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I Will Always Love You and Other Greatest Hits

Dolly Parton · 1996

35 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt collection of country ballads and pop anthems showcasing Dolly's timeless vocal prowess and emotional storytelling.

Why this album works

This album solidified Dolly Parton's status in both country and pop music, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It features one of her most recognized songs, 'I Will Always Love You,' which received renewed acclaim after Houston's version topped charts worldwide, influencing countless artists and further entrenching Parton's legacy in American music.
Best for
steady emotional peaks throughout short tracks for quick enjoyment heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
Context
By 1996, Dolly Parton had already established herself as a country music icon, having released numerous albums since her debut in 1967. 'I Will Always Love You and Other Greatest Hits' served as a compilation celebrating her most significant hits while also marking her transition into mainstream pop culture with the success of Whitney Houston's cover of the titular track two years earlier.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That Standout 2:32
  • 2 Yellow Roses 3:54
  • 3 White Limozeen 4:17
  • 4 Eagle When She Flies 3:09
  • 5 Romeo 3:33
  • 6 Rockin’ Years 3:25
  • 7 To Daddy 2:41
  • 8 Silver and Gold 3:50
  • 9 He’s Alive Standout 4:38
  • 10 I Will Always Love You Standout 3:18

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