The Bargain Store cover

The Bargain Store

Dolly Parton · 1975

28 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt blend of country melodies and poignant storytelling wrapped in Dolly Parton's signature warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • concise tracks for quick engagement
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • front-loaded emotional impact
  • easy sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek complex, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 17, 1975, 'The Bargain Store' was Dolly Parton's sixth studio album. This period marked a transition for Parton as she was solidifying her solo career after leaving the Porter Wagoner Show, where she gained significant fame. The album followed her successful release 'Love Is Like a Butterfly' and showcased her evolution as a songwriter and artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Bargain Store 2:36
  • 2 Kentucky Gambler 2:39
  • 3 When I’m Gone 5:09
  • 4 The Only Hand You’ll Need to Hold 2:09
  • 5 On My Mind Again 2:53
  • 6 I Want to Be What You Need 2:42
  • 7 Love to Remember 2:32
  • 8 You’ll Always Be Special to Me 2:22
  • 9 He Would Know 2:33
  • 10 I’ll Never Forget 2:48

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