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The pair was apparently never romantically involved. Parton wrote the song as a farewell to her producer and long-time duet partner, Porter Wagoner. In fact, the song isn’t even about an amorous breakup. Yet, Houston’s ballad is still one of the top songs chosen by couples as their “first dance” wedding song. Geils Band’s “Love Stinks” at your wedding reception. The song is about a breakup: Sure, the title of the song “I Will Always Love You” is misleading, but if you actually take the time to read the lyrics, you will realize you are better off playing Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name” or J. Upon its release, the song reached the number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart-making it one of the best selling singles of 1974. Houston’s funeral will be held this Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in New Jersey, where she sang as a child.Īs “I Will Always Love You” continues to soar in sales and on the charts, we take a look at five things you probably did not know about Houston’s signature power ballad.ĭolly Parton wrote the song: Yes, the song that helped make Houston a household name was actually penned by country music legend Dolly Parton in 1973. Officials say she was underwater and apparently unconscious when she was pulled from a bathtub. The Grammy-winning singer died last week at a hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. TORONTO –The late legendary singer Whitney Houston has re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week, as her famous rendition of “I Will Always Love You” lands at the number seven spot.

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Even to this day, I’ve never had anything that was more exciting than the first time I heard myself on the radio. I slid on the floor, ’cause she was mopping. “I was sitting on the counter at my aunt’s house, and suddenly I heard my voice. “When I heard ‘Puppy Love’ on the radio for the first time, I about killed myself,” she said. Miley Cyrus’ godmother also looked back on her long and successful career and revealed there is one song that influenced her. “After that, I thought, I bet they’ll play the same song when I go.” Houston passed away in 2012 due to drowning, coronary artery disease and cocaine intoxication. “They also played at Whitney Houston’s funeral,” she said. Parton then reminisced about Houston, who died in 2012, during her W interview. Last year, she told Oprah that after hearing it for the first time, she had to pull over the car she was driving so she wouldn’t crash it. Of course, Whitney Houston recorded “I Will Always Love You” in 1992 for her romantic drama, “The Bodyguard,” much to Parton’s delight. The “Love Me Tender” actor died in 1977 at the age of 42 due to heart disease. Priscilla and Elvis married in 1967 and divorced in 1973. “Priscilla, Elvis’s wife, told me that when she and Elvis divorced, Elvis sang my song to her,” Parton added. Getty Imagesĭespite Presley never recording the song, the record still held a special place in his heart.

And I expect them to support me when I’m old!” Parton refused to share the publishing rights with Presley’s manager. These are my songs - they’re like my children. You have to take care of your business! Everybody’s going to use you if they can. She continued: “I had to keep that copyright in my pocket. “I wanted to hear Elvis sing it, and it broke my heart - I cried all night.” “I said, ‘I’m sorry, but I can’t give you the publishing,’” Parton told the publication. Turns out, the “9 to 5” actress actually met with Presley’s manager to discuss the song, but his manager wanted half of the publishing rights in exchange for the King of Rock and Roll to sing the tune. In a profile for W magazine, Parton, 75, revealed why Elvis Presley was also meant to record the song. Long before Whitney Houston’s iconic rerecording, Dolly Parton’s 1974 hit “I Will Always Love You” was almost sung by someone else. 9 Dolly Parton Dayĭolly Parton announces new roller coaster attraction at Dollywood theme park Fall in ‘Puppy Love’ with Dolly Parton’s new line of pet accessories on Amazonĭolly Parton’s longtime home sells after 12 years on the market