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Fun Facts: Both of these songs express the singers' deep love for that someone special in their life. "I Will Always Love You" is one of the greatest vocal performances recorded, while "Your Song" is a simple, but emotional and sentimental song. Both songs were huge hits and continue to be beloved by fans around the world.
I Will Always Love YouMade most famous by Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You” was written by Dolly Parton and was originally recorded by her and released in 1973. It was a country music hit for Parton and reached #1 on Billboard both in 1974 and 1982. In 1992, Whitney Houston recorded an R&B rendition of the song for her movie The Bodyguard and went on to become an international mega-hit. This version is one of the best selling songs of all time, staying at #1 on the charts for 14 weeks, which was a record at the time. The song was an international sensation, topping many charts around the world.
In 2022, the single was certified diamond, meaning it sold 10 million copies, making Houston only the third female artist to accomplish this, along with Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift. Houston took home two Grammy awards for the song in 1994, Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Performance. There was some controversy when the song was released, with rumors that Parton went back on an agreement not to perform the song while Houston’s version was on the charts. However, both Parton and Houston praised each other and Parton even presented Houston’s Grammy award.
In 2022, the single was certified diamond, meaning it sold 10 million copies, making Houston only the third female artist to accomplish this, along with Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift. Houston took home two Grammy awards for the song in 1994, Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Performance. There was some controversy when the song was released, with rumors that Parton went back on an agreement not to perform the song while Houston’s version was on the charts. However, both Parton and Houston praised each other and Parton even presented Houston’s Grammy award.
Your Song"Your Song" is a classic song by Elton John and is one of his most popular ever. It was released in 1970 on the album Elton John. It was co-written with his collaborator Bernie Taupin, who has co-written most of John’s songs. It has a unique place in pop culture and is well known by many. Upon its release, the song was immediately a hit, rising to #8 on the U.S. charts. It has been inducted into the Grammy hall of fame and has been certified double platinum.
The song’s lyrics speak of the singer’s love for a woman and how this song is dedicated to her starting with the famous “It’s a little bit funny…”. The lyrics are a bit simplistic, as Taupin was only 17 when he wrote them, with little experience in love and relationships. The subject of the song has never been revealed and even John doesn’t know who it is. The music features complex arrangements of strings and piano throughout, creating a feeling that captures the sentiment of the song.
"Your Song" has been covered by many artists including Ellie Goulding, Rod Stewart, and Lady Gaga and others. It’s a fan favorite, ranked as the #2 Elton John song.
The song’s lyrics speak of the singer’s love for a woman and how this song is dedicated to her starting with the famous “It’s a little bit funny…”. The lyrics are a bit simplistic, as Taupin was only 17 when he wrote them, with little experience in love and relationships. The subject of the song has never been revealed and even John doesn’t know who it is. The music features complex arrangements of strings and piano throughout, creating a feeling that captures the sentiment of the song.
"Your Song" has been covered by many artists including Ellie Goulding, Rod Stewart, and Lady Gaga and others. It’s a fan favorite, ranked as the #2 Elton John song.
