Chris Cornell Covers Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’at Obama Fundraiser

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After the death of singer Whitney Houston on Feb. 11, there have been many singers who have paid homage to the singer on stage–but perhaps the most surprising tribute has come from rocker Chris Cornell. The Soundgarden frontman gave a rousing acoustic performance of the song “I Will Always Love You” (written by Dolly Parton and made famous by Houston in “The Bodyguard”) during a fundraiser for President Barack Obama in San Francisco . . .

source: http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/02/20/chris-cornell-covers-whitney-houstons-i-will-always-love-you/

[hlthe2b]

1. Interesting... Barely recognized him with all the hair...

[Romulox]

8. Heh! Chris used to be quite the "hair farmer"!

[TlalocW]

2. You mean...

Chris Cornell covers Whitney Houston's cover of Dolly Parton's, "I Will Always Love You."

TlalocW

[bigtree]

3. how many folks here remember Dolly Parton singing it?

. . . we say things the way we believe folks will recognize what we're trying to say.

Of course, the post explains that it's Dolly's song -- and the title reminds us of Whitney's rendition.

[TlalocW]

4. I do, and I prefer Dolly's version

As Whitney's tended to blow out my speakers.

TlalocW

[Spazito]

5. I remember Dolly singing it in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and...

absolutely loved the song at that time. When I heard Whitney Houston's version in "The Bodyguard", I still preferred Dolly's version. I have grown to love both versions and now I have to add a third, Chris's cover is refreshingly different again and I really enjoyed listening to it. Thanks for posting it!

[Fawke Em]

7. I do, but I'm from Tennessee and know Dolly, so I would.

[juajen]

11. I am not from Tennessee, but lived there for over ten years. Dolly Parton is a true musical genius.

Her version is incredible. I love it always first. Whitney's comes second. I find the difference in the two women astounding also. Dolly just keeps on being incredible. I wish Whitney could have also. Both women certainly have lived interesting lives. Dolly must be very proud of her incredible music, and I am not just referring to I Will Always Love You, but you would never know it. She is so incredibly humble, yet always Dolly. I'll miss Whitney, but Dolly and Willie Nelson I will truly grieve for, that is, if I outlive them.

[Fawke Em]

14. My Mom grew up with Dolly and then I met her when I was

a fledgling reporter in Sevier County.

She is a truly awesome women. She and I used to giggle at her tabloids. She's a treat. Really.

[Romulox]

9. Actually, the song was definitely famous before Whitney sang it. nt

[piedmont]

13. It was a #1 hit for Dolly in the Country chart and #53 in Pop. Dolly made it famous-- Whitney made..

a good cover.

[vaberella]

15. I don't remember it. But I have heard it.

I was a Dolly fan growing up even if I am a 31 year old Black woman and loved Dolly's rendition. But I also loved Whitney's version. I think both are excellent.

[Jamastiene]

20. I remember her version.

Dolly Parton's original version is beautiful too.

[malaise]

10. LOL

[Are_grits_groceries]

6. I loved his version too.

I like Parton's, Houston's and his. They are all unique and work because each singer made it their own. They don't copy in the least.

If somebody is going to cover a classic they should be better than good or make it their own too.

[dawg]

12. Chris seems like a cool guy.

So talented.

I'm jealous.

[unionworks]

16. Chris Cornell

Was my main Bud through the '90s

[dana_b]

17. a good friend was there

and she thought it was worth every penny. She likes the President and loves Cornell. I've seen Chris many times and am always amazed at how versatile he is.

[jsmirman]

18. This is why people can take auto-tune

and shove it where the sun don't shine.

They are killing music and they lack the talent to understand why.

[lovemydog]

19. beautiful version

thank you for sharing it!

[A-Schwarzenegger]

21. Dolly...