Jack White delivered an emotional rendition of “Jolene” during a London concert this week as a tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday. The performance took place at the Eventim Apollo, with White later sharing footage of the heartfelt cover on social media, concluding the clip with a gesture toward the heavens.
White has long maintained a connection to Parton’s 1974 classic. His former band, the White Stripes, frequently performed their own interpretation of the track during live shows and released it as a B-side in 2000. Parton herself praised their version, calling it “one of the greatest versions ever” and expressing interest in potentially collaborating with White in the future, though such a project never materialized.
According to concert records, this marked White’s first live performance of “Jolene” since 2007. Before taking the stage, White posted a photograph of Parton on Instagram with the caption “Instant Sainthood.” His record label, Third Man Records, also released a statement celebrating Parton’s extensive contributions to philanthropy and community support throughout her career, acknowledging her impact far beyond the music industry.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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