I Will Always Love You

Experience the unparalleled power of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"! Her iconic 1992 rendition transformed this song into a global phenomenon. Featured in The Bodyguard, Houston's soaring Soul/R&B/Pop performance made it one of the best-selling singles ever and a definitive, timeless love ballad.

Recorded for the 1992 soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" became her signature song worldwide. While originally a poignant 1974 country hit written and performed by Dolly Parton, Houston, guided by producer David Foster, reimagined it as a breathtaking Soul, R&B, and Pop power ballad – distinct from country soul influences.

Houston's rendition achieved unprecedented global success, topping charts everywhere for weeks and winning multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. Her incredible vocal performance, especially the famous a cappella opening and climactic key change, is legendary. The song remains an ultimate expression of loving farewell, solidifying its place as one of the most impactful love songs in music history.

SONG MEANING: "I Will Always Love You" portrays a bittersweet, loving farewell. The narrator is choosing to leave a relationship, believing their presence would ultimately hinder their partner ("If I should stay / I would only be in your way / So I'll go, but I know / I'll think of you every step of the way"). Despite the painful departure, they express deep, enduring love and sincerely wish the person well ("I hope life treats you kind... And I wish you joy and happiness"). It's a declaration of everlasting love amidst a necessary separation.