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  • 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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    P & C 2024 Greenwall Entertainment AB
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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
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  • @veemtg
    @veemtg Před 12 dny +1942

    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!!

    • @remco416
      @remco416 Před 11 dny +18

      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.

    • @bowed305
      @bowed305 Před 11 dny +21

      @@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.

    • @uptownlife42
      @uptownlife42 Před 11 dny +28

      Your right. Say what want about rock or glam rock. Metal those guys have some chops

    • @deeSK8er
      @deeSK8er Před 11 dny +22

      I agree…Look at Dan Vasc ….metal singer… also amazing

    • @thefreeone7339
      @thefreeone7339 Před 11 dny +5

      The best !!!

  • @milestardie7288
    @milestardie7288 Před 10 dny +743

    Whitney Houston just gave a standing ovation.

    • @MizzouRah78
      @MizzouRah78 Před 9 dny +5

      Wow, you can speak for the dead? Impressive.

    • @missmel1498
      @missmel1498 Před 9 dny +16

      It's actually Dolly Parton's song. Whitney Houston butchered it!

    • @Vicki-AHarris
      @Vicki-AHarris Před 9 dny +22

      I really Don’t believe Whitney butchered it . Actually she made it her song ❤️💜

    • @fabioladc336
      @fabioladc336 Před 9 dny

      Creo que las dos cantantes lo hacen impresionante, luego está la preferencia de cada uno ​@@missmel1498

    • @user-wk9kj3cs8f
      @user-wk9kj3cs8f Před 8 dny +10

      My mans got some pipes. Whitney would be proud..

  • @Krappyappy
    @Krappyappy Před 6 dny +107

    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.

  • @rudolphmcneill515
    @rudolphmcneill515 Před 7 dny +86

    This guys voice is absolutely PHENOMENAL AF!!!

  • @floridagal150
    @floridagal150 Před 11 dny +503

    This is the best Male version. This was incredible.😮

    • @angieh5629
      @angieh5629 Před 9 dny +10

      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♥♥♥♥

    • @MsBenzthere
      @MsBenzthere Před 9 dny +7

      @@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!

    • @monroldeencompania2683
      @monroldeencompania2683 Před 9 dny +7

      True! I'm with you. 100% so great male rendition.

    • @Groovy333
      @Groovy333 Před 8 dny +3

      I totally agree

    • @gibbygordo
      @gibbygordo Před 8 dny +4

      Josh Weathers live at the Kessler…. Check it out and get back to us!

  • @shaungrimshaw9251
    @shaungrimshaw9251 Před 13 dny +591

    Never heard this sung by a guy… and now I don’t want to ever hear it any other way! Absolutely stellar performance!

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 13 dny +25

      thank you Shaun!

    • @Kpremo
      @Kpremo Před 11 dny +18

      You nailed it,I agree with others when I say I never heard a man sing this. It was awesome. You nailed it

    • @39kettamac
      @39kettamac Před 11 dny +6

      ​@@ErikGronwallOfficial❤😢

    • @meghanholden9073
      @meghanholden9073 Před 10 dny +15

      I’ve been on this planet long enough to see Dolly and Whitney’s versions released but this will be my forever favorite.❤❤❤

    • @user-yq4xm2cd7b
      @user-yq4xm2cd7b Před 10 dny +5

      I AGREE !!!

  • @tobiaskarlsson116
    @tobiaskarlsson116 Před 5 dny +64

    Didn't even think this song was possible as a male singer. Wow!! absolutely amazing performance!!! Erik's voice is unmatched.

    • @carried4567
      @carried4567 Před 4 dny

      Country star Vince Gill sings this with Dolly Parton, same tenor angel voice. ❤❤❤

    • @judyhyland682
      @judyhyland682 Před 3 dny

      Goosebumps

  • @thehawkc
    @thehawkc Před 6 dny +48

    69 year old black man, that gave me chills ! Awesome ,thanks.

  • @peterkinberger9741
    @peterkinberger9741 Před 9 dny +257

    No man has ever sung this particular song as good as this young gentleman. His future is just beginning ! Thank you for the listen !

    • @YYC403NOYP
      @YYC403NOYP Před 7 dny +1

      From POP to rock/metal sound🤩

    • @gungadin7369
      @gungadin7369 Před 6 dny

      Check out Gabriel Henrique before you make such a statement

    • @YYC403NOYP
      @YYC403NOYP Před 6 dny +1

      @@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.

    • @olapersson3112
      @olapersson3112 Před 4 dny +1

      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

  • @yeniaustariztosca
    @yeniaustariztosca Před 11 dny +382

    And that's the way that song is supposed to be sung!!!! Bravo, man, bravo.

    • @joycelee8944
      @joycelee8944 Před 10 dny +3

      TOTALLY AGREE 🎤

    • @mare678
      @mare678 Před 10 dny +5

      Not according to the woman who wrote it, but that's okay. She (Dolly Parton) is broad-minded enough to acknowledge other possibilities.

    • @lexxmonkeyluver9032
      @lexxmonkeyluver9032 Před 9 dny

      Boom!

    • @lindajoycesatchell140
      @lindajoycesatchell140 Před 8 dny

      Best this song has Ever been sung. Gorgeous

  • @canidconsulting5118
    @canidconsulting5118 Před 2 dny +42

    Unlike pop singers with auto tuners and other electronic vocal manipulations, these guys can actually sing.

    • @hum-dinger2453
      @hum-dinger2453 Před 10 hodinami +1

      And you don't think rockers use auto tone??

  • @KristyRigby-mf9yh
    @KristyRigby-mf9yh Před 6 dny +30

    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.

    • @bs5am
      @bs5am Před 4 dny +1

    • @JamesMoore-ug9ug
      @JamesMoore-ug9ug Před 13 hodinami

      Hello Kristy, how are you doing hope your staying safe?

  • @CheriDawn
    @CheriDawn Před 8 dny +421

    I just lost my 42 year old son to cancer 8 days ago. I’m broken. Thank you for singing this so beautifully.

    • @mary-annebarnett654
      @mary-annebarnett654 Před 8 dny +32

      I feel your pain. My youngest son is 42 and has multiple myeloma(bone cancer). May your son always be with you.🙏🏻

    • @cherylehubicsak3070
      @cherylehubicsak3070 Před 8 dny +15

      I'm so sorry 💔🙏

    • @deborahsherer1710
      @deborahsherer1710 Před 8 dny +11

      I’m so sorry 😢

    • @cardiothumper
      @cardiothumper Před 8 dny +20

      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

    • @deborahspears8923
      @deborahspears8923 Před 8 dny +7

      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❤

  • @RedRocksMusic73
    @RedRocksMusic73 Před 10 dny +414

    Dolly Parton would be proud as the OG songwriter. ❤

    • @staceytroffer8287
      @staceytroffer8287 Před 9 dny +8

      Most people don’t know this!!

    • @tracylindley8484
      @tracylindley8484 Před 9 dny +9

      Right! She does not get enough credit.

    • @lisalewis1977
      @lisalewis1977 Před 9 dny

      Whats an og song writer please?

    • @staceytroffer8287
      @staceytroffer8287 Před 9 dny +3

      @@lisalewis1977 “old Guard” also currently known as “original Gangster”….. basically just means the ones who started something.

    • @hazelzworld
      @hazelzworld Před 9 dny

      but has Dolly heard this yet?

  • @suzque63
    @suzque63 Před 8 dny +34

    This may be the ONLY time I thank the YT algorithm…you sir, are a phenomenal singer and performer! A real powerhouse… Truly incredible!

  • @luciarahmaningsih4865
    @luciarahmaningsih4865 Před 3 dny +24

    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...🙏❤️

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 3 dny +2

      So sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine what that is like. Much love.

    • @privacy9175
      @privacy9175 Před 3 dny

    • @luciarahmaningsih4865
      @luciarahmaningsih4865 Před 3 dny +1

      Thank you for your attention. Love the family you have...I pray and hope you are happy and succesful. Much love from me ❤​@@ErikGronwallOfficial

    • @jeffgruhler4697
      @jeffgruhler4697 Před 2 dny +1

      Just love your talent, Erik!

  • @beeonthyme5760
    @beeonthyme5760 Před 11 dny +339

    He used Whitney's arrangement of Dolly's song. He did it justice, sincere justice. His spot on note crushing voice is amazing!!!!

    • @HeatherValentineMsFoodie
      @HeatherValentineMsFoodie Před 10 dny +4

      AGREED!!!! 💯

    • @weepy1001
      @weepy1001 Před 10 dny

      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 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @karamellogram
      @karamellogram Před 10 dny +10

      @@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.

    • @mwaxsol
      @mwaxsol Před 9 dny +6

      ​@@weepy1001all those veins popping! just give him his flowers , never heard of him but jeez

    • @weepy1001
      @weepy1001 Před 9 dny

      @@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!!!!!!

  • @francinefitzgerald6118
    @francinefitzgerald6118 Před 10 dny +228

    Im 82 years and i love this song the way you sang it your very special

  • @sammisoprano4296
    @sammisoprano4296 Před 11 hodinami +4

    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 .

  • @superannieoakley4513
    @superannieoakley4513 Před 8 dny +21

    Wow...just wow!! He totally knocked that one out da universe! He did Dolly Parton & Whitney Houston proud. Boy, his range is incredible. 🤌👏👏

  • @mtroybrown
    @mtroybrown Před 10 dny +183

    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!!

    • @somoyanyathi2056
      @somoyanyathi2056 Před 9 dny +6

      My sentiments exactly, felt like a mix of both!amazing

    • @jennilynne1977
      @jennilynne1977 Před 3 dny

      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.

  • @GiselleGrape
    @GiselleGrape Před 11 dny +113

    And the saxophonist sounds exactly like the original. Just amazing!!😮

  • @charliekliewer2643
    @charliekliewer2643 Před 7 dny +9

    Dolly Parton NEEDS to see this. She would adore it

  • @richane22
    @richane22 Před 7 dny +27

    Dolly would be so proud. This is how it was meant to be preformed. Bravo! 👏🏻

  • @jessiemyrle4907
    @jessiemyrle4907 Před 10 dny +110

    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!!!!

  • @northwoodfalls1403
    @northwoodfalls1403 Před 10 dny +57

    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.

    • @joeys1482
      @joeys1482 Před 6 dny +2

      This is probably the best way to describe this feeling of what power balladry does for the soul!!

  • @wowreally594
    @wowreally594 Před 7 dny +8

    There are currently over 800 million video's on YT. There are none better than this cover. My God Erik Whitney must be applauding from above. I would give you 10 out of 10 but this deserves much more. Truly special.

    • @carolflaherty5294
      @carolflaherty5294 Před 7 dny +1

      WOW not anything to say that hasn't been said, I agree with everyone else. Excellent ❤

  • @jakesaxon2623
    @jakesaxon2623 Před 4 dny +9

    This guy is probably the best singer I've ever heard

  • @krisnuyts3470
    @krisnuyts3470 Před 18 dny +232

    One of the hardest songs EVER to cover, but you, sir, nailed it!!

  • @user-bv8sy6lo8i
    @user-bv8sy6lo8i Před 15 dny +282

    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 ….

  • @Chronicmom68
    @Chronicmom68 Před 8 dny +6

    I grew up on Dolly singing this, then as an adult, fell in love with Whitney's version. Now, as a grandma, I just fell in love with it again!! Extraordinarily good version! I'm almost anxious to see what happens with it when I'm a beast grandma! 😬🫨

  • @michael-499
    @michael-499 Před 8 dny +8

    What POWER and control of his vocals…AMAZING

  • @TeresaAnnn
    @TeresaAnnn Před 9 dny +68

    Best male version I have ever heard. His vocal range and power is out of this world. WOW!

  • @itsmyneallmyne
    @itsmyneallmyne Před 9 dny +124

    Whelp... I'm speechless. That was absolutely, hands down, the best version of this song I've ever heard.

    • @rudolphmcneill515
      @rudolphmcneill515 Před 7 dny

      Oh, ok. Lol

    • @aprillab5448
      @aprillab5448 Před 7 dny

      Bruh! Even a dead person won’t say such stupidity.

    • @kath3611
      @kath3611 Před 7 dny +1

      No sorry..not even close to Whitney.

    • @kpdtms
      @kpdtms Před 6 dny

      @@kath3611no version is close to Whitney including Dolly’s.

  • @jessiechenoweth4827
    @jessiechenoweth4827 Před 8 dny +6

    WOW!!!!!! Best rendition EVER!!! That was sang by a real man to a real audience.. You rocked that thanks

  • @niecybug1
    @niecybug1 Před 8 dny +21

    He did great! Dolly Parton seems to be happy if anyone takes one of her songs and does it their way. She is a very gracious lady.

  • @IAmSpeaking4MySelf
    @IAmSpeaking4MySelf Před 8 dny +153

    FINALLY! A singer worthy to carry the greatness of this song. Both Dolly and Whitney very well may be extremely proud. BRAVO!

  • @C0lbyte
    @C0lbyte Před 12 dny +129

    Hands down best cover. That vocal range and power is otherworldly.

  • @SolaScriptura-n-cats
    @SolaScriptura-n-cats Před 7 dny +5

    My gf took her life in 1995 and had this song on repeat in her car. This is an outstanding version. Thanks for sharing. 💖

  • @navajoredpilled6028
    @navajoredpilled6028 Před 8 dny +7

    When a singer gives me goosebumps, that is an AMAZING singer!

  • @deborahcutler7510
    @deborahcutler7510 Před 21 dnem +321

    Oh. My. God. So emotional, so powerful..., 🥲🥲❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @bdanka50
    @bdanka50 Před 19 dny +346

    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.

    • @peoc6491
      @peoc6491 Před 19 dny +18

      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 🤘🏻😎❤️‍🔥

    • @henrikarvidsson220
      @henrikarvidsson220 Před 17 dny +2

      @@peoc6491 du med .. allt han gör

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 17 dny +19

      Thank you very much for saying that! I appreciate ya!

    • @CaboKat
      @CaboKat Před 17 dny +8

      @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! 🔥🔥👏👏❤❤

    • @timhossack6837
      @timhossack6837 Před 16 dny +10

      Absolutely nailed it...never heard him before but very impressed

  • @carissadgraham
    @carissadgraham Před 8 dny +5

    I had goosebumps throughout the whole song but once you hit that iconic high note, I actually said "whoa" out loud. Freaking incredible!!!!

  • @rallyny
    @rallyny Před 7 dny +3

    Ye gods!! I’m actually physically stunned.

  • @joyjarvis5186
    @joyjarvis5186 Před 13 dny +192

    Never thought anyone could sing that better than Whitney Houston. But this young man nailed it. Bravo

    • @TheRealMafoo
      @TheRealMafoo Před 12 dny +20

      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.

    • @AngelaHarrelson
      @AngelaHarrelson Před 12 dny +2

      @@TheRealMafoo Amen

    • @scarletred8888
      @scarletred8888 Před 12 dny +6

      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

    • @annikasimons9932
      @annikasimons9932 Před 11 dny

      Swedish

    • @janiah12jones10
      @janiah12jones10 Před 11 dny +4

      I don't agree, even though he sung it exceptionally well, he will never out do Whitney Houston!

  • @coalwood7274
    @coalwood7274 Před 10 dny +44

    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.

  • @lisabarron5085
    @lisabarron5085 Před 8 dny +5

    The voice takes me back to the big hair band ballads of the '80s ... Such a phenomenal time in music history! Very well done.

  • @katiekennedy9214
    @katiekennedy9214 Před 2 dny +3

    It doesn’t take long enough for a strong woman to cry thank you Erik❤

  • @marionfinnegan2423
    @marionfinnegan2423 Před 10 dny +47

    His vocals are incredible. He did an amazing job with that song.

  • @tonilc68
    @tonilc68 Před 19 dny +185

    Beautifully done! Great to hear a male version of this classic song! Thank you! 😎🎙🎶

  • @debraconner5111
    @debraconner5111 Před 6 dny +4

    His range is outstanding. His singing gave me chills. He also made the ending his very own. Simply sensational 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @djalfredstein1049
    @djalfredstein1049 Před 7 dny +20

    My mom passed away during the first year of the pandemic. I was the last person who held her hand in the hospital. She died two days later. This rock singer showed me that my mom was singing to me. What a moment…thanks man.

  • @nascargas
    @nascargas Před 9 dny +40

    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. ❤

  • @editafuentes4472
    @editafuentes4472 Před 10 dny +37

    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!

  • @angelaoberbauer2415
    @angelaoberbauer2415 Před 7 dny +4

    I agree, this singer is excellent. His interpretation of this song is truly the best I've heard!

  • @thesneakerflip1200
    @thesneakerflip1200 Před 7 dny +3

    Man! Probably the best male version of the song I’ve heard. Awesome work! Did this classic justice

  • @cynthiaperson4626
    @cynthiaperson4626 Před 17 dny +128

    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

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 17 dny +24

      No idea but it would be an honor for me if she heard it :)

    • @melaniekrassa4030
      @melaniekrassa4030 Před 14 dny +6

      How do we get this to Dolly?

    • @jodibrown5257
      @jodibrown5257 Před 13 dny

      @@melaniekrassa4030 I saw an interview with her and she said the way she keeps in touch with people thru email!

    • @rosiered3403
      @rosiered3403 Před 13 dny +7

      Dolly would love it. She is so gracious and appreciative of a new generation loving her music.

    • @jowenlock4838
      @jowenlock4838 Před 12 dny +2

      Wow - Dolly would it 😮😮😮😮😮

  • @wggio
    @wggio Před 12 dny +158

    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

    • @user-zo3mm9is4w
      @user-zo3mm9is4w Před 11 dny +2

      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.

    • @generalzod2479
      @generalzod2479 Před 11 dny +2

      If Dolly meant it then why did she cheat on her husband?

    • @user-zo3mm9is4w
      @user-zo3mm9is4w Před 11 dny +6

      ​@@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.

    • @wggio
      @wggio Před 11 dny +3

      @@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?

    • @bestbudsourchannel4807
      @bestbudsourchannel4807 Před 10 dny +3

      Dolly's version and this are tied for #1 in my book!

  • @MB-mr6hq
    @MB-mr6hq Před 7 dny +3

    It’s always nice to hear someone take on Dolly Parton’s iconic song and do it justice in a manner that puts their own touches on it in a successful and meaningful way. Whitney Houston brought the song to a wider and younger audience and Erik is doing this in his own way with a rock edge. I think Dolly Parton would be proud of this performance.

  • @deettiarodgers6998
    @deettiarodgers6998 Před 8 dny +2

    I lived on Rock in the 80's. You blew me away!!!

  • @pod8234
    @pod8234 Před 9 dny +17

    Hard rock singers are some of the best singers in the world…and most underrated.

  • @josepeka1189
    @josepeka1189 Před 10 dny +31

    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

  • @mickeyniurua5460
    @mickeyniurua5460 Před 8 dny +4

    So far one of the best male version ❤

  • @FUNNYVIDEOS-mv1bh
    @FUNNYVIDEOS-mv1bh Před 6 dny +2

    Oh my goodness you have to be the first person that took that song to the top. I loved Whitney Houston and for someone bailing my Favorite song of all time song by someone who’s just as good as she Whitney Houston I know if she was alive she would be so proud

  • @jeffreynolds2190
    @jeffreynolds2190 Před 11 dny +31

    yes and thank you Erik Gronwall, how I miss rock vocalist who are real singers... been a ling time

  • @gigiosp1970
    @gigiosp1970 Před 18 dny +190

    Does anyone have doubts that wherever they are, Whitney Houston gave him a standing ovation (Proud, certainly)?

  • @leads823
    @leads823 Před 6 dny +2

    Are you KIDDING me! BRAVO 👏 AMAZING the feeling and power are staggering. More than I expected.

  • @TikiJsLounge
    @TikiJsLounge Před 7 dny +3

    This is so much better than the original. The power behind his voice is off the charts. I can't love this version of that song enough. It's my favorite version by far!

  • @kboyer1011
    @kboyer1011 Před 10 dny +22

    OMG this is BOMB. You sing your guts out on this track, man. Best version yet - send it to Dolly.

  • @allyanderson6755
    @allyanderson6755 Před 11 dny +20

    Hope Dolly Parton sees this❤❤❤Absolutely perfect. Never heard a guy sing this 😮👏 WOW BEST VERSION ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮🎉❤

  • @yahnaschannel8502
    @yahnaschannel8502 Před 7 dny +2

    This is me and my hubbys song. Well about 10 years ago i got a medical condition that i could not hear the old one. I just hear this one. I was so happy. No joke I cryed. I did not think I would be able to hear this song all the way with out hurting my ears. This is so good with in the first sec i pased to tell my husband becouse i knew you were good. 10 x 10 Stars from me and hubby. I got this song book marked and i subscribed to you as well

  • @laurengilliland8355
    @laurengilliland8355 Před 7 dny +3

    That voice and that Saxaphone!!!!!!!!!!! Not enough !!!!!!!! Can be added!

  • @margieguild519
    @margieguild519 Před 19 dny +169

    This is now Erik's song. He's made the definitive version. Absolutely sensational! ❤ from🇦🇺

    • @nagawahyudi
      @nagawahyudi Před 19 dny

      u mean erick martin?? czcams.com/video/Guae43miOok/video.html

    • @troydecker8008
      @troydecker8008 Před 19 dny +4

      Absolutely

    • @undersiege1346
      @undersiege1346 Před 19 dny +8

      😂😂😂 Not a chance, Dolly wrote it and Whitney perfected it.

    • @JerryOliver
      @JerryOliver Před 19 dny +10

      ​@@undersiege1346he blows Whitney out of the water, and doesn't even need cocaine to do it. 😅

    • @hemmygrant
      @hemmygrant Před 19 dny

      Awesome, check
      Out Josh weathers for another killer cover, him and his tele Kessler theatre

  • @user-ch1vu5dw5h
    @user-ch1vu5dw5h Před 15 dny +47

    Best rock singer of this generation. No doubts. I am just absolutely amazed.

    • @borisjavor4059
      @borisjavor4059 Před 13 dny

      the guy is a great singer but if you want the best rock singer of this generation> Dino Jelusick..check him out

    • @thicardeal1257
      @thicardeal1257 Před 11 dny +1

      @@borisjavor4059 Tommy Johansson and Dan Vasc are still alive

  • @guitar4life09
    @guitar4life09 Před 8 dny +2

    This gave me serious chills!1. He’s amazing & the most talented musician ever. WOW

  • @CindyThompson-xs4wu
    @CindyThompson-xs4wu Před 7 dny +3

    Whitney is/was my favorite all time singer and this guy just did great justice to this song. What an amazing voice and passionate performance!

  • @georgeibrahim7945
    @georgeibrahim7945 Před 10 dny +17

    One of greatest covers of any song ever. Just phenomenal

  • @user-ew8jr3du6p
    @user-ew8jr3du6p Před 14 dny +61

    I think this version is by far the best. That's just my opinion though.

    • @brandycarter558
      @brandycarter558 Před 11 dny +2

      I too love his version...it's my favorite of all the renditions out today!❤

  • @RedBirdPatriot
    @RedBirdPatriot Před 4 dny +1

    This is now my favorite version of this song. I’ve heard it sung hundreds of times but no one has come close to this. Wow!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @michaelknight141
    @michaelknight141 Před 2 dny +2

    holy shit… that final chorus was pure power 💪🏻 awesome voice

  • @svetlana7307
    @svetlana7307 Před 19 dny +81

    I'm shocked! I watched and listened three times in a row! I want to listen to more!

  • @user-kl8gm4pw4b
    @user-kl8gm4pw4b Před 9 dny +44

    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.

  • @noellemonroe1988
    @noellemonroe1988 Před 2 dny +1

    Wow just wow!!!! I never thought ANYONE could even compare to Whitney...blown away!!! What a gift!

  • @bettyk8105
    @bettyk8105 Před 8 dny +2

    Outstanding rendition. I don’t think I can listen to this song by another singer!!

  • @johngomillion4872
    @johngomillion4872 Před 9 dny +13

    Amazing job. He’s not the first metal singer I’ve heard who can do an amazing ballad. The roughness to his voice takes this to the next level.

    • @tracyperez1755
      @tracyperez1755 Před 7 dny +1

      If you want to hear another great one, Disturb's version of Sound of Silence.

    • @johngomillion4872
      @johngomillion4872 Před 7 dny +1

      @@tracyperez1755 yes, I've listened to that one many times. Great one.

  • @shannonduffy519
    @shannonduffy519 Před 18 dny +52

    Erik bringing back the *Power* *Ballad* in 2024 🎶🔥🎶❤️‍🔥🎶

  • @aprilraffaele1545
    @aprilraffaele1545 Před 6 dny +3

    I love when artists cross over into other genres of music and sing their hits. It is such a treat for us in the audience.

  • @SinDecade
    @SinDecade Před 5 dny +1

    Goosebumps Erik!!! I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!!! Absolute masterclass of vocal- and breath control ❤

  • @tiinakari4055
    @tiinakari4055 Před 10 dny +15

    Grandma from Finland just loved this❤

  • @johnblakeH
    @johnblakeH Před 17 dny +82

    A mix of Whitney, Steve Perry, and Skid Row. Or maybe just all Erik. Perfect.

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 17 dny +14

      Ultimate compliment - thank you!

    • @Hellhound448
      @Hellhound448 Před 13 dny +2

      So true!! My first crush was Steve Perry 🤣🤣 I’m old. Skid Row is as epic as Dokken!

    • @upwardsoul
      @upwardsoul Před 9 dny

      ​@ErikGronwallOfficial ❤

  • @sparkleme1237
    @sparkleme1237 Před 3 dny +1

    Dolly is going to LOVE this. I hope she's seen it. This guy can really belt it. LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤❤.

  • @GamingSimulations
    @GamingSimulations Před 6 dny +2

    wow what can I say....for a fella that was epic, myself being in the music indistry for manny many years, ive never ever heard any "Male" singer perform that song anywhere close to what you did, so kudos to you my friend, and as someone in here said "Whitney Huston" would of given you a standing ovation for the epic performance. Well done you.

  • @MotiveNationInc.
    @MotiveNationInc. Před 13 dny +40

    ...and here I thought only Witney could bring me to tears with that song. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

  • @MozFialho
    @MozFialho Před 19 dny +84

    Woooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww!!! The most beautiful version of this wonderful song that I've ever heard. I'd like to dedicate this song to the Peace, 'cause we really need more peace on this world. Thanks a lot, Erik! You're great, man!!!!

    • @erictolbert4769
      @erictolbert4769 Před 18 dny +1

      He did an amazing job. But Whitney's is better . I like this one alot.

    • @MozFialho
      @MozFialho Před 18 dny

      @@erictolbert4769 Original is original, but Huston would be surprised by her song in Erik's voice. No doubt she would be. 😊

    • @xmonkeyzpawx
      @xmonkeyzpawx Před 17 dny +2

      ​​​@@MozFialhothe original is by Dolly Parton 😊. Dolly gave approval for Whitney. She loved it!

    • @ErikGronwallOfficial
      @ErikGronwallOfficial  Před 17 dny +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @Rainbowdancefactory
      @Rainbowdancefactory Před 12 dny

      Too awesome 😎 for words!!!!!

  • @bjornjohansson8783
    @bjornjohansson8783 Před 4 dny +1

    I watched Erik Grönvall preform on Idol 2009 and was amazed by his voice singing "Run to the hills". This is another level. ❤

  • @sylviapressley7620
    @sylviapressley7620 Před 8 dny +2

    Dolly and Whitney would be proud. Just beautiful

  • @Native229
    @Native229 Před 15 dny +45

    I can never get enough of him singing he is one of the best I have heard to far..

  • @tash4122
    @tash4122 Před 10 dny +12

    Dude you have a one in a million/billion voice. I’m not a singer but instruments need constant care , your vocals are beyond precious so take care mate . Even Whitney lost her gift at the end too. All the best

  • @shaybellasurprise5009
    @shaybellasurprise5009 Před 6 dny +2

    WOW! I never thought anyone could top WH on this - AMAZING!!!!! wish you all the best!

  • @davidaustin4407
    @davidaustin4407 Před 19 dny +45

    Only Erik can make a sappy love song amazing