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First Line:
If I should stay
Artist & Tune
Composed by:
Version by Dolly Parton
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Version by Whitney Houston
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Video by Kenny Rogers
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Video by Linda Ronstadt
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Video by Christina Aguilera
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Video by Jennifer Hudson
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Reference
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About the Song
This song was written about her decision to part ways professionally with Porter Wagoner who mentored her and promoted her early musical career.
It was written & recorded in 1973 & first released as a single by Parton in 1974.
Here is a list of over 100 covers of the song on Secondhandsongs: https://secondhandsongs.com/work/14379/versions