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Best of Dolly Parton, Vol. 3

Dolly Parton · 1987

32 min · 9 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt collection of Dolly Parton's classic storytelling woven through country and pop melodies.

Why this album works

'Best of Dolly Parton, Vol. 3' is notable for its chart performance, reaching No. 39 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album features some of Parton's most beloved hits, further cementing her influence in the country genre and expanding her audience during a pivotal time in her career.
Best for
steady melodic storytelling journey for nostalgic afternoon heartfelt reflections on love
Context
By the time 'Best of Dolly Parton, Vol. 3' was released in September 1987, Dolly Parton had solidified her status as a crossover star following her commercial peak in the early 1980s. This album comes after her successful collaboration with Kenny Rogers on 'Islands in the Stream,' showcasing her ability to blend traditional country with mainstream pop sensibilities.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don’t Call It Love 3:17
  • 2 Save the Last Dance for Me 3:50
  • 3 Real Love Standout 3:54
  • 4 We Had It All 4:06
  • 5 Tie Our Love (in a Double Knot) 3:27
  • 6 Think About Love 3:25
  • 7 Potential New Boyfriend 3:16
  • 8 Do I Ever Cross Your Mind Standout 3:52
  • 9 Tennessee Homesick Blues Standout 3:22

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