Why Dolly Parton Wouldn’t Let Elvis Presley Record ‘I Will Always Love You’ By Marketers TalksAugust 26, 2026Art When Elvis Presley wanted to record the song, Parton made the hard-nosed decision to protect her ownership of her work. When Elvis Presley wanted to record the song, Parton made the hard-nosed decision to protect her ownership of her work.