I have listened to so many renditions, and this is my absolute favorite. Just the right voice quality, tempo and accompaniment. Think about it. This is a gut wrenching plea from a woman who thinks she's not pretty enough, not fair enough, not feminine enough. And who thinks she is nothing w/o a man. A gorgeous voice with perfect diction does not impart the anguish that an Ellie Goulding can. Pure honest emotion with this version.
Exactly! The world does not need another technically perfect but emotionally soulless version of this. Dolly and The White Stripes have set a high bar, and Ellie just rose to it.
Like mileys cover too but i love Ellie Goulding and i don't know why everyone says that ellies voice is too soft i thing her soft voice is her Personal mark for this cover. Love it!
her voice has a haunting quality about it. it may not be the original and be a bit different but she did do a good job. Stop hating. it could have been worse.
It doesn't need to "sound country" - this woman has one of the most unique singing styles going- she makes very note and breath she puts into it amazing - she absolutely rocks!
Okay, just came from Dolly singing this on the Porter Waggoner show in '73. He introduced it like it was new. Dolly amazing. I just think Ellie's Halcyon is so monstrous that I don't want to hear Jolene or Your song by comparison. Never expected 80 thumbs up. Do like High For This.
This cover has the pathos and heartbreak the song requires. I've heard a lot of perfect deliveries today but none other with the feeling necessary for a such a sad song as this.
As an American, I have to say that this is just as good if not a little bit better than the original. Her English accent makes it very folky and beautiful. I love it.
I like this because of her english accent, which is miles away from the country sound of miley's cover and dolly parton's original. it's not so much about whose is better, but this one is definitely interesting because the sound is very different, but still good in its way.
don't like it she tried too hard in this song to make it sound her own and her shaky voice that she uses on her own songs don't work on this song because of how the song is constructed
tim Don't like it also... just some things she did made it not work for me, I liked it until she said Understand > Man, that rhyme killed it for me, don't ask me why
I feel like if she were to go back and do this song again she could absolutely kill it! Her voice definitely has that same beautiful 'flutter' that Dolly has, she just cuts off her syllables too much to hit the mark all the way for me.
Adel Aoulad Haj I said that she has a beautiful voice but I think Miley's version is a lot better. You are crazy if you think that Ellie's version of this song is better than Miley's version. Ellie doesn't have the right voice for this song, she's not able to hit the high notes, and it sounds like her voice is cracking in a lot of the song but Miley has the right voice for this song and she can hit the high notes. Actually if you go off the comparison of their versions of this song Miley's voice is better than Ellie's. Miley has a very beautiful voice especially when she is doing country songs or songs where she is really singing. It's just that people don't actually listen to her really singing or they don't give her a chance and they think she is garbage all because they don't like the crazy stuff she does. Have you even listened to her version of this song or her backyard sessions?
I think she did a wonderful job with the cover. People have different voices and sounds. Stop being dicks and give her respect for doing this, instead of bashing her when she probably did a better job than you could have dreamed of ever doing.
This is the only song I've ever heard Miley Cyrus sing that was good! I like this song, and the fact that Ellie Goulding covered it makes it even better!
I'd say let him go. If he really loved you he'd stay. But this is a beautiful song that gets across how difficult it is to stay logical when your insecure or when your hearts breaking.
If you listen to Miley Cyrus or Ellie Goulding more you'll probably disagree, but the White Stripes cover is the the only one of the 3 worth listening to.
Which locality and culture is as close to, or closer to, the north of England of the 17th century as any culture in America ever was. If I was asked who could cover this song, I would say Ellie would be perfect for it. Her voice is so similar to Dolly's, Dolly would be very impressed.
the white stripes version will always be my personal favorite, nobody can scream and beg like jack white can. it saddens me that some of these commenters don't see the beauty of his rendition. but this is quite good as well.
Jade Jones I don't think that's the case. The way she sings the song just doesn't sound good in my opinion. I remember hearing a cover of this song from this one person on CZcams in the past who didn't do country music and I actually really liked it.
The larger portion of American Country Music originally was derived from the English and Scottish of the English North Country and the Scottish lowlands. This is closer to what the song would have sounded like 100 or 200 years ago than what it would sound like if sung by someone from Cleveland, Ohio, today.
I clicked on this video because I love Ellie Goulding, and this song. I've got to say - she is a very talented young woman, but she cannot sing this song for the life of her!
I think Mindy Smith does the best cover of Jolene. I agree with you that Miley did a good job though and I think Dolly was very proud of her since Dolly is Miley's godmother. I think I love everything Ellie is doing :)
A lot of people hate Miley. That I know, but you can't say that Miley's version is emotionless. That's lying to yourself. Heck, even people who says that they don't like Miley admits that she did good on Jolene. Ellie's version is amazing as well.
Love it, her voice is so unique, comparing the womans these days singing in radio all the time. Liked Mileys cover version too, but this sounds better.
well to me she does. Her voice has more soul to me and i really like the smoothness of her voice. While Dolly's voice is good as well, i prefer Ellie. :)
Liked the original when I was little, and I love Ellie. So that was neat, to find her doing this cover. When I think about the song itself, though, I can never relate. I can't imagine asking someone not to take my partner, or really imagine fighting to keep them from someone else. That may seem weak or cold, and there are probably exceptions, but I don't ever feel like it's healthy or honest. And I understand people's feelings change, I don't want to keep someone against their will.Notabigdeal
If you're not Dolly Parton's niece, I beg you please stop doing a cover version of this song! It just doesn't feel right when anyone else sings this song other than Miley Cyrus or Dolly Parton herself.
+Elise MusicNerd i actually agree, but i think you should check out brandi carliles virsion of this song and her covers of leonard cohen, they are really amazing
Her voice is soft n comforting, with a dark haunted tone intertwined with it. They complement each other just right.
She has a beautiful major voice...her vocals are so original so all of you who are saying her voice is weak are crazy!
+Esmyi agreed
It actually takes SO much more work and is much harder to restrain from belting or going into chest tone than you would think.
I have listened to so many renditions, and this is my absolute favorite. Just the right voice quality, tempo and accompaniment. Think about it. This is a gut wrenching plea from a woman who thinks she's not pretty enough, not fair enough, not feminine enough. And who thinks she is nothing w/o a man. A gorgeous voice with perfect diction does not impart the anguish that an Ellie Goulding can. Pure honest emotion with this version.
Exactly! The world does not need another technically perfect but emotionally soulless version of this. Dolly and The White Stripes have set a high bar, and Ellie just rose to it.
Like mileys cover too but i love Ellie Goulding and i don't know why everyone says that ellies voice is too soft i thing her soft voice is her Personal mark for this cover. Love it!
her voice has a haunting quality about it. it may not be the original and be a bit different but she did do a good job. Stop hating. it could have been worse.
Everybody saying that this is bad, or that they don't like it. But it's really soothing to me, and I like it alot
It doesn't need to "sound country" - this woman has one of the most unique singing styles going- she makes very note and breath she puts into it amazing - she absolutely rocks!
chills down my spine! I've heard the original a thousand times but this evenly good.
that "Strange" voice is why a lot of us love her so much!
What does it even matter who's better or the best? Everyone here's listening to Ellie's cover and that's what matters.
Okay, just came from Dolly singing this on the Porter Waggoner show in '73. He introduced it like it was new. Dolly amazing. I just think Ellie's Halcyon is so monstrous that I don't want to hear Jolene or Your song by comparison. Never expected 80 thumbs up. Do like High For This.
This cover has the pathos and heartbreak the song requires. I've heard a lot of perfect deliveries today but none other with the feeling necessary for a such a sad song as this.
As an American, I have to say that this is just as good if not a little bit better than the original.
Her English accent makes it very folky and beautiful. I love it.
Good GOD Ellie, you have done it again. I am blown away.
I felt great emotion in the way Ellie Goulding sings it, it is with flair and like she means it and I loved it.
I like this because of her english accent, which is miles away from the country sound of miley's cover and dolly parton's original. it's not so much about whose is better, but this one is definitely interesting because the sound is very different, but still good in its way.
Her voice
the most unique voice in the world
This is one of the best covers of this song that I have heard.
man i was psyched to see she did a cover of this song, and this is possibly my favorite song ive heard her cover so far.
Wow...That is downright amazing. This a time warp back...oh god she's
don't like it she tried too hard in this song to make it sound her own and her shaky voice that she uses on her own songs don't work on this song because of how the song is constructed
tim Don't like it also... just some things she did made it not work for me, I liked it until she said Understand > Man, that rhyme killed it for me, don't ask me why
How can people say she's crap? A cover is an artist making a song their own, she did that amazingly if you ask me.
Love her Voice sooo much.
What a great Version of a great Song.
I love her singing and the song, I just don't think this song is for ellie goulding
Yep you're so right. It made me cringe at the very beginning and I don't think that was the intention of this song.
Weirdly this is my favorite version of jolene
I feel like if she were to go back and do this song again she could absolutely kill it! Her voice definitely has that same beautiful 'flutter' that Dolly has, she just cuts off her syllables too much to hit the mark all the way for me.
EVERYTIME THIS GIRL SINGS YOU CAN FEEL HER COMPASSION! ITS WOW!!!
She has a beautiful voice but honestly I think Miley's version is a lot better.
***** I can't really disagree with you
Adel Aoulad Haj I said that she has a beautiful voice but I think Miley's version is a lot better. You are crazy if you think that Ellie's version of this song is better than Miley's version. Ellie doesn't have the right voice for this song, she's not able to hit the high notes, and it sounds like her voice is cracking in a lot of the song but Miley has the right voice for this song and she can hit the high notes. Actually if you go off the comparison of their versions of this song Miley's voice is better than Ellie's. Miley has a very beautiful voice especially when she is doing country songs or songs where she is really singing. It's just that people don't actually listen to her really singing or they don't give her a chance and they think she is garbage all because they don't like the crazy stuff she does. Have you even listened to her version of this song or her backyard sessions?
Try to listen to Janet Devlin.... you will be surprised... :) czcams.com/video/7GuHizph2YM/video.html
The real reason I love ellie!
Omg her voice. It's.....MAGIC!
Bloody Hell Her Voice, Her Just Stunning!!!
her voice just flows so beautifully!
I think she did a wonderful job with the cover. People have different voices and sounds. Stop being dicks and give her respect for doing this, instead of bashing her when she probably did a better job than you could have dreamed of ever doing.
This is the only song I've ever heard Miley Cyrus sing that was good! I like this song, and the fact that Ellie Goulding covered it makes it even better!
Ellie is the best
I love this song so much and Ellie Goulding is amazing! I'm sooo glad I found this!
Love this song by dolly and by Ellie
Her voice is just incredible
Jolene a master of war. Nice job ellie anything could happen have the talk with her
I'd say let him go. If he really loved you he'd stay. But this is a beautiful song that gets across how difficult it is to stay logical when your insecure or when your hearts breaking.
If you listen to Miley Cyrus or Ellie Goulding more you'll probably disagree, but the White Stripes cover is the the only one of the 3 worth listening to.
Who are you to tell people what's "worth listening to"? I hate The White Stripes. Don't be a music snob.
Love Ellie, Love Dolly, Love the white stripes version, most of all love that artists keep remaking my song :P
Great cover of Jolene. Truth be told though, there isn't a woman on the planet that could take a man away from Ellie!
Me too! I thought I was the only one who thought that, especially because of the style she does it
Her voice is unlike i've ever heard before, i love it!
This was 6 years ago... And now look at her now, i'm so proud of her :)
Which locality and culture is as close to, or closer to, the north of England of the 17th century as any culture in America ever was. If I was asked who could cover this song, I would say Ellie would be perfect for it. Her voice is so similar to Dolly's, Dolly would be very impressed.
Ellie is omg perfect!
SO HAPPY I found this, omg.
I really love this cover of the song
I love this too much.
omfg Ellie
Personally, I prefer Ellie's to Miley's and Dolly is 2nd
Completely disagreed. :) The original can't be beaten.
the white stripes version will always be my personal favorite, nobody can scream and beg like jack white can. it saddens me that some of these commenters don't see the beauty of his rendition. but this is quite good as well.
I love love love love Ellie
there seems to be alot of hate when a non country artist does a country song. geez. I thought most country people were supposed to be nice. nice cover
Country people are polite, but gossipy.
Makes sense, I just don't understand
Jade Jones Lol that's alright, I'm pretty southern and I don't completely understand it either.
Jade Jones I don't think that's the case. The way she sings the song just doesn't sound good in my opinion. I remember hearing a cover of this song from this one person on CZcams in the past who didn't do country music and I actually really liked it.
The larger portion of American Country Music originally was derived from the English and Scottish of the English North Country and the Scottish lowlands. This is closer to what the song would have sounded like 100 or 200 years ago than what it would sound like if sung by someone from Cleveland, Ohio, today.
soo awesome *__* i wish that song would be longer....
She does the best covers.
Her voice is perfect for this!
Beautiful voice, beautiful person!
I clicked on this video because I love Ellie Goulding, and this song. I've got to say - she is a very talented young woman, but she cannot sing this song for the life of her!
Yes, hers is my all-time fav. Thanks.
thats my name and i saw her in concert a week ago, in love
I LOVE THIS.
I just love this so much! Ells is my queen
it shows what a fucking amazing song this is , I've never heard a bad cover of it !
Fan of all the covers another good one is jack white/white stripes live
Ellie I love u baby I want u to sing some more songs I love ur songs so much and this one toooooo
she has a wonderful voice! can you sing like that
white stripes has the best version, during their black pool lights show
+Diggity Dom The cover of Miley is much better than white stripes
+Hakkersson lol, nice try
+Hakkersson Opinionated statement.
Jack white gave much more emotion.. Don't listen to it with your "pop ears". He sings as if he was crying
She's wonderfuly talented
I think Mindy Smith does the best cover of Jolene. I agree with you that Miley did a good job though and I think Dolly was very proud of her since Dolly is Miley's godmother. I think I love everything Ellie is doing :)
THIS IS NOT AWFUL. THIS IS WONDERFUL.
A lot of people hate Miley. That I know, but you can't say that Miley's version is emotionless. That's lying to yourself. Heck, even people who says that they don't like Miley admits that she did good on Jolene. Ellie's version is amazing as well.
Love it, her voice is so unique, comparing the womans these days singing in radio all the time. Liked Mileys cover version too, but this sounds better.
love this song xx
I love how fragile and begging it sounds when she sings it ^^
She's so perfect
comparison is the thief of Joy. this song is individual in it's own right. it's beautiful. so is miley's cover. so is white stripes version.
Best version of this song.
this song is perfect for her voice.
i love this. a lot.
I love Ellie. :D I wish she did a studio version of this.
I love this cover such as the original and i think is as good as Dolly sounds
awesome voice and AWESOME GUITAR!!
No one can do better than Dolly Parton!
I looked at the cover of Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Adrianna from 90210 but Ellie, Ellie is the best. ♥
so much love for this cover
She perfect !
i love how u sing ! and that u change littel how the sing need to be
This is best version ever !except Dolly of course ; )
well to me she does. Her voice has more soul to me and i really like the smoothness of her voice. While Dolly's voice is good as well, i prefer Ellie. :)
I love this
Liked the original when I was little, and I love Ellie. So that was neat, to find her doing this cover.
When I think about the song itself, though, I can never relate. I can't imagine asking someone not to take my partner, or really imagine fighting to keep them from someone else. That may seem weak or cold, and there are probably exceptions, but I don't ever feel like it's healthy or honest. And I understand people's feelings change, I don't want to keep someone against their will.Notabigdeal
If you're not Dolly Parton's niece, I beg you please stop doing a cover version of this song! It just doesn't feel right when anyone else sings this song other than Miley Cyrus or Dolly Parton herself.
Everyone has right to cover whatever song they want.
***** Look who's talking, the real dollface -.-
true
+Elise MusicNerd i actually agree, but i think you should check out brandi carliles virsion of this song and her covers of leonard cohen, they are really amazing
I think that Ellie's version is much much better tan miley's... Ellie is the best, i absolutely love her.she's my favourite person ever
the best cover of jolene that i have ever seen
This is how I discovered Ellie Goulding
i hate when people say "why comment if you dont like it". Its a comment section not praise section