Pure & Simple
Dolly Parton · 2016
101 min · 26 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt blend of traditional country and modern storytelling, showcasing Dolly's timeless vocals and lyrical sincerity.
Why this album works
'Pure & Simple' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and solidified Parton's relevance in contemporary music. The album received positive reviews for its production and emotional depth, with critics noting it as a return to her roots while appealing to new audiences.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling across tempos nostalgic reflections on love for cozy evenings
- Context
- Released on August 19, 2016, 'Pure & Simple' is Dolly Parton's first studio album of original material in over a decade, following her 2005 album 'Those Were the Days'. At this point in her career, Parton was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, bolstered by successful tours and appearances that reaffirmed her status as a beloved music icon.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Pure and Simple Standout 2:43
- 2 Say Forever You’ll Be Mine 2:49
- 3 Never Not Love You 3:36
- 4 Kiss It (And Make It All Better) 3:48
- 5 Can’t Be That Wrong 3:56
- 6 Outside Your Door 3:03
- 7 Tomorrow Is Forever 3:10
- 8 I’m Sixteen 3:34
- 9 Head Over High Heels 2:50
- 10 Forever Love 3:29
- 11 Mama Standout 3:42
- 12 Lovin' You 3:27
Disc 2
- 1 Fire Medley: Baby I'm Burning / Great Balls of Fire / This Girl Is on Fire 3:27
- 2 Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That 3:30
- 3 Jolene Standout 4:42
- 4 Blue Smoke 5:09
- 5 Coat of Many Colors 4:28
- 6 Rocky Top 5:09
- 7 Mud Song 2:55
- 8 Banks of the Ohio 3:16
- 9 Here You Come Again 2:54
- 10 Two Doors Down 2:00
- 11 Islands in the Stream 3:50
- 12 9 to 5 7:30
- 13 Lay Your Hands on Me 6:35
- 14 I Will Always Love You 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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