Elvis Presley's double sided hit Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel was #1 on the charts for 11 weeks in 1956. This longevity record was broken in 1992 when a Whitney Houston, written by Dolly Parton, stayed at #1 for 14 weeks. What's the song title?

In 1992, Whitney Houston’s powerful ballad from the soundtrack of her blockbuster film, *The Bodyguard*, became a global sensation. The song's incredible popularity propelled it to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it remained for a stunning 14 consecutive weeks. This impressive run officially broke a major music record for the longest-running number-one single, a title that had been held for 36 years by Elvis Presley's legendary 1956 release, "Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel."

What makes the song's history even more fascinating is its origin as a country classic. The iconic track was written and originally recorded nearly two decades earlier, in 1973, by country music superstar Dolly Parton. Parton wrote the song not about a romantic partner, but as a heartfelt farewell to her mentor and duet partner, Porter Wagoner, when she decided to leave his show to pursue a solo career. Her tender, original version was a #1 hit on the country charts.

Houston’s soaring, soulful interpretation transformed the song into a definitive pop anthem and her own signature performance. It became one of the best-selling singles of all time and cemented its place in music history, not only for its record-breaking chart performance but also for its unique journey from a personal country farewell to a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.