Watch Jack White Cover ‘Jolene’ in London Hours After Dolly Parton’s Death: ‘Instant Sainthood’
The Whites Stripes released their "Jolene" cover as a B-side in 2000 & a live single in 2004.
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton, former White Stripes frontman Jack White revived his band's 2000 cover of her hit single "Jolene" during a solo set at London's Eventim Apollo. Parton passed away recently, and White performed the song just hours after the news of her death broke. The performance marked his first time playing "Jolene" live in 19 years, since his final appearance with the White Stripes at Madison Square Garden in 2007.
White posted a video of the cover on Instagram, alongside a photo of Parton with the caption "INSTANT SAINTHOOD." The tribute came from various artists, including Beyoncé, Eminem, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Reba McEntire, and Shania Twain, among others.
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