Dolly Parton I Will Always Love You (Reaction!!) Got her hooks in me 

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When Whitney sings it she kills it but when Dolly sings it you FEEL every word

She's not just the first to perform it, she wrote it. You really should listen to her other songs especially coat of many colors

The thing I love best about this song is how Dolly reacted to Whitney's version. Q: "What did you think when you first heard Whitney's version of your song?" Dolly " I am going to be rich."

Dolly not only wrote this, she also took it to number one TWICE, before Whitney recorded it. Whitney took it to number one for a THIRD time! Then Dolly released it again with Vince Gill and it was only on an album. The version by Dolly and Vince went to about number 14 and I firmly believe that if they had released it as a single it would have hit number one for a fourth time! Whitney blasted this song out and showed off her magnificent voice. This heartfelt version by Dolly sounded like she meant it because she did. She sang it to tell Porter Wagoner, with whom she had worked for seven years that the five years they had agreed to was over and she was leaving him. Porter had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry and he had his own show on television and been an established star before Dolly ever hit Nashville. When he hired her to be on his show she was a nobody but he soon realized that SHE was the draw to his show and he also realized that when she left, his show would take a HUGE hit and it did. In fact, her leaving had such a negative impact on his show (and therefore his finances) that he sued her! This song had been her way of telling him that she didn't wish him any harm but she had more than fulfilled the five years she had promised him she would work for him and it was time for her to move on. And we can't forget that this beautiful and haunting version by Dolly was performed LIVE!

She wrote this song and Jolene on the same day. Amazing.

Dolly wrote this song. Elvis wanted to buy the song but Dolly said no. She allow Whitney to use it. She's a very good song writer, actor, business women, humanitarian and an amazing singer with a huge heart ♥

Dolly isn't just the originator, this is one of the thousands (literally, not an exaggeration) of songs she has written.

Crazy by Patsy Cline - written by Willie Nelson. One of the best ever.

Dolly is a treasure of this world.

Dolly Parton is not just a singer she is a song writer who has composed over 5000 songs. She not only sang this song first she composed this song.

This was one of her first performances of it. Find a recent one of her doing it where she tells the story behind it & it is still sweet like this, but more polished. Long story short, she used to be on a TV show called the Porter Wagoner show. She signed on for 5 years & when her contract was up, he did not want her to leave the show. He argued & pushed & she finally said you aren't listening, so I wrote a song, explaining how I feel & made him set down & she sang it to him. And yes, Dolly is 100% country, born in a little shack.

Dolly wrote this for Porter Wagner. Dolly was on a TV show with Porter Wagner and she was always second banana. As her confidence grew, she decided she wanted to spread her wings, but she didn't really want to hurt Porters feelings. So, she wrote this to say good bye to him.

He Stopped Loving Her Today, by George Jones is probably my favorite country song

Favorite country song - "He Stopped Loving Her Today" - George Jones

She wrote this song to sing to Porter Wagoner as a plea to let her go and begin her own solo career. It is sung from the heart, and he let her go after hearing her sing it, but he had to have her sing it on his show first. Just a great song from a great person.

Dolly Parton’s love is like a butterfly song is beautifully written.

Dolly's version is what I grew up with. Hers was gentle and sad. I loved Whitney's version as well. Hers was more about confidence and power. Amazing how the same words take on different meanings.

Doly Parton not only has a beautiful voice but is a beautiful and amazing human, one of a kind .

Dolly Parton- coat of many colors

She wrote it in 1974 as a goodbye to her co-host on a country show she was on.

Hard not to compare the versions. Whitney had the power to make the song her own, but Dolly's version seems more heartfelt. No belting out the words, she's just sitting down and singing her heart out. Love it. Thanks for reviewing!

Keep in mind, she sang that live, and in a seated position. There is a reason people sing standing up, because singing while seated is more difficult. Dolly has written thousands of songs in her lifetime. She has many famous songs besides this one, 9 to 5, Coat of Many Colors, Jolene, but personally, I love the song My Tennessee Mountain Home because the lyrics paint such a vivid picture, and Dolly has also sang many gospel and spiritual songs, and her song Hello God, is also one of my favorites. It's hard to pick any single song when she's had a career that is 60 years long. The song Little Sparrow is also a favorite.

The song " I will always love you" was written by Dolly while preforming on the Porter Wagner show. She was about to leave the show and she wrote the song to express her love for Porter Wagner. Dolly also wrote the song "Jolene" on the same day. Another song to listen to is " Islands in the stream" which was sung by the duet of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. To find out more : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton

Coat of many colors. Dolly Parton! Thank you

I think if you asked any female country singer, who is the greatest of all time, Dolly is going to be up there, but the OG that you should listen to who blazed the way for Dolly and all who came after her, is Patsy Cline and the song to start with is Crazy, written by a very young Willie Nelson. Patsy's voice transcends all music genres and is as fresh and enchanting as it was when it was recorded over 60 years ago.

Dolly wrote this song about Porter Wagoner .. she was leaving the show so this was a tribute to Porter.

Another Uber great thing about Dolly is her push to develop the next generation of readers. She will send a book for you to read to your kids every month if you ask.

Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt, together ...pure magic!

What talent she is! Songwriting, singing, acting , philanthropy… the list goes on!

I just heard Dolly Parton sing Wrecking Ball with Miley Cyrus. It gave me the chills. Their voices blend so well together. Dolly is Miley’s godmother. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus toured with Dolly years ago. They did a few songs together as well. Miley Cyrus, Faith Hill, and Lee Ann Rimes are also very talented. Tammy Wynette was a great singer.

Dolly and Willie Nelson wrote some of our most beautiful songs from 1950s on.

Its beautiful that dolly also gave whitney so much credit for her version. Shes the least jealous person in music.

Coat of many colors is a beautiful song dolly wrote and sung its a true story.

This is a country song. Do you know the story behind Dolly writing it? She wrote it for her friend Porter Wagner who's tv Variety show she was on for many years. He gave her her start. When she was ready to leave his show to pursue a solo career which he was against, she wrote this song for him. Knowing the history behind it and that it was a real story really makes a difference. Side note. If you see dolly singing she wrote it. She was always singer. The movies came way later.

I've heard it countless times but by damn here I am again in tears! Dolly, Emmylou, Willie, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gillian Welch... broke the country mold so they are categorized as Alternative Country. Listen to as many Dolly and Emmylou songs as you can! I love Dolly's In My Tennessee Mountain Home.

She also was an credited producer of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She gives out books with her literacy program and when the mines dried up around her birthplace in TN, she built Dollywood to become the biggest employer in the area and prevented the area from financially drying up.

Dolly is a recording artist, songwriter, actor, & massively generous philanthropist! She wrote this song & "Jolene" on the same day! Yes, Whitney's version is a power house ballad which I love but I've always preferred Dolly's version. A sweet, gentle, heartfelt "good-bye" song she wrote for a friend, not a lover. So this song could be for anyone special in your life, it doesn't have to be a romantic partner. In Dolly's case, she was saying good-bye to a mentor & business partner. She started out on a TV program called the Porter Wagoner show. She even recorded songs & toured with him as well. She wrote this song for Porter as a way to say good-bye when she left his show to be a solo artist, like Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn. She is a master story teller & has composed over 5000 songs over the span of her life (some were recorded by her, some were given to other singers, & many never were released to the public). My dad (age 87) is a life long fan of Dolly's, so I was lucky to grow up with most of her music. My favorites from Dolly are "Coat of Many Colors", "Me and Little Andy", "Jolene", "9 to 5" and her duet with Kenny Rogers "Islands in the Stream" (written by The Gee Gees). Dolly is a living legend & a national treasure - this is a deep rabbit hole to explore as she has a vast library of music. I almost forgot - she was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She tried to turn down the nomination as she's always thought of herself as a country music star. But they included her anyway. So to fix that, she is now recording her very first ROCK album. She just finished recording a song with Stevie Nicks (of Fleetwood Mac) & she's talking with other artists to appear on her album (Pat Benatar, Debbie Harry, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Steve Perry, & Pink just to name a few...)

Dolly has always been the real deal. Incredible singer song writer from the beginning, changed country and Nashville along every step of her journey, and remains an influence across many genres of music far beyond her pure country origins.

Dolly wrote this song 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.

The first time I heard this song I bawled my head off. The preacher found his lost soul, and she raised up a man of God.

It was personal to her .She writes from the heart.

Still get goosebumps hearing her sing this-then I tear up.

I still remember watching Dolly's weekly variety show in the 70s as a kid. She closed every show with that song.

You are awesome, to listen to this song. Such a beautiful lady, her songs come from her heart.

Dolly Parton is so incredible. I also love Chris Stapleton. He is country with blues and his voice is so incredible and distinct. Tennessee Whiskey by him is a great song!

She's a pioneer and Whitney took it to a new level with the incredible power she had to reach a new audience. Which I think is wonderful because it allowed this song to touch more ears. James Taylor and Zach Brown band are a perfect start to your country music journey. Thank you POLO

She wrote and performed this for her long-time singing partner, Porter Wagner. I've heard that though he took many of their shared duets, when he was dying she bought them back from him so he could have money.

Dolly was and is simply Dolly. Everything about her music and her in general were so very real--approachable. Like she could be a sister, mother, daughter, child, friend. Dolly's heart was always on display when she performed, & it was like she welcomed everyone to see her vulnerabilities. That's a very rare thing. She is truly a treasure.

Almost EVERY Country Countdown ends with one of these two songs at #1. "The Dance" by Garth Brooks "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones If you love songs that tell stories with amazing lyrics like I do, here are a few of my All-Time Favorites: "Mama's Broken Heart" by Miranda Lambert "I'll Think of a Reason Later" by Lee Ann Womack "Suds in the Bucket" by Sara Evans "The Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks "Stripes" by Brandy Clark "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" by George Strait "All Over But The Cryin' " by The Georgia Satellites "Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton "When It Rains It Pours" by Luke Combs "Merry Go Round" by Kacey Musgraves

Dolly will always be a national treasure! I really like Reba McIntyre’s Fancy, and whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Alison Krause. Heartbreaker and beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

Johnny Cash- Folsom Prison Blues. Listening to this as an adult I cannot believe my grandma loved him because of how hard the lyrics of this song are.

Beautiful angelic voice. She's so talented.

Dolly Parton wrote this song and many others that have stood the test of time. She’s amazing .

Dolly is of the purest heart and Soul. The very definition of a Sweet Heart

Whitney no question had a powerful, beautiful voice one of the best of our lives, but the way Dolly delivers this song in her understated, soft way touches the heart in a way Whitney's didn't. Maybe it's because Dolly wrote it and sang it from the heart to her mentor Porter Wagoner when she wanted to leave his show and wanted to branch out on her own. She loved and respected Porter and wanted to remain on good terms with him.

In an interview they asked Dolly if she was upset when she heard Whitney sing this song. She said yes all the way to the bank. She got a royalty check every time Whitney sang the song. She wrote it for Porter Wagner when she left his show to go out on her own.

George Jones, He Stopped Loving Her Today. IMO greatest country song.

Every time l hear her sing this it gives me chills. So beautiful

From Wikipedia: Dolly Parton has revealed that she invested her royalties from Whitney Houston's cover of “I Will Always Love You” into a Black community in Nashville. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actress wrote and performed the song in 1973 as a farewell to her then business partner, Porter Wagoner.

Dolly said, after hearing Whitney sing it, she said " Whitney sang it so much better..its her song now"

Dolly is an incredible songwriter. So many amazing songs over the decades and she's still putting out new music. "Better get to Livin'" is an amazing song with a great message and a good video, it shows Dolly's attitude to life and why at 77 she's still going strong

Interestingly, Dolly wrote this not primarily as a romantic song (although the lyrics leave open that interpretation), but in its original meaning it was intended to end a business relationship with the country star who gave her career its big break. She was a regular on the popular Porter Wagoner Show until her career took off, and she wanted to go out on her own, but Porter wanted to keep her (and her fame) close to him. So this was Dolly's 'break-up' song, so to speak, and after she sang it to him in his office, Porter finally relented. They stayed friends over the years (as the song says she wanted), with Dolly even bailing him out of a financial problem involving taxes and ownership of his song catalog (her idea, not his). Finally, as he lay dying, surrounded by friends and family, Dolly came by and sang it to him one last time. She truly is a national treasure, as well as a great lady!

Coat of many Colors by Dolly is beautiful

I am an old white lady who just discovered your channel and subscribed. I love watching the "younger generation" discover great music from us oldsters.

Check out: George Jones songs - “He Stopped Loving Her Today” & “If Drinking Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will)” & “The Grand Tour”

I can’t name one song as my favorite country song but my favorite Dolly Parton song is Coat of many colors 😊

Kenny Rogers and Dolly were best friends for many many years! They performed SO many concerts together. Please react to their last duet recorded together. Sadly, Kenny has passed now...but the show must go on!! It is named "You Can't Make Old Friends!" AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL... Make sure you get the one where they are talking about their friendship first!!

Dolly Parton is an angel. She starts libraries for poor kids and gives back to the community. She liked the Whitney Houston version of this song that she used the money from the royalties to buy a strip mall located in a predominantly Black part of Nashville to help out the community. She calls it the house that Whitney built. And she's so talented.

She calls it a " simple little song" but fir us she is our Tennessee song bird 🐦

Highway Men, this should rock your country world! Legendary!

Dolly wrote this song to Porter Wagoner. She wanted to go more mainstream than country which meant that she had to leave his show.. She always meant this song... When Porter had to sell the rights to his songs, she bought them and gave them back to Porter. This show was on Saturday nights. We watched it every week.

This song was special to her, it is about her break-up with her singing partner, Porter Wagoner. I remember her singing this at the end of every one of her tv shows.

If you read her playlist you will be amazed at the all the songs she has written. And yes, she did write this one as well. She is a brilliant businesswomen, musician, actress and singer with an amazing voice. I love to watch people slowly become utterly entranced and actually changed by her music, as I see you have become.

Just came across you and really like your fresh honest takes on music :)

My favorite country song is "He Stopped Loving Her Today". Saddest song ever written.

Yeah its country. Dolly is incomparable. It's always special to hear a song as sung by the writer. Not only is she an amazing singer, songwriter, actor and business woman, she plays about 20 instruments. What a talent!

This was an early performance of the song, and I really like it. While Whittney’s version feels grand and even epic in the sweeping and soaring vocals, beautifully sung by a very talented singer… This performance by Dolly feels smaller, more personal and intimate, which makes it hit harder on the feels IMO. If I remember correctly, the person she wrote this about was the guy that sits next to her and talks to her at the end of this performance. They were never in a relationship, she was a performer on his TV show, and she wanted to quit and go do her own thing. The song was written to express her feelings about leaving. It is a song about platonic love, but it works as a song about romantic love. Dolly is one of those people that wants to make the world a better place, and has worked to do so. She has many charities and other humanitarian works that she funds personally. I’m a metal head at heart, but I can enjoy good and real music from any genre.

Dolly is a Legend, that is her song she wrote it for Poter Wagner they did a show together and then later decided she wanted to pursue her career in singing, she's written 1000,00's of song's not only just her's she's written for other artists also,she comes from very humble beginnings yet when Covid first hit in 2020 she donated a million dollars towards their research, She's a class act...My Favorite Song is called Coat of many colors and it's about her childhood ❤️ Thank you sweetheart for your reaction hope you have a blessed evening 🙏

It always blows my mind when people choose this as a wedding song.

It absolutely is country, but older country differs from a lot of more modern country on many levels, as the older country was very narrative like this. I am so glad you discovered her and enjoy her music all these years later.

Dolly loves Whitney’s version! And donated all of her royalties of the song❤she’s an amazing human being!

There is singing for you, and there is singing to you. Dolly's version is the later. She is a treasure in many ways. Thank you for sharing your reaction.

She wrote this for Porter Wagner as a goodbye upon leaving his TV show. I love it and her version but one can't deny Whitney's blockbuster. When Dolly heard it on the radio she was in her car and had to pull over to the side of the road. She was so impressed and amazed that her "little" song had become this epic love song. Another CW song I love is Alan Jackson's "Remember When" sung to his wife.

I heard Jim Reeves singing "He'll Have To Go" on an oldies AM radio station when I was a teenager. It still makes my heart flutter. Give it a listen!

Charlie Daniels - Devil went down to Georgia. ♥️

My fave country song is probably "Hurt" by Johnny Cash. I've never been that big on country, either. But, ya gotta love the phenomenal talent that is Dolly. She's also an amazing human, beautiful inside & out. I love how effortlessly she sings the song. Whitney's version is great, too. But the ease with which Dolly slides out those higher notes is a thing of beauty.

You have picked a huge rabbit hole if you're going to get into Dolly's music. And it is most definitely Country. She has written more than 3000 songs and close to 500 have been recorded. I'm an old rocker but old country music from 1980 back is a guilty pleasure for me. Thanks for the video.

This is definiely country. Dolly Parton is a gifted singer and a prodigious songwriter, not to mention businesswoman and philanthropist. She's just a powerhouse.

This is originally DOLLYS song.Other good ones from her Joline and Coat of many colors.There is also a movie about it.Also Loretta Lynn Coal miners Daughter a movie as well.They deserve sections in your playlist too.

Im old lol so I grew up with the parents watching a show called Hee Haw. My dad listened to country my mom to the swooners like Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and my favorite Nat King Cole. I have favorites from just about every genre. Including Chante Moore. Its good to hear you all listening to different music. Dolly has so many good songs that she wrote, such a talent. I said in another video Roy Clark Yesterday. If you listen to the words you will reflect on the things you have done. A good song will do that to you.

You wouldn't believe how many songs Dolly has written that all kinds of artists have sang.

Patsy Cline is always a good suggestion. Either Crazy which was written by Willie Nelson or I Fall to Pieces. Her voice is amazing

Suggestions? It depends on the mood. If you want something that'll tear your heartstrings, go with George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" or Kathy Mattea's "Where've You Been". If you want fun, try Mary Chapin-Carpenter's "I Feel Lucky" and "The Bug", Brooks and Dunn's "Boot Scoot Boogie", or Glenn Miller's "Little Brown Jug". There's too many categories to choose from. I guess my top pick (for today) would be Brooks and Dunn's "Believe" - it's lovely, but makes me grab a hanky, so fair warning ;)

She wrote it for Porter Waggoner when she knew she had to leave their singing partnership. She went on to conquer the world.

I first heard Dolly sing this song in the early 80’s and it is what got me interested in country music to begin with. This song truly touched me. Years later, when Whitney sang it, I was also blown away. Different, but equally wonderful

Original that's Dolly Coat of Many Colors please please please. Yes you're right it's Dolly's song and it's country 🤠

Did you see the history of this song? She wanted to leave the producer/label who helped bring her into popular music. She wrote this as a goodbye.

Now Dolly Parton also had a bunch of duets with the great Kenny Rogers … check out Islands in the Stream or my fav and a cover We’ve Got Tonight

She wrote this song- She loves whitneys soaring version. Her version is tender and real- Genius song writing- She has written 300 songs that are covered by alot of people- Her life story is so amazing! My fav is coat of many colors- Everyone relates to that song- It remeinds me of bill withers "grandmas hands".. btw review Bill Wthers "Use me" it is an absolute classic! funk out on that shit! "choose live version, (old grey whistle test 1972)