<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
who did dolly parton wrote i will always love you
who did dolly parton wrote i will always love you
as a farewell to her one - time partner and mentor of seven years , Porter Wagoner
as a farewell to her one - time partner and mentor of seven years , Porter Wagoner