As Long as I Love
Dolly Parton · 1970
29 min · 12 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of traditional country and emerging pop sensibilities, underscored by Dolly’s signature storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Why, Why, Why Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its emotional vulnerability and straightforward lyrics about heartbreak, showcasing Parton's knack for storytelling.
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I Wound Easy — The song features a poignant melody paired with reflective lyrics on love and regret, illustrating Parton's ability to convey deep emotions through simple yet effective songwriting.
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A Habit I Can’t Break — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and relatable theme of longing for someone who consistently causes pain, reflecting a common struggle in romantic relationships.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief emotional storytelling experience
- warm vocals for cozy moments
- heartfelt reflections on love
- for afternoon relaxation
- lighthearted tracks with playful charm
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive journeys
- prefer high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in her catalog, showcasing evolving style but not widely recognized.
- Themes
- heartbreak ballads· small-town longing· love's complexities
- Moods
- Romantic· Melancholy
- Career context
- As Long as I Love is Dolly Parton’s third studio album, released in 1970, following her breakthrough with Hello, I'm Dolly just a year prior. At this point in her career, Parton was establishing herself as both a songwriter and performer, moving towards a more polished sound that would characterize her later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
- 1 Why, Why, Why Start here 2:19
- 2 I Wound Easy 2:17
- 3 I Don’t Want You Around Me Anymore 2:04
- 4 Hillbilly Willy 1:55
- 5 This Boy Has Been Hurt 2:15
- 6 Daddy Won’t Be Home Anymore 2:52
- 7 As Long As I Love 2:42
- 8 A Habit I Can’t Break 3:15
- 9 I’m Not Worth the Tears 2:33
- 10 I Don’t Trust Me Around You 2:54
- 11 I Couldn’t Wait Forever 2:23
- 12 Too Lonely Too Long 2:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Pieces of the Sky
Emmylou Harris
Shares heartfelt storytelling and a blend of country with folk influences, capturing emotional depth.
Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
Combines country sounds with pop sensibilities and themes of love and longing.
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Features introspective songwriting and a warm acoustic sound that resonates with small-town emotions.
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