Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton · 2008
42 min · 14 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt collection of Dolly Parton's most enduring songs, blending country storytelling with pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
This compilation not only highlights Parton's versatility but also achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Country Albums chart. The inclusion of classics like 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You' solidified her status in the pantheon of American music, influencing countless artists across genres.
- Best for
- steady melodic storytelling journey nostalgic reflections on life sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- Released in 2008, this compilation album encapsulates Dolly Parton's prolific career as a country music icon. By this time, Parton had already established herself with over four decades of hits, including her landmark songs from the 1970s and 1980s. This album serves as both a celebration of her legacy and an introduction for new fans.
- 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 Joshua 3:05
- 2 Coat of Many Colors 3:05
- 3 Touch Your Woman 2:41
- 4 Mission Chapel Memories 3:08
- 5 In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad) 3:28
- 6 My Tennessee Mountain Home 3:10
- 7 Jolene Standout 2:41
- 8 I Will Always Love You Standout 2:55
- 9 Lonely Comin’ Down 3:15
- 10 Love Is Like a Butterfly 2:21
- 11 The Bargain Store 2:43
- 12 Here You Come Again 2:54
- 13 9 to 5 Standout 3:01
- 14 Islands in the Stream 4:09
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