I will always love you
Time has put Dolly Parton on its cover in honour of the woman who entertained America and the world through her songs and acting. She passed away on 25 Aug 2026. What struck me as I read the obituary in Time was the background of her famous song ‘I will always love you.’ The song was written when she chose to end her partnership with Porter Wagoner whose syndicated country music TV show was so popular that it aired for 21 seasons from 1960 to 1981. Parton joined the show in 1967 and the duo produced songs that enthralled the whole world. Parton left the show in 1974 to pursue a solo career. Wagoner was furious and sued her for $3 million, claiming breach of contract. Parton agreed to pay him $1 million every year. And she did pay it for years. But the song she wrote when she decided to part ways with Wagoner became a hit. Even Wagoner broke down listening to it. [You can listen to the song here .] The song is a bittersweet ode to selfless love, capturing the painful dec...
