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I Will Always Love You Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about I Will Always Love You? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Whitney Houston's version of the song spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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It held the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks in 1992–1993, breaking the record at the time for the longest-running number-one hit.

2.

Whitney Houston recorded 'I Will Always Love You' in a single take.

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While her vocal performance was stunning, it required multiple takes in the studio. The final version was pieced together from several recordings.

3.

Whitney Houston's version of 'I Will Always Love You' was originally a country song.

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Dolly Parton wrote and recorded it as a country song in 1973. Whitney's iconic pop/R&B cover for 'The Bodyguard' didn't happen until 1992.

4.

The song's famous key change was improvised by Whitney Houston during recording.

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The key change was deliberately arranged by the song's producer, David Foster. It was not a spontaneous improvisation, though it sounds natural.

5.

Whitney Houston's version of 'I Will Always Love You' was originally meant for another singer.

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Producer David Foster originally planned the song for a different artist but changed his mind after hearing Whitney's demo. The rest is history.

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The song's iconic a cappella opening was added at the last minute in the recording studio.

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The a cappella intro was carefully planned and rehearsed. It mimics the way Whitney performed the song live during early takes for 'The Bodyguard'.

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Dolly Parton wrote 'I Will Always Love You' as a farewell to her former business partner.

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Parton wrote it to part ways with Porter Wagoner, her duet partner and mentor, without bitterness. It was a professional, not romantic, goodbye.

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Dolly Parton initially refused to let Whitney Houston record the song because she thought it was already overplayed.

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Parton actually agreed immediately when asked. She later said she was thrilled and made millions in royalties from Whitney's cover.

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