Music Appreciation

irisblue

(37,924 posts) Fri Nov 17, 2023, 12:44 PM Nov 2023

I Will Always Love You, written by Dolly Parton. 1974, 1982 & Whitney Houston 2010 remix

1974 version

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1982 movie clip from Best Little Whorehouse

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Whitney Houston, 2010 remix

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I Will Always Love You, written by Dolly Parton. 1974, 1982 & Whitney Houston 2010 remix (Original Post) irisblue Nov 2023 OP

I don't like the Whitney Houston version. LisaM Nov 2023 #1

When she breaks into it in 'Best Little Whorehouse In Texas'... OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #2

LisaM

(29,685 posts)

1. I don't like the Whitney Houston version.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Fri Nov 17, 2023, 03:01 PM

Nov 2023

I know I am in the minority (and Dolly herself says she likes the Whitney Houston version) but to me, it takes a wistful and poignant song and turns it into a screechy arena anthem.

I thought the Grammy awards missed the boat by having Jennifer Hudson sing it for a tribute to Whitney Houston. I think Dolly singing her version would have been a far better and more powerful choice.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,550 posts)

2. When she breaks into it in 'Best Little Whorehouse In Texas'...

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Fri Nov 17, 2023, 03:32 PM

Nov 2023

One just melts. It is so beautiful. I agree, it is better as a wispy and poignant melody than a loud wail.

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