I'll Always Love You (Taylor Dayne song)

"I'll Always Love You" is a song by American singer Taylor Dayne and the third single from her debut album, Tell It to My Heart. Dayne was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal for her performance on "I'll Always Love You" in 1989. The song was also nominated for Best R&B Song that year.

"I'll Always Love You"
Single by Taylor Dayne
from the album Tell It to My Heart
B-side"Where Does That Boy Hang Out"
ReleasedJuly 1988
Recorded1987
Genre
Length4:33
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)Jimmy George
Producer(s)Ric Wake
Taylor Dayne singles chronology
"Prove Your Love"
(1988)		 "I'll Always Love You"
(1988)		 "Don't Rush Me"
(1988)

Background

The song is a romantic ballad, showcasing Dayne's softer side—after the first two singles released were mainly freestyle, dance-pop tracks—paving her way to the adult contemporary charts. It features sensuous love lyrics accompanied by a saxophone instrumental performed by Richie Cannata, who has played for other mainstream acts, including the Billy Joel Band.

Charts

This single was her first crossover hit, being her first song on the adult contemporary radio format and her only song to chart on the R&B chart. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week-ending September 24, 1988 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Covers
  • In 1988, Filipina singer Sharon Cuneta covered her version and featured on her comedy movie, Jack & Jill Sa America released by VIVA Entertainment in the Philippines.
  • In 1989, Tito Nieves Released a Salsa version which is on his album, Yo Quiero Cantar.

In 2012, Dayne performed this song 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."[10]

References
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  10. "Live Show Redux". This American Life. May 18, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.


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