Dolly Parton wrote “I Will Always Love You"in 1974, a song that landed at No.
1 on CMT’s 100 Greatest Love Songs.
This included Elvis Presley not long after she released the song.
Unfortunately, business is business.
Parton was excited to have Presley record a version of “I Will Always Love You.”
However, she conveyed toW Magazinethat it was a difficult decision.
“I wanted to hear Elvis sing it, and it broke my heart I cried all night.
But I had to keep that copyright in my pocket,” she explained.
“You have to take care of your business!
Everybody’s going to use you if they can.”
Parker was a promoter and seemingly held business interests above creative interests.
“Parton eventually found out that the song still held a place in Presley’s heart.
That touched me so deeply,” Parton toldW Magazine.
Presley died just months after explaining this plan to Geller.
Parton’s desire to keep ownership of her songs remains relevant today.
