Who Wrote I Will Always Love You
"I Will Always Love You" was written by Dolly Parton. She originally recorded the song in 1973 as a farewell ballad, writing it as a tribute to her professional partner and mentor, Porter Wagoner.
Song History and Original Version
Parton released the track as a single in 1974, and it became a country hit. The song was later covered by several artists before Whitney Houston's 1992 version propelled it to worldwide fame.
Whitney Houston and the 1992 Hit
Whitney Houston recorded the song for the soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard. Her powerful rendition became one of the best-selling singles of all time, though she did not write the song.
