How many weeks was Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" at #1?

Look, we've all belted this one in the shower. Before Whitney Houston made "I Will Always Love You" the power ballad to end all power ballads, it started with Kevin Costner having a hunch about a little-known country song for their movie The Bodyguard. But just how long did Whitney's version of "I Will Always Love You" reign at the top of the charts?

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The answer is: 14 Weeks

The song hit the Billboard Hot 100™ the week of November 14, 1992, and two weeks later – boom – straight to #1. Then it just... stayed there. For 14 straight weeks. Nobody had ever done that before in Hot 100™ history. (Well, until Mariah and Boyz II Men came along with "One Sweet Day" and tied the record, but that's another story.)

And that iconic a cappella opening that gives you goosebumps every single time? Wasn't even supposed to be there. Whitney just started singing it during rehearsals, and producer David Foster (bless him) knew pure magic when he heard it.

This thing was everywhere. "The Bodyguard" soundtrack became the best-selling soundtrack ever, moving 45 million copies worldwide. And how did Dolly Parton react when her 1973 farewell to her mentor, Porter Wagoner, was repurposed? Well, she joked that she cried all the way to the bank. Not bad for a song that started as a country goodbye note.

Let's be real though – the best part about "I Will Always Love You" is that it's still an absolute moment. Whether you're hearing it through your car speakers or watching someone brave attempt it at karaoke (bless their hearts), that key change hits like a ton of bricks every single time. Just... maybe give your neighbors a heads up before you try to hit that note yourself.