I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton/ Whitney Houston Cover) by Erik Grönwall.
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CREDITS
Artist: Erik Grönwall
Producer: Jona Tee
Keyboard: Jona Tee
Saxophone: Hugo Lee (www.fiverr.com/hugo_lee)
Original artist: Dolly Parton
Written by: Dolly Parton
Mixed and Mastered by: Jona Tee
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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
And I
Will always love you
I will always love you
You
My darling, you
Mm, mm
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So goodbye, please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I
Will always love you
I will always love you
You
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish to you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I
Will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you, I
I will always love you, you
I'll always love you
i promise you if Rock/Metal singers start singing pop the pop guys will be in trouble. These guys's vocal range and power is unmatched!! Well done man, this is AMAZING!!
I love this song and have done some attempts to cover it myself (not as good as this one obviously). But what I missed in this cover is 1. the build-up at beginning, this cover started out too big imo. 2. Those high notes in the end were too raw for me. Based on the rest of the song, Id guess that this man can hit those notes with his head voice.
@@remco416 I guess that's the difference between a pop version, country version, and rock version. In most rock songs, those dynamics are far more subtle.
Your right. Say what want about rock or glam rock. Metal those guys have some chops
I agree…Look at Dan Vasc ….metal singer… also amazing
The best !!!
Whitney Houston just gave a standing ovation.
Wow, you can speak for the dead? Impressive.
It's actually Dolly Parton's song. Whitney Houston butchered it!
I really Don’t believe Whitney butchered it . Actually she made it her song ❤️💜
Creo que las dos cantantes lo hacen impresionante, luego está la preferencia de cada uno @@missmel1498
My mans got some pipes. Whitney would be proud..
This is Dolly’s song, let’s never forget! This guy totally nailed this song!!! 🙌🏼
What do you mean "Dolly's doing?" Thanks for explaining!
Dolly wrote it but Whitney sang it into the next stratosphere ❤
@@ltcole5206 Dolly also sang it but her version is softer (too soft for my liking) than Whitney's. Whitney's version also has the saxophone bit, which is simply marvelous.
Dolly sang this song to Burt Reynolds in the movie " The best little whore house in Texas"
Wow! You have mastered so much! Head voice, chest voice, breathing, licks, vowels, changing tones with tongue placement, raspy voice with extreme control, screams that do not damage your vocal cords … then there is the emotion!!! You seemed to sprinkle yourself into moments of this song until it was a waterfall of you. You have the voice of an angel … a scary strong magnificent angel. Thank you.
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I just lost my 42 year old son to cancer 8 days ago. I’m broken. Thank you for singing this so beautifully.
I feel your pain. My youngest son is 42 and has multiple myeloma(bone cancer). May your son always be with you.🙏🏻
I'm so sorry 💔🙏
I’m so sorry 😢
I’m sorry for you both!! Big group hug.. ok put your arms out and we all pile in, ok come on in those in the back make sure you touch someone’s head shoulder what ever you can touch and we pray… Amen
I'm sorry for loss. Cancer to 2 of my brothers also. I know how your feeling. I will say prayers for you and may God bless and keep your son❤
This is the best Male version. This was incredible.😮
I've never heard this classic sung by a man. As I listened, I had a blanket of goosebumps cover me and tears rise up. Excellent, excellent version that I would put right up there next to Dolly's and Whitney's!! Bravo♥♥♥♥
@@angieh5629 I got the same goosebumps I got first time I heard David Draiman sing Sound of Silence, and I'm old enough to have heard Dolly and S&G when they were originally released. Outstanding talent indeed!
True! I'm with you. 100% so great male rendition.
I totally agree
Josh Weathers live at the Kessler…. Check it out and get back to us!
I love, love, love his voice. His range is out of this world! He is super talented, and I know Whitney just gave him a standing ovation.
So powerful… absolutely beautiful. Thank you, EG ❤️
Someone who loved 80s power metal raised this guy and it shows. Wow. Incredible voice.
Never heard this sung by a guy… and now I don’t want to ever hear it any other way! Absolutely stellar performance!
thank you Shaun!
You nailed it,I agree with others when I say I never heard a man sing this. It was awesome. You nailed it
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I’ve been on this planet long enough to see Dolly and Whitney’s versions released but this will be my forever favorite.❤❤❤
I AGREE !!!
He used Whitney's arrangement of Dolly's song. He did it justice, sincere justice. His spot on note crushing voice is amazing!!!!
AGREED!!!! 💯
This sounds like Whitney Houston and somehow this new AI stuff being used and he is lip sinking like millie vanillie to me….. sounds pure fake…… Whitney & Dolly both sounded real…… Dolly wrote & sang it Whitney made this song amazing!!!!!! This version would have to be proved to me….????????? Very questionable 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
@@weepy1001 It's him, Eric Grönwall who is singing; He won Swedish Idol in 2009 and I've heard him sing many times, so no AI stuff here at all.
@@weepy1001all those veins popping! just give him his flowers , never heard of him but jeez
@@karamellogram thanks for the response…… it sure sounds like Whitney dubbed over. He’s good enough but I’m sticking with Whitney on Dollys song!!!!!!
That is why Rock and Metal singers are the best. Bruce Dickinson is proud.
Beautiful rendition of this song. Never thought a rock singer could give justice to his interpretation of this song.He nailed it!
for people seeing erik for the first time, he's not just some 'young gentleman'. he won swedish idol more than a decade ago and was recently the lead singer for skid row. you have to be absolutely freakishly talented to measure up to sebastian bach, and erik does it easily. i'm not surprised he nailed this song - he is capable of any song he wants.
A CB Bailey! He’s out of this world!
Simply WOW What a voice, what control you have. Gave me chills will have to listen to this again & again
Unbelievable. What a voice man ❤
Or my cup of song men Erik är fan guld.
Remember before his Idol times, he was a kareoke host here in Sweden. He was awesome, singing Rage against the machine with me! Such a good dude!
Dolly Parton would be proud as the OG songwriter. ❤
Most people don’t know this!!
Right! She does not get enough credit.
Whats an og song writer please?
@@lisalewis1977 “old Guard” also currently known as “original Gangster”….. basically just means the ones who started something.
but has Dolly heard this yet?
I am sure Dolly is proud to see how far this song has come through in the decades. It’s touched every genre. Beautifully done,Eric. ❤
My mother loved the Dolly Parton version. Now I have a version of my own to love. Thank you, brother!!!!
Unlike pop singers with auto tuners and other electronic vocal manipulations, these guys can actually sing.
And you don't think rockers use auto tone??
Exactly! Metal singers don’t need autotune! Never have and never will!
@@hum-dinger2453when?
Agreed
Wow! Powerful.
And that's the way that song is supposed to be sung!!!! Bravo, man, bravo.
TOTALLY AGREE 🎤
Not according to the woman who wrote it, but that's okay. She (Dolly Parton) is broad-minded enough to acknowledge other possibilities.
Boom!
Best this song has Ever been sung. Gorgeous
How ever many awards or how ever much of an upper hand he’s got due to his experience.. HE’S STILL PURE ROCK. . Pop singers would be standing in the unemployment line if rock singers decided to switch genres .
No man has ever sung this particular song as good as this young gentleman. His future is just beginning ! Thank you for the listen !
From POP to rock/metal sound🤩
Check out Gabriel Henrique before you make such a statement
@@gungadin7369 This guy is doing rock/metal VERSIONS of pop songs. Check his channel. Gabriel is good, BUT he's doing a pop version inspired by Mariah's version/arrangement with that whistle note.
This guy from my country Sweden has been a lead singer for many many years in two different big rock bands, and now he was forced to quitting Skid Row because of his health and starts doing videos like this instead, because his health does not aloud him of touring anymore
So good. What band?
Im 82 years and i love this song the way you sang it your very special
WHOA!!!! I’ve never heard this song sung by a male! I’m as shocked as I was the first time I heard David Draiman’s version of “Sound of Silence!” This is absolutely stunning!
WOWWW WHITNEY WOULD BE PROUD. STANDING OVATION 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
I’m a Whitney fan and this was absolutely amazing! He mixed the power of Whitney and took Dolly’s original and made it his own!!
My sentiments exactly, felt like a mix of both!amazing
I was just thinking the same thing. Parts of it were like the Whitney Houston version, and parts are like Dolly's version. It's AWESOME! It's my favorite version.
Didn't even think this song was possible as a male singer. Wow!! absolutely amazing performance!!! Erik's voice is unmatched.
Country star Vince Gill sings this with Dolly Parton, same tenor angel voice. ❤❤❤
Goosebumps
The best I've heard invite, yet!
Notably higher than a normal tenor... you'll hear very few men belting a Gb5. With normal transposition you'll find plenty of men singing the song though
From a 64 year old momma from Oklahoma, absolutely beautiful ❤
God given talent. I wish I'd had this version and would've had it played at my son's celebration of life. Touches my heart more than Whitney's version or Dolly's original ever did. Greatness rarely happens in any remake of a song, but twice for this one. Phenomenal
This guys voice is absolutely PHENOMENAL AF!!!
Listen to H.E.A.T his covered with Dan Vasc. 2 Phenomenal singers. Perfect pitch voices. And together...it's unbelievable
This right here is exactly why power ballads were King in the 80’s and 90’s. Those powerful rock voices mixed with a ballad is just like musical umami. Outstanding.
This is probably the best way to describe this feeling of what power balladry does for the soul!!
Amazing vocals. Not everyone can sound so good without music, this guy can. Then the music kicks in and you just can't get any better.
Rock artists are really the best singers in the world. They can interpret all music genres, and sing sentimental ballads with great ease and come out with great renditions! Salute to this version! 👏👏👏
Rock and R&B singers. I can listed to male rock singers sing remake ballads all day. And I’m a black guy😂
You know I passed by this video several times thinking no way will this singer be able to do this song justice. I must apologize to this young man, he did an excellent job. WELL DONE!!!!
Exactly the same that went through my head!
FINALLY! A singer worthy to carry the greatness of this song. Both Dolly and Whitney very well may be extremely proud. BRAVO!
I love that he can really sing! These days it seems to be a lost art. And I love that he sings different genres. Great job!
Listening again.🤙Just surfaced again. The one thing I can continually add is this man is AMAZING.💯♥️😇Chilling over again when I hear his voice .
And the saxophonist sounds exactly like the original. Just amazing!!😮
Well almost, he missed ONE tune. But great i agree.
Thank you!
One of the hardest songs EVER to cover, but you, sir, nailed it!!
the vocal range of this man is otherworldly. I didn't think anyone could have done as well as Whitney Houston.
Man, that was magnificent.... I listened to the entire performance. Stunning vocals for sure!!
I am a 62 year old grandma who just loves to hear beautiful voices and music. So I will click on just about any video just to see. I am not into hard rock as I’m assuming this is what you did. But oh my goodness sir, you darling have the most amazing voice I have ever heard. Thank you for making a moment of joy for me. Much Loves ….
Thank you very much for that
Totally agree 👍
My god what a performance!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I agree 💕
I'm a 67 year old Grandma and feel the same!!!
Hands down best cover. That vocal range and power is otherworldly.
"Rock On, dude!" That was TOTALLY EXCELLENT!"
wow!! he absolutely took on another star with this song!! his range is outta this world!!!!! i’m bawling listening to to him!! what a tribute to Whitney!! God Bless u! for the performance and sharing with us!!!!
Love, love, love his voice. Great job! Dolly Parton wrote and sang this, but Whitney Houston made it famous. Love the Sax!
69 year old black man, that gave me chills ! Awesome ,thanks.
Who??!
70 year old white woman and I love it too. ♥️♥️♥️
Whelp... I'm speechless. That was absolutely, hands down, the best version of this song I've ever heard.
Oh, ok. Lol
Bruh! Even a dead person won’t say such stupidity.
No sorry..not even close to Whitney.
@@kath3611no version is close to Whitney including Dolly’s.
Holy Crap!! Amazing...First time hearing "I Will Always Love You" by a male. Chills every where! Dolly would be so proud!
I listen to this almost everyday. Vocals are unbelievable. Thank you
Best male version I have ever heard. His vocal range and power is out of this world. WOW!
Hello,how are you doing,hope your staying safe?
Oh. My. God. So emotional, so powerful..., 🥲🥲❤️🔥❤️🔥
😂😊
For real, brought me to tears!
There are no words !!!!!❤
OMG Absolutely amazing!
Holy sh!t that was amazing! Whitney Houston, Freddy Mercury, Chester Bennington are all giving this man a standing ovation! Absolutely Epic!
Nice covers but for cryin' out loud: Dolly Parton wrote and first sang this song.
SO THRILLED this came up in my feed! You, Sir--and the band are absolutely amazing. I’d articulate it better, but I’ll not waste time and instead share it to EVERYONE I like!!!
Never thought anyone could sing that better than Whitney Houston. But this young man nailed it. Bravo
He did an amazing job, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Still to this day, no one has sung it better then Whitney.
@@TheRealMafoo Amen
Definitely does NOT surpass Whitney ! he has used used Whitney’s phrasing word for word with a couple of exceptions on higher notes- nice version though
Swedish
I don't agree, even though he sung it exceptionally well, he will never out do Whitney Houston!
Dolly would be so proud. This is how it was meant to be preformed. Bravo! 👏🏻
Holy hell 👀👀 his tone, pitch, depth and power/softness was so so so amaaaaaazing! What fool ever said hard rockers dont have "a true voice" "a legitimate voice" was nuckin futz! And never heard THIS TRUE VOICE❤❤❤❤❤
At first I thought uumm yeah ok. Rock star with cheese.... but holy mystical metal vocals!!! This kid really owns this song. Well done sir
If Dolly can rock metal with Rob Halford, this feller can make her epic love song into a rock ballad. Music doesnt need genre. Just emotion. ❤
His vocals are incredible. He did an amazing job with that song.
Nobody sings it like dolly but Lord have .mercy this was magnificent!!!!
Whoa!! This has to be one of the most challenging songs to sing, especially for a male voice but you just NAILED IT!! Those high notes sent chills - Bravo 🙌
Dolly Parton NEEDS to see this. She would adore it
Never heard a male rendition of this song. The range of his vocals was amazing… kinda like a mix between Whitney Houston & Steven Tyler. ❤ it!
Erik rocks this song! Thanks Dolly for writing it and more importantly I want to acknowledge Erik for his rendition of this song. I know Dolly respects your talent and your voice. I admire the fact Erik recognize how this song crosses all music genres and speaks to us all.
I love Whitney’s voice, but you young man took this song to a new level! I love the passion and strength you put into singing this song, truly impressed, keep on singing with all the feeling you can, you’re a true artist!
Beautifully done! Great to hear a male version of this classic song! Thank you! 😎🎙🎶
Kenny Rogers.. just saying..
thank you!
One of the greatest singers on the planet right now. Fantastic with Skid Row, but the sky's the limit with Erik...I'm happy he's free to do everything he wants now.
Amazing cover!!! He was amazing in New Horizon too!! I am also Swedish as Erik is. I have followed him ever since he participated in the Swedish competition "Idol", which he also won in 2009. I met him when he was on the "Idol tour" together with the guy who came second in the competition. Erik was incredibly nice then too 🤘🏻😎❤️🔥
@@peoc6491 du med .. allt han gör
Thank you very much for saying that! I appreciate ya!
@ErikGrönwall I love this version as much, if not more than Whitney's version. Several times the hair stood up on my arms & entire body goosebumps! This is truly stunning. You are my favorite singer, hands down. Brilliant! 🔥🔥👏👏❤❤
Absolutely nailed it...never heard him before but very impressed
Example of perfect pitch and also a perfect voice. His tone is so sick. The raspiness in his voice is so awesome! I thought nobody could sing it better than Dolly. Whitney tried her best but didn't even get close. And now he comes along. And yep, he did it!
WOW absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! HE KISSED ASS!! Amazing vocals! He made whitney cry in heaven.. beautiful tears. Damn he can sing! Reminds me of Bon Jovi.. pure and Beautiful.. ❤️
Does anyone have doubts that wherever they are, Whitney Houston gave him a standing ovation (Proud, certainly)?
Ask Dolly Parton
Dolly one who wite song.so it Dolly give the ok
Your comment gave me chills. No doubt at all ❤
@@itsjustme7979, Thank You.
Dolly Parton might!!
No Smoother Sax have I heard. Till now. Male Singer had Dolly Smiling just as millions of us are. Standing Ovation!!! I'm proud n honored Man.
Thanks 😊 🎷
Wow, Love from the USA! I heard only female vocalist versions, but you are unbelievably Incredible and really the best I've heard yet! God Bless you and your special gift. Keep going!
Cool cool cool!!! You totally nailed it by opening your mouth wide like a classic rocker!! I absolutely loved it ❤️❤️
This may be the ONLY time I thank the YT algorithm…you sir, are a phenomenal singer and performer! A real powerhouse… Truly incredible!
Has Dolly Parton heard this yet? You gotta get it to her people n let her hear it!! She would totally give you her approval ❤❤ this is beautiful! Amazing
No idea but it would be an honor for me if she heard it :)
How do we get this to Dolly?
@@melaniekrassa4030 I saw an interview with her and she said the way she keeps in touch with people thru email!
Dolly would love it. She is so gracious and appreciative of a new generation loving her music.
Wow - Dolly would it 😮😮😮😮😮
That voice is crazy. You literally could sing anything
Better interpretation than other female singers, this is one of the songs difficult to perform and this guy not only performs almost perfect, puts passion. Love it
Wow….just wow. I am a 53 year old widow. Lost my husband of 38 years suddenly a few months ago. This just made me smile and my heart race. What talent and mastery. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Hello Kristy, how are you doing hope your staying safe?
OMG this is BOMB. You sing your guts out on this track, man. Best version yet - send it to Dolly.
Brother, I found you on the internet on the day you started singing for Idol and I started watching all of your performances, and let me tell you something...you are Absolutely amazing. 😊
This hit my soul. I really hope Ms Dolly hears this. It is exquisite.
yes and thank you Erik Gronwall, how I miss rock vocalist who are real singers... been a ling time
I also lost my son at the age of 42 due to brain cancer. My world has changed since then even though it has been 6 years ago. A mother's love can penetrate other dimensions to always meet him through prayer. Wait for me there...🙏❤️
So sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine what that is like. Much love.
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Thank you for your attention. Love the family you have...I pray and hope you are happy and succesful. Much love from me ❤@
Just love your talent, Erik!
Yes you will see your son again someday and spend eternity with him.
He sounds good for a rock singer. He didn’t have to use that soft touch, just pure rock. His sound is amazing.
I was TRULY BLOWN AWAY! Got goosebumps man!, man you were GREAT! I bow before you Mr Grönwall 🙏🏼 Peace
Hard rock singers are some of the best singers in the world…and most underrated.
People who know about music and good performances won’t be pissed off . This singer ticks all the boxes 🏆🏆🏆Amazing voice and talent 🏆Jose from Australia
For a male to sing this i thought Johnny Manuel couldn't be beaten but this guy gave it edge. 👏👏❤️
The Whitney version has immense sentimental value to me. This version taps into this without being overpowering.
How am I just discovering him now?!! This version is delicate and raucous and loud and not overdone as Whitney’s. Dolly’s is pure and true. This is over the edge and hold me tight.
This is now Erik's song. He's made the definitive version. Absolutely sensational! ❤ from🇦🇺
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Absolutely
😂😂😂 Not a chance, Dolly wrote it and Whitney perfected it.
@@undersiege1346he blows Whitney out of the water, and doesn't even need cocaine to do it. 😅
Awesome, check Out Josh weathers for another killer cover, him and his tele Kessler theatre
This young man has amazing range. He did a fantastic job
Wow wow what a voice He has nailed this song First time I had listened to him and I'm just blown away ❤❤
Dolly’s original has the most emotion of all, she really means every word she sings ❤ one of those songs that always makes me cry
Долли и Уитни пели эту песню в разное время. У Долли эмоции женщины, зависящий от мужчины, домохозяйки,, это было такое время, и ее исполнение совершенно в духе того времени. У Уитни эмоции её времени, когда женщина стала менее зависимой от мужчины, более самостоятельной, более сильной, равноправной.
If Dolly meant it then why did she cheat on her husband?
@@generalzod2479Не надо обсуждать и осуждать личную жизнь других людей. Сейчас мы говорим о песне. Наша жизнь это наш выбор. Жизнь других людей это их выбор, их приоритеты, их боли и радости, и мы им не судьи.
@@generalzod2479 She wrote it for Port Wagoner when she wanted to continue her career as a solo artist without him (they performed and recorded together a lot before that). How do you know she’s cheated on her husband?
Dolly's version and this are tied for #1 in my book!
One of greatest covers of any song ever. Just phenomenal
Seriously hands down the mostly skin chilling voice! He is INCREDIBLE, WOW!!!!
Great lyrics, great music composition, how could you go wrong with any great voice. Some songs are a special kind of special.
Hope Dolly Parton sees this❤❤❤Absolutely perfect. Never heard a guy sing this 😮👏 WOW BEST VERSION ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮🎉❤
I think this version is by far the best. That's just my opinion though.
I too love his version...it's my favorite of all the renditions out today!❤
This is mind blowing. I’ve no words. STUNNING performance.
This was very well put together. The princess of R&B would have been sooo happy to hear this version. You did Ms. Houston a great honor by singing this. Look forward to hearing more from you and your band