Jack White frequently covered Dolly Parton's "Jolene" in concert during the White Stripes days.

He dusted the song off on Tuesday, performing at Eventim Apollo in London, just hours after news surfaced that Dolly Parton had died at age 80. It was the first time he performed the song since 2007, according to setlist.fm.

He shared a clip of the performance on his Instagram page on Tuesday. At the end of the song, White clasps his hands together and points toward the sky.

"Jolene," which was originally recorded by Parton in 1973, was such a staple of the White Stripes' early years that the band released a cover version of the song as a B-side to the band's 2000 single "Hello Operator."

The song is also included on 2020's "The White Stripes Greatest Hits" compilation, and a live version of the song was included on the White Stripes 2004 live album "Under Blackpool Lights."

"Jolene" was also covered by artists ranging from Olivia Newton John to Beyoncé.

In a 2016 interview with NME, Parton praised the White Stripes' version of her song.

"I love him (Jack) to death," Parton told the mag. "(The White Stripes) did one of the greatest versions ever of 'Jolene.' I had a chance to have dinner with Jack in LA not long ago and we talked about the possibility of someday down the road that we may get together to do something."

White also honored Parton on his Instagram on Tuesday, writing "Instant Sainthood" beneath a vintage picture of the country superstar.

White's Third Man Records also honored Parton in a social media post on Tuesday.

"Dolly's legacy goes far beyond the music," read the Instagram post. "For decades, she's used her voice, her success, and her heart to make a difference. From the Imagination Library putting millions of books into children's hands to supporting education, literacy, disaster relief and communities in need. An incredible artist, philanthropist, advocate, and human being. Thank you, Dolly, for a lifetime of giving back and making the world a little brighter. Rest in peace."

Tributes for Parton poured in from several Detroit artists on Tuesday, including Eminem, who called Parton "a superstar in every sense."

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