in music.
Whitney's is tehnically perfect but hearing Dolly's you can't even think about the technique because it goes directly to your heart and I feel the pain behind the lyric.
They are not the same song, Dolly wrote the song about leaving her mentor. It's not about a romantic love, as used in the Bodyguard; and Houston version was taken from the brilliance of Linda Ronstadt's 1975 version.
Whitney did. Dolly is very talented but Whitney took Dolly’s song to levels no one could’ve imagined. She made it the most popular song in a generation.
Yes :) They sound amazing together and the episode where Dolly is on Bette´s TV show is really funny...I saw Dolly last year in Berlin and met Bette in London this July...they are both the best
MrReto2812 OMG i made the mistake to go to Dolly's concert and it was terrible! If i want to listen to dying sheep i will go to the field for no money! She is a great songwriter but her voice is terrible! Whitney had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice!
Porter had done her wrong in many ways, yet she still had the heart of an angel seeing the best in him. Only from the heart of Dolly can a song like this be written about a situation like that. Only Dolly.
Porter tried to sue her and dolly gave him the money as porter was bankrupt. And when porter was ill in hospital dolly sat with him and his family and sang to them.
I always look to who wrote the song. This is where the soul of the song comes from. Dolly wrote this song and nobody could sing it better because no one else understands where the song came from. What I am amazed at is how many songs Dolly wrote. She has stood the test of time. A true legend.
Dolly was my father's favorite singer and this is the version we played at his funeral on a loop with Elvis old rugged cross & amazing Grace and we all felt dad singing it with her❤️
This song was her freedom from someone, who knew the Value of this human, and refuse to let her go her way. The fact she allowed him to produce it speaks of a humane.
I think Dolly Parton is one of the most admirable and worthy persons that has ever walked this planet. She is wonderful, and we have been so lucky to have her. Thank you, dear lady. Thank you.
Dolly Forever! She is my all time favorite. I've been to Dollywood many times. I was VERY lucky that one of the times I went, she was there! She has apartment over a theme store there. She came out and talked and sang. I was right up front! I saw her up close! She is absolutely stunning!!
I can't believe I shed tears listening to her singing this song, and at the same time thinking of my late dad and my late mother-in-law who just passed on. God bless your soul Dolly
Oh my god I've never heard dolly's version before. Always so used to whitneys but oh my goodness tears came into my eyes as soon as she started so softly. So much emotion ❤️
We Love you too Dolly.... Been to Dollywood and loved it. Thank you for the years of great music........Saw you when you first came to South Africa at Sun City.......Bless you from me and South Africa
Kudos my role model ! You took the right decision Dolly, not everyone have the opportunity in finding there purpose in life,you are a woman that knows what you want,load's of Dolly.
@@ophokeleonard5036 My pleasure. I had the good fortune to work with Dolly Parton as an actor in Hollywood, on her TV show, "Dolly", and she was a joy to behold. A very sweet, genuine lady. They don't make entertainers like her anymore. All best.
Thank you Dolly, you have saved me with this song. I was SO alone when I was a child, you sang this song " to me" on tv - you sang it to me. You have helped me with many songs after that. I WILL always love you for that.
I started crying listening to this...Sometimes when you feel like giving up a song like this just really tears you apart. Love Dolly Parton, every single thing about her. Such a beautiful human being...
Dolly Parton's music 🎶 🎵 just touches you deep down in your heart and soul 🎉🎉. You 🎉are a phenomenal songwriter and performer 🎉🎉. You and your music 🎶 will never,ever be forgotten 🎉🎉
This song tears my heart out. I can't hear it... without breaking down into tears. Anyone who has ever loved a woman in an impossible situation will identify with every word of this song. Thank you Dolly for setting some of the most painful moments of my life to words and music.
I've always loved Dolly because my now passed Gramp and Gram played her all the time. Her version came on the radio when I was driving with my dad and I was crying. So beautiful
Wasn't ever married but this song reminds me of my son's mom who passed away right after he was born. Sometimes it's nice to remember. This song does that for me. Sorry for your loss sir
She and Loretta Lynn were married only once. And they're both fantastic people on a lot more ways than just singing. I can't get enough of either one of these two!
The Brilliance, of this song is the word LOVE can be translated into the different loves people have toward each other in many different ways, and this song supports all of those feelings, no matter who sings or hears it.
I first saw Dolly on the Porter Wagoner Show in 1967, I think, when I attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I was a guitar player from Ft. Lauderdale who loved rock, blues, & Beatles, Stones. Porter didn't do anything for me. But Dolly did and still does. She has always has been a true colossal talent, and a very sweet soul. Thank you Dolly for your wonderful music that has touched so many 💕.
after hearing this for the first time as shared in an fb post, i've been playing this several times a day. ms parton's rendition touches my core and the accompanying music soothes and almost put me to slumber.
Beautiful! There's been a few others make hay with this one but she's the one that does it for me. When Dolly sings this i just get so choked up that I need a tissue to dry my eye.
In my opinion this is the only version of this song worth listening to, filled with raw emotion and love, it makes me fill up every time I listen to it . Wonderful
The writer of this brilliant song, the sweetest version with her wonderful voice. Love this so much xxx So sad that the brilliance of Whitney singing this is that we lost her xxx
I saw Dolly perform live at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville a log time ago - AMAZING. She is also a GREAT human being- she's given millions to education and charities.
As always amazing. Love like that comes all too rarely in our lives, and a song like that comes once in a lifetime... Dolly, I will always love you - for writing, and you and Whitney for singing, one of the most beautiful songs ever written. God Bless you both.
I believe the person who writes the song always sings it best because they are the one's who feel an emotional connection to that song. Whitney sang it well, but it doesn't come close to Dolly.
Whitney's cover is like a declaration to the world. Dolly's version is like a whisper of love into your ear.
Wow couldn't say it better myself. Wonderful way of explaining it
Whitney's is a pain to my brain, Dolly's the one making me think everything is gonna be allright
@@MichaelAndersen_DK Yes, this song is only the most meaningful of its original intend, is to a friend and not a boy friend or a lover. Cause the words says that both side in the story knows that each one is finally not for each other in life's endeavor. It make sense to me now after listen to Dolly that why would two lover love each other too much and would say they are not for each other, only music partner make sense.
Hows it a version when she wrote it
Well said!
God bless this beautiful woman with the most angelic beautiful voice ever! So much talent in even writing her own songs! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I hear Whitney sing this, I marvel at the power and brilliance of her voice. When I hear Dolly sing it....I cry....
Me too. I may have to say this but from the perspective of feeling i like Dolly's version
@Taylor Swift Excuse me? It's not miserable at all
ganajin1 damn me too !
Taylor Swift try listening to the version of her in her hay day. Taylor swift sucks btw
I understand what you are saying and I agree with you
Dolly is just pure. She never shows off, just delivers performances that hit the exact mark.
100% effortless
Listen to her original when she first did it .it sounds so beautiful fuck the bull shit
Dolly liked Whitney's version so much she sent some of the royalties to the black community in her area. Look it up!
well said,not showing off....well put,well said
Agreed she is pure comes from the heart definitely this song for sure at least
When Whitney sang this song, you could feel it resonate in your bones. With Dolly, it resonates with your heart.
Nice one!
She has the most amazing voice! This song was written by Dolly Parton as a tribute to Porter Wagner. The lyrics really touch the hearts of many. Whitney Houston also sang her own version of this song in the movie "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner. I couldn't help but cry tears of joy listening to Dolly Parton (and Whitney Houston) sing it. How incredible would it be if both Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton sang together? That would be absolutely amazing!
So true - emotionally - right on.
Play Dolly Parton wrote the song and this is her song that she sang in the movie called Best Little whorehouse in Texas to Burt Reynolds❤❤
What's remarkable is that, even after Whitney ´s astonishing performance of this song, Dolly is still here to tell us the original story with her unique voice and genuine feeling. Isn't it beautiful how two great singers can honour a song differently?
Dolly Parton has a great story about the first time she heard Whitney's version. She had given permission to _The Bodyguard_ to use the song but didn't know they had. Whitney's epic version came on the car radio and it took her awhile to realize that it was her song! Dolly tells the whole story wonderfully as you would expect. It's on a UA-cam video somewhere.
Absolutely agree 🫶💯
@@Skywalker444 Much as I don't like the WH version (too overdone IMO), I hope you never have the misfortune to be addicted to anything. It's a disease, not a lifestyle choice.
Whitney not a great singer: rather, a great shouter.
It's not about hitting the right notes, but hitting the right emotions
You said it!👍👌
This exactly... I can hear this song a thousand times by other artists but have Dolly sing it and I will cry every time.
these are the only right notes. you dont anything about music
Wicked Houston I don't think he meant literally dude 😆 chiiill
So true!!!!!
Can you imagine writing, I will always love you and Jolene on the same night?! Dolly is definitely in the top ten songwriters of our lifetime. Long live this incredible legend.
Wow, god blessed her that night.
Dolly Parton is a most underrated great song writer ever! Simple and honest emotional hooks!
Hello Ava.....💝😃😃
Whitney's version has the power, Dolly's version is pure honesty.
Agree able
I know.. They are both the same song.. but so different. And you can tell that Dolly was the writer. There is an authenticity in Dolly's voice. Dolly was singing it to a friend... (Or Ed Earl in the movie.)
Whitney was singing it for another reason, which gives the listener a different meaning. Whitney was singing it as a love song..
They both hit SOOO differently.. but deeply!!
And yet, both do.
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Dolly's is better,Whitney could not be doing that song today ,if she were still alive,it would be out of her range now,she struggled with it in 1999,imagine 21 years later, no way ,she set the bar so high vocally,that no one could be doing it in their late 50's ,early 60's,much like Steve Perry of Journey did,he vocally speaking,set the bar so high ,its impossible to sing in that register when you hit your 60's ,or older, he's 71,but its OK ,his legendary status remains just like Whitneys,
Dolly is one of the greatest vocalists ever. Period.
😂 probably country singer but she not even in the TOP 10 best vocalist of all time...Most ppl think this is Whitney Houston's song they forget about Dolly...Dolly get get paid for Whitney's version of her song
@@thapryorfam7943I know it’s a year old but they’re both amazing, btw Dolly donated every single dime to black communities in Atlanta.
@@thapryorfam7943 dead wrong. Whitney can't hold a candle compared to Dolly.
Seems you you can’t differentiate the masterpiece for both sides.Nero minded
The story behind this song allows me to fully understand the lyrics and appreciate it that much more.
I know that Whitney owned this song and everyonce knows her version, but Dolly wrote it on her real life experience. You may say that Whitney's version is better, but it's still Dolly's song. This, ORIGINAL version is soft, sad and kind at the same time and it's beautiful.
I even realized it today that Dolly was the original writer and singer of this sweet song.........but how comes Whitney sounds owner!??
+nicshe malik ... I think Dolly's version is better... Always have ... Not that Whitney's was bad or anything, but I like the twang in Dolly's voice and the passion in which she sings it ... So I beg to differ, I think Dolly own's this song, because she does..
+khalid Emmanuel Whitney did not own the song, other than doing a great performance. Dolly still owns the song and all rights to it.
+nicshe malik Whitney didn't own the song she ruined it.
Well its your opinion, I dont think so... But I prefer original version for sure.
Yes, Whitney's cover is powerful -- but you can just tell Dolly owns this song. She sings the real emotions because she lived it. I will forever love this performance. It's raw & soft & everything. I wish it had been released.
Dolly is a special lady who touched the hearts of millions even in downtown Africa. ❤❤❤
*Country music is simply the best...love it so much and blessings to all that read this.👍✨😘*
Dolly sings like an angel, we will never hear a voice like hers again, not alone her song writing. This is my favorite version
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Saidakine SHE AINT DEAD
who told u shes dead. whitney's dead..and its dolly's song
Jane no one can sing better than Whitney! Whitney had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice and everyone who says that Dolly with that voice of a dying goat( i've been to Dolly's concert and it is miracle that i'm not deaf) is just a racist or Dolly's fan! I can't take away from Dolly's songwriting skills but her voice is not even half good as Whitney's and everyone with ears will notice that!
Miss my voice yet
Can we all agree that both Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston did an *excellent* job singing this song?
cance7984 yes
Whitney Houston she did this song great .
Dolly did it better
Can’t bear the Whitney cover, it’s soulless.
Only Dolly can sing this song with the heart & soul that made her write it
This is maybe THE classiest lady alive, always considerate of others, always down to earth, always....I will always love this song, I will always love you, Dolly Parton : )' God bless!
Thein Zaw Win I can't think of anybody who hates Dolly.
+SatanSucksCock I fucking do! She's a bitch that won't shut up everytime my son goes on his phone and plays it! THAT FINE SON OF A BITCH!!!
Look 10- years old kid first of all Whitney Housten had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice and let's don't talk that someone who is not even alive should be respected! Dolly Parton sings as DYING SHEEP AND I MADE THE MISTAKE TO DOLLY'S CONCERT AND IT IS MIRACLE THAT I'M NOT DEAF! IF IO WANT TO LISTEN TO DYING SHEEP I WILL GO TO THE FIELD FOR NO MONEY!
Totally agree. And she was born and raised dirt poor, and has earned everything she has, and given back generously..
@@deborahdimitrova8049 damn you're quit envious and jealous aren't you boo?
‘but above all this i wish you love’ was the most beautiful thing i’ve ever heard
This version is just pure beauty. I can listen to it million times.
She is so bless with a lovely voice ..
Released in 1974 , Love the 70s Thank you Dolly
This isn’t a version its the original
@@iseekrophe6443 i know very well, thank you. Version means arrangement
@@adamstraka5843I think i replied on the wrong person srry😂
Dolly Parton sang this song like Dolly Parton, and Whitney Houston sang it like Whitney Houston. Nobody messed up the song. It's called music folks. No one complains about who sings the ABC song better so no need to complain about who sings a love song better. Rest in peace!
Dolly song is a farewell to mentor song (it's not about romantic love). Foster (and Houston) took Linda Ronstadt's 1975 arrangement and and just played with the melody line. Dolly had to call to give David the final verse of the song - which Linda didn't included in her recording (when she heard that they were using Lindas' recording as a template). But in the movie the song is used, as a song, about romantic love....so there is a difference.
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Couldn't of said it better myself Peace
Amen. But you should listen to Lzzy Hale of Halestorm sing it live. She nails it
I have always loved the honesty in Dolly's voice..
❤ always was stunned about her sence of justice, her firm, real caring, proper approach and her timeless physical beauty she was seen and is seen as an attractive woman. Age is really just a number, for Dolly Parton (miss wonderful)
Dolly is one of the few true country music legends left today. Enjoy her folks as she wont be around forever.
This version is incredibly raw. It’s so so beautiful.
This song just hurts the soul. Not many songs out there that do that, but Dolly's voice is pure soul magic.
Yes, this song, and Hard Candy Christmas, and Terry Jacks Seasons in the Sun are the three that always make me cry every time.
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This amazing woman never fails to blow me away she is a gift from God
You can't compare the two versions because they sound different and they have different styles but they equally sound amazing
Compare the songs, the styles, the presentation?
Houston and Foster took Linda Ronstadt's arrangement - they just played with the melody line. When Dolly found out that they were using Linda's version as a template (for their recording), she called David to give him the final verse - which Linda did not use in her recording.
Well said
I agreed👍👍
Both versions can absolutely be compared. What's wrong with that? Now, trashing one because you prefer the other one is a whole different matter...
Words cannot describe how I feel every single time I hear this song the depth of love I have for my husband who passed 7 years ago and others I love dearly. Thank you Miss Dolly Parton. You are an amazingly wonderful talented woman with so many beautiful gifts. Thank you!! God bless you!! Kim… see you in the choir of heaven!!! Yippee!! What a hay day that’s going to be!! A day of rejoicing!!! YaHOO!!
May he rest in peace, my dear ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you find some peace in this song
Mrs Williams im sorry for loss i lost my mom to cancer 11yrs ago in 11/11/2013 she passed away before she could tell me she loved me 😢😢😢😢😢
I have loved this woman since I was a child.
Daddy introduced us to her angelic voice.
Its been over 45 years and Dolly Parton still makes me weep when she sings.
God Bless her forever!
Same words from my mouth. Same memories from my mind and same tears falling for Dolly. How I adore her. She's precious.
@@benawake4eva273 Agree 100% with you Ben!!! I love her so much. She is a National Treasure!!
@@heartstrings7814 A National treasure, How perfect. Indeed she is. When I was little I would wish and pray and ask Santa to let me meet her to give her a hug. To hear her giggle in person. In my old age I'm content with hearing her sing. But oh to dream. 🤗🤗 Enjoy Heart Strings. And May you have a blessed NEW year 🙏🙏. Long Live Our Dear Dolly !!!!!
I’m a loyal fan of Dolly and have been listening to her music throughout the decades. Always and forever! She’s a beautiful person inside and outside, and a true master in music.
This song captures the essence of AMERICA..a poor white girl and a black girl both grow up and become beloved icons...thanks to the gift of music
I like what you said. i agree
yes it is a nice comment
Except you forgot the poor Mexican girl in the middle, that the black girl borrowed from, to make her recording. Another music icon...
"ditto.."
ie., linda ronstat! 😅
"ditto.."
ie., linda ronstat! 😅 lla.
Dolly is the Betty White of the music industry. Can anyone imagine it without her? Long may this joy-inspiring woman wave!
Dolly's voice can just relax you! It's smooth as silk and sweet as sugar❤️
Right you are
This version is very melodious : ua-cam.com/video/ETrbRH4F7nE/v-deo.html
She is something else. No one can come close to her and her talent as a singer and sing writer.
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Hello Marion.....💝😃😃
Whitney's is tehnically perfect but hearing Dolly's you can't even think about the technique because it goes directly to your heart and I feel the pain behind the lyric.
I agree and I like both versions very much. However when I hear Whitney I start to cry. I don't with Dolly.
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They are not the same song, Dolly wrote the song about leaving her mentor. It's not about a romantic love, as used in the Bodyguard; and Houston version was taken from the brilliance of Linda Ronstadt's 1975 version.
The singer sings, the songwriter speaks to your heart.
No one beats Miss Dolly Parton with her own songs. She writes through her own experience. This is one of her BEST ! God Bless Miss Dolly.
lyn ells funny u say that but Whitney Houston version sold 100 times more then dolly on her own song,Call it right n don't be a hater
@Erna Bajric That's because she still living. Lol if Whitney was living just as much.
Agreed. Amen!
Whitney did. Dolly is very talented but Whitney took Dolly’s song to levels no one could’ve imagined. She made it the most popular song in a generation.
Miss Dolly, you are the most beautiful person I have never met. May GOD continue to Bless you. Keep doing what you're doing.
This is how this song should be sung! With emotions and a great voice...love you Dolly
+MrReto2812 Did you see Bette and Dolly singing together loved it!!
Yes :) They sound amazing together and the episode where Dolly is on Bette´s TV show is really funny...I saw Dolly last year in Berlin and met Bette in London this July...they are both the best
+MrReto2812 You can hear the emotion and passion in this because she wrote it from the heart... you can't beat that
MrReto2812 OMG i made the mistake to go to Dolly's concert and it was terrible! If i want to listen to dying sheep i will go to the field for no money! She is a great songwriter but her voice is terrible! Whitney had the most feminine and natural and powerful voice!
MrReto2812.
Porter had done her wrong in many ways, yet she still had the heart of an angel seeing the best in him. Only from the heart of Dolly can a song like this be written about a situation like that. Only Dolly.
Exactly. She embodies everything that is beautiful and precious about being a woman. They don't make them like her anymore.
BigMcLargeHuge they never made them like her Dolly was a one off
Porter tried to sue her and dolly gave him the money as porter was bankrupt. And when porter was ill in hospital dolly sat with him and his family and sang to them.
She is the closest thing to an angel on earth.
@Dolly Parton Dolly has much better English than that and a lot more than 1 subscriber. Nice try though.
I always look to who wrote the song. This is where the soul of the song comes from. Dolly wrote this song and nobody could sing it better because no one else understands where the song came from. What I am amazed at is how many songs Dolly wrote. She has stood the test of time. A true legend.
The explanation of how this song came about makes it all make sense. I love this song.
Honestly Dolly is the sweetest person put on this planet.
Awesome story about this song. Dolly we will always love you! Pure & honest legend!
Dolly was my father's favorite singer and this is the version we played at his funeral on a loop with Elvis old rugged cross & amazing Grace and we all felt dad singing it with her❤️
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Hello Shawn
Hello Shawne.....💝😃😃
Hello Shawne your smile is priceless😊
Dolly is a real angel that God gave us to see pure love, understanding and forgiveness. God bless you, sweet lady.
You’re right by saying that
That's true
Hello Linda, how are you doing?
This was the Music from 1974,, We had it so good in the 1970s ,, Thank you dolly
Dolly Parton is a true legend.
I Love You Dolly!!!
This song was her freedom from someone, who knew the Value of this human, and refuse to let her go her way. The fact she allowed him to produce it speaks of a humane.
I think Dolly Parton is one of the most admirable and worthy persons that has ever walked this planet. She is wonderful, and we have been so lucky to have her.
Thank you, dear lady. Thank you.
I wish this song still played on my car radio! So I could drive and sing along! Love this!
The difference is, this version - Dolly's - bring tears to my eyes.
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Dolly Forever! She is my all time favorite. I've been to Dollywood many times. I was VERY lucky that one of the times I went, she was there! She has apartment over a theme store there. She came out and talked and sang. I was right up front! I saw her up close! She is absolutely stunning!!
Beautiful comment, hi there how are you doing?
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I can't believe I shed tears listening to her singing this song, and at the same time thinking of my late dad and my late mother-in-law who just passed on. God bless your soul Dolly
Her personality is what gives this song its soul.
Dammit... every single time I hear Dolly sing I end up sobbing. Nobody can sing and write like she does.
Oh my god I've never heard dolly's version before. Always so used to whitneys but oh my goodness tears came into my eyes as soon as she started so softly. So much emotion ❤️
Dolly has one of the cutest speaking voices ever.
We Love you too Dolly.... Been to Dollywood and loved it. Thank you for the years of great music........Saw you when you first came to South Africa at Sun City.......Bless you from me and South Africa
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Makes me cry. So much emotion in this song and her voice. Thank you Dolly.
I must have heard her do this a million times-- but this is by far the most intimate, tear-jerking version EVER... LOVE you Miss Dolly... :)
This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written..
Kudos my role model ! You took the right decision Dolly, not everyone have the opportunity in finding there purpose in life,you are a woman that knows what you want,load's of Dolly.
Natural and simple; bringing out what the message stands for. Great art, Dolly.
@leonard, Many thanks for your perceptive comment. Very well said. Indeed, Dolly is a special lady. All best wishes..
@@BeauDare-ov7py Thanks my dear.
@@ophokeleonard5036 My pleasure. I had the good fortune to work with Dolly Parton as an actor in Hollywood, on her TV show, "Dolly", and she was a joy to behold. A very sweet, genuine lady. They don't make entertainers like her anymore. All best.
Have you ever thought what the world do without the songs of the 60's? Just a beautiful song I think everyone can relate to this song.
Gary Bross this is a 70s song
Blessings for Ms Dolly Parton. We are so lucky!
Hi Sharon hope you're okay?
Thank you Dolly, you have saved me with this song. I was SO alone when I was a child, you sang this song " to me" on tv - you sang it to me. You have helped me with many songs after that. I WILL always love you for that.
I started crying listening to this...Sometimes when you feel like giving up a song like this just really tears you apart. Love Dolly Parton, every single thing about her. Such a beautiful human being...
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This song tears my heart out. I can't hear it... without breaking down into tears. Anyone who has ever loved a woman in an impossible situation will identify with every word of this song. Thank you Dolly for setting some of the most painful moments of my life to words and music.
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I've always loved Dolly because my now passed Gramp and Gram played her all the time. Her version came on the radio when I was driving with my dad and I was crying. So beautiful
She is such a wonderful lady. She has been a gift to all of us, God bless her and always love her.
When I hear this song it always reminds me of my dear wife who passed away.
So sorry for your loss
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Sorry for your Loss Sir.
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Wasn't ever married but this song reminds me of my son's mom who passed away right after he was born. Sometimes it's nice to remember. This song does that for me. Sorry for your loss sir
This is one of the most beautiful singing at all times, beautiful voice and beautiful song, she wowed.
Dollys voice is so pure and humbling. The guitar playing was beautiful.
Her voice is so soft and such a unique tone.
She is the only Star I know to be married only once and is still staying strong with her marriage. How I wish we have a Dolly in our lives.
i agree!!!!!!!!!!
She and Loretta Lynn were married only once. And they're both fantastic people on a lot more ways than just singing. I can't get enough of either one of these two!
Thanks. Y'day it's her birthday
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I didn’t know till I saw a reel. Oh my dolly your soul is with this song. ❤
The Brilliance, of this song is the word LOVE can be translated into the different loves people have toward each other in many different ways, and this song supports all of those feelings, no matter who sings or hears it.
I first saw Dolly on the Porter Wagoner Show in 1967, I think, when I attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I was a guitar player from Ft. Lauderdale who loved rock, blues, & Beatles, Stones. Porter didn't do anything for me. But Dolly did and still does. She has always has been a true colossal talent, and a very sweet soul. Thank you Dolly for your wonderful music that has touched so many 💕.
I love Dolly. She is absolutely perfect! Her honesty and candor is so beautiful and exactly what we need.
I think every music lover young and old must listen to this.This is not only music's gold standard but life's gold standard as well.⭐
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After listening to this performance I trully realized the real meaning of the song. Bravo!
after hearing this for the first time as shared in an fb post, i've been playing this several times a day. ms parton's rendition touches my core and the accompanying music soothes and almost put me to slumber.
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Beautiful! There's been a few others make hay with this one but she's the one that does it for me. When Dolly sings this i just get so choked up that I need a tissue to dry my eye.
In my opinion this is the only version of this song worth listening to, filled with raw emotion and love, it makes me fill up every time I listen to it . Wonderful
Hello Annie how are you doing!!
The writer of this brilliant song, the sweetest version with her wonderful voice. Love this so much xxx
So sad that the brilliance of Whitney singing this is that we lost her xxx
Hello Christine ..
I saw Dolly perform live at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville a log time ago - AMAZING. She is also a GREAT human being- she's given millions to education and charities.
As always amazing. Love like that comes all too rarely in our lives, and a song like that comes once in a lifetime... Dolly, I will always love you - for writing, and you and Whitney for singing, one of the most beautiful songs ever written. God Bless you both.
This puts a lump in my throat ...the story behind it and the way she sings it is awesome!
She has the voice of an angel!
That is true
when i hear whitney sing it, i feel strong, full of energy. when i hear dolly sing it, i cry, my heart pain, really got me😢
Hello how are you doing?
Thank you Dolly. You and Whitney were blessed. This song is and will be ONE OF THE GREATEST of ALL TIMES.
I'm a hip hop guy but I so appreciate Miss Dolly for giving us this smash hit!!
I love that ppl are finally knowing who finally wrote & know the meaning of the song.
Grew up watching the Porter Wagoner Show, Dolly wrote this song for him! I love her and this song! God Bless and be with everyone! So beautiful!
Hello Rhonda
Nothing like hearing Dolly Parton sing this. She wrote it and there is no substitute for her voice singing it.
wow knowing the back story completely changes my perspective of this version
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Every word is literally about her situation with Porter. Yes, the song 1000% has a different meaning now.
Whitney Houston brought power to this song. But when Miss Dolly sings it, I just burst into tears. She gets to my heart. I love her. 😭🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
Hello Catherine, how's your day going. It will be nice hearing from you .
Hello Catherine....💝😃😃
Hello, how are you doing?
Hello Catherine how are you doing!!
@Dolly Parton you're the best, God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
No one sings this song more beautifully than Dolly... I doubt anyone ever will.
true
um not true. Whitney
I agree. This song requires a soft touch and Dolly does it the very best.
+Frank Kononchuk right on. Whitney's vn. comes at me like a ton of lovely bricks but bricks they are
I believe the person who writes the song always sings it best because they are the one's who feel an emotional connection to that song. Whitney sang it well, but it doesn't come close to Dolly.
The One And Only Dolly for The Hears!