Something Special
Dolly Parton · 1995
34 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt blend of country and pop, showcasing Dolly's signature storytelling and emotional depth.
Why this album works
The album features the timeless classic 'I Will Always Love You,' which has since become one of Parton's most recognized songs, further popularized by Whitney Houston. Additionally, 'Something Special' reached No. 24 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, affirming Parton's enduring relevance in the country music scene during the mid-90s.
- Best for
- short, emotional storytelling sessions reflective late-night listening heartfelt lyrical connections
- Context
- Released on August 22, 1995, 'Something Special' arrived during Dolly Parton's prolific phase in the 1990s, following her critically acclaimed album 'Slow Dancing with the Moon' from 1993. At this point, Parton was solidifying her status as a crossover artist with mainstream appeal while maintaining her roots in country music.
- 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 Crippled Bird 3:44
- 2 Something Special 3:05
- 3 Change Standout 3:40
- 4 I Will Always Love You Standout 3:17
- 5 Green-Eyed Boy 3:53
- 6 Speakin’ of the Devil 3:14
- 7 Jolene Standout 3:42
- 8 No Good Way of Saying Good-Bye 2:56
- 9 The Seeker 3:02
- 10 Teach Me to Trust 3:27
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