The song, "I Will Always Love You '' was originally written and recorded in 1973 by American singer - songwriter, Dolly Parton. Her country version of the track was released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her one - time partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Parton 's decision to pursue a solo career.
who did dolly parton wrote i will always love you for
1973