LeAnn Rimes’ version of “I Will Always Love You” will leave you in awe. The popular single was originally written by country icon Dolly Parton on June 12, 1973. And was later released on March 11, 1974. Parton dedicated it to her business mentor Porter Wagoner as a farewell song for pursuing a solo career. The song first peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Charts in June 1974. It re-entered the charts in October 1982 as a soundtrack for the musical comedy film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Many artists have recorded the song, but Whitney Houston’s version became the best-selling single in 1992 by a female solo artist. Houston’s pop-ballad arrangement was made for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. It gained massive success when it reached the top of the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks. The song has infiltrated every chart across the world. Leaving Houston with three Grammys under her belt, including Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Album of the Year for the soundtrack. Truly a tough act to follow.
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When LeAnn Rimes released her version in 1997, another rendition was added to the list of artists who proved that the single is a timeless masterpiece. At the time, the country superstar was at her prime and garnering success left and right. She released a compilation of songs from Unchained Melody: The Early Years. The album had remakes from Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, The Beatles, and Bill Monroe. “I Will Always Love You” was also featured, where Rimes showcased her musical excellence at the age of 15.
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After the success of her debut album Blue in the same year, she released her major pop single “How Do I Live” and climbed the No. 2 spot on Billboard Hot 100. It became a record-breaking single for 69 weeks on the Billboard charts. Making it the most successful song of the 90s.
With the significant parallels of Rimes’ earlier career to the song’s success, the singer-songwriter has been described as a powerhouse vocalist over the years. Vocally challenging songs are at her core. In her LovE Sessions on YouTube, she also covered “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion, “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack, and many more! These sessions are a raw display of the simplicity and beauty of her covering soul-wrenching classics.
This is why you should not miss out on her superlative vocal belts of “I Will Always Love You.” Put your headphones on and listen below!
