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Watch Jack White's Emotional Cover 'Jolene' in Honor of Dolly Parton
Rolling Stone • • general
Key Points:
- Jack White paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing a live cover of her iconic song “Jolene” during his concert at London’s Eventim Apollo.
- White shared a video of the emotional performance on Instagram, ending the clip by pointing to the sky and making the sign of the cross.
- The White Stripes, White’s former band, had frequently covered “Jolene” and released their version as a B-side in 2000; Parton praised their rendition as one of the greatest versions of the song.
- Despite past discussions about collaborating, White and Parton never officially worked together, and last night marked White’s first live cover of “Jolene” since 2007.
- Before the concert, White posted a photo of Parton on Instagram with the caption “Instant Sainthood,” highlighting his admiration for the country music legend.
