Background “You Are” is a country song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in April 1977 as the first single and title track from her album, New Harvest…First Gathering. The album marked a significant departure for Parton, as she consciously aimed to move beyond her traditional country audience and embrace … Read more
Background “The Story,” originally titled “Coat of Many Colors,” was written and performed by Dolly Parton. It was released in 1971 as a single from her album of the same name, *Coat of Many Colors*. The song draws deeply from Parton’s personal experiences growing up in poverty in rural Tennessee. It recounts a poignant childhood … Read more
Background “Rockin’ Years,” a country duet performed by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton, was released in 1991 as the second single from Parton’s album, “Eagle When She Flies.” The song was written by Parton herself and embodies her signature storytelling prowess within a catchy, upbeat country framework. Parton, a country music icon with a … Read more
Background “I Will Always Love You,” written and originally performed by Dolly Parton, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring love songs in popular music history. Parton penned the song in 1973 as a farewell tribute to her longtime mentor and duet partner, Porter Wagoner, as she embarked on a solo career. Their … Read more
Background “Put It Off Until Tomorrow” is a country song written by Dolly Parton and recorded by Bill Phillips in 1966. While Parton penned the track, it was Phillips who first released it as a single, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in early 1967. Parton’s own version of the song … Read more
Background “Last Night’s Lovin’” is a country song written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was initially released as a single in January 1972 and subsequently included on her album “Touch Your Woman,” which came out in March of the same year. The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot … Read more
Background “Potential New Boyfriend” is a country-pop song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in 1983 as the lead single from her album ‘Burlap & Satin’. The song became a moderate commercial success, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 91 on the Billboard Hot … Read more
Background “Jolene” is a country song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in October 1973 as the first single and title track from her album of the same name. The song quickly became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1974 and … Read more
Background “Heartbreak Express” is a country song written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in January 1982 as the lead single from her album of the same name. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982, becoming Parton’s 13th number-one hit on … Read more
Background “Think About Love” is a country-pop song written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in October 1986 as the second single from her album “Real Love.” While Parton is widely recognized for her songwriting prowess, having penned numerous chart-topping hits for herself and other artists, “Think About Love” … Read more