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Cover to Cover: Whitney v Dolly

Henry IrvingHenry Irving
in Fun, Jokes & Captions
Two versions of the same song.

Listen to both without prejudice and say which you prefer and why. No other versions allowed.

The 1974 original by Dolly Parton was written about her professional break up with TV show host Porter Wagoner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKsQR72HY0s

The song was covered by Whitney Houston, cousin of Dionne Warwick, for the 1992 film The Bodyguard and was a huge hit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU
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Comments

  • bobmunrobobmunro
    Not a lover of the song to be honest, but Whitney purely for her unbelievable voice.

    Dolly's done alright with royalties from both versions, especially Whitney's!
  • McBobbinMcBobbin
    Going with Dolly on this one, but both very good in their own way
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    edited March 2021
    Whitney's version is awful, just overblown.  Dolly's is sublime.
  • KBslittlesisKBslittlesis
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
  • cafc999cafc999
    Whitney for me. 
  • iainmentiainment
    Can’t stand Whitney, all style no substance.
    Love Dolly.
  • lolwraylolwray
    It was written by dolly for linda ronstadt and that's the best version 
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    edited March 2021
    She wrote it in 1973.  It was a ht for Dolly in 1974.  Linda R didn't record it til 1975.
  • JohnfromNorfolkJohnfromNorfolk
    I'm a very old romantic and love the song.
    Forgive me Dolly who I think is a smashing person but it's Whitney's version for me.
    Whitney's is a more polished arrangement and that sax is haunting. 
  • Afternoon DelightAfternoon Delight
    edited March 2021
    Dolly for me, beautifully sung.
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  • AddicktedAddickted
    Whitney far too over produced.

    The Dollmiester for me.
  • LargeAddickLargeAddick
    Whitney all day long. 
  • hoof_it_up_to_bentyhoof_it_up_to_benty
    Dolly for me - Whitney murders the song.
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Good one, this.

    Lots of contrasting views and fairly even so far with Dolly in a slight lead.
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
  • KBslittlesisKBslittlesis
    killerandflash said:
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
    It’s the only song of hers I can actually bare to listen to all the way through.
    But but but country 😩😩😩😩😩
  • seth plumseth plum
    This is actually quite tough. Both versions impressive but different enough to warrant comment. I think what tips me in the direction of Dolly Parton is that she wrote the song.
  • hoof_it_up_to_bentyhoof_it_up_to_benty
    KBslittlesis said:
    killerandflash said:
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
    It’s the only song of hers I can actually bare to listen to all the way through.
    But but but country 😩😩😩😩😩
    I used to hate country music when I was younger but as I've got older I've really started to appreciate it. I think it's an age thing. 
  • Saga LoutSaga Lout
    I think the two versions are so different, it's possible to like them both. Having said that, Dolly slightly shades it for me.
  • Off_itOff_it
    Just picking up on the general vibe from the H&M thread, if you are a middle aged white man and dislike either Whitney or her version does that make you a racist? (Just kidding!)

    Either way, I like Dolly's version better. Seems more heartfelt and meaningful. Subtle. As someone else said, Whitney's version is a bit overblown - although that's understandable as it was the big song from a blockbuster movie. 
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  • jdsd42jdsd42
    Dolly 
  • KBslittlesisKBslittlesis
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    killerandflash said:
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
    It’s the only song of hers I can actually bare to listen to all the way through.
    But but but country 😩😩😩😩😩
    I used to hate country music when I was younger but as I've got older I've really started to appreciate it. I think it's an age thing. 
    OMG! Don’t let me get any older then 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
  • Off_itOff_it
    KBslittlesis said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    killerandflash said:
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
    It’s the only song of hers I can actually bare to listen to all the way through.
    But but but country 😩😩😩😩😩
    I used to hate country music when I was younger but as I've got older I've really started to appreciate it. I think it's an age thing. 
    OMG! Don’t let me get any older then 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
    I think it's far too late for me. I was listening to a bit of Glenn Campbell yesterday. Have a little listen to "Wichita Lineman" - it could turn you! 
  • hoof_it_up_to_bentyhoof_it_up_to_benty
    KBslittlesis said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    killerandflash said:
    I'd never heard the Dolly original before. On balance I think I prefer it, ironically it sounds more "soulful"
    It’s the only song of hers I can actually bare to listen to all the way through.
    But but but country 😩😩😩😩😩
    I used to hate country music when I was younger but as I've got older I've really started to appreciate it. I think it's an age thing. 
    OMG! Don’t let me get any older then 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
    You're missing out. There's a huge range of music in country and bluegrass - we don't get to hear most of it.
  • soapy_jonessoapy_jones
    Dolly all day long.  
  • captainbobcaptainbob
    KBslittlesis said:
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
    I know what you mean about country music but visiting Nashville a few years ago changed my mind. Hearing country music in the right context makes such a difference. Maybe it's because of countless films I've seen but the music just fits the landscape of the States. Listening to it in Blighty doesn't come close. I agree with Off_It, try Wichita Lineman. Surely you don't hate 'Take me Home, Country Roads?'
  • KBslittlesisKBslittlesis
    captainbob said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
    I know what you mean about country music but visiting Nashville a few years ago changed my mind. Hearing country music in the right context makes such a difference. Maybe it's because of countless films I've seen but the music just fits the landscape of the States. Listening to it in Blighty doesn't come close. I agree with Off_It, try Wichita Lineman. Surely you don't hate 'Take me Home, Country Roads?'
    Having moved to Ireland I seem to spend my entire time trying to avoid it.
    They're obsessed with it.
    And Irish country is the very worst 😩😩😩😩
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    KBslittlesis said:
    captainbob said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
    I know what you mean about country music but visiting Nashville a few years ago changed my mind. Hearing country music in the right context makes such a difference. Maybe it's because of countless films I've seen but the music just fits the landscape of the States. Listening to it in Blighty doesn't come close. I agree with Off_It, try Wichita Lineman. Surely you don't hate 'Take me Home, Country Roads?'
    Having moved to Ireland I seem to spend my entire time trying to avoid it.
    They're obsessed with it.
    And Irish country is the very worst 😩😩😩😩
    What about this?

    https://youtu.be/98Ow_Jav_eo
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    KBslittlesis said:
    captainbob said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
    I know what you mean about country music but visiting Nashville a few years ago changed my mind. Hearing country music in the right context makes such a difference. Maybe it's because of countless films I've seen but the music just fits the landscape of the States. Listening to it in Blighty doesn't come close. I agree with Off_It, try Wichita Lineman. Surely you don't hate 'Take me Home, Country Roads?'
    Having moved to Ireland I seem to spend my entire time trying to avoid it.
    They're obsessed with it.
    And Irish country is the very worst 😩😩😩😩
    Love a country & Irish band at a wedding
  • Off_itOff_it
    Henry Irving said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    captainbob said:
    KBslittlesis said:
    Witney all day long.

    I love Dolly as a person but country music can get in the bin, it makes my ears bleed 😩
    I know what you mean about country music but visiting Nashville a few years ago changed my mind. Hearing country music in the right context makes such a difference. Maybe it's because of countless films I've seen but the music just fits the landscape of the States. Listening to it in Blighty doesn't come close. I agree with Off_It, try Wichita Lineman. Surely you don't hate 'Take me Home, Country Roads?'
    Having moved to Ireland I seem to spend my entire time trying to avoid it.
    They're obsessed with it.
    And Irish country is the very worst 😩😩😩😩
    Love a country & Irish band at a wedding
    I imagine it's a right hoot, "My wife left me, my dog died and the bastard Brits have stolen half my country".
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