"I Will Always Love You" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston. It is a cover of the original song written and recorded by Dolly Parton, and was inspired by a version recorded by Linda
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Though initially chosen for The Bodyguard, after British singer Paul Young recorded "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" for another film, Houston and Costner dropped suggestions of recording it for the movie.
The inspiration behind the pick of "I Will Always Love You" for the soundtrack to The Bodyguard came from a 1975 rendition by American singer Linda Ronstadt.
"I Will Always Love You" produced the fastest rise to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since Paul and Linda McCartney's "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" in 1971.
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Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was an American singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most successful country music performers in history. She wa
I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston recording)
…I Will Always Love You" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston. It is a cover of the original song written and recorded by Dolly Parton, and was inspired by a version recorded by Linda Ronstadt. It was released on November 2, 1992, by Arista Records as the lead single from the soundtrack…
Parton in 1977
Billboard ad, 1965
Porter Wagoner and Parton in 1969
Parton in 1970