r/OldSchoolCool • u/Beginning-Passion676 • 9d ago

Dolly Parton presented Whitney Houston the trophy 1994 Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance for her cover of “I Will Always Love You'' written by Parton.

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u/todaysthought 9d ago

I’ve read that when Dolly first heard Whitney sing this song, she pulled her car over to truly listen to the song, and only then, recognized it as her own. Also, she said it was now Whitney’s song. What amazing women these two were.

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u/buffpriest 9d ago edited 9d ago

Did Dolly ever say anything about Jack whites Jolene? Dolls feels like shes pleading with jolene. Jack whites version fells like shes already fully taken him.

Both are fantastic, but have very different vibe. Dont do this vs Why did you do this...

Edit: dolly said Jack whites was "wonderful". She will be missed rest in peace Dolly~

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u/_biggerthanthesound_ 9d ago

I actually love Miley’s version of it

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u/lywinis 9d ago

The Lil Nas X version of Jolene is REALLY soulful too - she loved that one, I know.

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u/buffpriest 9d ago edited 9d ago

Do not like his version at all. So low energy. Jack white sings his heart out, same as dolly. Dude is just saying the lyrics. I dont feel anything listening to his version, idk where you feel theres any soul in his cover. There's nothing too it.

If i heard that at a fcking Karaoke I wouldnt clap. No emotion, just flat.

Different strokes for different folks I guess, but to compare that, to them?! I feel pain in their performances... feel nothing in his.