Ultimate Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton · 2003
63 min · 20 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music
A heartfelt compilation blending Dolly Parton's signature storytelling with soaring melodies and timeless country-pop charm.
Why this album works
'Ultimate Dolly Parton' reached notable chart positions, including peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album's release contributed to the resurgence of interest in classic country music and highlighted Parton's influence on contemporary artists, reaffirming her legacy within the genre.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling moments nostalgic reflective listening emotional connection through melodies
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Ultimate Dolly Parton' arrived during a period of renewed interest in Parton's career, following her successful TV appearances and the acclaim of her recent albums. This compilation serves as a comprehensive overview of her extensive catalog, showcasing hits from the 1970s through the early 2000s, solidifying her status as a country music icon.
- 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 Joshua (single version) 3:04
- 2 Coat of Many Colors 3:04
- 3 Jolene (single version) Standout 2:41
- 4 I Will Always Love You Standout 2:55
- 5 Please Don’t Stop Loving Me 2:47
- 6 Love Is Like a Butterfly 2:21
- 7 The Bargain Store 2:42
- 8 Here You Come Again (single version) 2:54
- 9 It’s All Wrong, but It’s All Right 3:18
- 10 Heartbreaker (single version) 3:30
- 11 I Really Got the Feeling 3:08
- 12 You’re the Only One 3:20
- 13 Starting Over Again 3:58
- 14 Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You (single version) 3:25
- 15 9 to 5 Standout 3:00
- 16 But You Know I Love You 3:19
- 17 Tennessee Homesick Blues 3:23
- 18 Islands in the Stream 4:10
- 19 To Know Him Is to Love Him 3:51
- 20 Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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