A fun Dolly Parton note. She co-wrote “I’ll Oilwells Love You” several years prior to her 1974 release of "I Will Always Love You.”
“I’ll Oilwells Love You” is on Dolly’s “Just Because I'm a Woman” album from 1968.
Of course in 1992 Whitney Houston’s version of “ I Will Always Love You” from The Bodyguard soundtrack - is the cover most people can bolt out.
So I’m looking for a more obscure Original and Cover to showcase for Dolly.
In 1974, Tina Turner’s debut solo album included a cover of Dolly Parton’s song "There'll Always Be Music.”
Parton wrote and first recorded it as a duet with Porter Wagoner in 1973. ®
She wrote “I will always love you” as a goodbye to Wagoner as she set out on her solo career.
In 1967 Hank Williams, Jr. covered Dolly’s “I'm in No Condition”
And in ‘68 Merle Haggard & The Strangers covered her
"In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad.)”
Then in 74 covered Dollys Kentucky Gambler .
So many to name- let me know your favorite covers.
Plus I’m sure this Christmas we will hear some Dolly, as she had not only “Hard Candy Christmas” from 1982 but around 30 more - as well as holiday albums.
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