Dolly didn't write this song for Whitney. She just wrote the song about the trials and tribulations she had with Porter Wagoner. Whitney Houston covered it many years later
Dolly once said Whitney sings it best and she(dolly) collects the checks lol I personally prefer dolly parton's version but you gotta give it up for Whitney's iconic voice
Dolly Parton didn't write it for Whitney Houston. She wrote it when she wanted to go out on her own after being the "girl singer" in his show. It was years before Whitney sang it.
Correct, and this performance looks like an early 70's video when Whitney was way young. I love both but Dolly's version is a more intimate and personal sharing experience, especially when she whispers the lyrics. It tugs at my heart. Whitney's version is like an anthem of a woman in love.
She was leaving his show because of his drinking or something to that affect, and wrote the song the night before the last show. Edit: Porter Wagner show.
Dolly wrote this son in 1974 as a way to tell Porter Wagoner that she needs to leave the show when he would not let her out of her contract after 7 years. Elvis wanted to record it but his manager wanted half the publishing rights and Dolly said no. Smartest move she made. A number of other artists covered the song including Linda Ronstadt as did Whitney for the movie "The Bodyguard" Dolly is an iconic American treasure. Not only has she been producing number 1 country hits for 30+ years, but she has been producing number 1 hits for multiple artists for just as long. You should really look into her as she is just as good a person as she is a songwriter. She set up the Imagination Library which gives free books to children (over 100M free books so far) as well as hoped people in Tennessee after the hurricanes and wildfires ravaged the area. She has been awarded with the National Medal of the Arts (th highest honor the US Government gives for the arts), inducted into the Country Hall of Fame, 11 Grammy awards, written over 3000 songs, and most recently donated over $1M towards COVID vaccine research development. I look forward to watching you discover her talent.
@@vickiekasafirek9096 LOL. I am. She is the first person I ever skipped class for … I was a freshman in college and scored tickes to the Island In the Stream concert with Kenny Rogers. I felt so guilty about skipping class but I wasn’t going to miss that concert. (G)
She had written 3,000 by the end of the 70's. She surpassed her 5,000 decades ago. I have not seen an updated total since. Over 1,000 of her songs have been recorded.
Dolly wrote it for/about Porter Wagner, to be honest. This was her farewell song to him first performed on the Porter Wagner Show. Willie Nelson also covered this.
WHY!! WHY!! do people think music started with just the people they are aware of??? Dolly Parton was a super star waaaaay before Whitney even started. And she accomplished so much more than Whitney.
Dolly is a smart woman; she still makes money every time Whitney Houston's version of this song plays on the radio. But she also combines it with a very good heart and does a lot of good things for people. She's an American treasure.
Dolly's version is much better. It really conveys the sadness and sentiment of the lyrics. Whitney's version was good, but overproduced. I think Whitney's would have been much greater if she sang the entire song the way she started it...in an accapella leading into a soft voice with the music way underneath. To me, that first verse of the Whitney version is the best part of the record.
Dolly’s is sweet and intimate, a tender end to a relationship in which there is still love but their destinies do not lie together. Whitney’s sounds like she’s blasting it out across an airport terminal for everyone to hear, a last-ditch public declaration before her lover flies away. I much much prefer Dolly’s rendition, even though Whitney’s is also incredible.
Dolly originally wrote this song in 1973 and then released it in 1974 for her partner Porter Waggoner. Whitney would only have been 11 when Dolly recorded it.
This is copied from the Wiki article for this song: When the 1974 recording of the song reached number one on the country charts, Elvis Presley indicated that he wanted to cover the song. Parton was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter to sign over half of the publishing rights to any song Elvis recorded. Parton refused. She recalls: I said, 'I'm really sorry,' and I cried all night. I mean, it was like the worst thing. You know, it's like, Oh, my God… Elvis Presley.' And other people were saying, 'You're nuts. It's Elvis Presley.' …I said, 'I can't do that. Something in my heart says, 'Don't do that. And I just didn't do it… He would have killed it. But anyway, so he didn't. Then when Whitney [Houston's version] came out, I made enough money to buy Graceland.
Dolly didn't write it for Whitney. She wrote it as a personal message for her friend/business partner who she was parting from. She had a number 1 hit with it and Whitney covered it years later. Dolly was super proud of Whitney's version. Dolly offers emotion and Whitney offers power
Dolly wrote it as a goodbye to her musical partner of the time. She is Miley's Godmother and will be 76 next week. Whitney made a cover of this song for the film "the bodyguard as it's actually part of the films storyline.
Dolly Parton was associated with Porter Wagner for quite awhile. In addition to his musical career, he hosted a syndicated music/variety television program (remember those?) "The Porter Wagner Show" from 1960 - 1981 with 5 different female singers for most of it's run. Dolly Parton was his co-star during 1967 - 1974. As a tween/teen/twenty-something I was more into pop/rock at the time, but my Dad liked it and I vaguely remember the program. Although he was eventually eclipsed as Dolly rose to superstar status, he continued to record, tour, and produce the remainder of his life; releasing his final album in 2007, about 4-1/2 months before his death from lung cancer. It has been reported that Dolly was there with his family when he went on to 'The Great Gig in the Sky'. His funeral was held at The Grand Ole Opry House.
Dolly sings it to you and Whitney sings it to the whole world. Dolly took this to #1 in 1974 and again in 1982 (After rerecording for "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas") and did not at all mind the millions in royalties she started raking in after 1992 on Whitney's version. Dolly is first and foremost a song writer. She has written well over 5,000 songs. Nearly a 1,000 of them have been recorded and released according to the most recent totals I have heard.
Dolly said that the song was actually a goodbye letter to a friend and colleague of hers, Porter Wagoner, she use to be a regular on his show, "The Porter Wagoner Show", she started to out shine him and it caused fiction between them, so, she decided it was best her to leave the show, even performed it on his show. The song was a hit with Dolly, years later, Whitney made it a hit again, Dolly actually thanked Whitney for making her more money on her song, lol.
Supposedly, Whitney didn't want to sing this song. It was Kevin Costner who suggested it for the movie. Dolly wrote this tune for Porter Wagoner, because she was leaving his show, not Houston. The original was released in 1974. Dolly has written over 3,000 songs. Elvis Presley wanted to record it too. But his greedy manager wouldn't let him unless he owned at least 60% of the royalties, and Dolly wasn't going for that. She was flattered though that Elvis was interested in one of her songs...
@@wnsafford1854 ~ Thanks. Reason I said 60% is because that's usually what Parker demanded for songs Elvis recorded. I'm thinking maybe it was dropped to 50% for Dolly's track to try and "seal the deal". But of course we know it still didn't happen...
@@Deborahtunes Yeah, Parker was "special." Dolly said, she was thrilled Elvis was going to do it & had invited a bunch of family in from out of town, to watch Elvis record it, which Parker knew. Dolly said Parker called her the night before recording (!), demanding 50% (probably figuring she'd be pressured into accepting) & that had it been a song that wasn't so personal to her & that hadn't already been a #1 (Country), she probably would have done it. She said she didn't blame Elvis & doesn't even know if he ever knew why the deal fell through. Also, that years later, Priscilla told Dolly how much Elvis loved the song, how disappointed he was not to be able to record it & that he'd even sung a few lines of it, in Priscilla's ear, as they were exiting the court house following their divorce.
Dolly has written over 3000 songs so far in her career. Most have not been released, although Dolly has over 50 recorded albums. Yes, Dolly is 76 and working harder than ever. And worth 600 million. ;)
There is never a need to require that someone choose a version of any song they like best. We are all free to like as many versions of any given song that exists. Some songs are so great that any version is wonderful. I think this is just such a song. I've always loved Dolly's original. Whitney's is very good too. I see no reason to choose one over the other. I like them both very much. With music it doesn't have to be either/or, this one/ that one. With music it can be both/and. For me, that is usually the case.
for those that want to compare , i see no comparison .. i love dollys version and i love whitneys version , both did an outstanding job in their own right. watch , this song made it huge in country and pop , its a classic and years after when many have forgotten dolly or whitney did this song...it will once again appear. i remember many song done when i was a youth and those songs would be redone by another artist and again it would be a huge hit... oh by the way , dolly and i are kin ..we have the same great great grandmother... Betsy Jane Parton.
In 1966 or 67, Dolly became a regular performer on The Porter Wagner Show. They fought like cats and dogs (Dolly's words). When her contract was up, Dolly was ready to move on. Porter wanted her to stay, even going so far as to tell her she owed it to him. She wrote this song in one night hoping it would explain how she felt and how grateful she was to him. She sat him down and sang it for him. But he was just too angry. She left the show and went out on her own. Porter actually sued her for the rights to the songs she wrote while under contract with him. And he won the suit. Her songs were legally his. Years later, Porter was sick and broke and mostly forgotten, except in Nashville. He was selling all those songs that he had won. Dolly Parton bought all her songs back from him. Dolly has a beautiful heart full of compassion and forgiveness. She felt no sense of justice or revenge. After buying the songs from him, she gifted them back to him. Even though I loved this song first by Dolly Parton, I also really liked Whitney's version. Whitney Huston's mother, Cissy Huston was one of Elvis Presley's backup singers called "The Sweet Inspirations". Cissy Huston later had a stellar career as a gospel singer.
Dolly was born in '46 and this video is from 1974, so she would be 28. The song was a Country Billboard #1 twice (1974 & 1982) and was #1 and an international hit with Whitney Houston in 1992.
Dolly wrote and sang ‘I will always love you’ in 1973 and dedicated it to her partner Porter Waggoner as they were going through a divorce at the time. Dolly was born in 1946. Whitney Houston was born in 1963. Dolly is still with us today and is 76 years old. 🎻
There is also a 20 year difference between these songs so, there would be differences in productions and sound quality of course. Either way both songs are done with great performances and both versions are awesome. Great reactions guys and hope you both stay safe and much love to you both!
Check out the movie „The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas“. Dolly sings this to Burt Reynolds in the movie. It‘s a comedy. The song „Hard Candy Christmas“ is also in the film. There is a video of her singing this to Porter Wagner on his show in the 70‘s. I was fortunate to have seen it. Cheers
Chod, just a reminder to hit *ELO* again, it's been FOUR months since you last reacted to them ("Evil Woman", and, "Sweet Talkin' Woman"). Every time you listen to them you question yourself, "Why did I wait so long to react to them again??!!". So, don't let it go any longer, brother. I've got a great suggestion for you. Please react to ELO's 1976 hit, *"Livin' Thing"* -- you're guaranteed to love it! Studio version, of course. Cheers, and Happy New Year!
...AND.....Elvis wanted to cover it...Col. Parker wanted 50% of the royalties(?)...Dolly said she couldn't do that...she has been seen saying she felt SO BAD that she wasn't able to hear Elvis sing this...actually said in an interview she cried the night she had to turn Elvis down!
Dolly Parton didn't write this song for Whitney! Dolly wrote this song in 1974! They asked Dolly if they could use this song in the movie "The Bodyguard"...Dolly Parton made 10 Million Dollars off the Royalties and that was just in the 90's decade...Since then she's made much more!!
Dolly did not write this song for Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston was about being born when she wrote this. This performance is from 1974, when Whitney was about 5.
I first heard this song in the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", 1982, when Dolly sings this to Burt Reynolds: ua-cam.com/video/0KjO3YwlhEE/v-deo.html
Love all your reactions...but where is Led Zeppelin? Only the GOATS Of Rock&Blues. Dude if you’re a drummer, come on John (Bonzo) Bonham. Oh yeah Dolly is great saw her in concert @ Penn State university!
Sorry bud...Dolly did not write it for Whitney...I don't believe Whitney was alive when Dolly wrote it and this video was the first time it was sung in public...Dolly was ask once what she thought of Whitney singing her song? Dolly said I think she sings it perfectly...and every time she sings it she makes me lots of money....Dolly has donated every penny of the royalties from Whitney singing this song to the inner city Memphis...
This was Dolly's first performance of this song. She was on the Porter Wagner TV show which she had been starring on. She had decided to leave the show & go solo & Porter was not happy. Dolly went home & wrote this for him. Listen to her do it now, after polishing it up over the years. Just breathtaking. And Whitney was 11 when this happened. LOL Dolly jokes that Whitney made her rich.
Chod, Dolly didn't write for Whitney, she wrote it for Porter Wagner. Dolly let Whitney cover it for the Body Guard. That clip was back in the 60's /70's. Whitney covered it in the 90's.
I don't know the exact dates off hand, but pretty sure Dolly wrote this before WH was born! She said she couldn't remember if it was the same day, but she found this song and "Jolean" on the same tape, so she thinks they were written same time. Way too much talent in such a little country girl. LOL. In the same interview she talked about how disappointed she was Elvis didn't record I will always love you, but Col. Parker said Elvis didn't record what he didn't own, Dolly was well, to bad because she doesn't sell her songs. One of her first hits was "Dumb Blond" lmao, she isn't. That song alone has made her a millionaire xxxx When WH recorded it Dolly smiled all the way to the bank... I love Dolly so much for all those reasons, not only it she incredibly talented, Shes smart, funny, humble, loving and extremely giving, but I admire her most for knowing what she had and how to use it. She didn't let the "big boys" push her around, to look at her you wouldn't think it but she's one tough businesswoman it sparkly high heals! :)
Like many have mentioned, Dolly wrote this song for herself WAY BEFORE Whitney was Whitney. What she did do decades later, is allow and champion Whitney to use it as a cover. I love both versions - but Dolly has my heart.
I appreciate a good review, but this just makes me sad. I weep for the cultural, musical awareness. It’s not me. Here, let’s be clear. He’s respectful and understanding. Her interpretation makes me incredibly sad. Yes, Dolly is still performing. I can’t listen to ms. Girl’s reaction from a place of such ignorance. Some ignorance with a will to learn is one thing. She’s not it.
Um, Whitney Houston was born August 9th, 1963. This song was written and performed in 1974., so , no, this song was not written for Whitney. A great song written by one of the greatest song writers ever!
If you really want to cry listen to Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton. It's so beautiful and it's a tribute to his deceased son Connor. And I cry every time I listen to When The Children Cry by White Lion.
Your wife seemed extremely clueless, as to the time period of Dolly Parton in the video! But i am with you, Wilburn i hate comparisons to artist, especially when an original is covered by another artist, later down the road. This is also why i hate most drum solos from the past 30+ years! They practically all sound the same. I have some very unique and mostly unknown favorite drummers in my wheelhouse i listen too.
Dolly sung the song from the heart because she sung it for one person in particular! She didn't want to sing it with a higher pitch because she wanted to make it heartfelt! Whitney sung it with power cords because it didn't have as much meaning for her! Dolly as humble and kind as she is told Whitney that Whitney sung it better than she did! Ps... Dolly wrote over 3000 songs throughout her career! Dolly didn't write this song for Whitney, she wrote it for Porter Wagner!
Oh dear, if you don't think Dolly is the one with the expression then you have no clue. Dolly is one of the best and IMO better than Whitney, who is amazing.
why can't people talk with even a slight bit of accuracy. why would dolly write a song "for" someone else and then wait circa 20 years for them to release it.
Dolly did not write this for Whitney Houston, she wrote the song in in 1974 , when Whitney was only 11 years old, 18 years before the movie Bodyguard in 1992. The producers of the movie and Whitney ran with it when they did the movie. I think your intentions were honorable and good, but be careful, check your facts before making a statement out of rumored belief or hearsay. Two totally different singing styles and versions... standout song that fits many genres.
She had call Elvis and tell him that he couldn't record it without her permission. She cried all night. His manager wanted Half he publishing rights. She couldn't bring herself to do it. She said it was a very personal song and she needed to protect it. She said she would have loved to hear Elvis make a record of it. She has made millions off of it. It is the song that put her on the map. She said when she had a hit with it she cried all the way to the BANK. She says when Whitney had a mega hit with it, she went and Bought the Bank! Funny Story!
Dolly Parton estimates that she has written close to 3,000 songs throughout her illustrious seven-decade career. While 450 of those songs have been recorded, Parton hasn't always been the artist to sing them
Dolly recorded this 1973, whitney was only 10 at the time. She did NOT write this hor Whitney. She wrote it to say how she felt about Porter Wagner. He had an entertainment show that she was a regular on. When she left she sang this song which is what you are watching. She is NOT related to Miley, she is her Godmother though.
She didn’t write it for Whitney. I don’t believe Whitney was even born at the time Dolly wrote the song. But she wrote it for Porter Wagner, because she was leaving his show.
This song was NOT written for Whiney Houston. She was only a couple of years old when Dolly wrote this. In fact has Whiney Houston ever done an original song or only covers?
your girlfriend needs to realize , when she is barking up the wrong tree. i find it tasteless to bring a comparison to this song as this was whitneys biggest hit but she wouldn't have made it a hit at all if dolly wasn't nice enough to let her record dolly's song the begin with . so kudos to both ladies , i absolutely love them both. whitney made a huger hit for i main reason... pop music carries a much broader spectrum... alot bigger audience and dolly made a great deal on this song and gave alot if not all of it to charity to the Appalachian poor people.
She did try to give it to Elvis, but his manager wanted all the rights to her composition- so Dolly smartly walked away. Whitney picked it up and made Dolly millions. Top composer and producer, David Foster completely rearranged it for Whitney with that dramatic key change mid-song. This was Twenty five years after Dolly wrote the song as a farewell to her employer, Porter Waggoner. You can’t compare for these reasons. Dolly is in her late 70’s and until Covid never stopped touring worldwide.
Dolly did not write that song for Whitney she wrote for Porter Wagoner the man that gave her starting show Business it was not for Whitney it was for the man who gave her her chance who believed her who saw what she could be he believed in her it was never for Whitney do your research
Dolly didn't write this song for Whitney. She just wrote the song about the trials and tribulations she had with Porter Wagoner. Whitney Houston covered it many years later
Decades later in fact.
Dolly once said Whitney sings it best and she(dolly) collects the checks lol I personally prefer dolly parton's version but you gotta give it up for Whitney's iconic voice
Good god, thank you for informing the reactors that they were so wrong in thinking Dolly wrote it for Whitney ….. so much ignorance in this world
@@Richardtv1968 It needed to be told. Whitney had NOTHING to do with this song. She is a dime a dozen. Dolly has emotion and reality.
Dolly Parton didn't write it for Whitney Houston. She wrote it when she wanted to go out on her own after being the "girl singer" in his show. It was years before Whitney sang it.
She did not write it for Whitney. She wrote it for Porter Waggoner.
Exactly
I honestly was just going to mention that, I learned that from my Dad years ago.
Correct, and this performance looks like an early 70's video when Whitney was way young. I love both but Dolly's version is a more intimate and personal sharing experience, especially when she whispers the lyrics. It tugs at my heart. Whitney's version is like an anthem of a woman in love.
She was leaving his show because of his drinking or something to that affect, and wrote the song the night before the last show. Edit: Porter Wagner show.
Dolly Wrote this song for porter wagoner. This is one of my ffavorite
Dolly wrote this son in 1974 as a way to tell Porter Wagoner that she needs to leave the show when he would not let her out of her contract after 7 years. Elvis wanted to record it but his manager wanted half the publishing rights and Dolly said no. Smartest move she made. A number of other artists covered the song including Linda Ronstadt as did Whitney for the movie "The Bodyguard" Dolly is an iconic American treasure. Not only has she been producing number 1 country hits for 30+ years, but she has been producing number 1 hits for multiple artists for just as long.
You should really look into her as she is just as good a person as she is a songwriter. She set up the Imagination Library which gives free books to children (over 100M free books so far) as well as hoped people in Tennessee after the hurricanes and wildfires ravaged the area. She has been awarded with the National Medal of the Arts (th highest honor the US Government gives for the arts), inducted into the Country Hall of Fame, 11 Grammy awards, written over 3000 songs, and most recently donated over $1M towards COVID vaccine research development. I look forward to watching you discover her talent.
Exactly, Whitney Houston was a little girl of 10 or 11 when this song came into being.
Who also wrote Jolene on the same day.
@Lida you sound like a big fan of Dolly. Just like myself👍. She is the BEST. Love her big time💖🌹.
@@vickiekasafirek9096 LOL. I am. She is the first person I ever skipped class for … I was a freshman in college and scored tickes to the Island In the Stream concert with Kenny Rogers. I felt so guilty about skipping class but I wasn’t going to miss that concert. (G)
She had written 3,000 by the end of the 70's. She surpassed her 5,000 decades ago. I have not seen an updated total since. Over 1,000 of her songs have been recorded.
Dolly wrote it for/about Porter Wagner, to be honest. This was her farewell song to him first performed on the Porter Wagner Show. Willie Nelson also covered this.
Much respect to Whitney Houston, but I preferred Dolly's version as I found it to be more tender.
WHY!! WHY!! do people think music started with just the people they are aware of??? Dolly Parton was a super star waaaaay before Whitney even started. And she accomplished so much more than Whitney.
Dolly is a smart woman; she still makes money every time Whitney Houston's version of this song plays on the radio. But she also combines it with a very good heart and does a lot of good things for people. She's an American treasure.
Dolly sang that song like a beautiful song bird. Whitney sang it like a screaming eagle. Two different versions, but both are incredible.
And in both cases ... Dolly got paid. :)
Dolly's version is much better. It really conveys the sadness and sentiment of the lyrics. Whitney's version was good, but overproduced. I think Whitney's would have been much greater if she sang the entire song the way she started it...in an accapella leading into a soft voice with the music way underneath. To me, that first verse of the Whitney version is the best part of the record.
Dolly’s is sweet and intimate, a tender end to a relationship in which there is still love but their destinies do not lie together.
Whitney’s sounds like she’s blasting it out across an airport terminal for everyone to hear, a last-ditch public declaration before her lover flies away.
I much much prefer Dolly’s rendition, even though Whitney’s is also incredible.
Ditto ❤️
Dolly originally wrote this song in 1973 and then released it in 1974 for her partner Porter Waggoner. Whitney would only have been 11 when Dolly recorded it.
Dolly wrote this song 🎵 in 1973 and released it 1974
This is copied from the Wiki article for this song:
When the 1974 recording of the song reached number one on the country charts, Elvis Presley indicated that he wanted to cover the song. Parton was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter to sign over half of the publishing rights to any song Elvis recorded. Parton refused. She recalls:
I said, 'I'm really sorry,' and I cried all night. I mean, it was like the worst thing. You know, it's like, Oh, my God… Elvis Presley.' And other people were saying, 'You're nuts. It's Elvis Presley.' …I said, 'I can't do that. Something in my heart says, 'Don't do that. And I just didn't do it… He would have killed it. But anyway, so he didn't. Then when Whitney [Houston's version] came out, I made enough money to buy Graceland.
Please play "Me and Little Andy" which was also written and sung by Dolly Parton. Thank you so very much. Have a Blessed Evening. Adios.
Dolly didn't write it for Whitney. She wrote it as a personal message for her friend/business partner who she was parting from. She had a number 1 hit with it and Whitney covered it years later. Dolly was super proud of Whitney's version. Dolly offers emotion and Whitney offers power
Dolly wrote it as a goodbye to her musical partner of the time. She is Miley's Godmother and will be 76 next week. Whitney made a cover of this song for the film "the bodyguard as it's actually part of the films storyline.
She is a replica grandmother.
She is not actually Miley's grandmother as Dolly never had children.
@@pamscarr8696 I wrote Godmother
Dolly Parton was associated with Porter Wagner for quite awhile. In addition to his musical career, he hosted a syndicated music/variety television program (remember those?) "The Porter Wagner Show" from 1960 - 1981 with 5 different female singers for most of it's run. Dolly Parton was his co-star during 1967 - 1974. As a tween/teen/twenty-something I was more into pop/rock at the time, but my Dad liked it and I vaguely remember the program. Although he was eventually eclipsed as Dolly rose to superstar status, he continued to record, tour, and produce the remainder of his life; releasing his final album in 2007, about 4-1/2 months before his death from lung cancer. It has been reported that Dolly was there with his family when he went on to 'The Great Gig in the Sky'. His funeral was held at The Grand Ole Opry House.
She did not write this for Whitney. However, Dolly was happy to allow Whitney to record it.
I don't even like country music, but Dolly is just an absolute treasure.
Dolly sings it to you and Whitney sings it to the whole world.
Dolly took this to #1 in 1974 and again in 1982 (After rerecording for "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas") and did not at all mind the millions in royalties she started raking in after 1992 on Whitney's version.
Dolly is first and foremost a song writer. She has written well over 5,000 songs. Nearly a 1,000 of them have been recorded and released according to the most recent totals I have heard.
Whitney was 11 years old when Dolly wrote this song. She has composed over 5000 songs.
She never stops writing so probably more than that by now.
Dolly wrote this before or around the time Whitney was born.Early 70s.I miss Whitney.Her God mother.
Dolly wrote this, this is how it sounds!
You should check out the song"coat of many colors" live from the BBC such a great song and a great performance as well ✌️
Dolly wrote this song for Porter Waggnoer And this is my favorite song! I love all her songs!
Dolly said that the song was actually a goodbye letter to a friend and colleague of hers, Porter Wagoner, she use to be a regular on his show, "The Porter Wagoner Show", she started to out shine him and it caused fiction between them, so, she decided it was best her to leave the show, even performed it on his show. The song was a hit with Dolly, years later, Whitney made it a hit again, Dolly actually thanked Whitney for making her more money on her song, lol.
Supposedly, Whitney didn't want to sing this song. It was Kevin Costner who suggested it for the movie. Dolly wrote this tune for Porter Wagoner, because she was leaving his show, not Houston. The original was released in 1974. Dolly has written over 3,000 songs.
Elvis Presley wanted to record it too. But his greedy manager wouldn't let him unless he owned at least 60% of the royalties, and Dolly wasn't going for that. She was flattered though that Elvis was interested in one of her songs...
Tiny thing, but Dolly said Col. Parker demanded 50% (rather than 60%) of the Publishing Rights.
@@wnsafford1854 ~ Thanks. Reason I said 60% is because that's usually what Parker demanded for songs Elvis recorded.
I'm thinking maybe it was dropped to 50% for Dolly's track to try and "seal the deal". But of course we know it still didn't happen...
@@Deborahtunes Yeah, Parker was "special." Dolly said, she was thrilled Elvis was going to do it & had invited a bunch of family in from out of town, to watch Elvis record it, which Parker knew. Dolly said Parker called her the night before recording (!), demanding 50% (probably figuring she'd be pressured into accepting) & that had it been a song that wasn't so personal to her & that hadn't already been a #1 (Country), she probably would have done it. She said she didn't blame Elvis & doesn't even know if he ever knew why the deal fell through. Also, that years later, Priscilla told Dolly how much Elvis loved the song, how disappointed he was not to be able to record it & that he'd even sung a few lines of it, in Priscilla's ear, as they were exiting the court house following their divorce.
"Comparison is the thief of joy." ~T. Roosevelt
It is AND not OR.
Two beautiful versions.
I prefer the studio version of this…I think it far supersedes Whitney’s version.
That came out long before Whitney was even known. Elvis was supposed to do it in 76 and Col Parker FKed it up.
Dolly has written over 3000 songs so far in her career. Most have not been released, although Dolly has over 50 recorded albums. Yes, Dolly is 76 and working harder than ever. And worth 600 million. ;)
There is never a need to require that someone choose a version of any song they like best. We are all free to like as many versions of any given song that exists. Some songs are so great that any version is wonderful. I think this is just such a song. I've always loved Dolly's original. Whitney's is very good too. I see no reason to choose one over the other. I like them both very much. With music it doesn't have to be either/or, this one/ that one. With music it can be both/and. For me, that is usually the case.
for those that want to compare , i see no comparison .. i love dollys version and i love whitneys version , both did an outstanding job in their own right. watch , this song made it huge in country and pop , its a classic and years after when many have forgotten dolly or whitney did this song...it will once again appear. i remember many song done when i was a youth and those songs would be redone by another artist and again it would be a huge hit... oh by the way , dolly and i are kin ..we have the same great great grandmother... Betsy Jane Parton.
I always feel like Dolly is singing this to her “first love” and Whitney is singing it for her “lifelong love”.
It always seemed that way to me too, when in fact it was neither. LOL It was a way of saying "Sorry you don't agree Porter, but I'm outta here." 😂
In 1966 or 67, Dolly became a regular performer on The Porter Wagner Show. They fought like cats and dogs (Dolly's words). When her contract was up, Dolly was ready to move on. Porter wanted her to stay, even going so far as to tell her she owed it to him. She wrote this song in one night hoping it would explain how she felt and how grateful she was to him. She sat him down and sang it for him. But he was just too angry. She left the show and went out on her own. Porter actually sued her for the rights to the songs she wrote while under contract with him. And he won the suit. Her songs were legally his. Years later, Porter was sick and broke and mostly forgotten, except in Nashville. He was selling all those songs that he had won. Dolly Parton bought all her songs back from him. Dolly has a beautiful heart full of compassion and forgiveness. She felt no sense of justice or revenge. After buying the songs from him, she gifted them back to him. Even though I loved this song first by Dolly Parton, I also really liked Whitney's version. Whitney Huston's mother, Cissy Huston was one of Elvis Presley's backup singers called "The Sweet Inspirations". Cissy Huston later had a stellar career as a gospel singer.
Dolly was born in '46 and this video is from 1974, so she would be 28. The song was a Country Billboard #1 twice (1974 & 1982) and was #1 and an international hit with Whitney Houston in 1992.
Dolly did not write the Song for Whitney, but Whitneys cover of it is one of the best covers ever.
This is not Dolly's best version of it, but still very beautiful & full of the pain of parting.
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Dolly wrote and sang ‘I will always love you’ in 1973 and dedicated it to her partner Porter Waggoner as they were going through a divorce at the time. Dolly was born in 1946. Whitney Houston was born in 1963. Dolly is still with us today and is 76 years old. 🎻
Dolly was honored that Whitney wanted to record it. FYI, Dolly is 75 years old.
When Whitney belted out this song, she sang it to the entire world. Dolly is singing this to you.
There is also a 20 year difference between these songs so, there would be differences in productions and sound quality of course. Either way both songs are done with great performances and both versions are awesome. Great reactions guys and hope you both stay safe and much love to you both!
Check out the movie „The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas“. Dolly sings this to Burt Reynolds in the movie. It‘s a comedy. The song „Hard Candy Christmas“ is also in the film. There is a video of her singing this to Porter Wagner on his show in the 70‘s. I was fortunate to have seen it. Cheers
I think Linda Ronstadt did the best version.
This was recorded in 1974. not exactly but like comparing Simon and Garfunkel Sound of Silence with Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence
Dolly sang this a couple of decades before Whitney. They got her permission to sing it. It was not written for Whitney.
Dolly said when she released this song she opened a large bank account. But when Whitney released the song, Dolly said she opened a large bank.
Love Whitney's version but Dolly sings it beautifully prefer Dolly's version
Chod, just a reminder to hit *ELO* again, it's been FOUR months since you last reacted to them ("Evil Woman", and, "Sweet Talkin' Woman"). Every time you listen to them you question yourself, "Why did I wait so long to react to them again??!!". So, don't let it go any longer, brother. I've got a great suggestion for you. Please react to ELO's 1976 hit, *"Livin' Thing"* -- you're guaranteed to love it! Studio version, of course. Cheers, and Happy New Year!
She's not surprised at all because you gave away too much info on the song!😐😎
IWALY was written and recorded (1974) by Dolly, years before Whitney recorded it for her movie The Bodyguard.
...AND.....Elvis wanted to cover it...Col. Parker wanted 50% of the royalties(?)...Dolly said she couldn't do that...she has been seen saying she felt SO BAD that she wasn't able to hear Elvis sing this...actually said in an interview she cried the night she had to turn Elvis down!
Kevin Costner asked Dolly for the song. Whitney recorded it for the movie soundtrack 20years after Dolly recorded it.
Dolly Parton didn't write this song for Whitney! Dolly wrote this song in 1974! They asked Dolly if they could use this song in the movie "The Bodyguard"...Dolly Parton made 10 Million Dollars off the Royalties and that was just in the 90's decade...Since then she's made much more!!
Dolly did not write this song for Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston was about being born when she wrote this. This performance is from 1974, when Whitney was about 5.
Not written FOR Whitney. Whitney covered it. Dolly wrote it for Porter Waggoner...or rather about him...and Dolly had a hit with it several times.
don't know if she realizes or not but your wife took on the persona of dolly .................shes beautufil
I first heard this song in the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", 1982, when Dolly sings this to Burt Reynolds: ua-cam.com/video/0KjO3YwlhEE/v-deo.html
Dolly’s is better...Whitney just screamed it! Sorry don’t like screamers! It’s called tempo!
Love all your reactions...but where is Led Zeppelin? Only the GOATS Of Rock&Blues. Dude if you’re a drummer, come on John (Bonzo) Bonham. Oh yeah Dolly is great saw her in concert @ Penn State university!
Sorry bud...Dolly did not write it for Whitney...I don't believe Whitney was alive when Dolly wrote it and this video was the first time it was sung in public...Dolly was ask once what she thought of Whitney singing her song? Dolly said I think she sings it perfectly...and every time she sings it she makes me lots of money....Dolly has donated every penny of the royalties from Whitney singing this song to the inner city Memphis...
This was Dolly's first performance of this song. She was on the Porter Wagner TV show which she had been starring on. She had decided to leave the show & go solo & Porter was not happy. Dolly went home & wrote this for him. Listen to her do it now, after polishing it up over the years. Just breathtaking. And Whitney was 11 when this happened. LOL Dolly jokes that Whitney made her rich.
Chod, Dolly didn't write for Whitney, she wrote it for Porter Wagner. Dolly let Whitney cover it for the Body Guard. That clip was back in the 60's /70's. Whitney covered it in the 90's.
I don't know the exact dates off hand, but pretty sure Dolly wrote this before WH was born! She said she couldn't remember if it was the same day, but she found this song and "Jolean" on the same tape, so she thinks they were written same time. Way too much talent in such a little country girl. LOL. In the same interview she talked about how disappointed she was Elvis didn't record I will always love you, but Col. Parker said Elvis didn't record what he didn't own, Dolly was well, to bad because she doesn't sell her songs. One of her first hits was "Dumb Blond" lmao, she isn't. That song alone has made her a millionaire xxxx When WH recorded it Dolly smiled all the way to the bank... I love Dolly so much for all those reasons, not only it she incredibly talented, Shes smart, funny, humble, loving and extremely giving, but I admire her most for knowing what she had and how to use it. She didn't let the "big boys" push her around, to look at her you wouldn't think it but she's one tough businesswoman it sparkly high heals! :)
Like many have mentioned, Dolly wrote this song for herself WAY BEFORE Whitney was Whitney. What she did do decades later, is allow and champion Whitney to use it as a cover. I love both versions - but Dolly has my heart.
I appreciate a good review, but this just makes me sad. I weep for the cultural, musical awareness. It’s not me. Here, let’s be clear. He’s respectful and understanding. Her interpretation makes me incredibly sad. Yes, Dolly is still performing. I can’t listen to ms. Girl’s reaction from a place of such ignorance. Some ignorance with a will to learn is one thing. She’s not it.
Um, Whitney Houston was born August 9th, 1963. This song was written and performed in 1974., so , no, this song was not written for Whitney. A great song written by one of the greatest song writers ever!
I really do like your reactions but do a little bit of research. Provide some context. This was done in 1974, well before Whitney's time.
If you really want to cry listen to Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton. It's so beautiful and it's a tribute to his deceased son Connor. And I cry every time I listen to When The Children Cry by White Lion.
Speaking of Billy Ray Cyrus, you should check out "Romeo" by Dolly Parton. He also sings with her in it.
Stand your ground!, don’t choose! Both are amazing and that’s it. It’s like asking do you like rock or folk. Now Dollyis Milies Godmother
Dolly is Miley’s godmother. It’s to me not comparable between dolly and Whitney it’s two completely different meaning’s
Your wife seemed extremely clueless, as to the time period of Dolly Parton in the video! But i am with you, Wilburn i hate comparisons to artist, especially when an original is covered by another artist, later down the road. This is also why i hate most drum solos from the past 30+ years! They practically all sound the same. I have some very unique and mostly unknown favorite drummers in my wheelhouse i listen too.
Dolly sung the song from the heart because she sung it for one person in particular! She didn't want to sing it with a higher pitch because she wanted to make it heartfelt! Whitney sung it with power cords because it didn't have as much meaning for her! Dolly as humble and kind as she is told Whitney that Whitney sung it better than she did! Ps... Dolly wrote over 3000 songs throughout her career! Dolly didn't write this song for Whitney, she wrote it for Porter Wagner!
Oh dear, if you don't think Dolly is the one with the expression then you have no clue. Dolly is one of the best and IMO better than Whitney, who is amazing.
why can't people talk with even a slight bit of accuracy. why would dolly write a song "for" someone else and then wait circa 20 years for them to release it.
Right Dolly wrote this song, everyone else just covered it. She didn't write it for anyone.
Dolly did not write this for Whitney Houston, she wrote the song in in 1974 , when Whitney was only 11 years old, 18 years before the movie Bodyguard in 1992. The producers of the movie and Whitney ran with it when they did the movie. I think your intentions were honorable and good, but be careful, check your facts before making a statement out of rumored belief or hearsay. Two totally different singing styles and versions... standout song that fits many genres.
Dolly gave it heart Whitney gave it soul
Of course Dolly is much better. And she didn't write this song for Whitney. Miley is her god child. Get your facts straight.
She had call Elvis and tell him that he couldn't record it without her permission. She cried all night. His manager wanted Half he publishing rights. She couldn't bring herself to do it. She said it was a very personal song and she needed to protect it. She said she would have loved to hear Elvis make a record of it. She has made millions off of it. It is the song that put her on the map. She said when she had a hit with it she cried all the way to the BANK. She says when Whitney had a mega hit with it, she went and Bought the Bank! Funny Story!
Dolly Parton estimates that she has written close to 3,000 songs throughout her illustrious seven-decade career. While 450 of those songs have been recorded, Parton hasn't always been the artist to sing them
Dolly recorded this 1973, whitney was only 10 at the time. She did NOT write this hor Whitney. She wrote it to say how she felt about Porter Wagner. He had an entertainment show that she was a regular on. When she left she sang this song which is what you are watching. She is NOT related to Miley, she is her Godmother though.
This video was 1974. She wrote this song as a good bye to Porter Wagner, the cowboy who comes in at the end of the song. Dolly wrote over 5,000 songs.
She didn’t write it for Whitney. I don’t believe Whitney was even born at the time Dolly wrote the song. But she wrote it for Porter Wagner, because she was leaving his show.
This song was NOT written for Whiney Houston. She was only a couple of years old when Dolly wrote this. In fact has Whiney Houston ever done an original song or only covers?
Whitney had the pipes , Dolly has the emotion! Dolly probably wrote the song before Whitney was born!
Dolly did not write this "for Whitney." She wrote this in 1973. Whitney was 10 years old.
your girlfriend needs to realize , when she is barking up the wrong tree. i find it tasteless to bring a comparison to this song as this was whitneys biggest hit but she wouldn't have made it a hit at all if dolly wasn't nice enough to let her record dolly's song the begin with . so kudos to both ladies , i absolutely love them both. whitney made a huger hit for i main reason... pop music carries a much broader spectrum... alot bigger audience and dolly made a great deal on this song and gave alot if not all of it to charity to the Appalachian poor people.
It was a hit for Dolly, long before it was a hit for Whitney. It's also a better version. Feelings are more than volume.
She never wrote this for Whitney she wrote it for Porter Wagner.
Was Whittney alive in 1974🤔🤔
Dolly said she didn't care if people thought it was Whitney's song as long as the checks keep clearing.
Thx! Not sure Whitney was born yet. I can’t compare artists or songs either!
Dolly wrote this when she left the singing duo with
Porter Wagner. Dolly wrote this before Whitney was born, lol.
She did try to give it to Elvis, but his manager wanted all the rights to her composition- so Dolly smartly walked away. Whitney picked it up and made Dolly millions.
Top composer and producer, David Foster completely rearranged it for Whitney with that dramatic key change mid-song. This was Twenty five years after Dolly wrote the song as a farewell to her employer, Porter Waggoner.
You can’t compare for these reasons.
Dolly is in her late 70’s and until Covid never stopped touring worldwide.
Dolly wrote the song and Whitney used it in the movie without Dolly's permission
Dolly did not write that song for Whitney she wrote for Porter Wagoner the man that gave her starting show Business it was not for Whitney it was for the man who gave her her chance who believed her who saw what she could be he believed in her it was never for Whitney do your research
That was a slightly slower version. Dolly has sung a more upbeat one I believe.
Over two decades of time between Dolly's rendition and Witney's cover
You should watch an interview with Dolly Parton on the Johnny Carson show.
Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus’s godmother.
Ps. Dolly did not write this song for Whitney, Whitney asked to cover it.