“You can give her the credit, I just want the cash”. That’s some real shit

Dolly is a class act . she comes of as very genuine and sincere

Whitney paid proper respect to Dolly!

Dolly's version makes me cry. She sang it from a place of pain

no one can ever hate dolly parton, even how hard they'll try. now that's a fact.

I love how chill Dolly is ♥️ Whitney can have the song just give me the cash 😂😂!!!!

Smart business woman. I love both versions. That’s how you know she’s a great writer her songs can fit any genre

Thanks to Colonel Tom Parker's GREED. We never got to hear Elvis' version. Well done Dolly for standing up for what's right and penning a beautiful, timeless hit x

I completely understand Dolly when she say her version wudnt have hit da world like Whitney's of course, but also Whitney wudnt have had dis hit if Dolly never took time out write it and sang it herself she deserves her flowers juz as much🥰🥰

"She made it a worldwide hit - mine would never have done that" ... To me it has always been a hit - I loved it waayyy back when I was young. And I'm from Germany

Hell yes Dolly. All you other creators out there, be you writers, musicians, artists of any kind---Never EVER give away the rights to your own work.

a perfect example of a genuine nice human being

Whitney Houston loved Dolly Parton. I don't think people know how much she adored her. I'm sure that it was a pleasure for Whitney to sing a Dolly Parton song and give it a crossover style.

Whitney sang that song and gave the rights back to Dolly %100 plus more. Full Circle.

Well done, Dolly Parton, I'm glad you've guarded 'I Will Always Love You' so you wouldn't give the publishing to Elvis Presley. That would be awful.

God Bless you Dolly for saving it for Whitney! I firmly believe you wrote it, with God's redemptive inspiration, eventually for Whitney! UNBELIEVABLE!

Love Dolly so much. So humble and intelligent.

The first time I heard this song was around 1990 and I was giving a homeless girl a ride. On the drive she sang this song quietly and perfectly along with Dolly on the radio, and I have never forgotten it.

I found out in 2023 this was a Dolly Song. Honestly, thought it was Whitney's original piece. Both did it beatifully. Thanks Dolly for this, and Whitney for delivering

She's a smart lady. Love Dolly.

She still has that wonderful voice. She sounds the same as she did many years ago although she may not have the range of her youth. What a beautiful, classy lady. One of the greats.

Dolly absolutely did the right thing, but still such a shame we didn't get to hear Elvis interpret it. His performance on Bob Dylans 'Tomorrow is a long time' is so beautiful.

She has such a good heart. Keep shining Dolly Parton ❤️

Dolly’s recording gives me the exact same chills! Both SO beautiful and Dolly is a songwriting genius. What great stories.

She will forever be my hero, she has such a good heart. I would love to meet her one day. She has no problem with the credit going to Whitney. I love how she says “give Whitney the credit, don’t care just keep sending me those check. 😂 that is why she, Johnny, Princess Di will forever be my heroes.

I first heard this song on a Linda Ronstadt album in the mid 70's. Linda nailed it, too. It is an amazing song. God bless Dolly Parton.

She’s truly one of the most amazing people in the world.

What a beautiful hearted lady, Dolly is a class act.

I’m glad Elvis didn’t do it because Whitney did it such justice 🎉❤

Why? I love Whitney and Dolly... Why argue about it when we have all enjoyed the songt so much?

Most of the people don’t even know she’s the author of the original song... and she don't give a fuck. Dolly’s genius is that she made millions of dollars from selling the rights to the song, but that song really stays hers forever. Because what comes from you. From your soul. From your heart. From your mind. It can't be someone else's. It will always be just a "HUGE multi-platinum" copy.

Smart lady!

Dolly, you are simple the best. Everybody loves your song - I will always love you, and that's alright; but no one can every sing it like you do. I will always love you, Dolly.

So glad Elvis didn't record it he wudda RUINED it! And to have the nerve to say he wanted "HALF THE RIGHTS" sheesh... so glad Dolly stood her ground! Whitney you really lifted the song way higher than it originally was 💖

I'm very proud of my Cousin Dolly

Damn you colonel! I would have loved to listen to this song sung by Elvis

I’m not a dolly fan at all, but she’s right. U can call it Whitney’s song all u want but keep those checks coming! 💯

The world is so beautiful with Dolly Parton in it!

What a lovely woman! She's so cool

What an ICON. Lord - protect Dolly Parton at all costs.

From a true legend to a late, great Diva

I am impressed with Ms. Parton's realism and humility. Personally, Ms. Parton's is my favorite version. Sure, Whitney Houston's has what I call "vocal gymnastics". For me personally, with Ms. Houston's version, my attention is drawn to the vocal gymnastics. WIth Ms. Parton's version, my attention is drawn to the underlying feelings of the song, and the feelings and message of the song fit EXACTLY to a particular episode of my life. I could not ask for a song to be more fitting. So for me, Ms. Parton's version is far more impactful and fitting.

Dollys is my favorite partially because she wrote it and the story behind it but also just because when you hear it you hear the emotion behind it and it makes you feel something Whitney’s is extremely impressive but it feels like she’s just belting and I don’t feel the same emotions as when Dolly sings it

She’s so humble a true star

Dolly Parton is currently ( March 2022 ) on the Rock n Roll Hall of fame pre-ballot. To make it to the final ballot she has to be among the top five vote-getters. Theres about a dozen on the pre-ballot and Parton is fourth. That's way too close to falling off the ballot. I'm going to the rock hall website to vote for her now. All you need is a valid email address and you can vote also. To me it's a no-brainer to elect her but apparently not enough people feel the same way. Shes had over 100 songs on the country charts and 25 of those on the pop charts. This particular song was number one 3 times in three different decades. In 74 and 82 for Dolly and 92 for Whitney Houston. By the way I was born and raised in the city and know less country music than most other forms of popular music. But I like to think I have good taste in music and I know when I hear someone special and Dolly is special.

And this is why I love Dolly. I prefer her version, but I also understand the appeal of Whitney's take on it. (I'll always love Whitney's Super Bowl national anthem). Dolly is honest, direct and kind. A role model for young and old, men and women.

Now thats what you call a business woman thats ehat people dint realize she is a bad ass business woman she was writing songs long before women really did

Thank You Dolly for that beautiful song.

Best sum of an East Tennessee girl of all time. We all love you Dolly :)

I loved this song when i first heard Dolly sing it,the words the feeling the emotion,but when i heard Whitney Huston,totally blew it off the face of this earth for me, chills....every emotion all in that one voice that one song powerful...so overwhelming.💯❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is legend pass on to generation to another generation and this song will never die

So inspirational, beautiful, talented, humble & down to earth . My god. ❤️ Dolly

What an amazing story!

I just love Dolly ❤

Hell Yea! Good for you Dolly!!

Well, thank u for the story of one of my most favorite songs to sing and listen to 💖💖

Such a classy, humble and generous spirit!!❤

That’s is your song Whitney Huston made famous AGAIN both wonderful

I do like how she brought it back for when she played Miss Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. A lot of people forget the song was in that movie when Miss Mona (Dolly) sang it to Sherriff Ed Earl (Burt Reynolds). There is a live version of her singing this to Porter Wagoner at The Grand Ole Opry five months before his death.

And he brought up heritage why?

She's a star that fell from heaven and what a star she is.

She was ahead of her time why give up your publishing right despite Elvis huge fame and success

I love Dolly she is the real deal... wont come this way again!

Dolly is definitely a genius! Love her

I will always love Dolly!

I Will always Love You Dolly Parton love that song love your music love you movies love you Dollywood park like that lightning rod roller coaster I seen the video and wow it seem like I was on the roller coaster just seen the video of it felt like I was on the roller coaster watching the video that is an awesome ride I like to see you in person to person like to see you love you Dolly Parton thank you so much God bless you keep up the good work 🌹🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐🥰🤠💋💋💋💋💕💕💕💕

Yay Dolly!

Damn an Elvis version would of been cool to hear .

Little blonde genius of music is Dolly.

First time I heard Dolly Parton I was about 8. I already knew she was a baddie. I was in love her personality and accent.

Wow what a stupid question but god bless Dolly, she is brilliant. We love Dolly and Whitney ❤

I adore Dolly.

Dan Rather was baiting Dolly Parton, but, she didn't take the bait. It's about business. Why talk about how green the money is, anyway? Bravo Dolly Parton, kept it professional. Politics belong in a different interview.

She can have the credit, i can get the cash 😂

0:03 She sing the 'I would only' part differently here, and it sounds so much better, but I can't find the version of this song anywhere on be except here.

Protect Dolly at all costs

Thats the stuff I'm leaving for my family....she has no children so she cares about Her FAMILY!!! Shes such a fng gem!!! I ❤ her!!!

As a HUGE Elvis fan i would have liked to hear that! But dolly kicked but against his manager

As a songwriter it really hurts when someone re records your song without your permission

Gosh, I really wish Elvis would have recorded and released his rendition of I Will Always Love You without getting half of the publishing rights for it. Just like Whitney did it.

❤️❤️‍🔥

Smart decision!

I actually like Dolly's version better and i do think her version would have been an international hit...just about timing!

What a treasure :)

She won't even say anything bad about Elvis or Tom Parker. She is such a great person.

Dolly is anointed

That Elvis story is pretty crazy. But good for Dolly to not sell out.

lets just set it straight! Dolly is the creator/writer of I will always love you, no one can ever sing it the way she originally sung it period. Also Dolly's version is Country, Whitney is R&B/Soul two completely different sounds; so you cant compare the two. You can however give opinion on the Country version, and Whitney's soulful version. Yes whitney soulful version is hers, she sang that! But Dolly's Country version, Dolly definitely owned it then and still do. So this should set the record straight. Also when someone say that nobody knows of Dolly's version just Whitney; could it be that Dolly recorded that song in the 70's, and yes alot of our new generation may not have heard it, but back then the song was a hit! but that statement is wrong, you just have two different generations.

Dolly crushes it. She's pure class. Her original version is full of vulnerability and pain. It's wistful and regretful, and the way she sings hurts to hear. The Whitney version screams, "I'll always love you... a bit, but my ego is over you. " It's brash and strideful. I've never liked it by comparison.

what a g

Man said you from Tennessee Whitney from African American heritage wooooow

Tom Parker was a slimey bastard...glad Dolly stood firm and didn't let him strong-arm her!

I admire Dolly for protecting her rights to that song which belongs the rights to Dolly.

Musical royalty.

I know it's irrelevant now, but I can't help but wonder if Elvis really cared about having the rights to the song, or if it was his manager insisting on it.

Turning down Elvis' manager--good job Dolly! Mad respect!

Dolly said no to Elvis but Whitney Houston sang the song and made it her own. It's not the money that's interesting here. Belonging to the song he became Whitney Houston.

❤🤲🏾🤲🏻🤲🏼🤲🏿

In other words , respect owners rights. To their art. Just carry it on. To bless others.

It will all ways be dolly song ..the best.. yes I am biased when it comes to certain songs. Like Johnny Cash. Elvis Presley late great George Jones. There's only certain songs that people cannot record