Five days before Dolly Parton released her classic album, Little Sparrow (January 23, 2001), she presented many of the songs on a very special performance at the Austin City Limits TV-show. This was Parton’s debut on the show, and does a classic set. The songs are magnificent and musicianship is out of this world. Continue reading “Dolly Parton at Austin City Limits January 18, 2001 (video)”
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I’m Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s, before her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. .. She has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
From the album “Those Were the Days” (2005)
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Before you call him a man?
Yes, and how many seas must a white dove sail
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Continue reading “Dolly Parton Sings 3 Bob Dylan Songs – Happy 75th Birthday Dolly Parton”
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In worn out shoes
Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants
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Jerry Jeff Walker died on October 23, 2020 in Austin, Texas, from throat cancer-related complications.
Here are ten good cover versions of his most famous song – Mr. Bojangles.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
― DollyParton
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
― Dolly Parton
“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.”
― Dolly Parton
Continue reading “January 19: Dolly Parton was born in 1946 – Happy Birthday!”
The 1970s brought us many great country songs, here are 10 I´m listening to today.
I´ve also added a spotify playlist at the end of the post.
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin’ soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Continue reading “10 Great Country songs from the 1970s (videos & spotify playlist)”
Live and Well is a live album by Dolly Parton, released on September 14, 2004. It was recorded during her 2002 Halos & Horns Tour, her first in years; the performances on December 12 and 13, 2002 were used. A DVD of the concert was released simultaneously with the album. This was Dolly Parton’s first concert DVD.
“The show, also released as a double album, is far more successful with the visuals, since Parton is noticeably having a great time. Also, the patter that interrupts the flow of the audio-only version works to the advantage of the DVD as watching Dolly naturally interact with the crowd is so integral to her persona. Everything about the singer, from her makeup to her hair and curvy body is exaggerated, but with the songs conversely stripped down to their basics, the effect is impressive. Her voice is clear and strong so she doesn’t need costume changes, fancy light shows or backdrops, which would distract from her talent.”
– Hal Horowitz (allmusic)
Continue reading “Classic concert: Dolly Parton Live and Well 2002 (full concert video)”