Dolly donated any proceeds that she made from Whitney’s version to help black communities in Nashville. She is really an angel.

Story has been told that when Whitney found out she was to perform this song, she reached out to Dolly, and asked for her blessing to record the song. Dolly agreed and told her it would be an honor to have one of the most gifted singers to record her song. After it was recorded and fine tuned, it sent to Dolly, and played for her. It was reported that Whitney's rendition had Dolly in tears. Dolly supposedly said the raw emotion and power Whitney put into the song, would forever be one for the ages, and her new favorite song. Dolly did not want any royalties from the Whitney version, only writing credit, and nothing more. The movie studio and her label insisted she be paid. She agreed but with stipulations that it is donated to a charity/cause of her choosing and any royalty checks go to inner city programs in Nashville. She also has some of the money go into her fund that she uses to help less fortunate people. Dolly is truly an amazing performer and human being. A true living legend

Dolly's version is emotional, Whitney's was powerful - both are fantastic

Dolly wrote this song as a tribute to Porter Wagoner. He helped jump start her music career by allowing her to co-host on his show, The Porter Wagoner Show in the 70s. She cut ties with him to sail away on into a fantastic and beautiful solo career. Dolly is truly a national treasure. Her voice is one of a kind, her song writing ability and her music can't be matched. She stays true to herself and her roots. Gives more than she takes. Really, Dolly is one of a kind, can never be mimicked or replaced.

She actually wrote this song and Jolene in the same sitting on the same day. She is amazing and a great performer, you should see her live performances. She's a ball of energy to this day.

Dolly is truly a national treasure. I’m old enough to have known the Dolly version before Whitney sang it. Whitney did it right for sure but I think I lean to Dolly’s version being my favorite just because I knew it first and I know the story behind her writing it.

As always with Dolly it isn't just the song, it's the story behind the song. Saying goodbye to the man who gave her a chance in the business, and as always she was gracious when others wanted to sing her songs. One of my childhood best friends moved to Tennessee and works at DollyWood. She says Ms. Dolly is the soul of graciousness and has on multiple occasions (natural disasters, Covid, etc.) when they were unable to open the park the employees get paid anyway. She has worked for DollyWood for more than a decade now... she and her husband. When her hubby had a massive coronary infarction they didn't have to worry about his pay or their insurance... Ms. Dolly organized fundraising for anything that wasn't covered and paid them both their salaries until my friend could return to work. She went back to her old job but hubby couldn't, so Ms. Dolly got him a job doing light office work until he was able to get disability benefits. She is the epitome of generosity and class. She reminds us how Christians are supposed to behave.

When Dolly Parton sings this song, It sounds like she's singing to you! When Whitney Houston sung this song, it sounded like she was singing to the whole world. Both songs are amazing in their own way!!

Dolly wrote this for Porter Wagner when she left his show. She also sang it to Burt Renolds when they starred in the movie "Best Little Whore House in Texas." Both of these were before Whitney Houston covered it in " The Body Guard."

It was revealed in a interview that near the end of Porter Wagner life he had to sell all rights to his songs because he needed the $. Dolly found out bought all the rights to all his songs and gave them back to Porter. Dolly is a remarkable person.

This has probably been mentioned already, but there was an interview right after “Bodyguard” came out (that I watched live) where Ms. Dolly said this: “When I initially recorded this song and it hit the charts, I put a bunch of money in the bank. When Whitney recorded it and it hit the charts, I bought the bank.”

She can sing, she can write and she’s a dear person. Everyone loves Dolly, and rightfully so!

Dolly Parton not only wrote it but she brought it to the top of the country charts TWO SEPARATE TIMES

Dolly is hilarious and down to earth. When asked how long it took to do her hair, she commented "I don't really know, I've never been there".

This reached #1 on the charts in 1974. About 8 years later it was included in the soundtrack for the movie Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (which Dolly starred in) and it reached #1 for the 2nd time. This had never been done before, Dolly was the first ever to gain this accolade. Then 12 years later, Whitney covered it to include in the soundtrack for The Bodyguard. It skyrocketed to #1 again... for the 3rd time... in a 20 year span. Has any other recording artist achieved this incredible feat?!?! I really don't know....

Dolly is the GOAT, the bomdiggity, the OG. She’s just the Queen. I ❤️ her. She hits those high notes without even a tiny fidget and has a vibrato that an opera singer would kill for. 💥

Dolly took 2 different versions of this song to the top of the country charts in 2 different decades, then did a duet of the song that reached #15 in yet another decade. There's no one else like her.

Kevin Costner asked her if she would let Whitney sing it in the Bodyguard .. Dolly said heck yeah she’s gonna make me a rich woman .. Dolly said when she heard Whitney’s version she was driving and had to pull over and she wept because it was so beautiful.. The Bodyguard is still the biggest selling soundtrack to a movie ever !!

Dolly is far more than a huge collection of wigs, clothes and makeup. Shes even more than her singing, writing and acting careers. She has established herself as a fabulously hard working, creative and resourceful business lady. The charities she supports and have started are numerous and so far reaching its almost crazy. And to think, it all started with one determined and blessed little lady who knew what she wanted from little up! Truly an amazing story!! God bless all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

One of the most successful songwriters of our time. She wrote award winners for MANY people.

Whitney's vocal acrobatic cover is technically great and stunning...but Dolly's has always had my heart. I can feel the real tears in her song. I would listen to Dolly singing this and cry each time. She makes me feel the song, it tugs my heart....which is the truly great version.

Dolly used to sing with Porter Wagner then decided to go out on her own and this song was written for their breakup. Dolly gave kudos to Whitney for her cover of this song. My favorite song from Dolly is "Coat of many colors"

"Joshua" is a fabulous song by Dolly! Great reaction to her wonderful song! I was so happy when you realized that this was that song and that dolly wrote it!

I am 67 years old. I? Have loved? Dolly says I can't remember when I didn't? She has the voice and soul of an angel❤❤❤❤

I love this version, the voice is so sad, like she can barely force the words past tears. She wrote it and I don't think anyone else does it half as well.

When asked if she was jealous that Whitney received so much attention for singing her song, Dolly just said NO! It has made me really rich, so Whitney can have the glory.

And Dolly never cared that anyone thought that this was Whitney's song. So long as the check cleared in her name. Dolly is a philanthropist at her very being. She donates to the underprivileged in her Hometown around the areas of Tennessee and Pigeon Forge, TN where she has her theme park and waterpark, in general, which is by far amazing. I strongly suggest even if you are not a fan of country music go to the theme and water parks they are amazing. I want to call it top-tier-level great. She even moved her original house to the theme park. It is nothing more than a little shack no bigger than a small one-bedroom apartment. To see how she grew up to become the woman that she is when I say she grew up with nothing it's the truth.

Dolly is a great singer/musician/songwriter, and a great philanthropist as well. She literally opened Dollywood specifically to supply decent jobs to the community, and donates more money monthly than I will probably make the rest of my life. She donates to the right places, too. Places that actually show results. I think she is universally loved for one reason or another by everyone.

You have to know a few things about Dolly. She has a wicked sense of humor about her looks. First off, she loves wigs and wears them on stage. She was once called a dumb blonde by the press. She said in an interview that she didn't care what they said cause "I know I am not dumb, and I know I am not really blond!" She has said "It costs a lot of money to look this trashy"

If I remember correctly, this was the farewell song she sang to Porter Waggoner when she split from his show and group.

Whitney’s version is VERY powerful and beautiful. Dolly’s version is full of emotion. You can almost feel the pain. Both beautiful but they both hit different.

Dolly’s is a love ballad. Whitney’s is a power ballad. They can’t be compared, because they both are amazing. But Whitney’s version is something that literally changed the world. The sheer power that flowed from her lungs when she sang that song will bring a tear to anyones eye.

Dolly’s Coat of Many Colors is a true story from her childhood. It’s almost Christmas time and her Hard Candy Christmas would be a good one for you to react to soon too. On another note you are killing it with the subscribers AB!! You are getting close to 15k!! 😃

Dollys version is in the movie too - it is playing in the bar when Whitney’s character says these songs are depressing

I seen her in an interview and when asked her feelings about Whitney's version she replied " when I did this song I opened a bank account and when Whitney did it I bought the bank"🥰

I watch faces when I listen to people sing. She is one that it looks so easy for her to sing that. The righteous Brothers unchained Melody is another one of those where he just opens his mouth and it's so clean and flawless it's like he's not even trying

I absolutely love watching people who've never heard Dolly before listen to her for the first time. This stuff was the soundtrack of my childhood and is a large part of the soundtrack of my life. Her music means a lot to me but there's no way I would remember the first time I listened to her, so seeing other people experience it for the first time is such a treat. Unrelated, I saw an interview once where Dolly joked that she didn't care if Whitney Houston got the credit for the song as long as she got the cash. She's not only classy, kind, generous, talented, and lovely, she's funny too.

Dolly is a country legend for sure. She's also pretty dang funny. Watch the movie 9-5. It was her movie debut and she was a hoot.

She also sang the song to Burt Reynolds in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! That’s where I heard it for the first time. She’s amazing and I’m proud to live in TN, her home state. We love our Dolly! ❤

Dolly Parton's LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY had always been a favourite of mine.

She was the original writer! She tells people herself that Whitney blew it up! Lol

The only song to hit #1 on the charts three times. This version. Whitney's version. And again when Dolly sang it in a duet with Vince Gill.

Both versions of this song won music awards. Both were amazing.

Dolly Parton, one of the greatest storytellers of our time💐💙 I love your reaction 💙💙💐

Dolly is such an amazing talent, brilliant and so, so giving. Such a down to earth blessing. If you want something that will tug at your heartstrings until it unravels like a sweater, check out her, "Coat of Many Colors" song. Just beautiful!

She wrote it to Porter Wagoner when leaving his show as a farewell.

Just love hearing Dolly sing this song. It hits you in the heart ❤️. She is a living legend. She's still loved today. Simply Amazing she is. This song is absolutely fabulous when she sings it

That is power, sitting in a chair and blasted the back of the room effortlessly.

One of the Greatest songwriters ever. Didn't like her when I was a kid...then I grew up and listened to them. Peace, Love!

I recommend "Islands in the Stream". It's a duet with Kenny Rogers and was a cross-over hit when it was released. It was popular on non country stations, including the ones I listened to.

Dolly sings so effortlessly. Amazing.

I love that Dolly wouldn't give up any publishing rights to Elvis. Elvis Presley wanted to record "I Will Always Love You." The story is that Elvis showed interest in recording the song, but his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, wanted a share of the publishing rights, which Dolly Parton didn't agree to. As a result, the collaboration didn't happen.

She sang this live, on stage without autotune . . .

After Jolene and this, "9 to 5," fills out my personal trifecta of Dolly Parton hits. X3

I absolutely love when you realize that last high note was also originated by Dolly. She made sure Whitney respected her song. 💗

Dolly grew up dirt poor in the hills of Tennessee. He father was a coal miner and she had nothing but her parents and siblings. However she did get a guitar and that is how she rose out of poverty. However, she was blessed with amazing musical talent in every aspect. She has never forgot her roots and is still humble and thanks God. 😍

Both ladies kill this song. Whitney was a power house that had this song rip through your soul and emotionally bring you to your knees. Parton's was delicate, sweet and effortless...pretty sure it could move an angel to tears. Both have made me cry lol. Thank you for your reaction sir, your time is appreciated.

She has a song coat of many colors.The movie is even better.

The song that Whitney Houston made famous was a Dolly tune. Thank you for not caring what color the artist is.. You appreciate good music no matter where it comes from.. You are the best

She also Co-Starred with Burt Reynolds in a Movie called the "Best Little Whore House in Texas". It's a hilarious movie and she song this to Burt's character in the movie. That's why when Whitney sang it in the Bodyguard Movie it was ineligible to win an Academy Award for best song. Dolly is tremendous 😻

She sings like an angel. Makes me cry everytime I hear this song because she wrote it for her duet partner and mentor Porter Wagoner.

She wrote this in the late 60s Elvis wanted to buy this song she said no so she kept the song and Whitney brought life to it. ❤️

I love everything about Dolly - always have. She is such an angel.

She wrote this, and the original holds a unique charm. The woman is so talented. Great reaction.

Dolly wrote this and Jolene in the same night. Dolly is a legend. Whitney's version was awesome but she sang it with force and power but Dolly sang it from her heart and it had meaning.

Dolly wrote this and "Jolene" in the same day. Jolene was about a bank teller who flirted with Dolly's husband. Dolly has been with her husband now for 56 yrs

I remember when Dolly first appeared on the Porter Waggoner Show! She's been my favorite ever since. Yep, I am old!

This song was written to Porter Wagner, who's TV show she was a part of. She had decided to go out to make her career on her own, which upset Porter Wagner. The song was originally featured and sung by Dolly in the movie "Best Little Whore House in Texas" which she starred in opposite Burt Reynolds.

Dolly is truly a beautiful person...all the way through. She's used her fame and musical earnings to help countless people. She also has a great sense of humor. When asked what she thought about Whitney making a huge hit out of her song, Dolly was reported to have said, "When I sang the song, I took it to the bank...but when Whitney sang it, I BOUGHT the bank!" Every time the song is played, Dolly's cash register rings. :-)

9 to 5!!!!!! The official video version. Also, you can’t do Dolly reactions without Islands in the Stream with Kenny Rogers

She used to sing this at the end of her variety show. Love her version!

Dolly is a national treasure! I have seen her perform in person. She played like a dozen instruments and tells hilarious jokes snd stories!

She wrote “Jolene” and “l will always love you” on the same day.

I wondered why I felt like I knew the song the first time I heard Whitney singing it then I remembered that this was a song that Dolly had written years earlier. Whitney Houston sang this song in the movie Bodyguard in which she starred. Kevin Costner (producer and male lead in the film) had picked another song for Whitney to sing but as it turned out, that particular song was already being used in a movie that year so since he had always really loved this Dolly song, he decided this would be the song that Whitney would sing in the movie. Whitney didn't want to sing a "country" song because she said it was not a genre that worked with her voice. Costner said he would help her make the song her own (he is also a singer/songwriter) and this song saved Whitney's slumping career and became her number 1 best selling song of all time. I love this version of this song and I also love Whitney's. Dolly wrote this song to her singing partner who she was leaving because she wanted to take her career in a different direction. She loved that man but it was just time for a change and a solo career. BTW Dolly wears wigs. I love the movie Bodyguard but when it came out, critics didn't like it and didn't like Costner or Houston's performances. More Dolly trivia...she is Miley Cyrus' Godmother.

I love Dolly so much. Elvis wanted to sing this, but his management said they would have to buy the rights from her. She said no. Everyone thought she was crazy saying no to ‘the king’. She later let Whitney cover it but retained the rights to it.

Porter Wagner had his own show and heard Dolly. He immediately put her as a regular on his show. When the years passed and it was time for her to step out on her own she wrote this to let Porter know how she felt about him. ❤

You really want a treat, do some of the TRIO, Dolly, Linda and Emmy Lou... 3 of the best together- totally mesmerizing!!!!!

Her song Coat of Many Colors please. Thanks.

Dolly's rendition brings me to tears. Sounds so heartbroken.

Love you ! I hit the button !! I heard an interview with Dolly she said the first time she heard Whitney do this she was driving and she had to pull over and just listen. Great musician and fabulous person Thanks for introducing her to your audience.

Another great reaction! Dolly is a great song writer and amazing human. Look into how many books she has put into the hands of children!

Dolly is one in a million!!! Love her and wrote it for Porter Wagoner, 🎸🎼🙏🌹💐🎶⚘♥️🙂🦋

When my dad died, I was out of state and did not make it back before he died. I arrived at the hospital the next day and got his belongings. Went to our house and found the keys to his car. For some reason turned it on to the very start to this song. Collapsed to the ground crying. Was his favorite singer singing his favorite song. Cried through the whole song. Well played dad. Well played.

You should know that Miss Dolly grew up poor and hardworking. She has been blessed with good health and has always stayed humble and worked hard. Today she is over 80 years old and still going strong. She has a theme park/museum in TN for families that she had built about 40 years ago.

Dolly Parton wrote so many songs that nobody knows she wrote she's a fantastic songwriter and nail on the head

AB you are a great singer yourself! Fabulous range! Dolly said she was so happy that Whitney did this song, she said she made her a lot of money! (That she donated all of it)

Feeling old now I use to watch this show in the 70s with my grandparents I'm amazed when people say Whitney's song lol

I think I read at the museum at Dollywood she wrote this around the same time as Jolene, as on the original recording session the two songs were right after each other. Imagine coming out with two of the most iconic and beloved songs of the 20th century like that?

Want to hear Dolly go wild? Her cover of "Mule Skinner Blues" got a Grammy nomination in 1970. (studio version is best)

Great reaction. This song went #1 four times, twice with Dolly, Whitney Houston and a duet with Dolly and Vince Gill. Dolly has always published her own songs so she could own the rights to them. Elvis wanted to record this but his manager always demanded at least partial publishing credit. Dolly refused.

One of my favorite movies is Smoky Mountain Christmas starring Dolly. She plays a singer songwriter living in LA from the mountains and she wanted to spend Christmas away from the city and paparazzi. Her friends cabin had some squatters. Several children who had escaped foster care and were living up in the mountains alone. You're Beautiful to Me is one of the sweetest songs ever. She just sits around writing songs for everything. Want to tell a story sing a song, teach, sing, work, sing, express your feelings, sing.

i honestly forgot how beautiful she was , back in the day . thank you for reminding me .

Dolly is without a doubt, one of the greatest! Your reaction is priceless.

Priceless when you realized what you were listening to 😂

I remember when Dolly was on the Porter Wagner Show. She has a beautiful voice.

Ms. Dolly Parton wrote so many songs for other singers and, yes, she sings some of them every so often.

Yes it's Dolly's song. She's amazing. She's written about 3000 songs for her and other artists. So 😎 cool

Dolly sang on the Porter Wagoner show for 7 years, then decided to go out on her own. She told him she was leaving and he didn't want her to go. They argued for weeks until she finally gave up, went home, wrote the song, then sang it to him on the next show, which was her last. It reached #1 on the charts in 1974. In 1982 she sang it in the movie "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and it reached #1 again. In 1992 Whitney Houston sang it and it reached #1 a third time. She's written some tragic songs that are real tear jerkers. "Me & Little Andy" is one of those. See it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rriinKp4qJyccWw.html . "Down From Dover" and "The Bridge" are two others.

Dolly also has a program for free books for children ages birth to 5 Y/O. She's truly an earth bound angel!

From a musician s standpoint point Dolly has a great, subtle vocal range & a great sense of rhythm