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Released 10 years ago

The Complete Trio Collection

Dolly Parton · 2016

146 min · 41 tracks · country music

Lush harmonies and heartfelt storytelling blend across a tapestry of country, bluegrass, and folk traditions.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Pain of Loving You Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    To Know Him Is to Love Him — This track captures the essence of the trio's vocal chemistry, blending poignant lyrics with a timeless melody that resonates deeply.
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    Wildflowers — A standout song reflecting themes of freedom and nature, it showcases the trio's ability to convey emotion through simple yet profound lyrics.
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    My Dear Companion — The intricate harmonies highlight the deep connection between the vocalists while exploring themes of love and loss, embodying the album's emotional core.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • for reflective listening moments
  • rich harmonies for cozy evenings
  • nostalgic themes of love and

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek standalone hits over collections

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Celebrates iconic collaborations, beloved by fans of the trio's work.
Themes
1980s vocal harmony· nostalgic storytelling· Southern landscapes
Career context
Released in 2016, The Complete Trio Collection marks a retrospective celebration of Dolly Parton's collaborations with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, revisiting their iconic trio work from the 1980s. This compilation comes after Parton's resurgence in popularity following her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, showcasing her enduring influence and artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 The Pain of Loving You Start here 2:34
  • 2 Making Plans 3:39
  • 3 To Know Him Is to Love Him 3:47
  • 4 Hobo’s Meditation 3:19
  • 5 Wildflowers 3:37
  • 6 Telling Me Lies 4:25
  • 7 My Dear Companion 2:57
  • 8 Those Memories of You 4:01
  • 9 I’ve Had Enough 3:33
  • 10 Rosewood Casket 3:02
  • 11 Farther Along 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Lover’s Return 4:00
  • 2 High Sierra 4:22
  • 3 Do I Ever Cross Your Mind 3:17
  • 4 After the Gold Rush 3:32
  • 5 The Blue Train 4:59
  • 6 I Feel the Blues Movin’ In 4:31
  • 7 You’ll Never Be the Sun 4:44
  • 8 He Rode All the Way to Texas 3:08
  • 9 Feels Like Home 4:50
  • 10 When We’re Gone, Long Gone 4:00

Disc 3

  • 1 Wildflowers (alternate take 1986) 3:28
  • 2 Waltz Across Texas Tonight (unreleased 1994) 3:51
  • 3 Lover’s Return (alternate mix) 4:01
  • 4 Softly and Tenderly (unreleased 1994) 5:23
  • 5 Pleasant as May (unreleased 1986) 2:36
  • 6 My Dear Companion (alternate take 1986) 2:58
  • 7 My Blue Tears (unreleased 1998) 2:43
  • 8 Making Plans (alternate take 1986) 3:38
  • 9 I’ve Had Enough (alternate mix 1986) 3:33
  • 10 Grey Funnel Line (unreleased 1986) 2:09
  • 11 You Don’t Knock (unreleased 1986) 3:26
  • 12 Where Will the Words Come From (unreleased 1985) 2:53
  • 13 Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (Dolly Lead – alternate take 1994) 3:33
  • 14 Are You Tired of Me (unreleased 1986) 2:35
  • 15 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues 3:52
  • 16 Mr. Sandman 2:20
  • 17 Handful of Dust (unreleased 1993) 3:00
  • 18 Calling My Children Home (unreleased a cappella version 1986) 3:11
  • 19 In a Deep Sleep (unreleased 1986) 3:03
  • 20 Farther Along (alternate mix 1986) 4:07

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