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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling arc
- heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
- morning coffee companion
- reflective moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Think About Love 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 3:23
- 5 Don’t Call It Love 3:15
- 6 Real Love 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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