9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
Dolly Parton · 1980
28 min · 8 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A vibrant blend of country-pop and folk that captures the struggles and triumphs of working-class life.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its cultural impact, particularly due to the title track '9 to 5,' which became an anthem for working women and was central to the film of the same name, earning Parton an Academy Award nomination. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, reflecting its commercial success and aligning with the feminist movement of the early '80s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs uplifting anthems for workers reflective moments of resilience
- Context
- In 1980, Dolly Parton was at a transitional phase in her career, following the success of her album 'Heartbreak Express' from 1979. '9 to 5 and Odd Jobs' was released shortly after her iconic hit '9 to 5,' which not only topped charts but also solidified her status as a mainstream star in both music and film.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sparks· R. Stevie Moore· Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Cher· Donna Summer· Willie Nelson· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 9 to 5 Standout 2:45
- 2 Hush‐a‐Bye Hard Times Standout 3:46
- 3 The House of the Rising Sun 3:57
- 4 Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) 4:41
- 5 Working Girl Standout 3:15
- 6 But You Know I Love You 3:18
- 7 Poor Folks Town 2:55
- 8 Sing for the Common Man 3:46
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