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In an additional statement, Perry also expressed her excitement over their cover.

\"How is one supposed to react when the greatest and most prolific songwriter in the world wants to cover a song YOU wrote?\" Perry said. \"Her version of 'What's Up?' is so good. Her spin on it made me feel like it was her song. No surprise there.\"

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Courtesy of Butterfly Records
PHOTO: Dolly Parton is releasing a track from her upcoming Rock n' Roll album "Rockstar," a cover of the 4 Non-Blondes' hit, "What's Up?" featuring Linda Perry.
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\"Rockstar,\" which also features guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Steven Tyler, Steve Perry, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Elton John and more, comes out Nov. 17.

It is available for preorder now.

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