Ten For Today Rerun: Songs Elvis Didn't Write
Dolly Parton, Rufus Thomas, Jr., Freddie Bell & The Bellboys, Rosco Gordon, Otis Blackwell, Ricky Nelson, Percy Mayfield, Elvis Presley, Mark James
This one was originally published on an earlier anniversary of this Colonel Tom/Dolly Parton interaction. But it’s still true, or at least true-adjacent.
On this day in 1974, Dolly Parton was at #1 with “I Will Always Love You,” and was approached by Colonel Tom Parker about Elvis recording the song. When he told her the deal was contingent on her signi…
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