Real Love
Dolly Parton · 1985
35 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt blend of country-pop melodies infused with Dolly's signature storytelling and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Real Love' reached No. 22 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, affirming Parton's enduring popularity. The lead single 'Real Love' even earned a spot on the charts, resonating with audiences and contributing to the growing trend of female-led country-pop during the mid-80s.
- Best for
- steady emotional storytelling arc heartfelt sing-alongs with friends morning coffee companion
- Context
- By the time 'Real Love' was released in January 1985, Dolly Parton was transitioning into a more mainstream pop sound following her successful crossover hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This album marked her continued evolution as an artist after her acclaimed 'Heartbreak Express' in 1982, showcasing a mature exploration of love and relationships.
- 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 Think About Love Standout 3:25
- 2 Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot) 3:25
- 3 We Got Too Much 3:15
- 4 It’s Such a Heartache Standout 3:23
- 5 Don’t Call It Love 3:15
- 6 Real Love Standout 3:51
- 7 I Can’t Be True 3:17
- 8 Once in a Very Blue Moon 3:43
- 9 Come Back to Me 3:35
- 10 I Hope You’re Never Happy 3:54
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