Top 10 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Dolly Parton

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  • Who knew these songs were written by Dolly Parton? For this list, we’ll be looking at songs written by the Queen of Country but made famous by other artists. Our countdown includes "Fuel to the Flame," "Rainbowland," "Circles of Love," and more! What's YOUR favorite Dolly Parton song? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @MsMojo
    @MsMojo  Рік тому +103

    What's YOUR favorite Dolly Parton song? Let us know below, and be sure to check out our playlist here: ua-cam.com/video/O_zLrYAd1RQ/v-deo.html for more songs you didn't know were written by your favorite artists!

  • @user-ou3dm6th3x
    @user-ou3dm6th3x 5 місяців тому +234

    Dolly was once asked how she felt when Whitney Houston gets credit for “I will always love you”. Her response was classic. “It doesn’t bother me, just as long as I get the check” Gotta love Dolly

    • @user-kb7il7zd8z
      @user-kb7il7zd8z 4 місяці тому +26

      Conan O'Brian asked if she was jealous of Whitney's huge success with the song. Dolly's response was ''Jealous? Hell no! Whitney made me so much money I'm gonna name a ride after her at Dollywood''.

    • @maxinefreeman8858
      @maxinefreeman8858 3 місяці тому +7

      Dolly also said she was driving when the radio station played Whitney singing the song. She said she had to pull over. Dolly is a savvy business woman.

    • @joystevens8337
      @joystevens8337 2 місяці тому +2

      She helped a lot of artists .. She is really down to earth!God bless u more, Dolly. U rock my forever fav.

    • @TartempionLampion
      @TartempionLampion 2 місяці тому +6

      Whitney wanted to buy the publishing rights for the song before she released it, and Dolly refused to sell... most clever move!

    • @alparker2616
      @alparker2616 Місяць тому +3

      Elvis wanted to record it but wanted half ownership Dolly turned it down

  • @kpax2066
    @kpax2066 Рік тому +842

    Dolly has more talent in her tiny little finger than most artists have in their whole bodies. She is a legend!

    • @garyfern7653
      @garyfern7653 Рік тому +8

      Definitely 💯

    • @TNT-km2eg
      @TNT-km2eg Рік тому +3

      Wrote only one song worth mentioning

    • @alfredbenedek3398
      @alfredbenedek3398 Рік тому +6

      I mean this as acomplement; = Dolly Prton ahse a lot more tallent in her, than some of today's sigers have dirt under their finger nails. Dolly, when we came to the U.S. in the 1960s, I've seen you for thefirst time, when you were in the Porter Wagener Show. We hardly could talk the English than, but my mother was simly charmed. Later on, I came to know,what such a multy tallent you are, and in details, your life. That, tha's what kind of people we need now these days. Pass on the goodness Dolly? - God be with you, on this day - God be with you every day.

    • @mpr4christ1980
      @mpr4christ1980 Рік тому +1

      Dolly has more talent in her body than I have in my little finger! Wait... 😂

    • @phila3884
      @phila3884 Рік тому +5

      @@TNT-km2eg And what would that be, mister songwriter?

  • @normadesmond6017
    @normadesmond6017 Рік тому +266

    Dolly Parton is a total genius. She wrote Jolene and I will always love you in one evening.

    • @TNT-km2eg
      @TNT-km2eg Рік тому +4

      Dolly Part one and two

  • @imakat154
    @imakat154 Рік тому +766

    The people I worked with was totally shocked when I told them that Dolly Parton wrote I Will Always Love You. They didn't believe me. I told them she wrote it for Porter Wagoner when she was leaving his show. They were saying no way and I told them to look it up on the internet. They were totally amazed. They thought that Whitney Houston wrote it. I love Dolly Parton she is the best and I remember watching the Porter Wagoner show when she sang that song. Whitney Houston had an amazing voice but Dolly sang that song better than anyone because that song came from her heart. She is a great singer and a great human being! God bless her!

    • @brendairby9910
      @brendairby9910 Рік тому +38

      True! Elvis wanted to sing it but, Col. Parker wanted 50%. Dolly said no!!! I would have loved Elvis version! We'll never know! Love Dolly's coat of many colors, and many more! ❤️ Dolly!

    • @BB-xe9oj
      @BB-xe9oj Рік тому +39

      Fun fact: during filming of The Bodyguard another song was going to be used, I'm not sure which one, but it got scrapped so I Will Always Love You was suggested by Kevin Costner. Whitney had never even HEARD it before.

    • @lkaufman1062
      @lkaufman1062 Рік тому +51

      I’ll take Dolly over Whitney any day!

    • @nathalie_desrosiers
      @nathalie_desrosiers Рік тому +50

      Dolly sings this song with emotion, Whitney sings it with vocals. I prefer Dolly's version.

    • @filnobep
      @filnobep Рік тому +29

      @@nathalie_desrosiers you gotta have soul to feel Whitney Houston’s version

  • @samayahabdi9727
    @samayahabdi9727 Рік тому +721

    Dolly Parton must have broken the world record for writing the most songs! An amazing human, who has written a treasure for the world for many many years to come! We adore you dear Dolly!

    • @freddie488
      @freddie488 Рік тому +16

      She probably doesn't break that record. If she breaks any song writing record, it'll be the most emotive songs written.

    • @katherinetaylor9886
      @katherinetaylor9886 Рік тому +40

      Guinness book states that Carol King holds this record.

    • @RLucas3000
      @RLucas3000 Рік тому +8

      @@katherinetaylor9886 Wow, I was sure it would be Steve Allen. All 3 have written 1000s

    • @katemaloney4296
      @katemaloney4296 Рік тому +26

      In a 2001 article, it was reported that Dolly had written over 5,000 songs. I am pretty sure she has expanded that number in the last 21 years.

    • @sureshmukhi2316
      @sureshmukhi2316 Рік тому +17

      Dolly doesn't break any records because if she does, she won't be able to sell them. 😁

  • @janettamcgee8124
    @janettamcgee8124 Рік тому +498

    When most people look at Dolly's big hair, big personality, and wild costumes they tend to forget or not realize what a beautiful songwriter that she is. She is a true poet. My favorite song of hers is "Tennessee Mountain Home". Her lyrics makes you able to visualize what the song is about. I like her song "Joshua", too. "Coat of Many Colors" just touches my heart. Nobody has ever said anything bad about her. Rather rare in the entertainment business where everyone wants to bring you down.

    • @mixaliskokkinos1496
      @mixaliskokkinos1496 Рік тому +9

      It's funny when you say that mist people look at Dolly's big hair and personalitty!Most people look her big big...milk company of the US.

    • @wordforger
      @wordforger Рік тому +9

      A poet and just the sweetest lady.

    • @rebecca8525
      @rebecca8525 Рік тому +3

      @@mixaliskokkinos1496 You mean her implants?

    • @mixaliskokkinos1496
      @mixaliskokkinos1496 Рік тому +1

      @@rebecca8525 I mean the first think you are focus subconsciously on her...even only heae her name,what you are thinking?Her smartness...?I hope understand what I mean,is only business'Greetings from Greece

    • @stephenc-s7642
      @stephenc-s7642 Рік тому +24

      @@mixaliskokkinos1496 One of my favourite Dolly quotes: "They're all mine - and I have the receipts to prove it!" Got to love a lady who can say things like that!

  • @kekwayblaze3176
    @kekwayblaze3176 Рік тому +250

    Dolly is a legendary storyteller in her songs.

  • @codenameu.arctos3747
    @codenameu.arctos3747 Рік тому +232

    Dolly is one of those rare celebrities that are extremely talented, genuinely a lovely person, and no one who has interacted with her seems to have an unkind thing to say about her.
    Plus her singing just seems effortless

    • @karenhansen-zachow4032
      @karenhansen-zachow4032 Рік тому +1

      I agree with all you said about MISS Dolly Parton 1❗❗❗❗❤💕💞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦

    • @shamans_dream
      @shamans_dream Рік тому

      This is the best thing

    • @k.anderson5039
      @k.anderson5039 5 місяців тому

      Not to mention she was so naturally pretty- she looked the best in the 70s. Idk if it was the hairstyles? Much more flattering than her 80s hair

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 Рік тому +99

    Dolly Parton is a timeless songwriting machine.

  • @EagleArrow
    @EagleArrow 5 місяців тому +24

    Dolly is a music genius. She is amazing. God gave us a gem!
    I love all her songs 'Like a butterfly ' & 'Two doors down', & 'He's Alive' & '9 to 5', 'Jolene' and goodness just so many.
    Youngest of four, 1970s my Mother giggled as I bossed her around (age 4) to put the radio in the window, on the right station and then let me just swing & sing in our backyard for hours until lunch. 😊

  • @MsMadmax1
    @MsMadmax1 Рік тому +175

    My favorite Dolly Parton song is "Hard Candy Christmas". The song had special meaning for me because it's about loss. I know it's about the women at the chicken ranch singing about what they'll do with their lives once the ranch was closed but it's also about the end of an era. I remember hearing it played on the radio the Christmas after my mother died. I didn't know what to do with myself--I just wanted to run away and hide somewhere because nothing was ever going to be the same. It truly was like the door had closed on my past.

    • @kevinhebner6773
      @kevinhebner6773 Рік тому +8

      Dolly does a wonderful version of the song, but she didn’t write the music nor the lyrics.
      It was written by Carol Hall.

    • @zoey2756
      @zoey2756 Рік тому

      thats another really good one!

    • @hollysisk9975
      @hollysisk9975 Рік тому +2

      I love Hard Candy Christmas too. It’s my favorite Christmas song.

  • @benoitcloutier8803
    @benoitcloutier8803 Рік тому +201

    She’s an exceptional human being and a legend in music

  • @dianerosiermiles8966
    @dianerosiermiles8966 Рік тому +219

    "My Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. We love you, Dolly!

    • @dareU2
      @dareU2 Рік тому

      I love coat of many colours and here you come again...... absolutely brilliant songs 😇

    • @TNT-km2eg
      @TNT-km2eg Рік тому

      Just a mediocre song with diabetic lyrics

    • @bj.reo87
      @bj.reo87 Рік тому

      If you're religious then yeah it's pretty fantastic

    • @lalaj5831
      @lalaj5831 10 місяців тому

      My grandfather loved that song and used to sing it to me while I followed him doing chores on the farm.

    • @essaboselin5252
      @essaboselin5252 4 місяці тому +1

      @@bj.reo87 You might want to listen to the song before commenting on it. It's a story from her childhood.

  • @kassemellor6809
    @kassemellor6809 Рік тому +200

    Dolly is a National Treasure, I just love her. ❤️

    • @dasiareed2708
      @dasiareed2708 Рік тому

      @ashley1994 national like she or he said who cares if she was so beautiful she wouldn’t be plastic

  • @julieblack2178
    @julieblack2178 Рік тому +77

    For me, I can't pick just one. "I Will Always Love You", "Here You Come Again", and "Heartbreaker" are my favorites. She is a national treasure for sure. As someone already mentioned, no one has had anything bad to say about her. She is a pure soul and an amazing songwriter and singer.

    • @josephwest124
      @josephwest124 Рік тому

      Actually, of the three songs you mention, Dolly only wrote one of them. "Here You Come Again" was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill and "Heartbreaker" was written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Wolfert.

    • @EagleArrow
      @EagleArrow 5 місяців тому

      Her version of 'Go tell it on the mountain and 'Mary did you know' are my favs as well as "He's Alive"...

  • @ruthzeeck7741
    @ruthzeeck7741 Рік тому +46

    Dolly, as many have noted here, is a genuine national treasure. She’s a phenomenal poet, which is why her lyrics can pierce your very soul. I absolutely love her.

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤❤

    • @RhondaBland
      @RhondaBland 6 місяців тому

      Don Henley from the Eagles said that too. He was talking about the Duet they did of When I Stop Dreaming originally from the Louvin Brothers.

  • @cxc6533
    @cxc6533 Рік тому +68

    Some people come to this earth to do what they're meant to do, period. Dolly is one of those people. Amazing! 👏 👏 👏

  • @Kim-mz8co
    @Kim-mz8co Рік тому +33

    Amazing woman, songwriter, singer, patriot, and standard-bearer of love for all.

  • @jazzzebra2159
    @jazzzebra2159 Рік тому +65

    I feel she is underestimated and sometimes even ignored by people of her talent. The stereotype of bombshell does her no justice. But she's super chill with all her songs as long as she got paid for the copyrights haha, and she did a lot of charity for her town!!

  • @RadioLaPrincess
    @RadioLaPrincess Рік тому +299

    I grew up listening to Dolly, and to me she has always transcend genres. She's done so much for society and the world is better because of Dolly.

    • @damianop100
      @damianop100 Рік тому +7

      Me too! I have always loved Dolly. It's gotten to the point that when I see her I begin to tear up. I adore Dolly!

    • @susannebemis3311
      @susannebemis3311 Рік тому +4

      @@damianop100 Dolly is a nice lady

    • @katymcginn4644
      @katymcginn4644 Рік тому +3

      💜 WHEN I THINK OF DOLLY, I THINK OF A TRUE EARTH ANGEL. SHE SINGS WITH THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL. I KNOW SHE IS VERY GENEROUS WHEN IT COMES TO DONATIONS FOR CHILDREN. SO MUCH MORE. SHE IS AN INSPIRATION, A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. GOD BLESS DOLLY ☺️✝️😇💜💜💜

  • @willieduffie4967
    @willieduffie4967 Рік тому +32

    Dolly as a human being...... you're such a "class" act. You are soooo loved!

  • @thefirm4606
    @thefirm4606 Рік тому +41

    She is a musical genius, one of a handful of people who can claim this. ❤❤❤

  • @_Breakdown
    @_Breakdown 3 місяці тому +3

    5:02 - - "If you want the rainbow - you've got to part with the rain." Wow - I like that.

  • @cmnelson2923
    @cmnelson2923 Рік тому +8

    One thing not advertised was that, after the heartbreaking & devastating fires the wiped out many TN homes a few yrs ago, not only did Dolly rebuild Dollywood and the surrounding resort areas to keep the economy for her people, she also gave EACH FAMILY a large amt to rebuild their homes. All without fanfare and with great Love.

  • @SuperRemi333
    @SuperRemi333 Рік тому +51

    Growing up in Nashville we loved Dolly and watched her for decades! She's a multi-talented superstar!!! A real gift to the world!!!

  • @anitabrunt5300
    @anitabrunt5300 Рік тому +33

    I've loved Dolly Parton since the first time I saw her on her show way back in the 70's. She never disappoints.

  • @reginasuangco8563
    @reginasuangco8563 Рік тому +73

    Dolly Parton is Soon-to-be an Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming 50th Annual American Music Awards 2022 in November 2022.

    • @theorderofthebees7308
      @theorderofthebees7308 Рік тому +1

      Yay!!!

    • @ninirossau2304
      @ninirossau2304 Рік тому +7

      how could she not, everybody knows Dolly and at least one of her songs even if they dont like country, she is a living icon.

    • @katymcginn4644
      @katymcginn4644 Рік тому

      💜 WELL DESERVED! OUR DOLLY IS A TRUE LEGEND, BEAUTIFUL SONGSTRESS, AMAZING WOMAN
      GOD BLESS YOU DOLLY FOR ALL YOUR YEAR'S OF INCREDIBLE MUSIC ENJOYED BY US ALL.
      STAY BLESSED MA'AM ☺️✝️💜💜💜

    • @margaritaaranas3977
      @margaritaaranas3977 Рік тому +2

      Its a long overdue she truly deserve dat award for all achievements as person singer everything shedonated

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam🙏❤️

  • @berithjacobsen9771
    @berithjacobsen9771 9 місяців тому +32

    Dolly Parton has written over 3000 songs! What a prolific person!

  • @evelyntaylor4470
    @evelyntaylor4470 Рік тому +36

    Dolly is an amazing person. Smart, humble and kind hearted woman!

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Рік тому

      Hey how are you doing today..?

  • @momentarygiggles12
    @momentarygiggles12 Рік тому +126

    Dolly is like the only artist that can make me ball my eyes out at how beautiful the lyrics are.

    • @dasiareed2708
      @dasiareed2708 Рік тому

      @ashley1994 nah duh idiot you are complaining over a word who cares

    • @momentarygiggles12
      @momentarygiggles12 Рік тому +7

      @ashley1994 bro I was just saying... Like, its not a big deal. I wouldnt have comented that if I knew my improper grammer would offend you so much. Plus, im dyslexic so I have a VERY hard time spelling words correctly and I often mix up which words are correct to use in the right context.

    • @sweet_dahlias
      @sweet_dahlias Рік тому +1

      Okay, whatever you say Ashley ashy skin. Sounds like someone got rejected by the writing academy so they decided to become a grammar police.

    • @jluebs
      @jluebs Рік тому +1

      I feel the same way about The Judds and I'm not a country fan in general. But I love them and Dolly.

    • @frazzledhaloz3184
      @frazzledhaloz3184 Рік тому +1

      Yea, Patches made me cry my eyes out!

  • @lanellcrowell5684
    @lanellcrowell5684 Рік тому +19

    There are not enough words to describe Dolly Parton. She is an extremely talented song writer. She is strong in her faith. She is kind, compassionate, and loving. You never hear anyone saying an unkind word about Dolly.

    • @coolwater55
      @coolwater55 5 місяців тому

      Well, the tabloids have said very cruel things about Dolly, but not the people who love her from afar, and those who know her in person. Tabloids are just jealous and have to sell stories.

  • @kellidinit3725
    @kellidinit3725 Рік тому +25

    I did know Dolly wrote all of these. I am nearly 57 years old, and she was one of the only female artists my mother really lived. She was always a staple in my life.

  • @ojet013
    @ojet013 Рік тому +236

    Dolly and Carole King honestly wrote every single song ever

  • @ivybee347
    @ivybee347 Рік тому +94

    I love Dolly..... She just radiates energy.

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤❤

  • @misapal1
    @misapal1 Рік тому +39

    She is a National treasure! Extraordinary and proficient singer-songwriter, and a fine actress. Faced so many trials and yet coming out triumphant every time.

  • @cltransler
    @cltransler Рік тому +46

    I've always loved "I Will Always Love You". If I want to cry, I listen to Dolly's version. If I want to belt out in my car, I listen to Whitney's version. Joleen is also one of my favorites... the fact they were written practically the same night, stuns me.

    • @dasiareed2708
      @dasiareed2708 Рік тому

      @ashley1994 joleen they can spell it how they want to

    • @cltransler
      @cltransler Рік тому

      @ashley1994 Aren't you a little ball of sunshine... Sorry, I didn't spell it right. "Shitney." Um, is that supposed to be clever? It's not, but nice try, though. Yes, her version is terrible... that's why it was NUMBER ONE on the Billboard Hot 100 for an unprecedented 14 weeks and sold over 20 million copies and was the number one song internationally... but it was the "worst version" according to you. Right. I can't wait to see where else you've got the pulse of entertainment so surely locked in.

    • @cltransler
      @cltransler Рік тому

      @ashley1994 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @cltransler
      @cltransler Рік тому

      @ashley1994 Oh, honey... no. Just... no. No one is obsessed with you besides you.

    • @cltransler
      @cltransler Рік тому

      @ashley1994 Oh Karen...

  • @elizabethflowe8260
    @elizabethflowe8260 Рік тому +32

    I love Dolly and everything that she has ever done. But, my absolute favorite is her "Coat of Many Colors" and it makes me cry every time I hear it.

    • @robertawallace9817
      @robertawallace9817 Рік тому +1

      Yes. Coat of many colours i just can't hear that song without crying .
      I am not a country music fan but that song just breaks me.

  • @Jimmersaunt
    @Jimmersaunt Рік тому +24

    One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time!

  • @TheCynedd
    @TheCynedd Рік тому +32

    My favourite Dolly song is Light Of A Clear Blue Morning - it is helping me through my cancer treatments.

    • @katymcginn4644
      @katymcginn4644 Рік тому +2

      💜 PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE, SENDING YOU HEALING HUG'S & PRAYER'S 🙏☺️✝️💜💜💜

    • @tammyleonhardt1175
      @tammyleonhardt1175 Рік тому +1

      Light of a Clear Blue Morning is my favorite too! It has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever. Praying for you during this time. I hope you can feel the light.

    • @domesticviolencesurvivorvi6702
      @domesticviolencesurvivorvi6702 Рік тому +1

      May God bless and heal you.

    • @jackieprasek179
      @jackieprasek179 Рік тому

      I hope you are well and thriving 🕊

  • @DanielWright-np3fq
    @DanielWright-np3fq 7 місяців тому +4

    Want to know how strong Dolly's music is? Just the little snippets still get a tear from me. She is a treasure to music.

  • @Faeley
    @Faeley Рік тому +14

    The Coat of Many Colors is my all time favorite of Miss Dolly. I knew all these songs were hers, but then I have listened to all her music throughout my life and have followed all the songs she has written. Just like Johnny Cash.

  • @Jimmersaunt
    @Jimmersaunt Рік тому +44

    I have to say my favorite song of Dolly’s is Jolene. I remember hearing it in the car and thinking that the singer had the voice of an Angel!

  • @maryannproffitt44
    @maryannproffitt44 7 місяців тому +3

    💗🦋I love that y’all put her Uncle Billy on here. I got to see him play and my Daddy loved camping along side him. We just liked living and are fans of all her work. Everyone in the south is so thankful for our raising and all the lyrics she wrote and how she told the story of so many of us then and now.

  • @sister_bertrille911
    @sister_bertrille911 Рік тому +44

    Dolly Parton = National Treasure.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 Рік тому +17

    More reasons to admire & respect Dolly Parton. She is a national treasure.

  • @jerrybrownell3633
    @jerrybrownell3633 Рік тому +29

    Dolly is a national treasure.

  • @Dynamic_heart
    @Dynamic_heart 6 місяців тому +2

    “ coats of Many Colors “.. , yet always my favorite by Dolly Parton, “ I Will Always Love You “
    I Love ❤ all your songs Dolly Parton.
    Here’s a memory “ Say Forever You’ll be Mine “ sang with Porter Wagoner. And she also sings it solo. Dolly Parton’s song “ I Will Always Love You “ is a song written for Porter Wagoner when Dolly fulfilled her contract, which she is very grateful for having the opportunity to perform with Porter Wagoner; and the time came for Dolly Parton to move on to become an amazingly stunning solo singer artist.

  • @endangerdenglish
    @endangerdenglish Рік тому +17

    Dolly is my favourite entertainer of all time and I especially love her Blue Grass music. Dolly is a masterful song writer and a beautiful soul. God Bless You Dolly and thankyou for providing the soundtrack for so many lives.

    • @dasiareed2708
      @dasiareed2708 Рік тому

      @ashley1994 you are literally so annoying it’s weird acting like the grammar police it’s blue grass and thankyou

  • @kimprice8904
    @kimprice8904 Рік тому +83

    If you really, truly listen to these songs you will know they are Dolly. Dolly has a slow easy feel to her songs. A voice that no on can duplicate.

    • @alfredbenedek3398
      @alfredbenedek3398 Рік тому +1

      Throghthe decades, only one, just one country singer came close, to your style humane passionate feeling and abilities. Reba Mcentire. Talk about aa millone to 1?? Now that's what I call, rare tallent!

  • @TheBshop100
    @TheBshop100 Рік тому +9

    My favorite Dolly song is off of her "Treasures" album from 1996.. The song is Just when i needed you most.. It will get you every time..

  • @theorderofthebees7308
    @theorderofthebees7308 Рік тому +39

    Dolly Parton is an icon - living legend / I love Jolene 💛💛💛💛

  • @OldCountrySongs
    @OldCountrySongs Рік тому +18

    Dolly Parton: “You never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.”

  • @donaldholderdoc2910
    @donaldholderdoc2910 Рік тому +46

    What people who don't know her, the striking thing is the quality of the singers that picked her to write a song for them or for the movie they'll appear in. Her songs by Emmylou Harris, Tina, Hank Williams Jr and even the one by Sinead was perfect.
    What also needs to be a standout is that no matter the caliber of those singing her songs, including 'I Will Always Love You', she was brilliant enough to never give up the rights and royalties to it. Besides her huge vocals it has to be noted her savy and brilliance as a business woman. It's been estimated that $200 million of her nearly $600 million net worth are the monies strictly earned through rights and royalties. 🎶🎶🎶

    • @pinky2245
      @pinky2245 Рік тому +5

      Dolly really is a very smart business woman! As well as a brilliant song writer!

    • @barbiegarcino4805
      @barbiegarcino4805 Рік тому +1

      She writes songs for who she thinks best fits the song they don’t ask her to write song they presents the song to the artist and the artist choose if they want the song or not

  • @angieawesomeowensborokentu9783
    @angieawesomeowensborokentu9783 Рік тому +12

    Love Dolly's (w/Nickel Creek) cover of Collective Soul's Shine.
    Favorite written by her: Love is Like a Butterfly
    Anyone remeber her Breeze detergent commercials....there's a towel in every box...? I was a little kid and wanted my Mom to buy it so bad 🤣 to get a towel.

  • @lisahall2194
    @lisahall2194 Рік тому +31

    This is why they inducted her into the Hall of Fame

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤❤

  • @stevegallo8483
    @stevegallo8483 Рік тому +58

    This year Ms. Dolly Parton, the icon and queen of country music, takes her place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  • @queenswillrule
    @queenswillrule Рік тому +5

    Yes, one's favorite is I Will Always Love You. Whitney Houston's rendition was a showcase of her incredible talent and was phenomenal.
    But Dolly Parton singing it makes me cry.
    Every time.
    Even thinking about it.

  • @pino7791
    @pino7791 Рік тому +235

    Imagine having Dolly Parton as your godmother. Lucky Miley Cyrus.

    • @piperowsley5342
      @piperowsley5342 Рік тому +6

      She’s also related by Kelly clarkson

    • @jeffreylindahl5895
      @jeffreylindahl5895 Рік тому +2

      Miley is very lucky.

    • @scottiehall8695
      @scottiehall8695 Рік тому

      Imagine having miley virus as your goddaughter. Yuck.

    • @genenewallace6868
      @genenewallace6868 Рік тому +8

      That's like Whitney Houston having Aretha Franklin as her God mother

    • @bradwilliams6550
      @bradwilliams6550 Рік тому +3

      Just recently found out that I’m related to Dolly. Couldn’t be happier

  • @maggieliz1059
    @maggieliz1059 2 місяці тому +2

    She navigated an all male world with savvy and abundant kindness. There will never be another Dolly.

  • @paulwoolley4957
    @paulwoolley4957 Рік тому +48

    Only one word needed to describe Dolly Parton- Legendary🥰

  • @proudcynophile1901
    @proudcynophile1901 Рік тому +10

    One of my favorite song of Dolly's is Old Flames(can't hold a candle to you). It was beautifully written and covered by various artists.

  • @patriciaaturner289
    @patriciaaturner289 Рік тому +33

    Dolly is a great musician and humanitarian. My favorite of her songs is 9 to 5. And she is hysterical in the film.

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤❤

  • @honestwithmywordshughes3783
    @honestwithmywordshughes3783 Рік тому +8

    Nobody can deny her great contribution to the American Song Book !!!!!! She truly is a Star and Talent of Gargantuan Proportions !!!!!!! So Amazing !!!!!!

  • @melodythemassagetherapist6957
    @melodythemassagetherapist6957 Рік тому +27

    LOVE Dolly!!! 💕🎶💕🎶 I LOVE all her songs, but maybe Coat of Many Colors might be my favorite! Makes me cry just about every time I hear it!!

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤🙏❤️

  • @arbieWA
    @arbieWA Рік тому +11

    She also wrote "Kentucky Gambler" by Merle Haggard.

  • @virginaeastwood1870
    @virginaeastwood1870 Рік тому +12

    I love Dolly Parton and my favorite song by her is “ Coat of many colors” ✨💙✨

  • @antoniaorlina7997
    @antoniaorlina7997 Рік тому +8

    Dolly Parton is a phenomenal artist and multi talented.i love her music and vivacity.❤

  • @mikemilne
    @mikemilne Рік тому +7

    These past few year she has been getting her just recognition as a writer. For the longest time when the phrase singer-songwriter was applied to a woman it was all about pop stars, or rockers. But Dolly, and to a lesser extent Loretta, were doing it in the 69s and 70s.

  • @dalecooper9942
    @dalecooper9942 Рік тому +27

    Dolly Parton in incredibly talented

  • @pattoneill2402
    @pattoneill2402 Рік тому +13

    My favorite is "Wildwood Flower." It's a song that clearly vocalizes my spiritual aspirations and longing to be free.

  • @shelashepherd1755
    @shelashepherd1755 Рік тому +8

    I love all Dolly's songs! They bring tears to my eyes!

  • @susiejohnson4530
    @susiejohnson4530 Рік тому +1

    This is the second time I've heard Hank Williams Jr. sing "I'm in No Condition" and his voice still blows me away!!! it's LOVELY!!

  • @beesnort3163
    @beesnort3163 Рік тому +42

    She is a goddess. Would never say she is, but IS none the less. If I was able to meet any person on earth, Dolly would be #1!

  • @marvissmith4588
    @marvissmith4588 Рік тому +11

    My most favorite Dolly Parton song is "Coat Of Many Colors" from her early years.

  • @Yowza78
    @Yowza78 4 місяці тому +1

    I love Sinead O'Connor's version of "Like a Dagger Through the Heart" and Emmylou's version of "To Daddy." Not included here are "The Grass is Blue" by Norah Jones and "Little Sparrow" by Bettye Lavette.
    You guys could do an episode on Dolly's duets/trios as well. Her recordings with Porter Waggoner, Kenny Rogers, and Emmylou Harris/Linda Ronstadt are legendary but there are many more.

  • @dlmullins9054
    @dlmullins9054 Рік тому +1

    I grew up near where Dolly was from. I was born at home and half raised in a coal camp. My Daddy was a miner, and Mommy was a stay at home Mom who worked every bit as hard as Daddy raising six kids. If we were poor we never knew it. We also were happy and although we didn't get many fancy toys, we cherished the love our parents gave more than anything. We made our own toys and i think it helped us all throughout our lives. Dolly is one of the greatest talents ever and i am glad she made it big.

  • @kerensabirch5214
    @kerensabirch5214 Рік тому +22

    My favourite Parton song is still I Will Always Love You. I loved Dolly's original recording and learned it off by heart long before Whitney covered it. Dolly's version came up on the radio this evening and I was struck by how much meaning and sincerity she puts into the lyrics - way more than Whitney does in her powerful recording, although I admit she certainly sings it beautifully.

    • @ddraigmafon4725
      @ddraigmafon4725 Рік тому +8

      I agree, Dolly’s original version far surpasses Whitney’s for me, it’s haunting and full of emotion whereas Whitney’s cover was way overblown.

    • @donaldholderdoc2910
      @donaldholderdoc2910 Рік тому +3

      Me too. I loved Dolly's long before Bodyguard was even a twinkle in the stars of it could be cast. What's also lost is that Whitney Houston wasn't the original want by producers to do the show. They wanted Diana Ross. They(including Costner) voiced concerns about Whitney's lack of acting on her resume.

    • @tjwash5118
      @tjwash5118 Рік тому +7

      Nothing against Whitney but as many have said Dolly and also Linda Ronstadt’s versions capture the plaintive emotions of the song better. It’s a tender moment, not a screeching for the world to hear moment.

    • @jeffreylindahl5895
      @jeffreylindahl5895 Рік тому +2

      Yes. Dolly's original version is very good and haunting. But Whitney's version knocks it out of the park. Even Dolly has said so.

    • @kerensabirch5214
      @kerensabirch5214 Рік тому

      @@jeffreylindahl5895 Purely vocally, yes.

  • @ticketyboo2456
    @ticketyboo2456 Рік тому +12

    I like the Butterflies song. It was on a very very famous sitcom in the UK in the seventies. I didn't know Partin wrote it till decades later but it's so very pretty.

  • @janejones7638
    @janejones7638 Рік тому +2

    My favorite song is Coat of Many Colors, duet Islands in the Stream, and soundtrack song 9 to 5 (boy did I live that song in the late 90s).

  • @khalidhenry3857
    @khalidhenry3857 Рік тому +26

    My favorite song is Jolene

  • @suzanneguinn4696
    @suzanneguinn4696 Рік тому +9

    There are very few or any like Dolly in all aspects of her song writing, singing, the way she has lived her life ……she is a American treasure and all my respect to her

  • @carolecarr5210
    @carolecarr5210 Рік тому +9

    Dolly is so phenomenally talented. Songwriting is superb right along with her personality and singing. She is one smart lady.

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Рік тому

      Hey how are you doing….?

    • @meganfedor
      @meganfedor Рік тому

      I'd describe her as a modern-day 'Renaissance Woman'. I heard that she gets up at some unGodly hour, and the first thing that she does is say a prayer of Thanksgiving to the Lord. Then she writes, writes, and writes some more. She is incredibly prolific. I think I read that she wrote no less than THREE top-selling songs in one day! She is also an incredibly generous philanthropist, a genius of a businesswoman, and has a keen eye for investment. Don't judge a book by its cover; Dolly is indeed "one smart lady"!!!

  • @deepaknayakmanel8581
    @deepaknayakmanel8581 8 місяців тому +2

    Smoky mountain memories is my favorite. Hits the tear ducts each time!

  • @angelasaunders3558
    @angelasaunders3558 Рік тому +21

    More reasons to love Dolly Parton. 😊

  • @trishspinazola287
    @trishspinazola287 9 місяців тому +4

    Love Dolly!!! Hard to pick one!!! She’s the best!!!

  • @jenniferquackenbush7458
    @jenniferquackenbush7458 Рік тому +33

    It’s so very hard to choose one, but I do love “Jolene”! She is an amazing artist! Actress, singer, song writer, philanthropist… so many talents! ❤️

    • @jameswelsh20221
      @jameswelsh20221 Рік тому

      I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam❤🙏❤️

  • @spudbono5747
    @spudbono5747 Рік тому +7

    She has so many hits and such a great poet, but my favorite thing to hear her sing is old school blue grass songs.

  • @mirandacarpenter2117
    @mirandacarpenter2117 Рік тому +13

    Definitely Jolene is my favorite!

  • @mfi-cf7sp
    @mfi-cf7sp 11 місяців тому +4

    Dolly is a living legend and a true inspiration to all and we must protect her at all cost because we’ll never have another like her ❤️

  • @sdearing6375
    @sdearing6375 Рік тому +64

    She is so talented and seems to actually be a decent human being

    • @siamesetabby
      @siamesetabby Рік тому +6

      I met Dolly at a country music venue many years ago, and she was so sweet and gracious to a shy kid. We talked for about 15 minutes. She had to
      be busy, but she took the time to talk with me. I will
      never forget that conversation.

    • @kimtinte84
      @kimtinte84 Рік тому +3

      She built her theme park, Dollywood, to take care of her family. Most of the employees are her direct family.

  • @user-ro2sz6xn8z
    @user-ro2sz6xn8z 9 місяців тому +2

    Excellent choice!!!

  • @donnaclayton8644
    @donnaclayton8644 Рік тому +9

    Jolene will always be one of my favorites.

  • @difernandez4899
    @difernandez4899 9 місяців тому +2

    Such a great playlist.... kudos, Miss Dolly! I loved you since I first heard you sing "Jolene".

    • @frankpaul3479
      @frankpaul3479 9 місяців тому +1

      that's exactly the moment i fell in love with her too. what a superstar and lovely earth angel she is.
      love and peace to you and all,
      xxxxxxx

  • @carolynmaynard3694
    @carolynmaynard3694 Рік тому +2

    I agree with you. No one sings it like Dolly! She is such a wonderful person!

  • @willdwyer6782
    @willdwyer6782 9 місяців тому +2

    Love Emmylou! Boulder to Birmingham is a heartbreaker.

  • @nirmalsuki
    @nirmalsuki Рік тому +37

    It causes physical pain to imagine a world without Dolly Parton in it. One of the few people alive today who will never be forgotten as long as humans live.

  • @d.h.dd.h.d.5230
    @d.h.dd.h.d.5230 Рік тому +8

    Dolly is amazing! The Black community adores Dolly. She is an original, authentic, God loving treasure, & talented galore.
    My family & extended families wd race to the TV every afternoon in the 60s & 70s just to hear Dolly sing on Porter Wagner.
    Coat of many colors...

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 4 місяці тому +1

    It's great that she is such a terrific songwriter, too.

  • @kayejohnson3000
    @kayejohnson3000 Рік тому +11

    I have always loved Dolly! She has too many great songs to pick just one!

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Рік тому

      Hey how are you doing today…?