Dolly Parton Reveals Why Elvis Presley Never Recorded "I Will Always Love You"
# The Real Reason Elvis Presley Didn't Record Dolly Parton's Hit "I Will Always Love You"
## Dolly Parton reveals Elvis Presley’s intentions regarding her classic song.
Dolly Parton disclosed insights about why Elvis Presley never recorded her famous song "I Will Always Love You." During a recent appearance at her Rockstar VIP album release party in Nashville, she explained the circumstances that led to this missed musical collaboration.
While Presley expressed interest in recording the song, he had specific demands that ultimately derailed the project. Parton stated that Elvis wanted to change some of the song's lyrics to ensure it reflected his style better. She felt that altering the lyrics could diminish the song's heartfelt essence and declined to make the adjustments.
Parton reminisced, revealing that she penned "I Will Always Love You" during the same songwriting session as another hit, "Jolene." As she recounted, this creative period helped shape her legendary career.
The decision turned out to be fortuitous for Parton as "I Will Always Love You" later soared to success when Whitney Houston covered it for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack, cementing its status as a timeless classic.