Dolly Parton
Before Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, there was first a Dolly Parton. She was the female voice behind Kenny Rogers' €We've Got Tonight.€ Also a prolific composer, Dolly is best known for penning the most moving songs to date. The late Whitney Houston would always be remembered for her rendition of Dolly Parton's original composition: €I Will Always Love You.€
If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, and yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
€Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need
I will always love you
I will always love you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love
I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
To set the records straight, €I Will Always Love You€ is a Dolly Parton original. Whitney Houston's rendition was more fervent and her voice had that distinct contrast compared to Dolly's country-inspired version, which could be one factor why people thought they had not heard it until Whitney sung it. Interestingly, the song was not inspired by a romantic break-up, but rather was written for her long-time professional partner, Porter Wagoner. All she had to do to convince Porter to let her go and chart her own career was sing this piece with so much emotion.
Dolly had her way with people through her music, her words, and her voice. It's impossible not to admire her. She was not at all ashamed of being one of the mountain people. In her interviews, Dolly would always credit her birthplace and its people for their positive influence in her life and values. Dollywood amusement park is just one of the ways she shows her appreciation.
Tennessee was never the same when Dolly became famous. She included her people and her home in her success. What do they say about fame being a lonely place? Dolly proved that wrong. Fame, in Dolly's definition, meant to be shared and used to help others improve their lives. It's not just about donating money for Dolly, it's about getting involved and understanding how people can be helped in the best possible way so they don't stay poor and helpless.
Without a doubt, the clich© €voice of an angel€ would suit Dolly Parton to a T. When she sings, the world stops. It's a rare, rare talent. And we are yet to see someone in this generation sing soulfully like Dolly did and still does after 40 years in the music industry. But it's not just Dolly's voice which we can liken to an angel. It's her heart. Her generosity is not of this world.
If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, and yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
€Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need
I will always love you
I will always love you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love
I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
To set the records straight, €I Will Always Love You€ is a Dolly Parton original. Whitney Houston's rendition was more fervent and her voice had that distinct contrast compared to Dolly's country-inspired version, which could be one factor why people thought they had not heard it until Whitney sung it. Interestingly, the song was not inspired by a romantic break-up, but rather was written for her long-time professional partner, Porter Wagoner. All she had to do to convince Porter to let her go and chart her own career was sing this piece with so much emotion.
Dolly had her way with people through her music, her words, and her voice. It's impossible not to admire her. She was not at all ashamed of being one of the mountain people. In her interviews, Dolly would always credit her birthplace and its people for their positive influence in her life and values. Dollywood amusement park is just one of the ways she shows her appreciation.
Tennessee was never the same when Dolly became famous. She included her people and her home in her success. What do they say about fame being a lonely place? Dolly proved that wrong. Fame, in Dolly's definition, meant to be shared and used to help others improve their lives. It's not just about donating money for Dolly, it's about getting involved and understanding how people can be helped in the best possible way so they don't stay poor and helpless.
Without a doubt, the clich© €voice of an angel€ would suit Dolly Parton to a T. When she sings, the world stops. It's a rare, rare talent. And we are yet to see someone in this generation sing soulfully like Dolly did and still does after 40 years in the music industry. But it's not just Dolly's voice which we can liken to an angel. It's her heart. Her generosity is not of this world.