Rhinestone
Dolly Parton · 1984
50 min · 14 tracks · country music
A playful blend of country-pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Dolly Parton's signature storytelling style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tennessee Homesick Blues Start here — This track encapsulates a sense of longing for home through vivid imagery and a catchy melody, making it a standout opener.
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Woke Up in Love — With its upbeat tempo and relatable theme of love's awakening, this song represents the album's more cheerful side and Parton’s pop sensibilities.
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Stay Out of My Bedroom — This playful track showcases Parton's wit and humor, combining cheeky lyrics with an infectious rhythm that reflects her personality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling experience
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- upbeat tracks for sing-alongs
- consistent pacing throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a notable crossover into mainstream pop culture for Parton.
- Themes
- Tennessee nostalgia· playful love stories· small-town longing
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1984, 'Rhinestone' was a soundtrack to the film of the same name, marking Dolly Parton's continued crossover into mainstream pop culture. By this time, she had established herself as a star with multiple hits and was seeking to expand her appeal. This album followed her successful collaboration with Kenny Rogers on 'Islands in the Stream'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
- 1 Tennessee Homesick Blues Start here 3:33
- 2 Too Much Water 2:41
- 3 The Day My Baby Died 2:55
- 4 One Emotion After Another 3:37
- 5 Goin’ Back to Heaven 4:16
- 6 What a Heartache 4:43
- 7 Stay Out of My Bedroom 3:37
- 8 Woke Up in Love 3:22
- 9 God Won’t Get You 4:13
- 10 Drinkin’ Stein 3:55
- 11 Sweet Lovin’ Friends 3:29
- 12 Waltz Me to Heaven 3:22
- 13 Butterflies 3:21
- 14 Be There 3:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Luxury Liner
Emmylou Harris
Shares a similar blend of heartfelt storytelling and country-pop melodies with lush production.
Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
Combines playful love themes and smooth harmonies, echoing the nostalgic vibe of small-town life.
Gideon
Kenny Rogers
Features storytelling through song with a mix of pop and country elements that align with Dolly's style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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