Kevin Costner Saved the Song. Whitney Made It a Masterpiece.
Details
| Title | Kevin Costner Saved the Song. Whitney Made It a Masterpiece. |
| Author | Behind The Track |
| Duration | 11:05 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=TZxrDo6XcyE |
Description
When Kevin Costner was helping shape The Bodyguard, he didn’t just star in the movie — he made a musical decision that changed pop history.
He personally picked “I Will Always Love You” for Whitney Houston.
The label didn’t want it. The producers doubted it.
But Costner believed in the song — and in Whitney’s voice.
What happened next is one of the most legendary moments in music and film history.
This is the true story behind the ballad that became a global anthem.
In this episode of *Behind the Track*, we dive into the unbelievable story behind *I Will Always Love You*:
- Why Dolly Parton turned down Elvis Presley
- How Kevin Costner picked this song for *The Bodyguard*
- The moment Whitney Houston made it her own — and created a global phenomenon
- And how it became the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time
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