I'll Always Love You (Taylor Dayne song)
| "I'll Always Love You" | ||||
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| Single by Taylor Dayne | ||||
| from the album Tell It to My Heart | ||||
| B-side | "Where Does That Boy Hang Out" | |||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
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| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jimmy George | |||
| Producer(s) | Ric Wake | |||
| Taylor Dayne singles chronology | ||||
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"I'll Always Love You" is a song recorded by American singer Taylor Dayne for her debut studio album Tell It to My Heart (1988). It was released as the third single from Tell It to My Heart in 1988, by Arista Records. The single was Dayne's third consecutive top-ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three in September 1988.
"I'll Always Love You" is a romantic ballad showcasing Dayne's softer side, after the first two singles released from the album were mainly freestyle and dance-pop numbers, paving her way to the Adult Contemporary chart. It features sensuous love lyrics accompanied by a saxophone solo performed by Richie Cannata, who has played for other acts, including the Billy Joel Band.
Dayne was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her performance on "I'll Always Love You" in 1989. The song was also nominated for Best R&B Song that year.
Chart performance
"I'll Always Love You" was Dayne's first crossover hit, being her first single on the AC radio format and her only single to chart on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 24, 1988.
Covers and other versions
- In 1988, Filipino singer and actress Sharon Cuneta covered her version and was featured on the 1988 film, Jack and Jill Sa Amerika, released by Viva Films in the Philippines.
- In 1989, Puerto Rican singer Tito Nieves released a salsa version which is featured on his album, Yo Quiero Cantar.
- In 2012, Dayne performed "I'll Always Love You" live on This American Life, using it to serenade comedian Tig Notaro, who, every time she had previously encountered Dayne, used to greet her by saying, "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but I just have to tell you. I love your voice."[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 86 |
| Germany (GfK)[3] | 38 |
| Italy (FIMI) | 12 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] | 85 |
| Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[4] | 30 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 3 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 21 |
References
- ^ "Live Show Redux". This American Life. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
- ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry (submitted to charts.mail@aria.com.au), received 2014-06-17". imgur.com. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "German charts archive". charts.de. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ a b "Dutch charts archive". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "UK charts archive". chartstats.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Billboard chart positions". Billboard/Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
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