WE DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS DOLLY'S SONG!!!! DOLLY PARTON - I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU (REACTION)
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Dolly wrote this for her TV partner, Porter Wagner, when she left their show. Elvis wanted to perform it, but his manager wanted rights to the song and Dolly refused. Smart gal. She's made $$$ off of Whitney's version. Dolly also took the song the top of the country charts in two different decades. In 2020, "I Will Always Love You" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Porter Wagner didn't want Dolly to leave though they fought a lot (and cared deeply for each other as he gave her her break in the music industry) so she wrote and performed this for him and he agreed it was ok for her to go as long as she'd let him produce the song and she did. The rest is history.
Elvis wanted the rights to every song he did. Smart business. Jerry Reed didn't give in though and Elvis still did his song "Guitar Man". First person that I heard of that did not give in to Elvis. Back to Dollly, Porter knew what he had with Dolly on his show, he wanted her to stay. Again, smart business. She was the beauty, the voice, the talent that was keeping that show going. Dolly is the greatest female singer alive right now. Top 10 song writer. Houston did it ok, but you can't compare it to Dolly, it's not fair to Mrs. Bobby Brown. It is like comparing a Cinnabon cinnamon roll with one from a great value walmart tube. The feelings show in Dolly's version. But some people like great value better, than Cinnabon and I am happy for them. I hope they get to taste Cinnabon some day. Until then enjoy what you enjoy. Dolly's sisters are good musicians too, I used to enjoy their Christmas Special. Stella in particular has a decent voice. God bless, have a wonderful rest of the year.
@@gwumpyolman If you look into this, it wasn't actually Elvis that asked for the rights, it was his manager. Elvis left all the business side of things to his manager. After he died the courts were shocked at how much Tom Parker took from Elvis.
@@markwebb8879 You are correct. But I say "Elvis" because nobody under 50 seems to know who Colonel Tom Parker is. So to save me time from having to explain it all, I just try to save a bit of time. I had to come and reply because I love that you know that fact.
She has told this story many times. This is when she left the Porter Wagner Show...She told Porter it was time she went out on her own, but that she would always live him, because he helped her get her start.
I gave my son up for adoption at birth in 1990 and this song kills me every time because it fits and I wasn't what he needed. I sob every time because I never stop thinking of him
Dolly writes songs practically every night and records them on cassette tapes and had written over 3000 songs by 1985. She says when she went back through the tapes years later, "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" were back-to-back on the same tape. That was a good night!
ACDC also has a library of music waiting to be recorded same as Dolly
Dolly is an icon and a national treasure
A lot of people assume Whitney Houston's version of this song is the original. But Dolly wrote this back in 1973. She wrote it as a farewell to her business partner & mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing her decision to pursue a solo career. Love Dolly's sweet version. Whitney made it into a powerhouse song.
Whitney wasn't even the first to sing it in a movie. Dolly sang it in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" in the early 80s. "The Bodyguard" was out about 10 years later (early 90s).
Whitney shaped her version after Linda Ronstadt's cover.
Dolly herself said she doesn't mind that people consider Whitney's the original because of how wonderfully Whitney covered it.
Also, because Dolly makes millions in royalties. lol
Two Things: 1) This isn’t Dolly Parton’s “version” of the song. It’s the original performance. Anyone else who sang it did a version of it.
2) Dolly is *seated* the entire time. She’s sitting down and still hits every note. Not only that, but she glides effortlessly from singing to talking and then singing again.
What most people don't know is that she took the roalties she made off Whitney's version and gave it to the Black community. She is the most giving human being.
Didn’t she specifically donate the money to the community Whitney was brought up in?
Porter Waggoner was very nasty to her when Dolly chose to go solo. She wrote this song to him. She wasn't lying. Years later when Porter hit rough times he had to sell his catalog. Dolly quietly purchased it and gave it back to him.
I didn't know that. But that is exactly the sort of thing that Dolly would do.
They where good friends and you are only hearing one side of the story. You have no idea what happened.
I knew Dolly did that. He had her long enough and no one wanted his show after she left. A lot of people owe Dolly.
@@johnsambo9379 He literally sued her in 1979 for 3 million dollars because he was hard up for money after everything she did for him. Thankfully, he lost the suit.
@@johnsambo9379 yes and I’m sure you were there for every step of their relationship… fkn keyboard warriors always trying to prove they know something you don’t.
Dolly is a national treasure 🥰
She writes all her songs and was thrilled when Whitney Houston covered it.
Dolly used the royalties from Whitney's cover to buy an office in a black neighborhood.
She wrote this and Jolene on the same day. ❤❤❤❤❤
Actually, it's everybody BUT Dolly who says she wrote them the same day. Dolly has repeatedly said she's not sure. About 2019, Dolly mentioned she'd found an old cassette (which she used to write songs on) & found I Will Always Love You & Jolene next to each other, on the same tape, meaning they were written very close together, likely within days of each other. "Everybody" has now turned "same time" into "same day." When pressed, Dolly will only agree "it's possible", but she is firm in saying she doesn't know (if they were written the same day).
DOLLY PARTON is GOD'S gift to the world. She's a true angel on Earth! She's just as beautiful inside as she is out. She's truly just incredible amazing human being!
Dolly Parton wrote the this song. She wrote it as a goodbye when she left the Porter Wagoner show. He gave her her start.
I loved your reactions and comments to DOLLY PARTON "I Will Always Love you"❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the better version for me. Dolly really has a way of telling a story, she is a genius.
I felt like Dolly should have been able to sing this with a choir in the background, at the Grammy's. For the Whitney Tribute, instead of JLO.
Dolly has got to be one of the best, most prolific songwriters ever...check out her list of songs. You will be blown away.
Dolly said this song put a lot of money in her bank in 1974 but when Whitney sang it that her royalties earned her enough to buy the bank.
Yes she did
Dolly is a Prolific songwriter and singer. The same night she wrote this sing she also wrote Jolene. She is responsible for many singers biggest hits. She loved Whitney but she loves everyone. About the time Dolly wrote this young Whitney was at work with her Mother, Cissy Houston who was one of Elvis’s backup singers. I remember that Whitney was in awe talking about Elvis. I don’t think she really knew just how good she was.
I love the songs Dolly wrote about what happened during her childhood like. Coat of Many Colours and Apple Jack. Dolly only has Dollywood to send free books now around the world to kids that don’t have any. She remembers being poor and how valuable she thought a book was. Last count she had sent over 3 million. You have to love Dolly. Thank you.
I heard Dolly say in an interview that the love she wrote about could apply to lovers, parent to child, any deep love.
Dolly's talent as a singer and songwriter is UNMATCHED! I think she invented the word humanitarian! There has never been a lovelier soul to grace this Earth and to grace us with all of it!
Thanks for playing this. Dolly wrote all the songs she sang. She is so talented.
Dolly did not sell the rights to this song. She still owns it and can sing it anything she wants to. It is amazing to me. I grew up listening to this. This is why I love the internet
God Bless Dolly! She’s a Goddess from around here in East Tennessee! Crazy to think her and Eminem made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame the same year! Salute!
Don't forget Pat Benatar. What a class.
Does she still give every high school graduate 500$ there? She did back when I lived in the area
@@xephrenata I knew that she gives free books but I hadn't heard of the high school cash, though I'm not surprised. Dolly is probably one of the sweetest natured 'stars' I've ever read about. She genuinely loves to help people and she doesn't do it for the credit or recognition.
My BF is from east TN. She is definitely a goddess there for sure they worship her, no doubt. I call her the Patron Saint of Country Music
I live in Middle Tennessee, and we love Dolly too❤😊❤
Dolly Parton's version is very tender. She also has a great attitude about Whitney singing it and making it her own. Meant more money for her she always says, LOL! (Dolly has a great sense of humor).
She said Whitney made her a LOT of money! Dolly wrote this because she was leaving The Porter Wagner show. He discovered Dolly.
Dolly said when she had a hit with the song she put a lot of money in the bank. When Whitney had a hit with the song Dolly bought the bank
In the movie "The Bodyguard," when Whitney and Kevin are dancing in the bar, Dollys version is playing.
I love both versions. Dolly once said that when she heard Whitney’s version of her song she nearly crashed her car it was so good.
She was listening to this song. While she was driving, she was catching bits and pieces of it. Dolly didn't figure it out until the chorus. She had to pull over.
Please change your name to LIAR-phoenixfire83.
Dolly NEVER said what YOU said, LIAR!
I really love these two people. They seem like they’re the most down to earth and kind people and I’m happy we get a chance to know them to some degree.
Thanks Blake Same Here
Me too they are so down to earth
You feel she's singing to you not at you. Love it.
You can hear the pain and anguish in her voice.
Yup she wrote it and sang it; and of Whitney Houston she said “that little gal made me rich.”
Glad to see you back and Dolly was the original singer in 1973 Whitney Houston did a cover
Look what i found; "Dolly Parton presents Whitney Houston the Grammy for "I Will Always Love You" (1994)"
Y'all need to listen to her newer song "God Only Knows" she collabs with someone on it and it is absolutely emotional ❤️ so so good
Dolly Parton wrote this song! This is the version I grew up listening to. When Whitney Houston came out with her version, it blew my mind!!! However, Dolly’s version will always be my favorite!!! Both ladies are freaking awesome one their own right.
Yes, both are excellent!
But only one person wrote it once, and then made it a hit TWICE...
And didn't die from committing crimes via DRUGS i.e. Whitney the drug addict...
@@KathyRay-wx2rs WOW..that was so uncalled for!!!
@@KathyRay-wx2rscalm down!
A crackhead shouldn't Get no respect she got off crack just to get back on the crack The second time then it killed her God doesn't play he Saved Her from it The First Time just For her to go back that's why she died she mocked him@@LadyGator1983
Dolly could've made a living by just writing songs!! She is so talented.
She's so beautiful. The world will mourn heavily when she leaves us,..one day.
Shhhh 🤫 We want to keep her around for several more decades.
@@MearasRex true to that
This is one of those songs thats impossible not to cry to
Gotta LOVE Dolly❤As others have commented, She wrote ‘Jolene’ & 'I Will Always Love You' on the same day! (She's written over 3,000 songs!)
Dolly has it all - lyrical genius, gorgeous pure voice, a great sense of humour, beauty and brains, yet despite 50+yrs of fame, she has remained humble and incredibly kind 💖#GlobalTreasure
Love Dolly Parton 💖
Whitney Houston personally called Dolly and asked if she could record this song for The Bodyguard soundtrack since she knew that this was a very personal song and story to Dolly. When Dolly received the called she was in tears and said it would be an honor for Whitney to sing this song.
Many folks don't realize that most of Whitney's songs are actually covers of other artists.
Dolly is a beautiful human and a national treasure!
She's so classy. She gives so much to charities.
This was, is and always will be Dolly's song!
Whitney did a great job too.
Dolly wrote this as a farewell to her mentor Porter Wagoner and this performance was on his TV show. Another video has a little introduction by Dolly and Porter joins her at the end. The song was #1 twice for Dolly and was an international hit by Whitney. "Retirement money". ; )
You are two beautiful human beings and I wish you eternal peace, joy and happiness.
Love watching your reactions and the bond between the two of you 💕
I love Dolly and always will. Every since the early sixties when I was young and watching the Porter Wagoner show. ❤💋⚘ Dolly baby.⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
You should listen to Dolly's "If I Cross Your Mind" & "Take Me Back" : those have always been my favorites!
She actually wrote it in one evening to let Porter Wagoner know how she felt about him. She said she smiled all the way to the bank when she heard Whitney sing it. Dolly has written 1000s of songs. She also has a wicked sense of humor.
This is literally her first performance of the song on the Porter Wagner show. More recent versions of this song sung by her, are smoother & more modern like Whitney's. It's still sweet but not as slow & definitely different. She was singing it to her singing partner & host of this TV show. Porter Wagner. She was singing it directly to him. He was bummed she was leaving him to begin a solo career. Dolly also sings this song in a fun movie with Burt Reynolds too, called 'Best little whorehouse in Texas'. She is the madam & he is the sheriff. Cute comedy. Dolly has written many songs for other people, although this one was hers & was just covered by Whitney.
When Dolly sings this in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas it makes me cry every time.
She wrote that dang hit in a few hours after she got home & then sang it on that show the next day.
Dolly's no joke, she's got one of the largest music catalogs in music history with close to 3000 songs. She's got a heart of gold, when they had that forest fire up in Gatlinburg, TN few years back. She paid everyone in the city 1k a month for 6 months to help out, then on the next month she gave them 5k each.
Wish y'all could have Dolly on your show live! Y'all are the best! Love from Texas.
Dolly. She wrote this to Porter Wagner, a singing partner she had to leave behind. Listen to Coat of Many Colors. She is the sweetest, kindest person and so beautiful inside and out.
Dolly has a library of thousands upon thousands of songs she has written. She is probably the most talented artist to live. Many songs she has wrote but not released under her name (but owns the rights & credits) have been sung by other artists like Kenny Rogers, Skeeter Davis, Porter Wagoner and Hank Williams, Sr. to name a few. Dolly once said in an interview "Everything’s a song to me and I have the gift of rhyme, so I’m just always writing stuff" Again, a very talented artist, a musical and vocal genius and well respected across the world of music and then some. She's a national treasure, much like Loretta Lynn was.
Thank you for reacting to Dolly. She's an angel...I swear...anngel
Guys, I loved your reaction to this song. I am so glad you gave Dolly the credit she deserves. Dolly is an amazing talent. Also, I want to thank you for putting a picture of The Beatles on your wall. I wrote a comment to another reacting couple, about putting up a decent picture of The Beatles, but they still haven't. The Beatles are the reason we have a lot of this great music due to their influence. Thank you again, and keep reacting to this great music that many of us grew up with.
Yes!
FYI-Willie Nelson recorded a cover of this song many years before Whitney...I liked his take on it too, the song itself is magic~!
The way she sings it is soo sweet.
That 70s mellow ( feels like she's singing in my ear) wins everytime
She wrote that song for Porter Wagoner when she was leaving his show and going out on her own. Nobody can sing it like Dolly!
Dolly was never jealous of the success of Whitney Houston's version of this song. It got her song recognition and she made an absolute fortune. She was asked about people thinking it was Whitney's song. She said people could think what they want6as long as the cheques cashed!!
Dolly had a TV show in the seventies and she would sing this song at the end of each episode! As the song writer, she made millions off the success Whitney Houston had with the song! She says Elvis wanted to record the song and his manager, The Colonel, tried to get her to sell him the rights to the song but, wisely, she would not sell so Elvis, unfortunately, did not get to record it! She is a smart business woman and that is why she has had such longevity in the music business which can be very cut-throat!❤❤
Dolly's version was number 1 twice in America [1974 & 1992/3] and with Whitney's version too [so three times!].
I love her version of this she did in the ‘90s with Vince Gill, most of all.
She was stunning …….what a voice
When you watch "The Bodyguard" , Dolly's version is playing on the jukebox in the background when they are in the bar.
So beautiful. This is the original and by far, the best and most powerful. Nobody like Dolly.
Dolly has been writing for so many people over the years.
..."Class of 76"...When ask what she thought about Whitney singing her song she said...I think she sings it perfect and every time she does it makes me lots of money! Every penny Dolly gets from the royalties of Whitney's version is donated to the inner city and poor areas of Memphis...
Dolly donated all of her royalties from Whitney's version to two black children's charities. She also puts preschool books in the hands of children all over the world including up here in Canada. Her heart is as big on the inside as the outside!
I know you guys loved Loretta Lynn so much. Dolly, though much younger than Loretta, was also born poor and part of a huge family. Dolly also has sisters that sing and her sister Stella had a short country music career. As Coal Miners Daughter was the story of Loretta's life - Coat of Many Colors is about Dolly's life as a child. If you get the chance to watch that movie it will give you more insight to Dolly and what a firecracker she has always been! Great reaction! Just for grins and giggles.. google hits that Dolly has written for other people. She also has a slew of movies she starred in in which the soundtracks were hit songs/albums for her. Thanks for this great memory.
This video was the first time Dolly performed "I will always love you". As someone else said Dolly wrote this song to tell Porter Wagner that she was leaving the show. This performance was her actually singing to Porter Wagner. She left the Porter Wagner Show on Feb.19, 1974.
It's not the same song, Dolly wrote it as a owed to mentor song. It was not a song about romantic love, as it was used in the movie the Bodyguard.
No one said it was the same. Most everyone acknowledges the greatness/difference
Hey Shawn and Mel, both Dolly and Whitney's versions were absolutely fantastic, but please check out Lucy Thomas' version; her vocals are nothing you have ever heard, just absolutely flawless! She is incredible! Her version of "Hallelujah" is the best out there, ever!
My first experience with this song was in the movie Best Little Whorehouse In Texas when she sang it to Burt Reynolds, I remember tabloid papers always shipping the two of them, tho they were both married, I was around 11 when the movie came out but didn't see it until 15 or so, adorable movie 😎💜
Both did song justice 🔥❤️💯
Dolly took all the royalties she received from Whitney doing this song and gave it to the inner-city committees. Dolly knows what it's like to be poor and struggling, because she grew up that way herself. She is awesome!
when this came out, whitney houston was 10 years old 🙃
Please find Dollys interview where she tells about Whitney singing it and her hearing it the first time. She also donated $10 million in royalties to black community in honor of Whitney
I was just going to say that. Dolly herself said " That's Whitney's song now" . She was totally move by her version..She also has an office in the black community. She also said she would love to her Beyonce cover Jolene.
@@roncolem4558 I have never heard Dolly say "That's Whitney's song now." In fact, Dolly has stated she considers it her (Dolly's) signature song & has closed her shows with it for years & years (before & after Whitney's cover).
DOLLY just raw talent
Yes Dolly! Love her! Check out her hits “Jolene”, “Me and little Andy. “Coat of Many Colors.” Her Christmas movies are phenomenal y’all! Story of her life- amazing! Interviews with her are sooo good as well. So honest, down to Earth and incredibly humble- plus she’s a barrel of laughs! 💜💙✨
❤️❤️❤️❤️ THIS IS HER BEST SONG EVER!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️⭐️❤️⭐️ However … Please listen to the duet of this song with Dolly Parton and Vince Gill. The hair on every part of your body will stand up, and give you chills!!! It is THE ABSOLUTE PERFECT SONG EVER RECORDED!!! ❤️⭐️❤️⭐️
✌🏻🫶🏻🤗 Peace, love and great big hugs, Shawn & Mel!!! ☃️🎄🎅🏼 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! ✌🏻🫶🏻🤗 💕With all my love, always ~ Laura 💕
❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M HIT SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️
Every time I heard Whitney sing it, I cried. Like you (Though I was younger) when I learned it was Dolly's song, I cry every time I hear Dolly sing it even more because it was so personal for her.
Dolly...True icon.... Nuff said
Sir, I enjoy watching your wife. She got into the music She is a doll. I'm 73 years old. My son showed me how to comment.
Heartbreaker is another great song by Dolly
She's also the only artist to take a song to number one three times...the video you showed then she and Vince Gill made it into a duo and then she released it again it went to number one each time.
I love both version. Per Dolly interview she sang the song and a little girl came up to her and said That's Whitney's song, Dolly replied "yes, it can be Whitney's song as long as the checks keep coming to her sweetheart".
In an interview I watched not too long ago, Dolly talked about the first time she heard Whitney's version on the radio. Dolly was driving and as the chorus hit, Dolly was so shocked that she had to pull over. She thought it was amazing.
Sing along daily, beautiful song.thank you for sharing
Love your humor and smiling faces! 5:12
Whitney sang the song in the movie Body Guard with Kevin Costner. Whitney originally turned down the role, however, Costner knew she was the one to play the role and Whitney agreed to be in the Body Guard and perform I Will Always Love You. Others answered the rest of the story.
Love the look! Love the song too, and like you said, she performed it as a tender sacrament to horizons of setting love, where new suns will rise, and love is re-nude, I mean renewed. It's like the pretty good book says: Everybody loves themselves some Dolly Parton.
The best version of that beautiful song!
I love both versions. I can’t say which one is the best. I have listened to Dolly Parton for ever and then I listen to Whitney too.
Dolly had a country hit with this back in the day BUT in an interview she said she thanks Whitney for making it soar past the world. Whitney blew it out
She wrote I Will Always Love You and Jolene in ONE night!
I’m from TN & ADORE dolly. Songwriting is unbelievable. BUT Whitney is a one in a lifetime performer. She took this song to the heavens.
I remember, back in the early '90s, before this song, and the movie, came out, It was announced that Whitney was going to cover this song, just a verbal announcement that it was coming... There were some people that were up in arms that Whitney was going to destroy Dolly's song. Some were absolutely FURIOUS at the concept. Was not a huge group of people, but they were there, with their mouths running...
Then the song was released... Then those people shut up. Some of them admitted they were wrong. Others denied they ever said anything. I am sure some even tried to take credit... Whitney completely humbled them all, while Dolly laughed all the way to the bank.
When Dolly heard Whitney's version she said, "That's my lil ole song she's making sound like that?" lol, she was blown away.